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It’s partially a predecessor to Ghajini
During the fifties, sixties and seventies, Bollywood boasted of good script-writers. There were specific story departments in the film companies where full time writers worked relentlessly on scripts. That’s why several novel ideas used to emerge for making feature films … Continue reading
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Tagged Asha Parekh, Aye Mere Meherbaan, Bansuri Tihari Nandlaal, Ghajini (2008), Madan Puri, Manoj Kumar, Movie Review - Sajan (1969), murder mystery, Om Prakash, Pasand Apni Apni (1983), Raj Mehra, Resham Ki Dori, rom-com, Saajan Saajan Pukaroon Galiyon Mein, Shatrughan Sinha, Sulochana
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Baabul Ki Duaaen Leti Ja …
Bowing before the urge of my younger sister and esteemed reviewer and blogger – S.B. Patra (chalojai bahudure), I am presenting my review of Neel Kamal (1968) which is based on the novel of the same title, written by Gulshan Nanda. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aao Ni Sakhiyon Aao Ni Adiyon, Baabul Ki Duaaen Leti Ja Ja Tujhko Sukhi Sansaar Mile, Balraaj Saahni, Gulshan Nanda, Khaali Dabba Khaali Bottle Le Le Mere Yaar, Manoj Kumar, Movie Review - Neel Kamal (1968), Raaj Kumar, Ram Maheshwari, Tujhko Pukare Mera Pyaar, Waheeda Rehman, Ye Zindagi Jo Thi Ab Tak Teri Panaahon Mein
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An unknown killer among ten little Indians
Gumnaam (1965) is a take on the classic whodunit of Agatha Christie – Ten Little Indians (or Ten Little Niggers) which has also been published under another title – And There Were None. It’s a murder mystery based upon revenge which … Continue reading
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Tagged Agatha Christie, And Then There Were None, Aur Maan Lo Jo Kahe Kitty Kelly, Ek Ladki Hai Jisne Jeena Mushkil Kar Diya, Gham Chhod Ke Manaao Rang-reli, Gumnaam Hai Koi, Hamen Kale Hain To Kya Hua Dilwale Hain, Iss Duniya Mein Jeena Hai To Sunn Lo Meri Baat, Jaan Pehchaan Ho, Manoj Kumar, Mehmood, Movie Review - Gumnaam (1965), mystery, Nanda, Raja Nawathe, suspense thriller, Ten Little Indians, Ten Little Niggers, The Ghost World 2001
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Last part of Raj Khosla-Saadhana mystery-trilogy
Director Raj Khosla made three suspense movies consecutively during the sixties casting Sadhana in the female lead. The specialty of these three movies is that in all of them, the plot is based on the mysterious personality of a woman. … Continue reading
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Tagged Gore Gore Chaand Se Mukh Par Kaali Kaali Aankhen Hain, Kareeb Aa Ye Nazar Phir Mile Mile Na Mile, Main Dekhun Jis Or Sakhi Ri Saamne Mere Saanwariya, Manoj Kumar, Movie Review - Anita (1967), Raj Khosla, Sadhana, suspense, Tum Bin Jeevan Kaise Beeta Poochho Mere Dil Se
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Jab Chali Thandi Hawa . . . .
First of all, I sincerely thank my friend and elder Mr. Thomas Dhavala for inspiring me to write a review of this emotional love story of the sixties which is still remembered for its great songs. Do Badan (1966) was … Continue reading
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Tagged Asha Parekh, Bhari Duniya Mein Aakhir Dil Ko Samjhane Kahaan Jaayen, Jab Chali Thandi Hawa, Lo Aa Gayi Unki Yaad, Manoj Kumar, Matt Jaiyo Naukariya Chhod Ke, Movie Review - Do Badan (1966), Naseeb Mein Jiske Jo Likha Tha, Pran, Raha Gardishon Mein Har Dum, Raj Khosla, Simi Grewal
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Jai Jawaan ! Jai Kisaan !
Today alongwith the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation of India, also is the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the ex-prime minister of India who was a man of ideals and principles just like Mahatma … Continue reading
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Tagged Aayi Jhoom Ke Basant, Asha Parekh, Deewaano Se Ye Mat Poochho, Gulshan Bawra, Har Khushi Ho Wahaan Tu Jahaan Bhi Rahe, Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan, Kaamini Kaushal, Kasme Vaade Pyar Wafa Sab Baaten Hain Baaton Ka Kya, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Malang Chacha, Manoj Kumar, Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle Ugle Heere Moti, Movie Review - Upkar (1967), Pran, Prem Chopra
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Greenery of joys and thornful path for lovers
Today is Manoj Kumar’s birthday. Paying my respect to this extra-ordinary actor and filmmaker, I am presenting the review of Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962). This classic black and white movie stars Manoj Kumar and Mala Sinha in lead roles and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bol Meri Taqdeer Mein Kya Hai, Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962), Ibtda-e-Ishq Mein Hum Saari Raat Jaage, Kho Gaya Hai Mera Pyar, Krishna Kumari, Laakhon Taare Aasmaan Mein, Mala Sinha, Manmohan Krishna, Manoj Kumar, Om Prakash, Shanker-Jaikishan, Shashikala, Teri Yaad Dil Se Bhulane Chala Hoon, Vijay Bhatt
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