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A grand musical and visual romantic treat

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 2 Comments

A grand musical and visual romantic treat

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re – Tribute to Shamshad Begum

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 3 Comments

Pukaarta Chala Hoon Main Gali Gali Bahaar Ki …

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

As said in a couple of my earlier reviews, the decade of the sixties witnessed many Bollywood potboilers which lacked any solid story but were made in such a way as blending melodious songs, good locations and charming actors in … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asha Parekh, Biswajeet, Come September (1961), Humdum Mere Maan Bhi Jaao Kehna Mere Pyar Ka, Huye Hain Tum Pe Aashiq Hum Bura Maano Bhala Maano, Jaaiye Aap Kahaan Jaayenge, Movie Review - Mere Sanam (1965), Mumtaz, O.P. Nayyar, Pran, Pukaarta Chala Hoon Main Gali Gali Bahaar Ki, Roka Kai Baar Maine Dil Ki Umang Ko, Tukde Hain Mere Dil Ke Aye Yaar Tere Aansoo, Ye Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera Na Ghabraaiye | 7 Comments

A traveller and a belle

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Guru Dutt’s assistant and pupil, Raj Khosla seems to have learnt a lot from his senior (who was indeed a Guru). He was given the first opportunity to direct a movie independently by Guru Dutt only in the movie – … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aap Yun Hi Agar Humse Milte Rahe Dekhiye Ek Din Pyar Ho Jaayega, Aye Yaar Zulfon Waale Dildaar Zulfon Waale, Bahut Shukriya Badi Meherbani, Humko Tumhare Ishq Ne Kya Kya Bana Diya, Joy Mukherjee, Main Pyar Ka Raahi Hoon, Movie Review - Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962), Mujhe Dekh Kar Aapka Muskuraana, O.P. Nayyar, Phir Tere Sheher Mein Lutne Ko Chala Aaya Hoon, Raj Khosla, Saadhana, Tumhen Mohabbat Hai Humse Maana Bataao Iska Saboot Kya Hai | 2 Comments

Guru Dutt presents a hilarious comedy

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 2 Comments

This night will not come again

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966) is a suspense thriller from the black and white era starring chocolaty hero of the sixties – Biswajeet cast opposite Sharmila Tagore, the beauty with the dimples. Biswajeet had earlier done suspense movies like … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Biswajeet, Main Shaayad Tumhare Liye Ajnabee Hoon, O.P. Nayyar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Yahi Woh Fizaayen, Yahi Woh Jagah Hai, Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966) | 2 Comments

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Tag Archives: O.P. Nayyar

A grand musical and visual romantic treat

A grand musical and visual romantic treat

Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re – Tribute to Shamshad Begum

Pukaarta Chala Hoon Main Gali Gali Bahaar Ki …

A traveller and a belle

Guru Dutt presents a hilarious comedy

This night will not come again

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