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Zindagi Zinda Dili Ka Naam Hai . . .
This review is my tribute to Rishi Kapoor who has left for his heavenly abode today. May his soul rest in peace. Zindagi Zinda Dili Ka Naam Hai, Murda Dil Kya Khaak Jiya Karte Hain (life is the name of … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty of the Himachali region, knows to smile at the face of the adversities, Lata Mangeshkar-Mahendra Kapoor-Shailendra Singh, Laxmikant Pyarelaal, Movie Review - Zinda Dil (1975), Murda Dil Kya Khaak Jiya Karte Hain, My countrymen should have nerves of steel, Neetu Singh, Never say die, O Meri Jaan By God Main Teri Life Bana Doonga, Pran, Rishi Kapoor, Rishi-Neetu pair, Shaam Suhaani Aayi Khushiyaan Bann Ke Pehli Baar, Shailendra Singh, who never loses his (or her) heart come what may, whose heart is always alive, Zahira, Zindagi Zinda Dili Ka Naam Hai
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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 the first … Continue reading
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Tagged Asha Parekh, Bhari Duniya Mein Aakhir Dil Ko Samjhaane Kahaan Jaayen, emotional bond, Jab Chali Thandi Hawa, JIS-SE MOHABBAT HOTI HAI USI SE VAABASTAGI HOTI HAI AUR YE VAABASTAGI HI SHAADI HAI, Liberty Cinema Girish Park Kolkata, 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, Ravi, Shakeel Badayuni, Simi Garewal, touching love story, VAABASTAGI
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A comedy by the fathers of Ranbir and Hrithik
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
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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)
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Shammi Kapoor’s shoes don’t fit you Krishan Kumar
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
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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
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Watch this crime-thriller for lifetime laughs
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
The legendary badman in an unforgettable role
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
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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
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When ? Why ? And where ?
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
A laughter-bonanza from the Tragedy King
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
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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
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The other woman in her man’s life
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
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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
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Joy romances with Asha in Tokyo
Six years have passed since Joy Mukherjee left for his heavenly abode on 09.03.2012. He was the first Bengali hero to have played a more than one decade long successful innings in Bollywood as a romantic hero with his clean-shaven … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaja Re Aa Zara, Asha Parekh, Dhumal, Joy Mukherjee, Koi Matwala Aaya Mere Dware, Lalita Pawar, Le Gayi Dil Gudiya Japan Ki, Main Tere Pyar Ka Beemaar Hoon Kya Arz Karoon, Master Shahid, Mehmood, Movie Review - Love In Tokyo (1966), Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye Humdum, O Mere Shah-e-Khubaan, Pran, Saayonara, Shubha Khote, V.K. Murthy
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