A relaxed Sunday morning deserves a light-hearted film for viewing. 'Pati, Patni aur Woh' is all of that, and surprisingly so, because it deals with the topic of marital infidelity. The film released in 1978, which is why the opening song comes across as a bit unconventional. We watch the animated version of Adam and … Continue reading Pati, Patni aur Woh- a review
Tere Ghar ke Samne- a review
Before I share my views on 'Tere Ghar Ke Samne' let me clearly state that I am NOT a fan of Dev Anand. Nope. Not even close. His debonair looks, his trademark hairstyle, his lopsided gait, his smile, they all leave me cold. But this film was recommended to me by more than one person, … Continue reading Tere Ghar ke Samne- a review
Garam Hava- a review
Set in the post-Partition era of 1948, 'Garam Hava' which released in 1973 is a film which sensitively portrays the travails of a family that chooses to not 'Go to Pakistan' but prefers to stay on in India. Although shot in Eastmancolor, most of the film seems to be in shades of grey; there is … Continue reading Garam Hava- a review
Mr & Mrs 55
'Light, 'breezy' 'musical caper' are hardly the terms one would associate with a film that stars Guru Dutt, Madhubala and Lalita Pawar. The film is also directed by Guru Dutt who once again is chiefly remembered as the doomed hero of films like 'Pyaasa' and 'Kagaz ke Phool' But surprisingly 'Mr and Mrs 55' which … Continue reading Mr & Mrs 55
Parichay- a review
Many Bollywood films can qualify for the tag of a 'musical' so I always found it a bit unfair that the one I watched recently- Parichay- should be remembered as a rip-off of an all-time classic 'The Sound of Music' Now, I've watched The Sound of Music so many times that I probably know the … Continue reading Parichay- a review
Sujata- a review
On my way to work,I was listening to a CD of S.D Burman's songs, when Talat Mehmood's soulful voice poured out of the speakers.The song was 'Jalte hain jiss ke liye, teri aankhon ke diye'. After which it was easy to select my movie of the day. 'Sujata' released in 1959 but the topic that … Continue reading Sujata- a review
Saudagar- a review
My watching-one-movie-a-day binge is well on track. Today, the moving finger, rather thumb; while scrolling; landed on an old favourite- Saudagar. And NO, NOT the 1991 one in which Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar prance around singing 'Iss jungle mein hum do sher' (cringe, cringe). This 'Saudagar' came out in 1973 and starred a young … Continue reading Saudagar- a review
Gumrah- a review
If it's true that films mirror reality then life couldn't have been easy for women in the 1960s. I'm saying this after watching an old Hindi film on Youtube. The film- Gumrah. Directed by BR Chopra. It was said to tackle a bold theme (infidelity) and was also called a film that was ahead of … Continue reading Gumrah- a review
Same thing differently.
Another perspective to a familiar place
TalaKaveri- the Original Spring.
High up in the Brahmagiri hills, along the Western Ghats, is the origin of the Kaveri river. A tank has been constructed at this place and a small temple, which is the worship place of the Kodavas (Coorgs). We saw people wade across the tank to the other side, duck thrice into the waters of … Continue reading TalaKaveri- the Original Spring.
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