Tag Archives: Asrani

Jo Raah Chuni Tune . . . Tribute to Ravindra Jain

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

Today is the birthday of Ravindra Jain. The extra-ordinary composer and lyricist who was in a league of his own, had left for his heavenly abode on 09.10.2015. But he will always live in the hearts of lovers of music … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Anil Ganguly, Ashapoorna Devi, Asrani, Do Panchhi Do Tinake Kaho Le Ke Chale Hain Kahaan, Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi (2008), Jo Raah Chuni Tune Usi Par Chalte Jaana Re, M.G. Hashmat, Movie Review - Tapasya (1976), Parikshit Saahni, Raakhee, Raakhee in the role she was born to play, Rajshri banner, Rajshri tradition of simplicity and a respect for the Indian family values, Ravindra Jain, Saudagar (1973) | 8 Comments

Merry Christmas To You . . .

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 8 Comments

When wife murders and husband investigates

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 10 Comments

The damsel without a name

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Anamika means a female without a name. The movie I am reviewing was released in 1973 and I saw it for the first time after a few years only upon its telecast on the Doordarshan. I watched it again when … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged A.K. Hangal, Aaj Ki Raat Koi Aane Ko Hai, Asrani, Baahon Mein Chale Aao Haan Humse Sanam Kya Parda, Baby Pinky, damsel without a name, Iftekhar, Jaya Bhaduri, Logon Na Maaro Isse, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Meri Bheegi-Bheegi Si Palkon Pe Reh Gaye Jaise Mere Sapne Bikhar Ke, Movie Review - Anamika (1973), mystery, Pancham Da, R.D. Burman, Raghunath Jhalani, rom-com, Sanjeev Kumar, suspense, suspense thriller, suspense thrillers | Leave a comment

Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade, Tum Chale Aao …

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Whenever there is any talk of rain, the name coming to lips is Saawan only. There have been several memorable rain songs in Hindi movies. One such song is Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade, Tum Chale Aao (the swings in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged A.K. Hangal, Amitabh Bachchan, Asrani, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Farida Jalal, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Keshto Mukherjee, Kya Kehna (2000), Manju Asrani, Movie Review - Jurmana (1979), Raakhee, Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade Tum Chale Aao, Vinod Mehra | Leave a comment

You will find it as better than Golmaal Returns

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Director Rohit Shetty started his popular Golmaal Series in the year 2006 and presented the second movie of this series titled as Golmaal Returns in 2008. The movie was a big hit on the box office. However its plot was … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asrani, comedy, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal Series, henpecked husband, Kiran Kumar, Movie Review - Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973), Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao, Paintal, Radha Saluja, Rohit Shetty | 2 Comments

Jab Dard Nahin Tha Seene Mein . . .

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Jab Dard Nahin Tha Seene Mein, Tab Khaak Maza Tha Jeene Mein (When there was no feeling of pain in my heart, what the hell was the pleasure of living !). Sounds impractical ? It is. Surprisingly, it is very … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aapke Anurodh Pe Main Ye Geet Sunaata Hoon, Aate Jaate Khoobsurat Aawaara Sadkon Par, Ashok Kumar, Asrani, Jab Dard Nahin Tha Seene Mein, Mere Dil Ne Tadap Ke Jab Naam Tera Pukaara, Movie Review - Anurodh (1977), Nirupa Roy, Preeti Ganguly, Rajesh Khanna, Shakti Samanta, Simple Kapadia, Tum Besahaara Ho To Kisi Ka Sahaara Bano, Utpal Dutt, Vinod Mehra | 6 Comments

Farooq-Deepti starrer predecessor to Ishaqzaade

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I liked Yash Raj Films production and Habib Faisal’s venture – Ishaqzaade (2012) starring Arjun Kapur and Parineeti Chopra in lead roles because I found it entertaining. When I had read about it (prior to watching), I was thinking it … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asrani, Bharat Bhushan, Chand Pardesi, Chirmi Babul Ki Laadli, Dahek (1999), Deepti Naval, Farooq Sheikh, Girish Karnaad, Ishaqzaade (2012), Jagdish Sidana, Kajal Kiran, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Movie Review - Ek Baar Chale Aao (1983) | 2 Comments

The movie is good but the novel is better

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Whenever any movie is made on the basis of some novel or story, the comparisons between the written version and the celluloid version are inevitable. Sometimes, the viewers find the movie to be better than the written piece of work … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asha Sachdev, Asrani, Gulshan Nanda, Hema Malini, Madan Puri, Manmohan Krishna, Mere Naina Saawan Bhadon Phir Bhi Mera Mann Pyaasa, Movie Review - Mehbooba (1976), Nazir Hussain, Prem Chopra, Rajesh Khanna, Shakti Samanta, Sisakte Saaz, Yogeeta Bali | 5 Comments

Smartness counts everywhere

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Somewhere I have asserted that simpletons win hearts due to their innocence and purity of their own hearts. But the harsh truth of this cruel world is that simpletons lag behind in the race of life due to ditto traits … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Amol Palekar, Ashok Kumar, Asrani, Basu Chatterjee, Jaaneman Jaaneman Tere Do Nayan, Movie Review - Chhoti Si Baat (1975), na jaane kyun hota hai ye zindagi ke saath, Nandita Thakur, Salil Chowdhury, Vidya Sinha, Ye Din Kya Aaye Lage Phool Hansne, Yogesh | 10 Comments

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