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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
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Tagged 14th September, a movie which debates on the utility of English in India, against the imposition of English, Chupke Chupke (1975), Deepti Naval, every language is divine, Farooq Sheikh, Farooq-Deepti starrer, Hindi Day, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, India is a multilingual country, inner piety, Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983), laugh-riot, lovely on-screen pair, mother tongue is just like mother to a human-being, Movie Review - Kissise Na Kehna (1983), National Language of India, required balance in our outlook and behaviour, Saath-Saath (1982), Saeed Jaffrey, Utpal Dutt
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Ye Kya Jagah Hai Doston, Ye Kaun Sa Dayaar Hai . . .
Umrao Jaan (1981) is based on the novel – ‘Umrao Jaan Ada’ of Mirza Mohammad Haadi Ruswa. I happened to watch the movie first and read the novel later. And undoubtedly, director Muzaffar Ali’s cinematic version of the story originally written in the … Continue reading
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Tagged 36 Chowringhee Lane, a true classic, Aishwarya Rai in the title role, Asha Bhosle, Dil Cheez Kya Hai Aap Meri Jaan Leejiye, Farooq Sheikh, Gadar 1857, Gajanan Jaagirdar, Hadd-e-Nigaah Tak Jahaan Gubaar Hi Gubaar Hai, In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke Mastaane Hazaaron Hain, Javed Siddiqui, Jennifer Kendal Kapoor, Justujoo Jiski Thi Usko To Na Paaya Humne, Khaanam, Khayyam, Mirza Haadi Ruswa, Movie Review - Umrao Jaan (1981), Muzaffar Ali, Prema Narayan, Rekha, Rekha won the national award, remade by J.P. Dutta, Shahryar, Shama Zaidi, Shaukat Aapa, Shaukat Azmi, Shaukat Kaifi, Talat Aziz, Umrao Jaan Ada, Umrao Jaan wipes the mirror to see her face, Ye Kya Jagah Hai Doston Ye Kaun Sa Dayaar Hai, Zindagi Jab Bhi Teri Bazm Mein Laati Hai Hamen
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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
Whose progress ? Whose nation ?
In the beginning of this movie, the cover page of a book written by a character of this movie (Dr. Ahmedi) is shown and the title of the book reads as – Kiski Pragati ? Kiska Desh ? (Whose progress … Continue reading
India really needs such young and dynamic leaders
Vashu Bhagnani’s production Youngistaan starring his son Jacky Bhagnani in lead role was released on 28.03.2014 telling the story of a 28 years old youth becoming the prime minister of India. Less than two months later, the rulers of India … Continue reading
Seene Mein Jalan, Aankhon Mein Toofaan Sa Kyun Hai
It’s been four years since Farooq Sheikh left for his heavenly abode. He was the real hero in the context of our country. Idealist yet vulnerable. Sensitive yet prone to human-weaknesses. A layman sans any larger-than-life traits. A handsome boy … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaja Saanwariya Tohe Garwa Laga Loon, Aankhon Mein Toofaan Sa Kyun Hai, Ajeeb Sa Nihan Mujh Par Guzar Gaya Yaaron, Asghar Wajahat, Chhaya Ganguly, Farooq Sheikh, Geeta Siddharth, Hira Devi Mishra, Is Shahar Mein Har Shakhs Pareshaan Sa Kyun Hai, Jaidev, Makhdoom Mohiuddin, Movie Review - Gaman (1978), Muzaffar Ali, Nana Patekar, Raat Bhar Aapki Yaad Aati Rahi, Seene Mein Jalan Aankhon Mein Toofaan Sa Kyun Hai, Shayaryaar, Smita Patil, Subhashini Ali
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The market where helplessness is bought and sold
Bazaar (1982) is truly a classic movie by all standards. It presents the true story of those unfortunate (Muslim) girls who are virtually sold to the rich people in the Gulf under the camouflage of marriage by their poor parents … Continue reading
Ye Kya Jagah Hai Doston, Ye Kaun Sa Dayaar Hai . . .
Umrao Jaan (1981) is based on the novel – ‘Umrao Jaan Ada’ of Mirza Mohammad Haadi Ruswa. I happened to watch the movie first and read the novel later. And undoubtedly, director Muzaffar Ali’s cinematic version of the story originally written … Continue reading
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Tagged Farooq Sheikh, Gadar, Khayyam, Lucknow, Mirza Haadi Ruswa, Movie Review - Umrao Jaan (1981), Muzaffar Ali, Rekha, Shahryar, Tawaif, Umrao Jaan Ada
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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
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Tagged Chitra Singh, Deepti Naval, Farooq Sheikh, Jagjit Singh, Javed Akhtar, Jhootha-Sach, Kuldeep Singh, Kyun Zindagi Ki Raah Mein Majboor Ho Gaye, Movie Review - Saath Saath (1982), Pyaar Mujhse Jo Kiya Tumne To Kya Paaogi, Raman Kumar, Satish Shah, Tumko Dekha To Ye Khayaal Aaya, Ye Tera Ghar Ye Mera Ghar
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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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Tagged classic tale of a race between a hare and a tortoise, Deepti Naval, Farooq Sheikh, Movie Review - Katha (1982), Nasiruddin Shah, Sai Paranjpye, the reality of the world which belongs to the smart and flashy hare and not the slow and steady sincere simple honest tortoise
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