Tag Archives: Hema Malini

Pickpocketing ? No, this is the craft of the hand

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

Making the things disappear from the sight of the onlookers (or someone’s possession) is called an art of magic which the professional magicians demonstrate in their shows. In Indian lingo, this is called – Haath Ki Safaai (the craft of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Hema Malini, Kalyanji Anandji, Movie Review - Haath Ki Safai (1974), Ooparwaale Teri Duniya Mein Kabhi Jeb Kisi Ki Na Khaali Rahe, Peene Waalon Ko Peena Ka Bahaana Chaahiye, Prakash Mehra, Randhir Kapoor, Simi Grewal, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2012), Tu Kya Jaane Wafa O Bewafa, Tumko Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Humse, Vaada Karle Saajna Tere Bin Main Na Rahoon Mere Bin Tu Na Rahe Hoke Juda, Vinod Khanna | 2 Comments

It shook the Indian political class in 1981

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

Now-a-days when any Indian movie portrays a corrupt and criminal politician, we’re not surprised because it’s routine. However this was not the case till the seventies when the Indian moviemakers considered politicians and cops as sacred cows whom no finger … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Achchha Hua Tum Mil Gaye, Antha (1981), Gudiya Re Gudiya Tu Batla, Hema Malini, Jeetendra, Kader Khan, Mehmaano Ko Salaam Hai Mera, Movie Review - Meri Aawaz Suno (1981), Movies like Aandhi and Kissa Kursi Ka, Padmalaya Films, Parveen Babi, Ranjeet, S.V. Rajendra Singh, Shakti Kapoor, Singh Babu | 4 Comments

Shammi Kapoor’s last movie as a romantic hero

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Seven long years have passed since Shammi Kapoor left for his heavenly abode. The famous YAHOO hero is no more. Out of the three sons of the legendary artist – Prithvi Raj Kapoor, everyone carved a niche for himself and … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ajit, Aruna Irani, Dil Usse Do Jo Jaan De De, dream girl, Hai Na Bolo Bolo Papa Ko Mummy Se Mummy Ko Papa Se Pyar Hai, Hema Malini, Movie Review - Andaz (1971), Rajesh Khanna, Ramesh Sippy, Re Mama Re Mama Re, Roopesh Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Shankar Jaikishan, Simi Garewal, Swapna Sundari, Yahaan Kal Kya Ho Kisne Jaana, Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhaana | 2 Comments

Seven brides for seven brothers

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Satte Pe Satta (1982) is the Indian remake of Hollywood movie – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) directed by Stanley Donen and starring Howard Keel in the lead role (of the eldest of the seven brothers). It’s a romantic … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe Aise Yoon Tadpaoge, Duggi Pe Duggi Ho, Hema Malini, Jhuka Ke Sar Ko Bolo Madam How Do You Do, Kanwanjeet Singh, Mausam Mastaana Rasta Anjaana, Movie Review - Satte Pe Satta (1982), Paintal, Raj N. Sippy, Ranjeeta, Saarika, Sachin, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), Shakti Kapoor, Sudhir, Vijayendra, Vimal Saahu, Zindagi Mil Ke Bitayenge | 4 Comments

Meet the Indian Don Vito Corleone

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I had heard a lot about the classic novel The Godfather written by Mario Puzo but not read it. One day, in the year 2005, I made up my mind to read it. I arranged the original English version of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Danny Denjongpa, Don Vito Corleone, Feroz Khan, Hema Malini, Kalyanji Anandji, Kya Khoob Lagti Ho, Mario Puzo, Movie Review - Dharmatma (1975), Mukesh and Kanchan, Premnaath, Rekha, Sarkar (2005), Tere Chehre Mein Woh Jaadoo Hai, The Godfather, Tumne Kaisi Se Kabhi Pyar Kiya Hai | 2 Comments

Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

First of all I express my gratitude towards esteemed blogger and my deemed sister S.B. Patra (chalojai bahudure) for inspiring me to write the review of this underrated classic.‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ – Shakespeare asserted centuries back. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Geet Gaata Hoon Main Gungunaata Hoon Main, Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, Hema Malini, Movie Review - Lal Patthar (1971), Nabendu Ghosh, Prashant Chaudhary, Raaj Kumar, Raakhee, Re Mann Sur Mein Ga, Ruke Ruke Se Kadam Ruk Ke Baar Baar Chale, Sooni Sooni Saans Ke Sitaar Par, Sushil Majumdar, Unke Khayaal Aaye To Aate Chale Gaye, Vinod Mehra | 5 Comments

The movie is good but the novel is better

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Whenever any movie is made on the basis of some novel or story, the comparisons between the written version and the celluloid version are inevitable. Sometimes, the viewers find the movie to be better than the written piece of work … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asha Sachdev, Asrani, Gulshan Nanda, Hema Malini, Madan Puri, Manmohan Krishna, Mere Naina Saawan Bhadon Phir Bhi Mera Mann Pyaasa, Movie Review - Mehbooba (1976), Nazir Hussain, Prem Chopra, Rajesh Khanna, Shakti Samanta, Sisakte Saaz, Yogeeta Bali | 5 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

The Indian Towering Inferno

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Indian filmmakers have been taking inspiration from Hollywood flicks but very few such filmmakers openly admit it. Director Ravi Chopra (son of the legendary film director – Late B.R. Chopra) saw a Hollywood movie – The Towering Inferno (1974) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asha Sachdev, B.R. Chopra, B.R. Films, Danny Denjongpa, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jeetendra, Movie Review - The Burning Train (1980), Neetu Singh, Padmini Kapila, Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamaara Pal Do Pal Ke Yaarane Hain, Parveen Babi, Ravi Chopra, Romesh Sharma, Simi Grewal, The Towering Inferno (1974), Titanic (1997), Vinod Khanna, Vinod Mehra | 4 Comments

Big B seeks revenge from Sanjeev through business

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Revenge ! Revenge ! Revenge ! At a point in time during the seventies, almost every third Bollywood movie was being made on the theme of revenge. Sometimes the story was given the backdrop of banditry and sometimes that of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Gaapuchi Gaapuchi Gam Gam, Gulshan Rai, Hema Malini, Jaaneman Tum Kamaal Karti Ho, Mohabbat Bade Kaam Ki Cheez Hai, Movie Review - Trishul (1978), Poonam Dhillon, Prem Chopra, Raakhee, Sachin, Salim-Javed, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Yash Chopra | 6 Comments

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