Tag Archives: Sunil Dutt

A touching saga of unexpressed love

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Jitendra Mathur

The tragic demise of Jamuna (in the last week of January 2023) instigated me to pen a review of Milan (1967) featuring Nutan and Sunil Dutt as the lead pair with Jamuna also in a significant role. Milan (union) is … Continue reading →

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

A teacher transforms the life of a courtesan

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review of Mohabbatein (2000), I had criticized that movie for maligning the image of an educational institution and a teacher also because I consider teaching an extremely noble profession whose dignity is beyond any measure. Today I am reviewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Aaj Duniya Badi Suhaani Hai, Agha, Chandrima Bhaduri, Dhruva Chatterjee, ideal teacher is always able to earn the respect of not only his students but also the society, Mohabbatein (2000), Movie Review - Nartakee (1963), Nanda, Nitin Bose, Om Prakash, Poochho Koi Sawaal Bachchon Poochho Koi Sawaal, Preeti Bala, Ravi, Shakeel Badayuni, Sunil Dutt, Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Akele The Hum Mil Gaye Tum To Dil Ko Sahaara Mila | 12 Comments

Let there be one more sin

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Jitendra Mathur

Several crime-based movies have been made in Bollywood seeking inspiration from the noir cinema of Hollywood that had taken shape during the forties and fifties. Most of such movies have been just run-of-the-mill formula-based flicks. However some of them stand … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged ahead of its time, Asha Bhosle, Bhupinder, crime-thriller, intense drama, Jaanisaar Akhtar, Jaidev, Madan Puri, Movie Review - Ek Gunah Aur Sahi (1980), Noir Cinema, Parveen Babi, Raat Aati Hai To Har Dard Chamak Uthata Hai, Sunil Dutt, Yahi Hai Tamanna Yahi Hai Iraada | 6 Comments

Forget its superstitious base and enjoy the thrill

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Before I start speaking on the pros of this highly entertaining movie which I like so much that I have watched it many times, let me clarify that neither I am superstitious, nor I support its superstitious premise. The superstitions … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Anil Dhawan, Feroz Khan, Hafton Maheenon Barson Nahin Sadiyon Se Hain Puraane, ICHCHHADHAARI NAAG, Jeetendra, Kabir Bedi, Laxmikant Pyarelaal, Movie Review - Nagin (1976), Mumtaz, Neelam Mehra, Prema Narayan, Premnaath, Raj Kumar Kohli, Ranjeet, Reena Roy, Rekha, Sanjay KhaN, Sunil Dutt, Tera Mera Mera Tera Mil Gaya Dil Dil Se, Tere Ishq Ka Mujh Pe Hua Ye Asar Hai, Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna, Vinod Mehra, Yogeeta Bali | 3 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

An outstanding mystery follows classic songs

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

In my review dedicated to Bollywood mysteries, I had kept Hamraaz (1967) at the numero uno position in my list of memorable suspense thrillers ever made in Bollywood. Still, it is my most favourite suspense thriller which was a blockbuster … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged B.R. Chopra, B.R. Films, Balraaj Saahni, edge-of-the-seat thriller, Kisi Patthar Ki Moorat Se Mohabbat Ka Iraada Hai, Mahendra Kapoor, Movie Review - Hamraaz (1967), Mumtaz, mystery, Na Munh Chhupa Ke Jiyo Aur Na Sar Jhuka Ke Jiyo, O Neele Gagan Ke Tale, O Neele Gagan Ke Tale Dharti Ka Pyar Pale, Othello, Raaj Kumar, Saarika, Sunil Dutt, suspense, suspense thriller, Tu Husn Hai Main Ishq Hoon Tu Mujhme Hai Main Tujhme Hoon, Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vaada Karo Main Yun Hi Mast Naghme Lutaata Rahoon, Vimi | 4 Comments

Yatra Naaryastu Poojyante, Ramante Tatra Devta

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Jitendra Mathur

Yatra Naaryastu Poojyante, Ramante Tatra Devta (Gods dwell where women are worshipped) – declares Manu Smriti. Millenniums later, the Indian men are yet to learn and absorb this assertion. Indian folklore also underscores the significance of wife in home through … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Bin Gharni Ghar Bhoot Ka Dera, Dard Ka Rishta (1982), Dekha Hai Sapna Koi, in-house drama, Movie Review - Yaadein (1964), Nargis, Radha Tu Hai Diwani, Sunil Dutt, Vasant Desai, Yatra Naaryastu Poojyante Ramante Tatra Devta | 2 Comments

The lamp of a husband’s love

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

Chirag (1969) is a family drama directed by Raj Khosla starring Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh which is remembered more for the immortal song of Mohammed Rafi – Teri Aankhon Ke Siva Duniya Mein Rakkha Kya Hai. It is feelgood … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged Asha Parekh, Bhor Hote Kaaga Pukaare Kaahe Raam, Chhai Barkha Bahaar, Chiraag Dil Ka Jalaao, Jab Dekh Liya To Chhupenge Kahaan, More Bichhade Saathi, Movie Review - Chirag (1969), Raj Khosla, Sunil Dutt, Teri Aankhon Ke Siva Duniya Mein Rakkha Kya Hai | 5 Comments

The relation of pain

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Jitendra Mathur

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 →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged cancer, Kaun Hoon Main Kya Naam Hai Mera, Khushboo, Mere Mann Mandir Mein Tum Bhagwaan Rahe, Movie Review - Dard Ka Rishta (1982), Nargis, Reena Roy, Smita Patil, Sunil Dutt, Yun Neend Se Woh Jaan-e-Chaman Jaag Uthi Hai | 2 Comments

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