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, 15 May 2012

Prefer the remake... a bit more (Kangan vs Uljhan)

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When I watched Nanabhai Bhatt's Kangan a few months back, I quite liked it. Though the narrative ran a tad slow, it had the elements...
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Saturday, 12 May 2012

Inane accusations (Aap ki Kasam)

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Now tell me something: Why is everyone in Aap ki Kasam losing sleep over how to exonerate Kamal? Why are they so driven towards showing...
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Thursday, 10 May 2012

A girl to woman transition (Samapti)

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There's something about Satyajit Ray's Samapti that is bound to touch the chords of a woman's heart. The last movie in the T...
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Friday, 27 April 2012

And she learns to love (Dillagi)

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Love can seriously do wonders. It has the capacity of changing worlds in a moment. One brush with the sentiment and you can start feeling...
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Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Who is the loneliest of them all? (Pestonjee)

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Seriously, there are so many degrees and kinds of loneliness in this world. While one might appear perfectly happy from outside, may be s...
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Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Not really Shammi-esque (Ujala)

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I guess Shammi Kapoor was just not cut out for these roles. Dark, depressing and gloomy. In Naresh Saigal's 1959 drama, Ujala, my fav...
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Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Mehmood mania (Biwi aur Makan)

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I wish they made more like these. And gave Mehmood top billing in them. That would ensure total fun. Like in Biwi aur Makan, a comic cape...
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