This is a certified classic. A landmark in Hindi cinema history which won the Grand Prize at Cannes 1953, was a massive worldwide hit and was the best-grossing film in the world (yes, even beating out Hollywood where Quo Vadis? earned 30,000,000 Dollars in 1951 while this film garnered a hefty 250 Million Dollars at … Continue reading Awaara (1951) – A Grand Social Drama and Worldwide Hit
Tag: Nargis
Taqdeer (1943) – Western Facade, Indian Story and Soul
This is an interesting film. It was the one of the oldest Hindi films and it was Nargis' debut lead role. It is so strange to see the way Indian cinema was back during the British Raj. You can see how much Indian cinema has come forward in both show and story after the Raj. … Continue reading Taqdeer (1943) – Western Facade, Indian Story and Soul
17 Indian Rain Songs for a Rainy Day
Because there is A LOT of them! That's why. Even those with water as a large element are a dimer dozen to be found in all Indian films, not just Hindi. It's the old method of using rain as an excuse/reason for the heroine to have her sari wet and queue the romantic/dramatic scene, because … Continue reading 17 Indian Rain Songs for a Rainy Day
Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte – Star Pairs Through the Decades – Part I
'Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte' is a song from the 2008 Hindi film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (A Match Made By God). The songs title means We Are Travelling The Love Lane (according to the subtitles). There Shahrukh Khan encompasses different movie stars of the decades with an ever-changing second-lead in the song to accompany … Continue reading Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte – Star Pairs Through the Decades – Part I
The Little Corner 