Tag Archives: Om Prakash

Discussing the capital punishment in a mystery

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Jitendra Mathur

Veteran actress Shashikala passed away on 4th April, 2021. This review is a tribute to her as she has played an important role in this movie. Kanoon (1960) is a unique suspense thriller which is an all time classic from the black … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ashok Kumar, B.R. Chopra, capital punishment, courtroom drama, Jeevan, Manmohan Krishna, Mehmood, Movie Review - Kanoon (1960), Nana Palsikar, Nanda, Om Prakash, Rajendra Kumar, Shashikala, suspense thriller | 15 Comments

The touching story of a noble Christian girl

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

Bollywood has presented several memorable Christian characters in different movies. Who can forget Mrs. D’sa of Anari (1959) ? However full-fledged movies on the life of the Christians in India have been very few. Today while wishing all of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Anand Bakshi, Bhool Gaya Sab Kuchh, Chattakkari (1974), deserves to be considered a classic, Dil Kya Kare Jab Kisi Se Kisi Ko Pyar Ho Jaaye, Jalal Agha, K.S. Sethumadhavan, Kannada actress Lakshmi, movie made on the life of the Anglo-Indians, Movie Review - Julie (1975), My Heart Is Beating, Nadira, Om Prakash, Pamman, Preeti Sagar, Rajesh Roshan, Rita Bhaduri, screenplay writer Chakrapani, Sridevi, Utpal Dutt, Vikram, Ye Raatein Nayi Purani | 10 Comments

A teacher transforms the life of a courtesan

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review of Mohabbatein (2000), I had criticized that movie for maligning the image of an educational institution and a teacher also because I consider teaching an extremely noble profession whose dignity is beyond any measure. Today I am reviewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aaj Duniya Badi Suhaani Hai, Agha, Chandrima Bhaduri, Dhruva Chatterjee, ideal teacher is always able to earn the respect of not only his students but also the society, Mohabbatein (2000), Movie Review - Nartakee (1963), Nanda, Nitin Bose, Om Prakash, Poochho Koi Sawaal Bachchon Poochho Koi Sawaal, Preeti Bala, Ravi, Shakeel Badayuni, Sunil Dutt, Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Akele The Hum Mil Gaye Tum To Dil Ko Sahaara Mila | 12 Comments

The inspiration behind Johnny Gaddaar

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I liked Sriram Raghavan directed thriller movie – Johnny Gaddaar (2007) very much. In that movie, the hero (in fact, the villain), Neil Mukesh murders a member of their criminal group by seeking inspiration from a very old Amitabh Bachchan … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged A murder plan that forced Indian railways to change their train timing, Agha Jani Kashmeeri, Amitabh Bachchan, howdunnit, Johnny Gaddaar (2007), Jyoti Swaroop, Kaifi Aazmi, Madan Mohan, Movie Review - Parwana (1971), Naveen Nischal, Om Prakash, Parwaana, Shama, Shatrughan Sinha, Simti Si Sharmaai Si Kis Duniya Se Tum Aai Ho, Sriram Raghavan, whodunnit, Yogeeta Bali, Yun Na Sharma Phaila De Apni Gori Gori Baahen | Leave a comment

Greenery of joys and thornful path for lovers

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

After posting my article on the top Bollywood love stories, I realized some time later that accidentally I had omitted one of my all time favourite love stories from that list. That movie is Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962). Now, correcting … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Bol Meri Taqdeer Mein Kya Hai, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, 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, Movie Review - Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962), Om Prakash, Shankar Jaikishan, Shashikala, Teri Yaad Dil Se Bhulane Chala Hoon, Vijay Bhatt, Ye Hariyali Aur Ye Raasta | Leave a comment

Kaka generates a laugh-riot

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

It’s been more than six years since Rajesh Khanna left for his heavenly abode. However his memories can never fade out from the hearts of his admirers. Known mainly for the romantic roles and great melodious and touching songs picturized … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged A. Bhimsingh, Aaiye Aapko Main Apne Banglay Ki Sair Karaaoon, Baras Gai Re Taras Gai Re, family entertainer, it's no use showing off what you actually are not, Movie Review - Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972), Naino Mein Nindiya Hai Maathe Pe Bindiya Hai, Nanda, Om Prakash, Rajesh Khanna, Ramesh Dev, situational comedy | 10 Comments

It’s partially a predecessor to Ghajini

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | 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 | 2 Comments

Stone is the response to brick

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Eent Ka Jawaab Patthar (when someone throws a brick at you, the best response is to throw a stone at him) is a Hindi maxim used for the expression of ‘Tit for Tat’ or to pay back in the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Adil Amaan, Amjad Khan, courtroom drama, Movie Review - Eent Ka Jawab Patthar (1982), Nameeta Chandra, Neeta Mehta, Om Prakash, Pachhi, pay back in the same coin, Premnaath, Raza Murad, Shankar Jaikishan, Surendra Pal, Tit for Tat | 2 Comments

You watch again ! You laugh again !

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Bollywood has presented many immensely popular comedies like Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Golmaal, Chupke Chupke, Padosan, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots etc. which are much talked about movies. However today I am reviewing an underrated Bollywood movie which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged A.K. Hangal, Amol Palekar, Deena Pathak, Ek Baat Suni Hai Chachaji Batlaane Wali Hai, Hamen Raaston Ki Zaroorat Nahin Hai, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Kiran Vairale, Mere Chehre Mein Chhupa Hai Meri Maa Ka Chehra, Movie Review - Naram Garam (1981), Neelu Phule, Om Prakash, Padma Chavan, R.D. Burman, Saagar Kinare Dil Ye Pukare, Shatrughan Sinha, Suresh Chatwal, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt | 6 Comments

The heart is own but the love is the other’s

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I dedicate this review to the veteran actress Shammi who dedicated more than six decades of her life to Indian cinema and television. She passed away yesterday (06.03.2018). Director Kishore Sahu gave Indian cine-lovers many good movies especially in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh Kahaan Shuru Kahaan Khatam, Andaaz Mera Mastaana, Baby Naaz, Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraee Kisne Hai Yeh Reet Banaai, Itni Badi Mehfil Aur Ek Dil, Jaane Kahaan Gayi, Kishore Sahu, Meena Kumari, Mera Dil Ab Tera O Saajna, Movie Review - Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960), Nadira, noble profession of medicine, Om Prakash, Pratima Devi, Raaj Kumar, Shammi, Shankar Jaikishan, Sheesha-e-Dil Itna Na Uchhalo | 2 Comments

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