The films and me

No matter where the clock's needles are, I'm game for a film! While I seek refuge in the celluloid products of the 50s, 60s and 70s, I also love the new-age films that are unique, different and intriguing. The romance those days, I feel, was subtle. The stories, convincing, the heroes heroic, the ladies enchanting and the music, haunting!! I love to delve into the golden era of the silver screen and interestingly, the current lot isn't doing bad either... So, let's explore...

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Touch syndrome (Sujata)

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Bimal Roy's Sujata is a celebration of purity and innocence. This 1959 film focuses on the evils of casteism, but the approach is subt...
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Dramatic twist (Mera Saaya)

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Wholesome. That describes Mera Saaya , Raj Khosla's courtroom thriller. And, just like a shadow, this 1966 masterpiece stays with you. ...
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Monday, 29 March 2010

Music, the food of love (Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon)

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What made Nassir Hussain's pictures a box-office sellout? I say, fetching wo men, fabulous music, picturesque locales, smart heroes and ...
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Saturday, 27 March 2010

Thrill pill (Jewel Thief)

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Chor bahut chalaak hain. But, even more clever are those who created this chor. The year was 1967. Navketan gifted filmlovers a movie whos...
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Thursday, 25 March 2010

Delightful democracy (Parakh)

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Kanhaiyalal, a well-known character artist in the Hindi films during the 50s and 60s, was kind of typecast. He always played cunning old me...
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Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Obviously timeless (Casablanca)

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"Here's looking at you kid," says Rick Blaine as he raises a toast to Ilsa, his love. Humphrey Bogart mouths this famous line...
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Due credit (C.I.D)

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Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand writes his heart out in Romancing with Life, his autobiography. He traces his roots to Gurdaspur and recalls hi...
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