tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post772176531363657730..comments2024-03-18T23:23:28.279+01:00Comments on Old is Gold: Kala Bazar (1960) - white-hearted people in a black market...Bollyviewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-55009948251932733432012-10-07T22:16:59.680+02:002012-10-07T22:16:59.680+02:00What a wonderful review! Thank you for taking the ...What a wonderful review! Thank you for taking the time, especially the links and the pictures! Where did you get these shots from? :-)Sunit Galanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-57856039984374294792011-09-21T20:44:08.859+02:002011-09-21T20:44:08.859+02:00Vinay, thank you so much!
This film is one of the...<b>Vinay</b>, thank you so much!<br /><br />This film is one of the reasons I love Dev Saab. And to keep that love alive, I never watch any of his films made post-1960s. :D I saw <i>Hare Rama Hare Krishna</i> (and some of his other 70s films) years ago, on DoorDarshan, but have never felt the urge to re-watch. Some childhood memories are best left alone!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-18697066193903402792011-09-04T16:45:34.854+02:002011-09-04T16:45:34.854+02:00Oh goodness! I just love this movie, and I love yo...Oh goodness! I just love this movie, and I love your review too, Bollyviewer. I was laughing throughout, but your line about Dev being in "total dress rehearsal for Guide" just had me. I laughed and laughed till my stomach hurt. I love this film, and the songs are great, but yeah, I totally agree that the climax could've been put to better use. Nevertheless, I still count this film among my favorites (I recently saw Hare Rama Hare Krishna and had the urge to stab Dev throughout...he and his stalking...-.-) and I love the songs. "Khoya Khoya Chand" is my favorite! And the caption about muscular dystrophy...I think you should've won an award or something for best review I've ever seen!Vinaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-45610085844119093122011-03-08T08:34:19.524+01:002011-03-08T08:34:19.524+01:00maxnqz, you like Shashi? In that case, all is forg...<b>maxnqz</b>, you like Shashi? In that case, all is forgiven. :D <br /><br />And I am with you on Rahul Khanna and Kunal Kapoor, though I'd say there are several other gorgeous men in Bollywood too, these days!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-9981486948863512402011-03-07T11:05:28.791+01:002011-03-07T11:05:28.791+01:00"Though if you are immune to his manly charms..."Though if you are immune to his manly charms (the sad side-effect of not being a woman!)"<br /><br />Not many of the Golden Oldies guys make me swoon - probably Shashi the closest. Of today's crops, I find Rahul Khanna to be the sexiest, while Kunal Kapoor is ludicrously hot, quite distractingly gorgeous.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042500344000182850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-78847281552206156772011-03-07T07:55:27.235+01:002011-03-07T07:55:27.235+01:00maxqnz, I'm used to picking up subtle nuances ...<b>maxqnz</b>, I'm used to picking up subtle nuances in Bollywood <i>masala</i>, so nothing passes me by! I can sense a strong anti-Dev A force field coming from your direction. I think a constant application of Dev Saab's lovely films is indicated. Though if you are immune to his manly charms (the sad side-effect of not being a woman!) I suspect that there is no known cure! ;DBollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-12457321885040989542011-02-26T03:49:39.264+01:002011-02-26T03:49:39.264+01:00"clearly not a Dev Anand fan"? Darn, wha..."clearly not a Dev Anand fan"? Darn, what gave me away? I don't think I have seen any of his 70s films, and if they're worse than his preachy, sermonising selfrighteous, "My name is Dev and I <b>AM</b>" performamces in films like this one and even more rage-inducingly so in <i>Guide</i>, then, I can safely say I have no plans to so torture myself - I can't afford to replace my TV, and I have to watch his films in short bursts to make sure I don't throw things at the screen. Still plan to rewatch CID though, I have a vague recollection of it not being as awfulmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042500344000182850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-35328877278147603082011-02-19T21:20:43.469+01:002011-02-19T21:20:43.469+01:00Anonymous, I love Dev Anand, but "superb acti...<b>Anonymous</b>, I love Dev Anand, but "superb acting" is not something I associate with him! I thought he did a better job in <i><a href="http://bollyviewer-oldisgold.blogspot.com/2008/04/bombai-ka-babu-1960.html" rel="nofollow">Bombai Ka Babu</a></i>, but I certainly liked him in this!<br /><br /><b>maxqnz</b>, you clearly are not a Dev Anand fan! I thought his "ego trips" did not come into their own till the 70s. Perhaps you haven't seen those films and do not realise just how bad they could get? Here, I thought his ego was still developing, so he is watchable. Throw in his good looks, and I am pretty much aboard the Dev A train!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-52865369158842181442011-02-16T00:12:17.686+01:002011-02-16T00:12:17.686+01:00I love the songs in this movie, and Waheeda's ...I love the songs in this movie, and Waheeda's performance, but hate the way Dev Anand's rampant egotistical selfworship turns this into another "I really AM a Dev" sermonfest. I guess <i>Kala Baazaar</i> was a warm up for the total demolition job he would pull on <i>Guide</i> a few years later. The stench of smug selfrighteous superiority he exudes is just too much for me, and I blame his brother for being ready to allow Dev to turn all his films into ego trips for Dev. The great songs in thi film, and the sublime Waheedaji, deserved much better than Dev "I have a Messiah complex" Anand.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042500344000182850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-15761304414784784262011-02-08T11:00:17.237+01:002011-02-08T11:00:17.237+01:00One OF BEST Performances of Dev Anand.
