Reminiscing Bollywood Classics

Episode 52- Jagte Raho

The moment we think of Manoj Kumar and mystery films, Woh Kaun Thi? and Gumnaam are the names that instantly come to mind. Buried beneath the immense weight and legacy of these two classics lies another thoroughly entertaining film—Sajan—starring Mr Manoj Kumar, Miss Asha Parekh, and the legendary Om Prakash.

The moment we think of Manoj Kumar and mystery films, Woh Kaun Thi? and Gumnaam are the names that instantly come to mind. Buried beneath the immense weight and legacy of these two classics lies another thoroughly entertaining film—Sajan—starring Mr Manoj Kumar, Miss Asha Parekh, and the legendary Om Prakash.

Episode 51-Sajan

Have you ever wondered what sin and virtue really mean? How do we define them? Today’s film explores precisely these kinds of philosophical questions. Its dialogues are mesmerizing and linger in the mind long after the film ends. Chitralekha is a 1964 classic film, based on the eponymous novel by Bhagwati Charan Verma.

Have you ever wondered what sin and virtue really mean? How do we define them? Today’s film explores precisely these kinds of philosophical questions. Its dialogues are mesmerizing and linger in the mind long after the film ends. Chitralekha is a 1964 classic film, based on the eponymous novel by Bhagwati Charan Verma.

Episode 50- Chitralekha

The film is inspired by Thomas Hardy’s famous controversial novel Tess of The D’Ubervilles. Despite a strong cast and magnificent music, the film failed miserably at the box office. My best guess is that its bleak, uncompromising subject matter may have kept audiences away. Dulhan Ek Raat Ki is a very gloomy tale and it gives you the illusion that you know where exactly it’s headed, only to surprise you at crucial moments.

The film is inspired by Thomas Hardy’s famous controversial novel Tess of The D’Ubervilles. Despite a strong cast and magnificent music, the film failed miserably at the box office. My best guess is that its bleak, uncompromising subject matter may have kept audiences away. Dulhan Ek Raat Ki is a very gloomy tale and it gives you the illusion that you know where exactly it’s headed, only to surprise you at crucial moments. 

Episode 49-Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

Featured in Avijit Ghosh's 2013 book 40 Retakes: Bollywood classics you may have missed. Mr Motilal gives a performance of a lifetime. Satirical, daring and far ahead of its time.

Featured in Avijit Ghosh's 2013 book 40 Retakes: Bollywood classics you may have missed. Mr Motilal gives a performance of a lifetime. Satirical, daring and far ahead of its time.

Episode 48- Mr Sampat

B.R. Chopra brings out his directorial A game in this mystery thriller. Fantastic music combined with superb direction makes this film a winner.

B.R. Chopra brings out his directorial A game in this mystery thriller. Fantastic music combined with superb direction makes this film a winner. 

Episode 47- Hamraaz

In 1965 the 2nd Prime Minister of India coined a slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'The slogan gave birth to a timeless epic and a timeless character: The movie Upkar and the character Bharat

In 1965 the 2nd Prime Minister of India coined a slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'The slogan gave birth to a timeless epic and a timeless character: The movie Upkar and the character Bharat

Episode 46- Upkar

Story of one man's quest to find something which every human is looking for- Peace Music by JuliusH from Pixabay

Story of one man's quest to find something which every human is looking for- PeaceMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

Episode 45- Choti Choti Baatein

The one and only satirical comedy made by the master Mr Bimal Roy

The one and only satirical comedy made by the master Mr Bimal Roy

Episode 44- Parakh

Great music, thrill and Dev Ananad Madhubala chemistry. Need I say moreMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

Great music, thrill and Dev Ananad Madhubala chemistry. Need I say moreMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

Episode 43- Kala Pani

A realistic take on marital discord

Episode 42- Anubhav

One of the finest thrillers to have graced the screenMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

One of the finest thrillers to have graced the screenMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

Episode 41- Achanak

A very unique film with a quirky endMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

A very unique film with a quirky endMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

Episode 40- Laal Patthar

A film which is relevant today and will always beMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

A film which is relevant today and will always beMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

Episode 39- Naya Daur

A brave experimental film about one chaotic nightMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

A brave experimental film about one chaotic nightMusic by JuliusH from Pixabay

Episode 38- Anokhi Raat

In this podcast, I will discuss classic Bollywood movies and share some memorable moments and trivia. Every month I will discuss one movie and hopefully convince my listeners to watch it. If you have any suggestion or criticism please email me at praneet_dabral@yahoo.co.in. You can also follow me on Instagram at eternal_drifter

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