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Tag Archives: Balraaj Saahni
The painful saga of retreat
Haqeeqat (1964) is undoubtedly the best war based movie ever made in India. I term Haqeeqat, Border (1997) and LOC – Kargil (2003) as three genuine war based movies made under Hindi cinema. The later two were made by J.P. Dutta whereas Haqeeqat is a brain-child of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaee Abke Saal Diwali, Balraaj Saahni, Battle of Rezang La, Bhupinder, Border (1997), Chetan Anand, Dharmendra, Garm Hava (1973), hilly terrain of Laddakh, Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bhulaaya Hoga, humiliating defeat suffered by India in the war against China in 1962, J.P. Dutta, Jayant, Kaifi Aazmi, Kar Chale Hum Fida Jaan-o-Tan Saathiyo, Khelo Na Mere Dil Se O Saajna, LOC-Kargil (2003), M.S. Sathyu, Mac Mohan, Madan Mohan, Main Yeh Sochkar Uske Dar Se Utha Tha, Manna Dey, Masti Mein Chhed Ke Tarana Koi Dil Ka, Mohammed Rafi, Movie Review - Haqeeqat (1964), painful saga of retreat, Priya Rajvansh, Sanjay, Sudhir, Talat Mahmood, Vijay Anand, Zara Si Aahat Hoti Hai To Dil Sochta Hai
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A gripping social drama which commences with Holi
Holi Aaee Re was released in 1970. It is a very good social drama with a tight, eventful script and some very good songs. It is gripping throughout and the viewer never gets any boring moment to take a break. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Ang Ang Mein Agan Lagaati Madan Jagaati Jhoomti-Gaati Holi Aaee Re, Balraaj Saahni, festival of Holi, Girna Nahin Hai Gir Ke Sambhalna Hai Zindagi, Hina Kausar, Kalyanji Anandji, Kanhaiyalaal, Kumud Chhugani, lost and found, Mala Sinha, Meri Lottery Lag Jaane Waali Hai, Meri Tamannaon Ki Taqdeer Tum Sanwaar Do, Movie Review - Holi Aaee Re (1970), Prakash Thapa, Premendra, Rajendra Nath, Rehman, Shatrughan Sinha, story starts with the backdrop of the festival of colours
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Murder Mystery cum Romance cum Social Drama
During the sixties, the world of Hindi cinema witnessed several movies which were originally family or social dramas alongwith the regular dose of romance and songs but a suspense angle was inserted in the later part to create a twist … Continue reading
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Tagged Balraaj Saahni, courtroom drama, Dev Anand, Dooriyaan Nazdeekiyaan Ban Gayeen, Duniya Isee Ka Naam Hai, Falsafa Pyar Ka Tum Kya Jaano, Gopal Das Neeraj, Jawaan Tum Ho Jawaan Hum Hain, Johnny Walker, Movie Review - Duniya (1968), Mridula Rani, murder mystery, Nana Palsikar, Prem Chopra, social drama, Sulochana, Suresh, Vyjayantimala, Yeh Dharti Hindustan Ki
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Behind every great man, there is a woman
‘Behind every great man (or every successful man), there is a woman’ is a well-known quote. It may not be universally true and there have been successful men without any woman behind them. However it is to be agreed that this … Continue reading
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Tagged Abhi Bhattacharya, Bahut Din Huye Taaron Ke Desh Mein, Balraaj Saahni, behind every successful man there is a woman, Golden Bear Award in the Berlin International Film Festival in 1961, Haaye Re Woh Din Kyun Na Aaye, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Jaane Kaise Sapno Mein Kho Gayi Ankhiyaan, Kaise Din Beete Kaise Beeti Ratiyaan, Leela Naidu, Movie Review - Anuradha (1960), national award for the best movie, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Saanvre Saanvre Kaahe Mose Kare Jorajori, Sunn Mere Laal Yun Na Ho Behaal
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The best Hindi movie on the Lost-‘n’-Found formula
