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Tag Archives: Pran
Koi Maane Ya Na Maane, Jo Kal Tak Thay Anjaane . . .
During the sixties and the seventies, a lot of social dramas (and family dramas) used to be made in Bollywood. Some romance, some comedy and some undesirable activities of the baddies used to be intermixed in the basic story and … Continue reading
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
When the society is the villain, not the individual
Zehreela Insaan (1974) was only the second movie of the romantic hero Rishi Kapoor after his blockbuster debut in Bobby (1973). He was indeed courageous to accept such an intense role in just his second movie. However Late Rishi Kapoor … Continue reading
A fun movie resting on the shoulders of Mehmood
Now-a-days the Indians cinegoers have become habituated to see short movies (though long movies are still made). However a few decades back, contrary to Hollywood movies having a duration of one and a half hours or so, Indian cine-lovers wanted … Continue reading
Jai Jawaan ! Jai Kisaan !
Actor-producer-director Manoj Kumar has left for his heavenly abode. As a tribute to the veteran artiste, I am reposting the review of a classic movie made by him. It’s Upkar (1967). In the mid-sixties, India faced double trouble. On one … Continue reading
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Tagged Asha Parekh, Deewano Se Ye Mat Poochho, Gulshan Bawra, Har Khushi Ho Jahaan Tu Jahaan Bhi Rahe, Kaamini Kaushal, Kalyanji Anandji, Kasme Vaade Pyar Wafa Sab Baaten Hain Baaton Ka Kya, Manoj Kumar, Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle Ugle Heere Moti, Movie Review - Upkar, Pran, Prem Chopra
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Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi . . .
This old review is posted again to commemorate the birth centenary of the evergreen hero of Indian cinema, Dev Anand which falls today, i.e., 26th September, 2023. Time and again it is proved to me that even the smallest thing … Continue reading
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Tagged Aankh Khulte Hi Tum Chhup Gaye Ho Kahaan, Ameeta, Anari Anari, Dev Anand, Dil Ki Umangen Hain Jawaan, Ek Nazar Bas Ek Nazar, Ghaayal Hiraniya Main Ban Ban Doloon, Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi Milte Hain Bichhad Jaane Ko, Movie Review - Munimji (1955), Nain Khoye Khoye Mere Dil Mein Kuchh Hoye Re, Nalini Jaywant, Nirupa Roy, Pran, S.D. Burman, Shivji Bihaane Chale, Subodh Mukherjee, Zindagi Hai Zinda
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Zindagi Zinda Dili Ka Naam Hai . . .
This review is my tribute to Rishi Kapoor who has left for his heavenly abode today. May his soul rest in peace. Zindagi Zinda Dili Ka Naam Hai, Murda Dil Kya Khaak Jiya Karte Hain (life is the name of … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty of the Himachali region, knows to smile at the face of the adversities, Lata Mangeshkar-Mahendra Kapoor-Shailendra Singh, Laxmikant Pyarelaal, Movie Review - Zinda Dil (1975), Murda Dil Kya Khaak Jiya Karte Hain, My countrymen should have nerves of steel, Neetu Singh, Never say die, O Meri Jaan By God Main Teri Life Bana Doonga, Pran, Rishi Kapoor, Rishi-Neetu pair, Shaam Suhaani Aayi Khushiyaan Bann Ke Pehli Baar, Shailendra Singh, who never loses his (or her) heart come what may, whose heart is always alive, Zahira, Zindagi Zinda Dili Ka Naam Hai
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Jab Chali Thandi Hawa . . .
First of all, I sincerely thank my friend and elder Mr. Thomas Dhavala for inspiring me to write a review of this emotional love story of the sixties which is still remembered for its great songs. Do Badan (1966) was the first … Continue reading
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Tagged Asha Parekh, Bhari Duniya Mein Aakhir Dil Ko Samjhaane Kahaan Jaayen, emotional bond, Jab Chali Thandi Hawa, JIS-SE MOHABBAT HOTI HAI USI SE VAABASTAGI HOTI HAI AUR YE VAABASTAGI HI SHAADI HAI, Liberty Cinema Girish Park Kolkata, Lo Aa Gayi Unki Yaad, Manoj Kumar, Matt Jaiyo Naukariya Chhod Ke, Movie Review - Do Badan (1966), Naseeb Mein Jiske Jo Likha Tha, Pran, Raha Gardishon Mein Har Dum, Raj Khosla, Ravi, Shakeel Badayuni, Simi Garewal, touching love story, VAABASTAGI
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A comedy by the fathers of Ranbir and Hrithik
Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan are today’s superstars. However their fathers (Rishi Kapoor and Rakesh Roshan) have not only been good friends in real life but also given some entertaining movies by their joint performances in reel life more than … Continue reading
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Tagged APININANA BENTO, Ashok Kumar, FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS, Gul-e-Dosti Mein Ajab Rang-o-Boo Hai, Hrithik Roshan, Jeetendra, Jubaan Jab Talak Hai Yahi Guftagoo Hai, Khwaaja Meer Dard, Kiya Sair Humne Gulzaar-e-Duniya, love triangle, Mera Jee Hai Jab Tak Teri Justujoo Hai, mindless comedy, Movie Review - Aap Ke Deewane (1980), O. Henry, on screen chemistry, Pran, Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, Ram Kare Allah Kare, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranjeet, Rishi Kapoor, Shoma Anand, The Gift of the Magi, Tina Munim, Tumko Khush Dekhar Main Bahut Khush Hua, Victoria No. 203 (1972)
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