As we get older one of our favourite topics of conversation is the "lack" of moral values among our children and grand children and in general society in particular. We bemoan the fact that they seem to have lost touch with what is important in their lives and have developed a totally new set of norms. This subject has probably been discussed over centuries by the elders of … [Read more...]
Bollywood Vamps Who’ve Lit Up Screens with Evil and Feline Grace
The women who earlier played negative roles as Bollywood vamps in older Hindi films were all of a certain type and mold. They seemed to have been cast in the same shape and form and it was easy to detect them and differentiate them from the good and virtuous heroine. Now, however the lines are not so clearly drawn. There are shades of negativity in the "good " characters and … [Read more...]
A chuckle, a smile and a loud roar of laughter
These films give us all that and much more Bollywood comedy movies are not easy to make and direct. Most directors agree that comedies require much more finesse and style than the audience ever realises. Maybe this is the reason why comedies become a part of our memories and when we think about our favourite movies – most of them are comedies. You can watch them again and … [Read more...]
Ever Green Bollywood Romances to Watch on Cold Winter Evenings
A hot cup of soup, a warm blanket, a glowing room heater and a lovely soft romantic film on the DVD - isn't this the ultimate way to spend a winter evening at home? A good romantic film will make you feel warm and tingly and will help you forget the vagaries of nature outside your window. There are some films which are just apt for an evening like this, and of course, we have … [Read more...]
The enigma that was Kishore Kumar – Bollyking
A Comedian Wrapped in a Singer or was it the Other Way Around? There are very few members of the Bollywood film fraternity who can be truly called multifaceted. Most of them excel in one field and just about tinker around in the other fields of their profession. Amitabh is a great actor, a mediocre singer and fairly good TV anchor. S D Burman was a great musician and also a … [Read more...]