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...

Wednesday, 4 September 2013

A courtesan's tale (Ghungroo)

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There are many good things about Ram Sethi's 1983 drama, Ghungroo, as well a few bad. Lets start with the good, because it's not qu...
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Monday, 20 May 2013

Love lost and won (Harano Sur)

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Would I be lying to myself if I said that Harano Sur is one of the best 'memory-loss' films to be ever made? I don't think s...
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Friday, 29 March 2013

Anchored on lies (Manzil)

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Give me one good reason why I should sympathise with Ajay Chandra when the going gets tough for him. In my opinion, he is a big liar, an...
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Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Hidden identities (Bade Dil Wala)

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I'm often forced to watch a film because I'm smitten by some of its songs. The tracks play on in my mind and Kahin na jaa , a lov...
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Thursday, 21 March 2013

The livewire (Khoobsurat)

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What a jolly, buoyant film Khoobsurat is! And, it definitely bears the stamp of Hrishikesh Mukherjee, its director. It's frothy, fun ...
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Saturday, 16 March 2013

The want of privacy (Piya ka Ghar)

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I'd gone to Mumbai (how I still love calling the maximum city Bombay; it sounds romantic) in 2009 with my husband. After a day of sig...
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Saturday, 15 September 2012

Honesty is the best policy, or so they say... (Shakha Proshakha)

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Malhar is sleeping right now. So, I've tiptoed out of the room to write a post, while his grandparents stare lovingly at him. I might a...
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