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Jo Raah Chuni Tune . . . Tribute to Ravindra Jain
Today is the birthday of Ravindra Jain. The extra-ordinary composer and lyricist who was in a league of his own, had left for his heavenly abode on 09.10.2015. But he will always live in the hearts of lovers of music … Continue reading
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Tagged Anil Ganguly, Ashapoorna Devi, Asrani, Do Panchhi Do Tinake Kaho Le Ke Chale Hain Kahaan, Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi (2008), Jo Raah Chuni Tune Usi Par Chalte Jaana Re, M.G. Hashmat, Movie Review - Tapasya (1976), Parikshit Saahni, Raakhee, Raakhee in the role she was born to play, Rajshri banner, Rajshri tradition of simplicity and a respect for the Indian family values, Ravindra Jain, Saudagar (1973)
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An idealistic suspense thriller
I consider Preity Zinta as one of the most talented heroines of her time. This Lyril girl debuted in Bollywood through Maniratnam directed movie Dil Se .. (1998) and her dimples stole the hearts of millions with her very next movie which … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbas Mustan, Anu Malik, Baazigar (1993), Bobby Deol, corruption-ridden India, Dalip Tahil, Daraar (1996), Director Duo, Farida Jalal, Holier than thou, Hum To Dil Chaahen Tumhara, Jeetu Verma, Johnny Lever, Khiladi (1992), Mehfil Mein Baar Baar Unn Pe Nazar Gayi, Mere Dil Jigar Se Guzri Hai, Mere Khwaabon Mein Jo Aaye, Movie Review - Soldier (1998), Pankaj Dheer, Pot calling the kettle black, Preity Zinta, Raakhee, Sarat Saxena, Soldier Soldier, Suresh Oberai, suspense thriller, Swapnalok cinema of Udaipur, Tera Rang Balle Balle
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The unforgettable Battle of Loungewala
Another Independence Day of India has arrived. 71 years completed. Still we crave for patriotic movies able to arouse our love for our country in the most emotional manner. J.P. Dutta made one such movie in the year 1997 titled … Continue reading
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Tagged Akshaye Khanna, Anu Malik, Aye Jaate Huye Lamhon Zara Thehero Zara Thehero, Battle of Loungewala, Book Review - Border (1997), Hamen Jabse Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai, Hindustan Hindustan Meri Jaan Hindustan, J.P. Dutta, Jackie Shroff, Javed Akhtar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, Mere Dushman Mere Bhai Mere Humsaaye, O.P. Dutta, Pooja Bhatt, Puneet Issar, Raakhee, Sandese Aate Hain, Sapna Bedi, Sharbani Mukherjee, Sudesh Berry, Sunil Shetty, Sunny Deol, Tabu
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Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade, Tum Chale Aao …
Whenever there is any talk of rain, the name coming to lips is Saawan only. There have been several memorable rain songs in Hindi movies. One such song is Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade, Tum Chale Aao (the swings in the … Continue reading
The shy girl
In many of my reviews I have underscored this fact that Gulshan Nanda wrote Hindi novels so proficiently during the period spanning from the sixties to the nineties that not only his works became exceedingly popular, making him the undisputed … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaj Madhosh Hua Jaaye Re Mera Mann, Gopal Das Neeraj, Gulshan Nanda, Kaise Kahen Hum Pyar Ne Humko Kya Kya Khel Dikhaaye, Khilte Hain Gul Yahaan, Megha Chhaye Aadhi Raat, Movie Review - Sharmeelee (1971), Nazir Hussain, O Meri Sharmeelee, Raakhee, Reshmi Ujala Hai Makhmali Andhera Hai, S.D. Burman, Sameer Ganguly, Shashi Kapoor, Subodh Mukherjee
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Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned
First of all I express my gratitude towards esteemed blogger and my deemed sister S.B. Patra (chalojai bahudure) for inspiring me to write the review of this underrated classic.‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ – Shakespeare asserted centuries back. … Continue reading
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Tagged Geet Gaata Hoon Main Gungunaata Hoon Main, Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, Hema Malini, Movie Review - Lal Patthar (1971), Nabendu Ghosh, Prashant Chaudhary, Raaj Kumar, Raakhee, Re Mann Sur Mein Ga, Ruke Ruke Se Kadam Ruk Ke Baar Baar Chale, Sooni Sooni Saans Ke Sitaar Par, Sushil Majumdar, Unke Khayaal Aaye To Aate Chale Gaye, Vinod Mehra
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Staleness is the problem with such movies
The Gold Medal (1984) is one of those unfortunate movies which take an extra-ordinary time in getting completed (this way or that way) and / or released. Though this was the case with the immortal Mughal-e-Aazam also but that’s an … Continue reading
Ek Raasta Hai Zindagi, Jo Tham Gaye To Kuchh Nahin
Producer-director Yash Chopra is known in Bollywood as the ‘King of Romance’ because he has made certain classic romantic movies. However he had made some different movies too. One of them is Kaala Patthar (1979) which was a commercial failure … Continue reading
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Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Chasnala colliery, Dhoom Mache Dhoom Aaj Ki Raina, Ek Raasta Hai Zindagi, Jo Tham Gaye To Kuchh Nahin, Mac Mohan, Movie Review - Kaala Patthar (1979), Neetu Singh, Parveen Babi, Raakhee, Salim-Javed, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Sudhendu Roy, Yash Chopra
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Matching steps on the path of life
I express my heartfelt gratitude for esteemed reviewer and blogger – Deepa Swaminathan for inspiring me to first watch this movie and thereafter write its review. Had it not been for her instigation, I would have deprived myself from watching this gem of … Continue reading
A saga of family bonds and sacrifice
Shashi Kapoor left for his heavenly abode on 04.12.2017. This review is dedicated to him. May his soul rest in peace. The great Indian tradition embedding family values, has always kept love and family bonds on a high pedestal. And … Continue reading
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