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The painful saga of retreat
Haqeeqat (1964) is undoubtedly the best war based movie ever made in India. I term Haqeeqat, Border (1997) and LOC – Kargil (2003) as three genuine war based movies made under Hindi cinema. The later two were made by J.P. Dutta whereas Haqeeqat is a brain-child of … Continue reading
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Talat Mahmood’s duets
Talat Mahmood has been my favourite singer. He is mainly famous for his Ghazals and his solo songs (most of which are sad songs). However I have felt that he has sung several excellent duets also in the company of … Continue reading
The naive golden bird and the exploitative world
In my review of a classic Hindi novel – Pachpan Khambhe Laal Deewaarein, I have highlighted the pain of being lonely but not alone, the pain of being so sensitive and noble that you keep on caring for others without … Continue reading
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Tagged Balraaj Saahni, Bekas Ki Tabaahi Ke Saamaan Hazaaron Hain, Kiske Roke Ruka Hai Savera, Movie Review - Sone Ki Chidiya (1958), Nutan, Pyar Par Bas To Nahin Hai Mera Lekin Phir Bhi Yeh Bata De Ki Tujhe Pyar Karen Ya Na Karen, Raat Bhar Ka Mehmaan Andhera, Talat Mahmood
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Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal . . .
In my review of Maut Ki Aahat (a Hindi novel), I have opined that consuming liquor to forget one’s grief is futile as liquor consumption may make a happy person happier but it can by no means mitigate the grief … Continue reading
