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Apradhi Kaun (1957)
I hold a definite opinion about judging Hindi cinema against western cinema, which is that it is basically unfair. And by unfair I do not at all mean that Hindi cinema cannot hold its own, but that it… more →
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Apradhi Kaun (1957)
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wrote 5 days ago: I hold a definite opinion about judging Hindi cinema against western cinema, which is that it is bas … more →
Boyfriend 1961
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wrote 6 days ago: Before I start with Rajesh Khanna special this week, there are two movies that have to write about. … more →
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972)
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wrote 2 months ago: Hooray! A Hindi horror film that isn’t horr-ible! And it’s even a teeny bit suspenseful … more →
Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962)
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wrote 3 months ago: After all the lightheartedness of the past few posts, time to get back to serious stuff. I had three … more →
Ziddi (1964)
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wrote 3 months ago: In the wake of my post espousing the awesomeness that is Asha P, several people recommended that I w … more →
Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969)
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wrote 5 months ago: At a run time of almost three hours, this film is about two hours too long. This can be blamed on tw … more →
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wrote 6 months ago: Hardcore environmentalists disrupt function Tribune News Service Palampur June 12 The Global Convent … more →
Mere Sanam (1965)
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wrote 8 months ago: If ever a film really really really (really) wanted to be a Shammi film, it’s this one. It has … more →
Jawan Mohabbat (1971)
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wrote 10 months ago: Whenever a “new” old Shammi film finally appears (with subtitles) on DVD there is much j … more →
Love in Tokyo (1966)
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wrote 10 months ago: Love in Tokyo was before my time, but I can well imagine what its trailer should’ve been: Japanese g … more →
Boy Friend (1961)
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wrote 11 months ago: Although filmed in black and white, this film has a lot of sparkle: the songs by Shankar Jaikishan, … more →
Ujala (1959)
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wrote 11 months ago: I watched this film because it stars Shammi Kapoor. Also, perhaps, because the cast had Kumkum in it … more →
Kay Ga Sakhu (1982)
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wrote 1 year ago: Watch Free @ rajshri.com : Low Band WidthHigh Band Width … more →
Preetam (1971)
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wrote 1 year ago: The title screens are pretty cheerful, with hearts and rainbows and whatnot. The opening scene is no … more →
Anita (1967)
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wrote 1 year ago: Anita might be a good film. The only thing is: the SUBTITLES! SUCKED!! They came on five-ten seconds … more →
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)
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wrote 1 year ago: Bhappi Sonie is one of my favorite directors (Ek Phool Char Kante, Janwar, Brahmchari, Tum Haseen Ma … more →
Preet Na Jane Reet (1966)
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wrote 2 years ago: Okay! I managed recently to fill in a few gaps in my Shammi collection, including this film, which i … more →
Gumnaam (1965)
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wrote 2 years ago: This film’s positives are the great songs by Shankar-Jaikishan, the choreography, the filmi no … more →
