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A classic which is the predecessor to Lagaan

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

Thespian Dilip Kumar had passed away last year. Had he been alive, he would have completed 100 years of age on 11th December 2022, namely, yesterday. On the occasion of his birth centenary, this old review is being republished as … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aamir Khan, Ajit, Ashotosh Gowarikar, B.R. Chopra, Dilip Kumar, Gracy Singh, Jeevan, Lagaan (2001), Maang Ke Saath Tumhara Maine Maang Liya Sansar, Movie Review - Naya Daur (1957), Paul Blackthorne, Rachel Shelley, Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jaali Ka, Saathi Haath Badhana, Udein Jab Jab Zulfen Teri, Vyjayantimala, Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka | 10 Comments

Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal . . .

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Jitendra Mathur

This old review is posted again as a tribute to the Tragedy King of the Indian screen – Dilip Kumar who left for his heavenly abode today. In my review of Maut Ki Aahat (a Hindi novel), I have opined … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal, By quitting drinking only can the drinker think logically about and take some prudent step to solve the practical problems of his life, Dekho Aaya Ye Kaisa Zamaana, Dilip Kumar, Hasrat Jaipuri, Hum Dard Ke Maaron Ka Itna Hi Fasaana Hai, Jab Se Nain Laage, Jawahar Kaul, Kaahe Ko Der Lagaai Re, Kanhaiyalaal, Koi Nahin Mera Is Duniya Mein, Lalita Pawar, Lata Mangeshkar, Liquor consumption may make a happy person happier but it can by no means mitigate the grief of an aggrieved person, Movie Review - Daag (1952), Nimmi, Preet Ye Kaisi Bol Ri Duniya, Shailendra, Shankar Jaikishan, Talat Mahmood, the feeling of grief intensifies in the intoxicated condition, Usha Kiran | 2 Comments

The unfathomable depth of childhood love

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

We have heard and read a lot about childhood love. And all of us were children only years back. Children do have crush on someone just like the adolescents and the youths. However what’s the depth of that love that … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ashok Kumar, Baby Tabassum, Bachpan Ke Din Bhula Dena, Barfi (2012), Chaman Mein Reh Ke Veerana Mera Dil Hota Jaata Hai, Children do have crush on someone just like the adolescents and the youths, Dilip Kumar, love triangle, Master Parikshit, Meri Kahaani Bhoolne Waale, Movie Review - Deedar (1951), Nargis, Naseeb Dar Pe Tere Aazmane Aaya Hoon, Naushad, Nimmi, Nitin Bose, Shakeel Badayuni, Shamshad Begum, Yakub | 2 Comments

Tragedy King’s last movie – a murder mystery

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Acting legend, Dilip Kumar has been bestowed upon with the title of Tragedy King in Bollywood (though he had done hilarious comedy too in certain films). However never had I seen him in a murder mystery and that too with … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Anand Raaj Anand, Dilip Kumar, Gulshan Grover, Kurte Ki Baiyaan Ko Oopar Chadhai Ke, Laai Hai Mehndi Waali Raat Apne Ghar Khushiyaan, Malay Chakraborty, Mamta Kulkarni, Movie Review - Qila (1998), Mukul Dev, murder mystery, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Rekha, Satish Kaushik, Smita Jaykar, Tragedy King, Umesh Mehra, Wah Bhai Wah | 4 Comments

A laughter-bonanza from the Tragedy King

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review of Azaad (1955), I had written that though Dilip Kumar got labelled as the Tragedy King of Hindi cinema, he was quite skilled in comedy too. Today I am reviewing a movie which is a showcase of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aaj Ki Raat Mere Dil Ki Salaami Le Le, Aaj Sakhi Ri More Piya Ghar Aaye, Aayi Hain Baharen Mitay Zulm-o-Sitam, Baby Farida, Chaalbaaz (1989), Dilip Kumar, Iss Nagari Ki Reet Hai Ulti, Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), Leela Mishra, Main Hoon Saaki Tu Hai Sharaabi Sharaabi, Maine Kab Tumse Kaha Tha Ki Mujhe Pyar Karo, Movie Review - Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Mumtaaz, Naushad, Nirupa Roy, O Baalam Tere Pyar Ki Thandi Aag Mein Jalte Jalte, Pran, Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Shakeel Badayuni, Tragedy King, Waheeda Rehman | 9 Comments

Aajkal Shauq-e-Deedar Hai, Kya Kahun Aapse Pyar Hai

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review of Phir Wohi Dil Laaya Hoon (1963), I have said that a trend had started in Bollywood cinema during the late fifties which continued through the sixties that an entertaining flick was made by weaving the script … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aaj Hai Pyar Ka Faisla, Aajkal Shauq-e-Deedar Hai Kya Kahun Aapse Pyar Hai, Apni Aazaadi Ko Hum Hargiz Mita Sakte Nahin, Daiya Re Daiya Laaj Mohe Laage, Dilip Kumar, Ek Shehenshaah Ne Banwa Ke Haseen Taj Mahal, Hameen Se Mohabbat Hameen Se Ladaai, Movie Review - Leader (1964), Mujhe Duniya Waalon Sharaabi Na Samjho, Naushad, Ram Mukherjee, Sasadhar Mukherjee, Shakeel Badayuni, Tere Husn Ki Kya Tareef Karoon Kuchh Kehte Huye Bhi Darta Hoon, Vyjayantimala | Leave a comment

A power-packed father-son saga

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Today my son, Saurav has completed 14 years of his age. Last year, I had posted the review of Ehsaas (2001) on this day which is based on the relationship of a father and his son. This year also, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Arre Jaane Kaise Kab Kahaan Ikraar Ho Gaya, Aye Aasmaan Bata, Dilip Kumar, Hamne Sanam Ko Khat Likha, Maangi Thi Ek Dua Jo Kabool Ho Gayi, Movie Review - Shakti (1982), Raakhee, Ramesh Sippy, Salim-Javed, Smita Patil | 6 Comments

A classic which is the predecessor to Lagaan

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

I have got inspiration to write this review without further delay from the views of esteemed blogger and reviewer Sajit Nair (popularly known as ‘hermit‘) on my blog regarding plagiarism. He has written – ‘General public excuse “biggies” even when they indulge … Continue reading →

Tragedy King and Tragedy Queen present a comedy

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Dilip Kumar is known as the Tragedy King and Meena Kumari is known as the Tragedy Queen of Hindi cinema. It’s because of the intense roles played by them on the screen with excellence. Who can forget Dilip Kumar in … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Azaad (1955), Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari, Tragedy King, Tragedy Queen | 4 Comments

Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal . . .

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review of Maut Ki Aahat (a Hindi novel), I have opined that consuming liquor to forget one’s grief is futile as liquor consumption may make a happy person happier but it can by no means mitigate the grief … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal, Dilip Kumar, Hum Dard Ke Maaron Ka Itna Hi Fasaana Hai, Kaahe Ko Der Lagaai Re, Kanhaiyalaal, Koi Nahin Mera Is Duniya Mein, Lalita Pawar, Movie Review - Daag (1952), Nimmi, Talat Mahmood, Usha Kiran | 2 Comments

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Tag Archives: Dilip Kumar

A classic which is the predecessor to Lagaan

Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal . . .

The unfathomable depth of childhood love

Tragedy King’s last movie – a murder mystery

A laughter-bonanza from the Tragedy King

Aajkal Shauq-e-Deedar Hai, Kya Kahun Aapse Pyar Hai

A power-packed father-son saga

A classic which is the predecessor to Lagaan

Tragedy King and Tragedy Queen present a comedy

Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal . . .

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