Tag Archives: Deepti Naval
Don’t tell it to anybody that I know English
Today on the occasion of Hindi Day (14th September), I am posting the review of a movie which debates on the utility of English in India. The debate of Hindi (with the other vernaculars) vs. English is more than a … Continue reading
Pita Par Poot, Jaat Par Ghoda . . .
There is a very old Hindi saying – Pita Par Poot, Jaat Par Ghoda; Bahut Nahin Par Thoda Thoda (the son gets the nature of his father and the horse gets the traits of its race, at least to some … Continue reading
Farooq-Deepti starrer predecessor to Ishaqzaade
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
A path-breaking movie
Now-a-days, it’s just a routine to openly discuss the male-female or husband-wife relationships without any prejudices or biases. However it was difficult to imagine such a free and frank Hindi movie a few three decades back. In 1980, a movie came which … Continue reading
The true meaning of love and togetherness
Saath Saath (1982) is one of those outstanding movies of Bollywood which did not get their due. I feel sorry for this movie and the people associated with it when I read accolades for average but overhyped movies. Saath Saath had … Continue reading
In today’s world, the hare wins, not the tortoise
First of all, I thank my friend Mazhar Nawaz for inspiring me to write a review on this wonderful movie which I had seen long back on TV. Talented lady director, Sai Paranjpye had carved a niche for herself through her maiden … Continue reading
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