6th Mental Health Film Festival was a treat to the viewers. On a lazy Sunday afternoon, from 4pm to 6.30 pm it is a real treat. Watching the films back to back is a journey in itself. All of them have a strong message. To watch the end of the first & begin afresh wasContinue reading “Finding Films…”
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T & F
I must have watched this title for ages. But I passed on & searched more. But when I sat to watch it, it is nice. With barely 40 minutes to go it remains interesting. It is a fresh take on relationship. Tuesdays & Fridays is a story of Varun & Sia. Both mistrust relationships becauseContinue reading “T & F”
Decoupled
R Madhavan with Surveen Chawla make the couple.Directed by Hardik Mehta. The couple is on verge of a breakup. R Madhavan makes us go through the first episode. Chetan Bhagat drops in. Big budget, big stars but I found it lacks real emotion. The humour is not really humour. Few scenes are cringe worthy. NoContinue reading “Decoupled”
The King’s Affection
Into the 20th episode & some part is still left. I plan to finish it. But the events keep on getting interesting. Lee Hwi’ s grandfather escapes from the prison. So many lives are lost. He is welcomed by Prince Hyun’s brother. When she reveals that she is a woman, the Queen is in tears.Continue reading “The King’s Affection”
Suhani Chandni Raatein…
From film “Mukti” made in 1977, starring Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Vidya Sinha had beautiful songs. This is the best. At no. 8 in ‘Binaca Geetmala’. It was an honour to be in the top 10. The music programme was a craze. Before TV became our entertainment, radio provided for all our needs. Suhani ChandniContinue reading “Suhani Chandni Raatein…”
The King’s Affection
Into the 19th episode & all the knots are being unraveled. There remains very little for Dam-i to do & return to her normal life. So many aspire for the throne,crown or the power & the riches but a few also wish to be out, away from the palace. The atmosphere of looming danger, threat,Continue reading “The King’s Affection”
The Actresses..
Katrina Kaif got married to Vicky Kaushal after dating him for two years. She was seen making her bridal entry under a ‘phoolon ki chaadar’ held by her six sisters. She calls them her pillars of strength. Normally at a traditional Punjabi wedding the ‘phoolon ki chaadar’ is held by the bride’s brothers.Looking lovely inContinue reading “The Actresses..”
The King’s Affection
Into the 18th episode & I am aware that it is going to be a happy ending. Yet the events remain fast paced & interesting. In the palace away from the prying ears & eyes the two of them have a lot of time for togetherness. As the rumour starts they decide to remain apart.Continue reading “The King’s Affection”
Maradona’s Watch
When a news item appeared saying that Maradona’s watch had been recovered in Assam, it was a great surprise. Maradona who passed away on Nov.25, 2020, how did his watch get here? In the wee hours of Saturday morning, in a corner of Sivasagar district in Assam, the police conducted a raid. They were afterContinue reading “Maradona’s Watch”
Anuradha
It is a 1960 Hindi film produced & directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It stars Leela Naidu & Balraj Sahni as the leads.Along with Asit Sen & Mukri. The film is noted for being Miss India Naidu’s debut film. It won the National Film award for Best feature film & was nominated for the Golden BearContinue reading “Anuradha”