Tag Archives: Rajendra Kumar
Discussing the capital punishment in a mystery
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
A dish with all the spices in perfect ratio
I dedicate this review to my better half, Amita. I was not a foodie prior to 1st December, 1995 (my marriage date). On that day, Amita entered my life and since then I have been a foodie. Reason ? Very … Continue reading
Entering married life post own molestation
Rape is the most heinous crime by which a rapist male crushes not just the body of the victimized female but also her soul. The patriarchal social set up in India as well as in several other parts of the … Continue reading
Jubilee Kumar as the hero & He-man as the villain ?
During the fifties, a youth with an ordinary personality started his career in Hindi movies and during the sixties, he went on become one of the most popular heroes of Bollywood with several jubilee hits to his credit. The commercial … Continue reading
Love echoing in the sound of the clarinet
Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959) is a black and white movie which is definitely among the best love stories ever presented by Bollywood. The highlight of the movie is the clarinet played in this movie by the legendary clarinet-player – Ustad Bismillah … Continue reading
Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam . . .
I am very romantic by nature. But I like decent romance which strikes a chord somewhere in the heart quite silently (i.e. without being loud). I believe, that’s the real love which lives with a person throughout his / her … Continue reading
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