Tag Archives: Smita Patil
Seene Mein Jalan, Aankhon Mein Toofaan Sa Kyun Hai
It’s been four years since Farooq Sheikh left for his heavenly abode. He was the real hero in the context of our country. Idealist yet vulnerable. Sensitive yet prone to human-weaknesses. A layman sans any larger-than-life traits. A handsome boy … Continue reading
A tribute to Verghese Kurien, the Milkman of India
26th November is commemorated as the National Milk Day in the memory of Dr. Verghese Kurien whose birth anniversary falls on this day. I am paying my tribute to him through this review which is of a movie whose Dr. … Continue reading
The predecessor to Lamhe, Joggers’ Park & Nishabd
Human relations are complex, especially the male-female romantic relationship which sees no bar. As a song of Jagjit Singh from the movie Prem Geet (1981) says – Na Umr Ki Seema Ho, Na Janm Ka Ho Bandhan, Jab Pyar Kare … Continue reading
A power-packed father-son saga
Today my son, Saurav has completed 14 years of his age. Last year, I had posted the review of Ehsaas (2001) on this day which is based on the relationship of a father and his son. This year also, I … Continue reading
The relation of pain
Sunil Dutt and Nargis were perhaps the most ideal couple of Bollywood who had to face many odds like coming from totally different family backgrounds, difference in career status (Nargis had been a star for years whereas Sunil Dutt was … Continue reading
The market where helplessness is bought and sold
Bazaar (1982) is truly a classic movie by all standards. It presents the true story of those unfortunate (Muslim) girls who are virtually sold to the rich people in the Gulf under the camouflage of marriage by their poor parents … Continue reading
The unending slavery of the lower caste peasant
First of all I express my heartfelt gratitude towards esteemed blogger and my dear friend Nishant Singh (better known as @sydbarett) for inspiring me to pen the review of this outstanding movie which was the maiden venture of now well-known … Continue reading
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