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Tag Archives: Vijay Anand
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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Tagged Aaee Abke Saal Diwali, Balraaj Saahni, Battle of Rezang La, Bhupinder, Border (1997), Chetan Anand, Dharmendra, Garm Hava (1973), hilly terrain of Laddakh, Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bhulaaya Hoga, humiliating defeat suffered by India in the war against China in 1962, J.P. Dutta, Jayant, Kaifi Aazmi, Kar Chale Hum Fida Jaan-o-Tan Saathiyo, Khelo Na Mere Dil Se O Saajna, LOC-Kargil (2003), M.S. Sathyu, Mac Mohan, Madan Mohan, Main Yeh Sochkar Uske Dar Se Utha Tha, Manna Dey, Masti Mein Chhed Ke Tarana Koi Dil Ka, Mohammed Rafi, Movie Review - Haqeeqat (1964), painful saga of retreat, Priya Rajvansh, Sanjay, Sudhir, Talat Mahmood, Vijay Anand, Zara Si Aahat Hoti Hai To Dil Sochta Hai
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Shammi Kapoor’s shoes don’t fit you Krishan Kumar
Many reviews have been written for the classic murder mystery Teesri Manzil (1966), the movie which is considered a milestone in the journey of musical suspense thrillers made in Bollywood. That brilliant movie boasts of very good script (Nasir Husain), direction … Continue reading
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Tagged Asha Parekh, Designer clothes and borrowed style cannot convert a crow into a swan, Gulshan Kumar, Ketan Anand, Krishan Kumar, Movie Review - Aaja Meri Jaan (1993), Nasir Husain, Pawan Sethi, Pran, R.D. Burman, Shammi Kapoor, Tanya Singh, Teesri Manzil (1966), Too many cooks spoil the dish, Vijay Anand
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The sound of the ankle-bell
Among the three Anand brothers of Bollywood, Chetan Anand always remained a highly respected film-director whereas Dev Anand remained an evergreen romantic hero. The youngest brother – (Late) Vijay Anand (popularly known as Goldie) was also a respected director like … Continue reading
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Tagged Chetan Anand, Dev Anand, Dheeraj Kumar, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Iftekhar, Leela Mishra, Movie Review - Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (1981), mystery, O Mere Humraaz Kaisa Hai Ye Raaz, Padma Khanna, Ramsay brothers, Rekha, suspense thriller, Vertigo (1958), Vijay Anand, Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
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Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya …
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
The royal blood in the struggle of life and love
In India, several poor or average movies go on to become commercial hits (even super-hits). Well, depends upon the taste of the audience. But the more painful fact for the cine-lovers and purists like me is that several superior quality … Continue reading
The blank paper of life sans the colours of love
I consider myself as a good motivator and consoler for the people experiencing heartache though my profession (to earn a living and raise a family) is a different one. The people whom I have motivated acknowledge it too (that Mr. … Continue reading