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Tag Archives: Dev Anand
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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The sound of the ankle-bell
Among the three Anand brothers of Bollywood, Chetan Anand always remained a highly respected film-director whereas Dev Anand remained an evergreen romantic hero. The youngest brother – (Late) Vijay Anand (popularly known as Goldie) was also a respected director like … Continue reading
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Tagged Chetan Anand, Dev Anand, Dheeraj Kumar, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Iftekhar, Leela Mishra, Movie Review - Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (1981), mystery, O Mere Humraaz Kaisa Hai Ye Raaz, Padma Khanna, Ramsay brothers, Rekha, suspense thriller, Vertigo (1958), Vijay Anand, Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
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Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re – Tribute to Shamshad Begum
It’s been five years since Shamshad Begum left for her heavenly abode on 23.04.2013 leaving a golden chapter of the book of Bollywood music to glitter forever in her mesmerizing voice and unique style of singing. The great lady singer … Continue reading
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Tagged Aankhon Hi Aankhon Mein Ishara Ho Gaya, Bhanu Athaiya, Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re, crime-thriller, Dev Anand, Guru Dutt, Jaane Tamanna Kya Kar Daala, Jaanisaar Akhtar, Jaata Kahaan Hai Diwane, Johnny Walker, Johra Sehgal, Kahin Pe Nigahen Kahin Pe Nishana, Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Meenu Mumtaz, Movie Review - C.I.D. (1956), O.P. Nayyar, Raj Khosla, S.H. Bihari, Shakila, Shamshad Begum, Sheela Vaz, Shyam Kapoor, V.K. Murthy, Waheeda Rehman
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A gentleman and a loafer ! Both at the same time ?
Shareef Budmaash (1973) is a crime-thriller directed by skilled director Raj Khosla, starring Dev Anand and Hema Malini in lead roles. Dev Anand himself has produced it under his banner Navketan. It’s an entertaining movie whose title fascinated me because … Continue reading
Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi . . .
Time and again it is proved to me that even the smallest thing takes places only when its due time has arrived. This review had been planned by me long back upon the sad demise of Nalini Jaywant on 20.12.2010 … Continue reading
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Tagged Aankh Khulte Hi Tum Chhup Gaye Ho Kahaan, Ameeta, Anari Anari, Dev Anand, Dil Ki Umangen Hain Jawaan, Ek Nazar Bas Ek Nazar, Ghaayal Hiraniya Main Ban Ban Doloon, Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi Milte Hain Bichhad Jaane Ko, Movie Review - Munimji (1955), Nain Khoye Khoye Mere Dil Mein Kuchh Hoye Re, Nalini Jaywant, Nirupa Roy, Pran, S.D. Burman, Shivji Bihaane Chale, Subodh Mukherjee, Zindagi Hai Zinda
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Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya …
Hum Dono (1961) is a classic and one of the most popular movies of the evergreen hero – Dev Anand. Originally it’s a black and white movie. However it’s colour version was also released in 2011. In addition to the … Continue reading
The tale of a night
If a young and unmarried criminal lawyer falls to the charms of a beautiful female convict who is under trial on the grave charge of a cold-blooded murder, what’s he expected to do ? Quite naturally, he will leave no … Continue reading
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Tagged Akela Hoon Main Iss Duniya Mein Koi Saathi Hai To Mera Saaya, Arre Kisne Chilman Se Mara, Dev Anand, Indian Gregory Pack, Jo Hain Deewane Pyar Ke, Jo Ijaazat Ho To Ek Baat Kahoon, Movie Review - Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962), murder mystery, Na Tum Hamen Jaano Na Hum Tumhen Jaanein, Shankar Mukherjee, Sheeshe Ka Ho Ya Patthar Ka Di, suspense thriller, Waheeda Rehman
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