Dhoomketu (1985)
Dhoomketu- “The Comet”: “Dhoomketu” is based on a story “The Comet” by Dr. Jayant Narlikar. It was in our coursebook too. So, there was an interest in finding out how it was adapted. The interest was frankly due to the fact that I had found that chapter a little dull. The adaptation however turned out … Continue reading "Dhoomketu (1985)"
Read MoreAnokha Aspatal (1989)
Anokha Aspatal- The Unusual Hospital Shammi or Shammi Aunty, as she was credited in many Doordarshan serials, is among my favourite actors. The characters she portrayed, whether good or bad, were often depicted as bubbly and talkative. It was therefore a surprise to find her in a serious role. Totally unlike anything I saw her … Continue reading "Anokha Aspatal (1989)"
Read MoreKatt Katt Kad Kaddu (2000)
Katt Kat Kad Kaddu: Bonding Over Morse: Morse code must be pretty much forgotten these days, at least in common knowledge. Telegram service has stopped, its use being over much earlier. As a matter of fact, I have never seen or sent a telegram. My memory of Morse Code is linked with a chapter on … Continue reading "Katt Katt Kad Kaddu (2000)"
Read MoreYeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo
Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo (2003): Doesn’t that look like “The Famous Five”. Few cousins on a holiday, a tomboy, a dog, a mystery. That usually are the ingredients of any “Famous Five” story, right. Well, it could or could not have been inspired by the famous “Famous Five”. But you get can’t help … Continue reading "Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo"
Read MoreLilkee (2005)
Lilkee- Simple & Heart-warming: That’s how one can describe the CFSI movie Lilkee (2005). A simple movie full of positivity, and no heavy-handed preaching. Essentially, it’s true that all children’s movies can usually be described as “simple”. But I cannot say how, but the word takes differing connotations for each movie. Hirer Angti had a … Continue reading "Lilkee (2005)"
Read MoreMohd. Rafi & Manna Dey Songs- Part 2
Duets of Mohd. Rafi & Manna Dey: Yesterday, we took those songs of Mohd. Rafi & Manna Dey which had accompaniment of other lead singer(s) and/ or chorus. In this part we will take songs which are their pure duets. Barring a couple or songs, there are no other voices in them. Like last post … Continue reading "Mohd. Rafi & Manna Dey Songs- Part 2"
Read MoreMohd. Rafi & Manna Dey Songs- Part 1
Songs sung together by Mohd. Rafi & Manna Dey One day I was browsing through YouTube and came across songs of Sangeet Samrat Tansen (1962). And one of them was a duet of Mohd. Rafi & Manna Dey- “Sudh Bisar Gayi”. Listening to that and other songs of the movie, two thoughts crossed my mind. First … Continue reading "Mohd. Rafi & Manna Dey Songs- Part 1"
Read MoreHirer Angti (Diamond Ring)
Hirer Angti (1992): “Kaal raat ke aami…….”. Oh! Sorry. That was a failed attempt to begin a sentence in Bengali, which sadly didn’t get past 3-4 words. Don’t even know if those were correct either. What I was trying to say was: “Yesterday night I watched a delightful children’s movie, titled Hirer Angti” (with sub-titles … Continue reading "Hirer Angti (Diamond Ring)"
Read MoreAnandghan- Cloud of joy
Lata Mangeshkar in a different role: For the past couple of months I have not written much. I could barely manage three posts. The ideas are aplenty, but the execution is obviously poor. Pro-bloggers say that if one wants to get anywhere with their blog, at least two posts a week are a must. So … Continue reading "Anandghan- Cloud of joy"
Read MoreFew Marathi songs by prominent Hindi singers:
Song’s list-with a twist: Re-Search performed on my favourite cinema blogs proves that the posts attracting most views and hence comments are those relating to travelogues or song’s list. Taking cue from these senior bloggers and since I haven’t gone anywhere in a while, I decided to do a song’s list of my own. However, … Continue reading "Few Marathi songs by prominent Hindi singers:"
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