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Bollywood classics very close to my heart
I present a list of Bollywood’s all time great classics which are very close to my heart. The list is bound to be subjective since I have to select a only a few out of hundreds. Besides, everybody can make … Continue reading
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Not a love story but a suspense movie
Pyar Ke Rahi (1982) is a movie starring B grade actors like Kanwaljit Singh and Padmini Kapila. Well, I do not believe in this so-called grading. In my opinion, a movie is either good or bad whether it’s a low … Continue reading
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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Knowing the genius
Guru Dutt was undoubtedly the genius of Indian cinema. His untimely demise (at the age of 39 years only) did not dilute his greatness in any manner and in fact, a few decades after his death, his fan-following increased like … Continue reading
Guru Dutt presents a hilarious comedy
Guru Dutt is mainly known for his thought-provoking, profound classic movies like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool and Sahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam. However he had directed one hilarious comedy also prior to them. Since the movie had been made in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aye Ji Dil Pe Hua Aisa Jadoo, Chal Diye Banda Nawaaz, classic comedy, Guru Dutt, Hindi movie, Jaane Kahaan Mera Jigar Gaya Jee, Johnny Walker, Lalita Pawar, Madhubala, Meri Duniya Lut Rahi Thi Aur Main Khamosh Tha, Mr. & Mrs. 55, O.P. Nayyar, Preetam Aan Milo, satire, Thandi Hawa Kaali Ghata, Udhar Tum Haseen Ho Idhar Ham Jawaan Hain, V.K. Murthy, woman-lib
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Is this world only for the successful ?
Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) is the last movie bearing the name of Bollywood’s genius, Guru Dutt as the director. It’s a classic example of box office failure of an immortal masterpiece. It’s the tragic saga of a talented film director … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Naaz, Citizen Kane (1941), Dekhi Zamaane Ki Yaari, Do unsuccessful ones not have a right to live with dignity, Geeta Dutt, Guru Dutt, Hum Ek Doosre Ko Kabhi Ghalat Nahin Samajh Sakte, is this world meant only for the successful ?, Johnny Walker, Kaifi Aazmi, Kuchh Log Ek Doosre Ko Itna Achchhee Tarah Kaise Samajh Lete Hain, Mona Lisa, Movie Review - Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Pygmalion, Sachin Dev Burman, V.K. Murthy, Waheeda Rehman, Waqt Ne Kiya Kaya Haseen Sitam
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