Tag Archives: Pran

A comedy by the fathers of Ranbir and Hrithik

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan are today’s superstars. However their fathers (Rishi Kapoor and Rakesh Roshan) have not only been good friends in real life but also given some entertaining movies by their joint performances in reel life more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged APININANA BENTO, Ashok Kumar, FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS, Gul-e-Dosti Mein Ajab Rang-o-Boo Hai, Hrithik Roshan, Jeetendra, Jubaan Jab Talak Hai Yahi Guftagoo Hai, Khwaaja Meer Dard, Kiya Sair Humne Gulzaar-e-Duniya, love triangle, Mera Jee Hai Jab Tak Teri Justujoo Hai, mindless comedy, Movie Review - Aap Ke Deewane (1980), O. Henry, on screen chemistry, Pran, Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, Ram Kare Allah Kare, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranjeet, Rishi Kapoor, Shoma Anand, The Gift of the Magi, Tina Munim, Tumko Khush Dekhar Main Bahut Khush Hua, Victoria No. 203 (1972) | 2 Comments

Shammi Kapoor’s shoes don’t fit you Krishan Kumar

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

Many reviews have been written for the classic murder mystery Teesri Manzil (1966), the movie which is considered a milestone in the journey of musical suspense thrillers made in Bollywood. That brilliant movie boasts of very good script (Nasir Husain), direction … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asha Parekh, Designer clothes and borrowed style cannot convert a crow into a swan, Gulshan Kumar, Ketan Anand, Krishan Kumar, Movie Review - Aaja Meri Jaan (1993), Nasir Husain, Pawan Sethi, Pran, R.D. Burman, Shammi Kapoor, Tanya Singh, Teesri Manzil (1966), Too many cooks spoil the dish, Vijay Anand | 6 Comments

Watch this crime-thriller for lifetime laughs

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I have felt that many Bollywood movies became outstanding or simply very good not by deliberate effort but by default. Sholay (1975) is a great example in my opinion. Neither its writers (Salim-Javed), nor its director (Ramesh Sippy) had thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ashok Kumar, Brij, crime-thriller, Dada Muni, Do Bechare Bina Sahaare, horse-driven rickshaw in Mumbai, Kalyanji Anandji, Movie Review - Victoria No. 203 (1972), Naveen Nischal, Pran, Ranjeet, Saira Banu, Verma Malik | 9 Comments

The legendary badman in an unforgettable role

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

It’s been five years since Pran left for his heavenly abode on 12.07.2013. He was the cruel and deadly villain of Bollywood movies who was so much hated by the audience that for a very long period, the Indian parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aaja Ke Intezaar Mein Jaane Ko Hai Bahaar Bhi, Ajit, Changez Khan, D.D. Kashyap, deadly villain of Bollywood movies, Dil Ka Na Karna Aitbaar Koi, Halaaku, legendary badman, Meena Kumari, Minoo Mumtaz, Movie Review - Halaku (1956), Pran, Shailendra, Shankar Jaikishan | 6 Comments

When ? Why ? And where ?

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Kab ? Kyoon ? Aur Kahan ? (1970) is a suspense thriller as suggested by its title (When ? Why ? And Where ?) which stars Dharmendra and Babita in lead roles with Pran playing the villain of the story. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Arjun Hingorani, Ashoo, Babita, crime-thriller, Dharmendra, Helen, Ho Gaye Tere Ho Gaye, Kalyanji Anandji, Movie Review - Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan (1970), mystery, Pran, suspense thriller, three 'K's in the title | 2 Comments

A laughter-bonanza from the Tragedy King

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review of Azaad (1955), I had written that though Dilip Kumar got labelled as the Tragedy King of Hindi cinema, he was quite skilled in comedy too. Today I am reviewing a movie which is a showcase of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aaj Ki Raat Mere Dil Ki Salaami Le Le, Aaj Sakhi Ri More Piya Ghar Aaye, Aayi Hain Baharen Mitay Zulm-o-Sitam, Baby Farida, Chaalbaaz (1989), Dilip Kumar, Iss Nagari Ki Reet Hai Ulti, Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), Leela Mishra, Main Hoon Saaki Tu Hai Sharaabi Sharaabi, Maine Kab Tumse Kaha Tha Ki Mujhe Pyar Karo, Movie Review - Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Mumtaaz, Naushad, Nirupa Roy, O Baalam Tere Pyar Ki Thandi Aag Mein Jalte Jalte, Pran, Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Shakeel Badayuni, Tragedy King, Waheeda Rehman | 9 Comments

The other woman in her man’s life

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I thank my loving sister and esteemed reviewer and blogger, Chalojai Bahudure for inspiring me to pen a review of this movie. Souten (1983) was a commercial hit and Bollywood’s trade Pandits considered it as a movie signalling the comeback … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Jab Apne Ho Jaayen Bewafa, Meri Pehle Hi Tang Thi Choli, Movie Review - Souten (1983), Padmini Kolhapure, Pran, Prem Chopra, Rajesh Khanna, Saasu Teerath Sasura Teerath, Saawan Kumar, Shaayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayaal, Shashikala, Tina Munim, true love of Radha for Lord Krishna, Usha Khanna, Zindagi Pyar Ka Geet Hai Jise Har Dil Ko Gaana Padega | 2 Comments

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Tag Archives: Pran

A comedy by the fathers of Ranbir and Hrithik

Shammi Kapoor’s shoes don’t fit you Krishan Kumar

Watch this crime-thriller for lifetime laughs

The legendary badman in an unforgettable role

When ? Why ? And where ?

A laughter-bonanza from the Tragedy King

The other woman in her man’s life

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