Tag Archives: Manmohan Desai

John ! Johnny ! Janaardan !

Naseeb (1981) is a formulaic movie made by Manmohan Desai in his trademark style. There is no novelty either in the plot or in the treatment. It’s an entertaining movie all the same. It had a silver jubilee run (more … Continue reading

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Seedhi-Saadi Boli Meri Seedha-Saada Kaam …

Childlike innocent and trusting (as well as trustworthy) simpletons may be losers in real life but since they are heart-conquerors, the stories told on the silver-screen portray them as winners in the worldly life too which is seldom true. Raj … Continue reading

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Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi …

Late Manmohan Desai has reserved his name in the list of Bollywood’s great entertainers. Right from his maiden directorial venture – Chhalia (1960) to Mard (1985), he kept on delivering box office hits for around a quarter of a century … Continue reading

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