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Discussing the capital punishment in a mystery
Veteran actress Shashikala passed away on 4th April, 2021. This review is a tribute to her as she has played an important role in this movie. Kanoon (1960) is a unique suspense thriller which is an all time classic from the black … Continue reading
Attack is the best defense Mr. Prime Minister !
Time and again, I happen to read in the newspaper that the Indian diplomat in Pakistan has been called by the Pakistani authorities and thereby an official objection has been registered by Pakistan against India regarding the violation of ceasefire … Continue reading
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Tagged Anand Bakshi, Ashok Kumar, Bhaya Binu Preeti Na Hoi Gosaain, Border (1997), Chhoti Umar Mein Lambe Safar Mein, Chinese had backstabbed us in 1962, Dekho Veer Jawaano Apne Khoon Pe Ye Ilzaam Na Aaye, Farida Jalal, Fauzi Gaya Jab Gaaon Mein, J. Om Prakash, Keshto Mukherjee, Laxmikant Pyarelaal, love triangle, Movie Review - Aakraman (1975), perennial enemy, Punjabi Gayenge Marathi Gayenge, Rajesh Khanna, Rakesh Roshan, Ravindra Kapoor, Rekha, Sanjeeev Kumar, Sujit Kumar, Sulochana, two cunning enemies, Ulta Chor Kotwaal Ko Daante, Woh Ek Haseen Ladki, Ye Mausam Aaya Hai
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A comedy by the fathers of Ranbir and Hrithik
Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan are today’s superstars. However their fathers (Rishi Kapoor and Rakesh Roshan) have not only been good friends in real life but also given some entertaining movies by their joint performances in reel life more than … Continue reading
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Tagged APININANA BENTO, Ashok Kumar, FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS, Gul-e-Dosti Mein Ajab Rang-o-Boo Hai, Hrithik Roshan, Jeetendra, Jubaan Jab Talak Hai Yahi Guftagoo Hai, Khwaaja Meer Dard, Kiya Sair Humne Gulzaar-e-Duniya, love triangle, Mera Jee Hai Jab Tak Teri Justujoo Hai, mindless comedy, Movie Review - Aap Ke Deewane (1980), O. Henry, on screen chemistry, Pran, Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, Ram Kare Allah Kare, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranjeet, Rishi Kapoor, Shoma Anand, The Gift of the Magi, Tina Munim, Tumko Khush Dekhar Main Bahut Khush Hua, Victoria No. 203 (1972)
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A professional chases his dreams against the odds
Whenever a youth obtains a professional degree (B.E. or B. Tech / M. Tech or C.A. / MBA or the like wise), he has already become a dreamer – a dreamer thinking big, just too big. ‘Think big, think better’ … Continue reading
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Tagged A Place in the Sun (1951), Ashok Kumar, Banjara Main Nahin Magar Mujhe Har Nai Dagar Bulaaye Apni Or, Birbal, decent timepass, Dinesh Thakur, Ek Aas Liye Vishwas Liye Mera Mann Manzil Ke Nishaan Dhoondhe, feudalistic Indian work culture, Hemlata, knack of keeping people happy, Madan Puri, Mithun Chakraborty, Movie Review - Khwab (1980), Nasiruddin Shah, politics-hit Indian organizations, Ranjan Bose, Ranjeeta, Ravindra Jain, S. Alaguvel, Shakti Samanta, stay in his place, story of a young B. Tech engineer, Sujit Kumar, Suresh Wadkar, think better, think big, Utpal Dutt, Yesudas, Yogeeta Bali, Yunus Parvez
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Merry Christmas To You . . .
Bhanwar (1976) is a regular mainstream Bollywood movie which is based on the Hindi novel of the same title written by renowned Hindi novelist and script-writer, Gulshan Nanda. I have read the novel also and found both the book version … Continue reading
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Tagged Aisi Raaten Jaagi Jaagi Soye Soye Khoye Khoye Main Aur Tu, Aparna Chaudhary, Aruna Irani, Ashok Kumar, Asrani, Bhappi Soni, Christian girl, Dhumal, Gulshan Nanda, Kamini Kaushal, Karo Baaten Mulaaqaaten, Madan Puri, Merry Christmas To You, Movie Review - Bhanwar (1976), Nadira, Parveen Babi, R.D. Burman, Randhir Kapoor, Rang Le Aayenge Roop Le Aayenge Kaagaz Ke Phool, Ranjeet, Shimla
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When wife murders and husband investigates
I am a very big fan of Late Sanjeev Kumar who has been one of the most versatile actors ever reigned in Bollywood or say, Indian cinema. He was not only an outstanding artist who could fit himself into any … Continue reading
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Tagged Apne Jeevan Ki Uljhan Ko Kaise Main Suljhaaoon, Aruna Irani, Ashok Kumar, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Kalyanji Anandji, Kangan (1959), Master Raju, Movie Review - Uljhan (1975), Pinchoo Kapoor, Raghunath Jhalani, Ranjeet, Sanjeev Kumar, Sulakshana Pandit, Urmila Bhatt
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Love can resolve all the problems of life
A few years back, I happened to watch Golmaal 3 (2010) in the BHEL club and found it so pathetic that I had to leave it in the interval itself. Its plot is based on that of a Hollywood movie … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashok Kumar, Basu Chatterjee, Baton Baton Mein (1979), Bindiya Goswami, David, Deven Varma, Devendra Khandelwal, Frenny O Frenny, Golmaal 3 (2010), Gulzar, Hamaare Tumhaare (1979), Hum Unn Dino Ameer The Jab Tum Kareeb The, Master Raju, Movie Review - Khatta Meetha (1978), Mummy O Mummy Tu Kab Saas Banegi, Pearl Padamsee, Piloo Wadia, Pradeep Kumar, Preeti Ganguly, Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, Ranjeet Chaudhary, Ravi Raj, Roll Roll, Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai, Tumse Mila Tha Pyar Kuchh Achchhe Naseeb Se, Vimal Sahu, Yeh Jeena Hai Angoor Ka Daana, Yours Mine and Ours (1968)
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Watch this crime-thriller for lifetime laughs
I have felt that many Bollywood movies became outstanding or simply very good not by deliberate effort but by default. Sholay (1975) is a great example in my opinion. Neither its writers (Salim-Javed), nor its director (Ramesh Sippy) had thought … Continue reading
Hum Intezaar Karenge Tera Qayamat Tak …
Two reasons prompted me to pen this review. Firstly, today is the 85th birth anniversary of Meena Kumari, the great actress whose legend continues even after passage of more than four and a half decades since her demise. Secondly, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aarti (1962), Ashok Kumar, Bheegi Raat (1965), City of Tehzeeb, Dhoondh Ke Laaun Kahaan Se, Duniya Kare Sawaal To Hum Kya Jawaab Den, Hum Intezaar Karenge Tera Qayaamat Tak, Jan Nisar Akhtar, Johnny Walker, Khuda Kare Ki Qayaamat Ho Aur Tu Aaye, Leela Mishra, Log Kehte Hain Ki Hum Tumse Kinaara Kar Len, M. Sadiq, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Meena Kumari, Mere Mehboob (1963), Movie Review - Bahu Begum (1967), Naaz, Nikle The Kahaan Jaane Ke Liye Pahunche Hain Kahaan Maaloom Nahin, Pad Gaye Jhoole Saawan Root Aaee Re, Pradeep Kumar, Roshan, Saahir Ludhiyanvi, Sirf Apne Khayaalon Ki Parchhai Hai, Vaakif Hoon Khoob Ishq Se, Zeb Rehman
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