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The tale of a night
Waheeda Rehman has been bestowed upon the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. And the pleasant surprise is that this declaration came on the 100th birthday of Dev Anand. While rejoicing the recognition of Waheeda Ji’s contribution to the Indian cinema, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Akela Hoon Main Iss Duniya Mein Koi Saathi Hai To Mera Saaya, Arre Kisne Chilman Se Mara, Dev Anand, Indian Gregory Pack, Jo Hain Deewane Pyar Ke, Jo Ijaazat Ho To Ek Baat Kahoon, Movie Review - Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962), murder mystery, Na Tum Hamen Jaano Na Hum Tumhen Jaanein, Shankar Mukherjee, Sheeshe Ka Ho Ya Patthar Ka Di, suspense thriller, Waheeda Rehman
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The cinders of racial hatred devastating a nation
The constitution of India guarantees every citizen immunity from any kind of discrimination based on race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. This guarantee is from the side of the state but the founding fathers of this nation-state had … Continue reading
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
Thrill but no suspense
Right Yaaa Wrong (2010) is a Hindi movie under the thriller genre. However it is not the routine run-of the-mill Bollywood suspense thriller. It is not an original story either. The filmmaker has lifted the story from a Hollywood movie … Continue reading
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Tagged A Perfect Murder (1998), Above Suspicion (1995), answers are not easy, Be Reham 1980, cat and mouse game, cold-blooded murder, courtroom drama, Deepal Shaw, food for thought, Govind Namdeo, howdunnit, Humraaz (2002), Irrfan, Isha Koppikar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Maharathi 2008, moral dilemma of deciding what is right and what is wrong, Movie Review - Right Yaa Wrong (2010), mystery, Neeraj Pathak, Qatl 1986, run-of-the-mill suspense thriller, Suhasini Mulay, suspense, suspense thriller, thriller, thriller genre, Vaada (2005), whodunnit
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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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Dharmendra-Waheeda starrer suspense thriller
There have been many Bollywood movies made under the title – Baazi. The most famous one among them is Dev Anand-Geeta Bali starrer film which was released in 1951 and directed by Guru Dutt. However today I am reviewing a lesser … Continue reading
We know what you did that winter Ekta Kapoor !
Kucch To Hai (2003) was released on 24th January, 2003 and I watched it with my family (wife and little daughter) in the Aakash Cinema of Kota on 26th January, 2003, that is, on the Republic Day of India. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Agatha Christie, Akshay Chitre, And Then There Were None, Anil Vishwakarma Kumar, Anita Hassnandani, Anu Malik, Anurag Basu, Anurag Bose, Ekta Kapoor, Esha Deol, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), Jeetendra, Johnny Lever, Kusumit Sana, Kya Pyar Karoge Mujhse, Movie Review - Kucch To Hai (2003), Natassha, Rishi Kapoor, suspense, suspense thriller, Tere Ishq Ki Deewaangi Sar Pe Chadh Ke Bole, This winter a chill will run down your spine’, Tusshar, Vrajesh Hirjee, Yash Tonk
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The damsel without a name
Anamika means a female without a name. The movie I am reviewing was released in 1973 and I saw it for the first time after a few years only upon its telecast on the Doordarshan. I watched it again when … Continue reading
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Tagged A.K. Hangal, Aaj Ki Raat Koi Aane Ko Hai, Asrani, Baahon Mein Chale Aao Haan Humse Sanam Kya Parda, Baby Pinky, damsel without a name, Iftekhar, Jaya Bhaduri, Logon Na Maaro Isse, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Meri Bheegi-Bheegi Si Palkon Pe Reh Gaye Jaise Mere Sapne Bikhar Ke, Movie Review - Anamika (1973), mystery, Pancham Da, R.D. Burman, Raghunath Jhalani, rom-com, Sanjeev Kumar, suspense, suspense thriller, suspense thrillers
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When ? Why ? And where ?
Kab ? Kyoon ? Aur Kahan ? (1970) is a suspense thriller as suggested by its title (When ? Why ? And Where ?) which stars Dharmendra and Babita in lead roles with Pran playing the villain of the story. … Continue reading
Akshay fooled Manoj and Neeraj fooled the audience
First of all, I express my gratitude towards esteemed esteemed reviewer and blogger Sam Sammy (better known as confusedsoul in the virtual world) for penning a review of Special 26 (2013). I did not write the review of this movie because … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 Idiots (2009), A Wednesday (2008), Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, fake CBI officer, fake officers, fake raid, Jurm Ki Maa, Manoj Bajpayee, Movie Review - Special 26 (2013), Neeraj Pandey, Special Chhabbis, suspense thriller, thriller, Tribhuvandaas Bheemji Jhaveri, Ved Prakash Sharma
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