Adaptations are a funny thing, especially when talking about a book to film or a film from another language to a different one. However, this film has the pride of being a hit in its time even though it was drastically changed from the novel it was adapting, and later on another remake of the … Continue reading Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) – Love vs Duty in Rural Uttar Pradesh
Month: April 2026
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965) – Remembering the Past to Fight the Present
The past is forevermore informing the present, yet nothing quite comes close to the title of the shadows of the ancestors which are in the background of this tragic love story. Spoilers for the film below! The story is based on the 1911 book of the same name by Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky. In a … Continue reading Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965) – Remembering the Past to Fight the Present
Tere Ishk Mein (2025) – Fire, Water, and Self Destruction
Apologies for taking so long to get to this film, I just needed some time for the conversations around Twitter to cool down about it, then I was sick, and also have a life apart from this blog, hence the long wait for those who have wanted this review from me. I just needed to … Continue reading Tere Ishk Mein (2025) – Fire, Water, and Self Destruction
Woh Saat Din (1983) – Tragedy Played As Tradition
There are two films which come to mind when watching this film now; Atrangi Re (2021) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) which clearly take inspiration from this film, while also changing things along the way. However, this film is a Hindi remake of a Tamil film named Andha 7 Naatkal (1981), a film … Continue reading Woh Saat Din (1983) – Tragedy Played As Tradition
Saathiya (2002) – After Happily Ever After Comes Reality
And now for the Hindi remake of Alai Payuthey (2000) (My review in the link)! Apologies that it took me so long to get this out, I was sick, but now back to good health. It also means it has been a while since I have seen the original Tamil film, so thoughts will most … Continue reading Saathiya (2002) – After Happily Ever After Comes Reality
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