Tag Archives: Sadhana

The fake love letter that changed many lives

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

Prem Patra (1962) is a movie produced and directed by the legendary film director Bimal Roy. This beautiful movie is an emotional drama containing many twists and keeps the viewer engrossed for more than two and a half hours. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Ab Aur Na Kuchh Bhi Yaad Raha, Bimal Roy, Do Ankhiyaan Jhuki Jhuki Si, Khush Ho Rahe The Pehle Thukra Ke Zindagi Ko, Nitin Bhattacharya, Parveen Chaudhary, Prem Patra (1962), Saawan Ki Raaton Mein Aisa Bhi Hota Hai, Sadhana, Salil Chowdhury, Seema Deo, Shashi Kapoor, Sudhir, Ye Mere Andhere Ujaale Na Hote Agar Tum Na Aate Meri Zindagi Mein | 6 Comments

Nainon Waali Ne Haay Mera Dil Loota

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Jitendra Mathur

If anybody asks me the name of my most favourite Bollywood actress of the bygone era, I will not take a fraction of a moment in replying – Saadhana. This gorgeous lady ruled Bollywood in the sixties through memorable movies … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aapke Pehlu Mein Aakar Ro Diye, Anita (1967), Arzoo (1965), City of Lakes, courtroom drama, Jhumka Gira Re Bareilly Ke Bazar Mein, Madan Mohan, masterpiece, Mere Mehboob (1963), Movie Review - Mera Saaya (1966), mystery, Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye, Nainon Wali Ne Haay Mera Dil Loota, Raj Khosla, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Saadhana, Sadhana, Sunil Dutt, suspense, the perfect entertainment, Tu Jahaan Jahaan Chalega Mera Saaya Saath Hoga, Udaipur, Woh Kaun Thi (1964) | 11 Comments

Money being the assay for veracity of virtues

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

Over the past two decades, we, the Indians, have been hearing a lot about electoral reforms through the voices and the activities of several people and agencies. However, can the election process actually be reformed when there is so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asit Sen, Bimal Roy, Chalo Dilli (2011), Jayant, Kanhaiyalaal, Leela Chitnis, Mere Mann Ke Diye Yun Hi Ghut Ghut Ke Jal, Moti Laal, Movie Review - Parakh (1960), much ahead of its time, Nazir Hussain, Nishi, O Sajna Barkha Bahaar Aai, Rashid Khan, Sadhana, Salil Chowdhury, Shailendra, Vasant Choudhary | 8 Comments

Entering married life post own molestation

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Koyal Kyun Gaaye, Mohan Kumar, Movie Review - Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee (1971), Mujhe Teri Mohabbat Ka Sahaara Mil Gaya Hota, Poochhe Jo Koi Mujhse Bahaar Kaisi Hoti Hai, Prem Chopra, Raavan (2010), Rajendra Kumar, Red Alert (2010), Saare Zamaane Pe Mausam Suhaane Pe, Sadhana, Taare Kitne Neel Gagan Pe | 4 Comments

The gems presented by Guru Dutt’s deserving pupil

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

First of all, I sincerely thank my dear friend and esteemed reviewer and blogger Mazhar Nawaz for inspiring me to pen this review. Rajbeer Singh Khosla, popularly known as Raj Khosla, learnt the directing skills by assisting the legendary filmmaker … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Personality | Tagged Guru Dutt's deserving pupil, Movie Personality - Raj Khosla, neo-noir in the Indian cinema, Sadhana | 4 Comments

The best Hindi movie on the Lost-‘n’-Found formula

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

The lost and found formula has been a very popular formula for the masala flicks made in India. Kismat (1943) starring Ashok Kumar in a double role, was the first Bollywood movie made on this formula which held the record … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu, Achala Sachdev, Aye Meri Johra Jabeen, B.R. Films, Balraaj Saahni, Chehre Pe Khushi Chha Jaati Hai Aankhon Mein Suroor Aa Jaata Hai, Din Hain Bahaar Ke Tere Mere Iqraar Ke, Hum Jab Simat Ke Aapki Baahon Mein Aa Gaye, Kaun Aaya Ki Nigaahon Mein Chamak Jaag Uthi, Lost and Found formula, Madan Puri, Maine Ek Khwaab Sa Dekha Hai, Manmohan Krishna, Movie Review - Waqt (1965), Raaj Kumar, Rehman, Sadhana, Sharmila Tagore, Sunil Dutt, Waqt Se Din Aur Raat, Yash Chopra | 2 Comments

One flower, two gardeners

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Till the beginning of the decade of seventies, abortion was illegal in India and therefore, the trouble of pregnancy without marriage was ticklish to handle. Naive and innocent girls falling in love with guys and then surrendering physically to them … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Balraaj Saahni, Devendra Goel, Keky Mistry, Kismet Ke Khel Niraale Mere Bhaiya, Movie Review - Ek Phool Do Mali (1969), Mushtaq Jalili, O Nanhe Se Farishtey, Sadhana, Sainya Le Gayi Jiya Teri Pehli Nazar, Sajna Sajna O Sajna Tere Pyar Mein Main Gayi Kho Sajna, Sanjay, Shyam Kumar, Tujhe Sooraj Kahoon Ya Chanda, Ye Parda Hata Do | 5 Comments

Man is a product of his experiences

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

I firmly believe that man is a product of his experiences, his circumstances and his environment. A person cannot give back to the society anything different from what the society has given to him / her. You pay back to … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aye Dost Mere Maine Duniya Dekhi Hai, Beet Chali Haay Ram, Johnny Walker, Mere Gunaah Maaf Kar, More Sainyaan Pakade Baiyan, Movie Review - Sachaai (1969), Pran, Sadhana, Sanjeev Kumar, Sau Baras Ki Zindagi Se Achchhe Hain Pyar Ke Do Chaar Din, Shammi Kapoor | 6 Comments

Last part of Raj Khosla-Saadhana mystery-trilogy

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Director Raj Khosla made three suspense movies consecutively during the sixties casting Sadhana in the female lead. The specialty of these three movies is that in all of them, the plot is based on the mysterious personality of a woman. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Gore Gore Chaand Se Mukh Par Kaali Kaali Aankhen Hain, Kareeb Aa Ye Nazar Phir Mile Mile Na Mile, Main Dekhun Jis Or Sakhi Ri Saamne Mere Saanwariya, Manoj Kumar, Movie Review - Anita (1967), Raj Khosla, Sadhana, suspense, Tum Bin Jeevan Kaise Beeta Poochho Mere Dil Se | 4 Comments

Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya …

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Hum Dono (1961) is a classic and one of the most popular movies of the evergreen hero – Dev Anand. Originally it’s a black and white movie. However it’s colour version was also released in 2011. In addition to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar Ki Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin, Allah Tero Naam, Amarjeet, Dev Anand, Jaidev, Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalaat Pe Rona Aaya, Leela Chitnis, Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya, Movie Review - Hum Dono (1961), Nanda, Sadhana, Vijay Anand | 2 Comments

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