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A 2009 Korean drama with singing idols, A.N.JELL. The lead singer Tae kyung’s voice is damaged so they think of adding a new member to their group. Park shin hye is going to take her last oath to become a nun. But her twin brother’s manger asks her to help her out. Her brother hasContinue reading “You are Beautiful”

I go for continuity that is so nicely maintained in the K dramas. In “Nice Guy’ I found too many flaws. In spite of it, it remains with you. When Jae hui sends men to beat Kang Maru, his face & eyes are injured. The swelling on his left eye is different in the veryContinue reading “Nice Guy”

A 2012 drama with Song Joong ki has him in a stellar role. He carries it off with style. It could as well have been called.. Kang Ma ru. The episodes from 15 to the final 20th are a bit slow. Eventfull yes, yet the pace is slow. Lee Yu-bi as Kang Cho co isContinue reading “Nice Guy”

The drama ended with a feel good end. He being a killer & a mafia chief now has no clean chit. But he has bought an island near Malta & helping the needy. He comes back with the Italian contingent but cannot stay in Korea. He meets Ms Hong at the cultural center & saysContinue reading “Vincenzo”

Listening to Shrirang Bhave singing I was transported to the Hindi movie, ‘Sur Sangam’ with Girish Karnad & Jaya Prada. The final sequence, a tearjerker just like the original, Shankarabharanam. Sung by Pandit Sajan Mishra & Kavita Krishna murty the album was released in 1985. Dhanya bhag seva ka avsar paya… Charan kamal ki dhulContinue reading “Dhanya bhag seva ka avsar paya..”

Into the final, 20th episode I have yet to finish it. The Chairman is out of prison & he is on a killing spree. He has shot his brother & injured Cha Young. He wanted to shoot Vincenzo but she shields him. Her shoulder is injured. In hospital, Vincenzo promises her that he will finishContinue reading “Vincenzo”

Around the 10th episode, Kang Maru (Song Joong ki) knows of the current condition of his first love, Han Jae hui. He had been dispatched for the murder that he did not do. Then Seo Eun gi enters his life & he regrets his choices. They meet with an accident & both get injured. SheContinue reading “Nice guy”

“Coffee Prince” (2007) the handsome Gong Yoo in an arrogant role that suits him so well. One of the iconic shows that is remembered today. In “Guardian’ he is with Lee Dong Wook, the Grim Reaper. When they walk the tunnel in their black suits, it is difficult to see who is more handsome. TheyContinue reading “Antakshari, continued..”

It is a 2020 Marathi film by Chaitanya Tamhane. It is just about 2 hours long. But it could have been shorter to have the impact. The atmosphere is dark & so is the mood. It reminds of “Damul’ which had a slow pace & dark visuals. One had to strain eyes to see whatContinue reading “The Disciple”