Dialogues are such an inherent part of any film, and yet we never seem to pay too much attention to them. However there are some lines which have become a part of folklore and which are unforgettable. Most of us will instantly recognize the lines given below, since all of them are associated with our memories of great films and great actors. Sigh! I think apart from the singing … [Read more...]
Superstars of Classic Hindi Cinema – Old Bollywood Stars
"Superstar" is an adjective which is rarely attached to new actors in 21st century Bollywood. There are stars and actors and there are prodigies and immensely talented youngsters, but can you name a single actor who can be termed a superstar? Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan are perhaps the only current actors who can be called superstars in the true sense of the … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Dev Anand Saab – An Eternal Entertainer Extraordinaire
Yesterday, December 4th, when we heard that Dev Anand Saab had passed away, we felt a surprising sense of loss. Somehow you felt that an era had just ended, an era which was symbolised by his dashing persona, his trademark puff and an ability to look elegant and suave, no matter which role he was playing. This is our tribute to the eternal enigma known as Dev … [Read more...]
The Dirty Picture Movie Preview – Vidya Balan the Dirty Seductress!
The Dirty Picture – Vidya Balan's latest Bollywood film has shown us stills of her in super sexy outfits, with no pretenses about being a demure and decorous female. Vidya Balan is oozing sensuality, and her "I couldn’t care less" attitude is evident in every image. This is in sharp contrast to our earlier perceptions about Vidya – the coy next door lady, traditional and … [Read more...]
Upcoming Hindi Movies in 2012
Bollywood had a pretty nice run in 2011 with tons of nice movies making tons of nice money. 2011 is soon going to bid us adieu, to be replaced by 2012. Several upcoming Hindi movies are slated for release in 2012. The biggest stars of Bollywood are going to be releasing new movies in 2012 - Shahrukh, Salman and Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Ajay … [Read more...]