I have seen this film multiple times and will probably many times more. This is a classic for a reason, and it has been analyzed to death by this point. Last year was its 30th anniversary, which was celebrated with a statue in Leicester Square in London. It is a film that means many different … Continue reading Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – The First Time I Saw Myself In A Film
Tag: Amrish Puri
Aarzoo (1999) – Sangam With Assassinations
This is one of those films that has to be seen at least once. It is by no means perfect, but it has a good heart, even though it ends up being a wild ride with twists and turns to an ordinary love triangle we have definitely all seen before. Synopsis: Pooja is the daughter … Continue reading Aarzoo (1999) – Sangam With Assassinations
Mandi (1983) – Shabana Azmi Shines in an Otherwise Meandering Film
With the oncoming release of Heeramandi, I thought I would check out some films about Tawaifs and prostitutes. Found this one, and it is filled with such a star studded cast it was hard to ignore it. Summary: In Hyderabad, the Madam of a brothel, Rukmini Bai, gets a new landlord in Mr Gupta whose … Continue reading Mandi (1983) – Shabana Azmi Shines in an Otherwise Meandering Film
Taal (1999) – A Long Rhapsody on Love
This film is on the list of the first films I watched from Hindi cinema ages, and ages ago. I even have the DVD. It seemed like it was time to revisit this old one I had not seen in a while, and I did not regret it! Summary: In the small town of Chamba … Continue reading Taal (1999) – A Long Rhapsody on Love
Party (1984) – The Silent Pain of the Artistic Middle-Class
Based on a Marathi play of the same name in 1976 by Mahesh Elkunchwar. This film grabs you and doesn't let you go, either by its realness or by the craftsmanship of its story, which is in a sense in a commentary on art within an art based on art. Now, this movie is a … Continue reading Party (1984) – The Silent Pain of the Artistic Middle-Class
The Little Corner 