CHILDREN’S MOVIES TO SEE DURING LOCKDOWN: For the past couple of weeks, there seems to be nothing to talk about except one thing. CORONA. The situation is serious and we know that at present the drastic measures taken is possibly the only major way to deal with the rising menace. It will not only help … Continue reading "CHILDREN’S MOVIES TO SEE DURING LOCKDOWN"
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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 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 MoreTWIN JOY: LAGI SHART (2001) & WRONG MAURITIUS (2004)
Winters. I love winters. It’s my favourite season, for several reasons. Food is one of them. Because winter is the healthiest season (comparatively) to eat unhealthy food. What could be the better way to spend a chilly evening snuggled up in your quilt, munching on those snacks that you usually avoid and watch some entertaining movies. And … Continue reading "TWIN JOY: LAGI SHART (2001) & WRONG MAURITIUS (2004)"
Read MoreBack to CFSI: Netraheen Sakshi (1991)
This film is based on an award-winning children’s adventure novel The Blind Witness (1983) by Arup Kumar Dutta. Arup Kumar Dutta’s adventure thriller (The Kaziranga Trail, 1979) for kids incidentally also won the first CBT award for writers of Children’s books, and was made into a movie Rhino (1987). The Blind Witness has also been translated … Continue reading "Back to CFSI: Netraheen Sakshi (1991)"
Read MoreBack to CFSI: Choo Lenge Aakash (2001)
CHOO LENGE AAKASH (2001) The film’s story is about a girl Sonu suffering from a slight handicap in her right leg since birth. In its simple way the film brings out how those with any kind of disabilities, whether big or small, can be integrated in every sphere without any special efforts. Again, in its … Continue reading "Back to CFSI: Choo Lenge Aakash (2001)"
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