Tag Archives: Dharmendra

An emotion-soaked saga covering two generations

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

Today is the birthday of both Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore. And I dedicate this review to both these great artistes of Indian silver screen. Women have several virtues which men can only envy for. However jealousy and hatred towards a … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Amrita Singh, Anand Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Aur Kya Ahd-e-Wafa Hote Hain, Dharmendra, Hum Aashiq Hain Mit Jaayenge Par Ishq Se Baaz Na Aayenge, Jaane Kya Baat Hai Neend Nahin Aati, Movie Review - Sunny (1984), R.D. Burman, Raj Khosla, Sharmila Tagore, Sunny Deol, Waheeda Rehman | 4 Comments

The painful saga of retreat

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 8 Comments

Here’s the genuine spy-thriller

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

In 2012, two Bollywood movies had hit the screen under the name of spy-thriller – Agent Vinod and Ek Tha Tiger. Though I found those movies as entertaining flicks, I felt that they made a mockery of the term spy-movie. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Agent Vinod, Dharmendra, Dhumal, Ek Tha Tiger, Gairon Pe Karam Apno Pe Sitam, Kumkum, Lalita Pawar, Loot Ja Yahi Din Hain Kisi Pe Loot Ja, Mala Sinha, Mehmood, Meri Sun Le Araj Banwaari Re, Milti Hai Zindagi Mein Mohabbat Kabhi Kabhi, Movie Review - Ankhen (1968), Mulk Ki Sarhad Ko Koi Chhoo Nahin Sakta Jis Mulk Ki Sarhad Ki Nigahbaan Hain Aankhen, Nazir Hussain, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Ramanand Sagar, Ravi, Saahir Ludhiyanvi, spy-thriller, Tujhko Rakkhe Raam Tujhko Allah Rakkhe | 9 Comments

Jeet Hee Lenge Baazi Hum Tum . . . A tribute to Khayyam Saheb

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

Khayyam is no more. This review is a tribute to the great music director. I have heard that everyone loves a lover. Well, it may not be true. But it’s true that every lover loves a lover. A person who … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Abhi Bhattacharya, Dharmendra, every lover loves a lover, everyone loves a lover, Jaane Kya Dhoondhti Rehti Hain Ye Aankhen Mujhmein, Jeet Hee Lenge Baazi, Kaifi Aazmi, Khayyam, Leela Mishra, M. Rajan, Movie Review - Shola Aur Shabnam (1961), Mubarak, one of the most underrated love stories, Only a loser in love can feel the pain of losing one’s love, Raakh Ke Dher Mein Shola Hai Na Chingaari Hai, Ramesh Saigal, Tarla, Vijaylaxmi | 10 Comments

Dharmendra-Waheeda starrer suspense thriller

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

There have been many Bollywood movies made under the title – Baazi. The most famous one among them is Dev Anand-Geeta Bali starrer film which was released in 1951 and directed by Guru Dutt. However today I am reviewing a lesser … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aa Mere Gale Lag Ja, Agatha Christie, Dharmendra, Helen, Johnny Walker, Moni Bhattacharjee, Movie Review - Baazi (1968), mystery, Shammi, suspense, suspense thriller, Waheeda Rehman | 3 Comments

Is life in a metro like this ? Oh no !

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

This is a long overdue movie review because my friend and well-wisher Geetashree Chatterjee who is an extraordinary reviewer in her own right (in addition to being an outstanding authoress and poetess) had made a friendly request to me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Anurag Basu, Dharmendra, Irrfan, Kangana Ranaut, Kay Kay Menon, Konkona Sen Sharma, Movie Review - Life In A Metro (2007), Nafisa Ali, Sharman Joshi, Shilpa Shetty, Shiny Ahuja | 8 Comments

A classic movie based on Psychology and emotions

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Khamoshi (1969) is surprisingly a black and white movie whereas in that time (late sixties), colour movies were only made and black and white movies were considered something pertaining to a bygone era. However, perhaps the black and white characteristic … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Dharmendra, Director Asit Sen, Freudian concepts, Gulzar, Hamne Dekhi Hai In Aankhon Ki Mehakti Khushboo, Hemant Kumar, Movie Review - Khamoshi (1969), Nazir Hussain, Rajesh Khanna, transference and counter-transference, Tum Pukaar Lo, Waheeda Rehman, Woh Shaam Kuchh Ajeeb Thi | 8 Comments

This Saawan arrives with showers of entertainment

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

In many of my reviews, I have highlighted this trait of many Bollywood movies made during the sixties that they were basically family or social dramas or else, rom-coms but to present a complete entertainer to the usual Bollywood movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aaya Saawan Jhoom Ke, Asha Parekh, Badra Chaaye Ki Jhoole Pad Gaye Haay, Dharmendra, Kisi Ne Kaha Hai Mere Dosto, Laxmi Chhaya, Movie Review - Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969), Nazir Hussain, Nirupa Roy, Raghunath Jhalani, Rajendra Naath, Saathiya Nahin Jaana Ki Jee Na Lage, Yeh Shama To Jali Roshni Ke Liye | 3 Comments

When ? Why ? And where ?

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Kab ? Kyoon ? Aur Kahan ? (1970) is a suspense thriller as suggested by its title (When ? Why ? And Where ?) which stars Dharmendra and Babita in lead roles with Pran playing the villain of the story. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Arjun Hingorani, Ashoo, Babita, crime-thriller, Dharmendra, Helen, Ho Gaye Tere Ho Gaye, Kalyanji Anandji, Movie Review - Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan (1970), mystery, Pran, suspense thriller, three 'K's in the title | 4 Comments

Jubilee Kumar as the hero & He-man as the villain ?

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

During the fifties, a youth with an ordinary personality started his career in Hindi movies and during the sixties, he went on become one of the most popular heroes of Bollywood with several jubilee hits to his credit. The commercial … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Dharmendra, He-Man, Jubilee Kumar, Madan Puri, Main Pyar Ka Deewana, Mohan Kumar, Movie Review - Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), O Sanam Tere Ho Gaye Hum, Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Shashikala, Tumhen Aur Kya Doon Main Dil Ke Sivaay | 4 Comments

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