The lost and found formula has been a very popular formula for the masala flicks made in India. Kismat (1943) starring Ashok Kumar in a double role, was the first Bollywood movie made on this formula which held the record … Continue reading
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Tagged Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu, Achala Sachdev, Aye Meri Johra Jabeen, B.R. Films, Balraaj Saahni, Chehre Pe Khushi Chha Jaati Hai Aankhon Mein Suroor Aa Jaata Hai, Din Hain Bahaar Ke Tere Mere Iqraar Ke, Hum Jab Simat Ke Aapki Baahon Mein Aa Gaye, Kaun Aaya Ki Nigaahon Mein Chamak Jaag Uthi, Lost and Found formula, Madan Puri, Maine Ek Khwaab Sa Dekha Hai, Manmohan Krishna, Movie Review - Waqt (1965), Raaj Kumar, Rehman, Sadhana, Sharmila Tagore, Sunil Dutt, Waqt Se Din Aur Raat, Yash Chopra
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One flower, two gardeners
Till the beginning of the decade of seventies, abortion was illegal in India and therefore, the trouble of pregnancy without marriage was ticklish to handle. Naive and innocent girls falling in love with guys and then surrendering physically to them … Continue reading
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Tagged Balraaj Saahni, Devendra Goel, Keky Mistry, Kismet Ke Khel Niraale Mere Bhaiya, Movie Review - Ek Phool Do Mali (1969), Mushtaq Jalili, O Nanhe Se Farishtey, Sadhana, Sainya Le Gayi Jiya Teri Pehli Nazar, Sajna Sajna O Sajna Tere Pyar Mein Main Gayi Kho Sajna, Sanjay, Shyam Kumar, Tujhe Sooraj Kahoon Ya Chanda, Ye Parda Hata Do
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Baabul Ki Duaaen Leti Ja …
Bowing before the urge of my younger sister and esteemed reviewer and blogger – S.B. Patra (chalojai bahudure), I am presenting my review of Neel Kamal (1968) which is based on the novel of the same title, written by Gulshan Nanda. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aao Ni Sakhiyon Aao Ni Adiyon, Baabul Ki Duaaen Leti Ja Ja Tujhko Sukhi Sansaar Mile, Balraaj Saahni, Gulshan Nanda, Khaali Dabba Khaali Bottle Le Le Mere Yaar, Manoj Kumar, Movie Review - Neel Kamal (1968), Raaj Kumar, Ram Maheshwari, Tujhko Pukare Mera Pyaar, Waheeda Rehman, Ye Zindagi Jo Thi Ab Tak Teri Panaahon Mein
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An outstanding mystery follows classic songs
In my review dedicated to Bollywood mysteries, I had kept Hamraaz (1967) at the numero uno position in my list of memorable suspense thrillers ever made in Bollywood. Still, it is my most favourite suspense thriller which was a blockbuster … Continue reading
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Tagged B.R. Chopra, B.R. Films, Balraaj Saahni, edge-of-the-seat thriller, Kisi Patthar Ki Moorat Se Mohabbat Ka Iraada Hai, Mahendra Kapoor, Movie Review - Hamraaz (1967), Mumtaz, mystery, Na Munh Chhupa Ke Jiyo Aur Na Sar Jhuka Ke Jiyo, O Neele Gagan Ke Tale, O Neele Gagan Ke Tale Dharti Ka Pyar Pale, Othello, Raaj Kumar, Saarika, Sunil Dutt, suspense, suspense thriller, Tu Husn Hai Main Ishq Hoon Tu Mujhme Hai Main Tujhme Hoon, Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vaada Karo Main Yun Hi Mast Naghme Lutaata Rahoon, Vimi
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The naive golden bird and the exploitative world
In my review of a classic Hindi novel – Pachpan Khambhe Laal Deewaarein, I have highlighted the pain of being lonely but not alone, the pain of being so sensitive and noble that you keep on caring for others without … Continue reading
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Tagged Balraaj Saahni, Bekas Ki Tabaahi Ke Saamaan Hazaaron Hain, Kiske Roke Ruka Hai Savera, Movie Review - Sone Ki Chidiya (1958), Nutan, Pyar Par Bas To Nahin Hai Mera Lekin Phir Bhi Yeh Bata De Ki Tujhe Pyar Karen Ya Na Karen, Raat Bhar Ka Mehmaan Andhera, Talat Mahmood
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