Tag Archives: Dev Anand

Barbaadiyon Ka Jashn Manaata Chala Gaya …

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

Years back, I had read an article written by a religious leader in a newspaper that instead of mourning for our losses and setbacks in life, we should celebrate them. Appears contradictory ? It had reminded me of a very … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged a celebration of life, a celebration of the defeat, Abraham Lincoln, bar-cum-restaurant Shivanand, Barbaadiyon Ka Jashn Manaata Chala Gaya, Barbaadiyon Ka Sog Manaana Fizool Tha, Chitralaya, Dev Anand, Har Fikr Ko Dhuen Mein Udaata Chala Gaya, Hum Dono (1961), Jaidev, Love Aaj Kal (2009), Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya, Mohammed Rafi, Saahir Ludhiyanvi, trip to Lonavla | 10 Comments

Murder Mystery cum Romance cum Social Drama

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 7 Comments

The sound of the ankle-bell

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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) | 7 Comments

Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re – Tribute to Shamshad Begum

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 3 Comments

Pygmalion and His Fair Lady

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Pygmalion is a legendary Greek character. As per Ovid’s narrative poem – Metamorphoses, Pygmalion was a sculptor who fell in love with the idol of a woman he had carved out of ivory. Taking an inspiration from the character of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Amit Khanna, Basu Chatterjee, Charu Chandra Ki Chanchal Chitvan, Dev Anand, George Barnard Shaw, Girish Karnaad, Greek poem Metamorphoses, Hothon Pe Geet Jaage, I could have danced all night, Manmaani Se Hargiz Na Daro, Mehmood, Movie Review - Manpasand (1980), My Fair Lady (1964), Ogo Bodhu Sundari (1981), Pygmalion, Rehne Ko Ek Ghar Hoga, Tina Munim, Wouln't it be loverly | 4 Comments

A gentleman and a loafer ! Both at the same time ?

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ajit, crime-thriller, Dev Anand, Helen, Hema Malini, Indian Gregory Pack, Jeevan, Movie Review - Shareef Budmaash (1973), Navketan banner, Neend Churaake Raaton Mein, Raj Khosla, Shatrughan Sinha | 4 Comments

Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi . . .

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | Leave a comment

Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya …

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar Ki Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin, Allah Tero Naam, Amarjeet, Dev Anand, Jaidev, Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalaat Pe Rona Aaya, Leela Chitnis, Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya, Movie Review - Hum Dono (1961), Nanda, Sadhana, Vijay Anand | 2 Comments

The tale of a night

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 2 Comments

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Tag Archives: Dev Anand

Barbaadiyon Ka Jashn Manaata Chala Gaya …

The sound of the ankle-bell

Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re – Tribute to Shamshad Begum

Pygmalion and His Fair Lady

A gentleman and a loafer ! Both at the same time ?

Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi . . .

Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya …

The tale of a night

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