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A grand musical and visual romantic treat
Tabassum is no more. An extraordinary actress, TV host and youtuber, Tabassum breathed her last on 18th November, 2022. This old review is republished as a tribute to her. In the late fifties, Nasir Hussain (Aamir Khan’s uncle) started the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aanchal Mein Saja Lena Kaliyaan, Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai Dil Mein, Aji Kibla Mohtarma Kabhi Shola Kabhi Naghma, Asha Bhosle, Asha Parekh, Banda Parivar Thaam Lo Jigar, Beauty of Kashmir, Dekho Bijli Dole Bin Baadal Ke, Heaven on Earth, Humdum Mere Khel Na Jaano Chaahat Ke Ikaraar Ko, I, Joy Mukherjee, Laakhon Hain Nigaah Mein Zindagi Ki Raah Mein, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Mohammed Rafi, Movie Review - Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963), Nasir Hussain, O.P. Nayyar, Rajendra Nath, Ram Avtar, Zulf Ki Chhaon Mein Chehre Ka Ujala Lekar
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A grand musical and visual romantic treat
In the late fifties, Nasir Hussain (Aamir Khan’s uncle) started the trend of masala Hindi movies in which the least attended aspect was the story. The screenplay was created on the basis of some set formulae – melodious music, some … Continue reading
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Tagged Aanchal Mein Saja Lena Kaliyaan, Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai Dil Mein, Aji Kibla Mohtarma Kabhi Shola Kabhi Naghma, Asha Bhosle, Asha Parekh, Banda Parivar Thaam Lo Jigar, Beauty of Kashmir, Dekho Bijli Dole Bin Baadal Ke, Heaven on Earth, Humdum Mere Khel Na Jaano Chaahat Ke Ikaraar Ko, I, Joy Mukherjee, Laakhon Hain Nigaah Mein Zindagi Ki Raah Mein, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Mohammed Rafi, Movie Review - Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963), Nasir Hussain, O.P. Nayyar, Rajendra Nath, Ram Avtar, Zulf Ki Chhaon Mein Chehre Ka Ujala Lekar
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The damsel without a name
Anamika means a female without a name. The movie I am reviewing was released in 1973 and I saw it for the first time after a few years only upon its telecast on the Doordarshan. I watched it again when … Continue reading
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Tagged A.K. Hangal, Aaj Ki Raat Koi Aane Ko Hai, Asrani, Baahon Mein Chale Aao Haan Humse Sanam Kya Parda, Baby Pinky, damsel without a name, Iftekhar, Jaya Bhaduri, Logon Na Maaro Isse, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Meri Bheegi-Bheegi Si Palkon Pe Reh Gaye Jaise Mere Sapne Bikhar Ke, Movie Review - Anamika (1973), mystery, Pancham Da, R.D. Burman, Raghunath Jhalani, rom-com, Sanjeev Kumar, suspense, suspense thriller, suspense thrillers
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Hum Intezaar Karenge Tera Qayamat Tak …
Two reasons prompted me to pen this review. Firstly, today is the 85th birth anniversary of Meena Kumari, the great actress whose legend continues even after passage of more than four and a half decades since her demise. Secondly, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aarti (1962), Ashok Kumar, Bheegi Raat (1965), City of Tehzeeb, Dhoondh Ke Laaun Kahaan Se, Duniya Kare Sawaal To Hum Kya Jawaab Den, Hum Intezaar Karenge Tera Qayaamat Tak, Jan Nisar Akhtar, Johnny Walker, Khuda Kare Ki Qayaamat Ho Aur Tu Aaye, Leela Mishra, Log Kehte Hain Ki Hum Tumse Kinaara Kar Len, M. Sadiq, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Meena Kumari, Mere Mehboob (1963), Movie Review - Bahu Begum (1967), Naaz, Nikle The Kahaan Jaane Ke Liye Pahunche Hain Kahaan Maaloom Nahin, Pad Gaye Jhoole Saawan Root Aaee Re, Pradeep Kumar, Roshan, Saahir Ludhiyanvi, Sirf Apne Khayaalon Ki Parchhai Hai, Vaakif Hoon Khoob Ishq Se, Zeb Rehman
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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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An old fashioned but well-knitted murder mystery
In the dark hours of a night, a young girl clad in white clothes heads towards a magnificent mansion (whose architecture reminds of the British times) which is the residence of a rich man of royal lineage. The environment prevailing … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaja Baharon Ki Malika, Aao Milan Ka Jashn Manayen, Alok Nath, Anand Milind, Anil Mattoo, Dolly Minhas, Hum Khade Hain Raah Mein, Idhar Bhi Nazar Ho, Johnny Lever, Kaho Baharon Se Aayen Na Aayen, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Manohar Singh, Movie Review - Dastoor (1991), murder mystery, Pomy Dev, Raza Murad, Sharmila Tagore, Soona Hai Jahaan, Suresh Oberoi
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Rahen Na Rahen Hum, Mehka Karenge . . .
It’s been four years since Suchitra Sen left for her heavenly abode on 17.01.2014. One of the greatest actresses of the Indian screen, Suchitra Sen was always in a league of her own and will remain so in the history … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashok Kumar, Chhupa Lo Yoon Dil Mein Pyar Mera Ki Jaise Mandir Mein Lau Diye Ki, Dard (1981), Dharmendra, Director Asit Sen, In Bahaaron Mein Akele Na Phiro Raah Mein Kaali Ghata Rok Na Le, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Movie Review - Mamta (1966), Rahen Na Rahen Hum Mehka Karenge Ban-Ke Kali Ban-Ke Saba Baagh-e-Wafa Mein, Rehte The Kabhi Jin-Ke Dil Mein Hum Jaan Se Bhi Pyaaron Ki Tarah, Roshan, Suchitra Sen, Uttar Phalguni (1963), Vikal Mora Manwa Unn Bin Hai
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A brilliant investigation drama
Veteran Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna has left for his heavenly abode today (27.04.2017). Through this review, I am paying my tribute to him who was unarguably one of the most handsome as well as the most talented heroes Hindi cinema has … Continue reading
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