I loved th...One OF BEST Performances of Dev Anand.<br /><br />I loved this movie.<br />Songs are too good. but dev anand;s performance is superb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-78827026754236879032011-01-02T12:08:27.680+01:002011-01-02T12:08:27.680+01:00Thanks Chandru!
How did I miss Goldie escorting D...Thanks <b>Chandru</b>!<br /><br />How did I miss Goldie escorting Dilip Kumar?! Guess I was amused to see all the women going crazy when Yusuf Sahib appeared - no other actor got that welcome.Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-3041405766780517862010-12-31T12:47:44.907+01:002010-12-31T12:47:44.907+01:00hi, excellent review. I must have seen this film a...hi, excellent review. I must have seen this film a couple of dozen times myself and can understand what the reviewer means, when she says that the film beckons to you, every now and then. My father says that the "khoya khoya chand" was the youth's clarion call for freedom and romance in the sixties. <br /><br />Incidentally the only time I have seen the great Goldie, foul up on continuity is in this film. While he plays the boyfriend "Nand" in the film, during the premiere of "Mother India" he is also seen escorting Dilip Kumar. I wonder how he missed that during the editing !<br /><br />This film also has perhaps the only song, "saanjh dhali", that Manna Dey sang for Dev in his career !<br /><br />Great Blog, keep it upChandrunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-20616544448630686952010-12-20T09:16:53.753+01:002010-12-20T09:16:53.753+01:00Banno, that is strange! Blogger tends to play up s...<b>Banno</b>, that is strange! Blogger tends to play up sometimes. Do let me know if you have the same problem again.<br /><br />I wonder if Dev Anand already knew that he was going to do 'Raju the Guide' back then, or this was just his Jesus-Christ-on-the-cross pose that he re-utilised for <i>Guide</i>! :D<br /><br /><b>Lime(tte)</b>, thanks! And yes, I do strongly recommend watching older films!! ;DBollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-29724998547108829962010-12-18T16:13:47.253+01:002010-12-18T16:13:47.253+01:00Wow, I really have to watch all those great old mo...Wow, I really have to watch all those great old movies! The only one I've seen until now is Mughal-E-Azam (and don't kill me now :)).<br />I love your layout, by the way!Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-20655952942318245722010-12-18T14:19:38.953+01:002010-12-18T14:19:38.953+01:00Strange, I left a comment here yesterday, and it&#...Strange, I left a comment here yesterday, and it's not showing up. Anyway, spent last evening watching the film, after your excellent review and funny screencaps. I know now why you watch it every few years. It's lovely. Except for the end where Dev Anand does that 'Raju Guide' thing. :) And Chetan Anand hams it up in the courtroom.Bannohttp://batulm.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-88156467532847889862010-12-18T10:38:23.735+01:002010-12-18T10:38:23.735+01:00Parag, nobody denies that Geeta Dutt was a senior ...<b>Parag</b>, nobody denies that Geeta Dutt was a senior and very popular singer back then (she is still quite famous, I think). We're merely speculating (in a lighter vein) about what her 'personal reasons' were/weren't for singing <i>Rimjhim ke tarane leke aayi barsat</i>. And we only did that because we all love her singing and are interested in her!<br /><br />I have been to your site several times already. It's an excellent resource for all things Geeta Dutt!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-73500955224949717912010-12-18T01:46:05.895+01:002010-12-18T01:46:05.895+01:00By the way, please do visit our website http://www...By the way, please do visit our website http://www.geetadutt.com dedicated to legendary singer Geeta Dutt ji. Thanks in advance.Paraghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572142944650778157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-52972675651108220712010-12-18T01:44:47.501+01:002010-12-18T01:44:47.501+01:00Hi All, I see very lose comments being made about ...Hi All, I see very lose comments being made about Geeta Dutt ji, especially in regards to the song "Rimjhim ke tarane". Geeta ji was a much senior and respected singer at that time. She was supposed to sing *all* the songs in the film. Due to personal reasons, she decided not to sing for Waheeda. It was Vijay Anand who persuaded her to sing the song and have it in the background. She also sang a very beautiful song "Na main dhan chahoon" for the same film with Sudha Malhotra ji.Paraghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572142944650778157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-39462472983235043382010-12-17T08:42:31.847+01:002010-12-17T08:42:31.847+01:00Shalini, that is interesting! So, Geeta Dutt was p...<b>Shalini</b>, that is interesting! So, Geeta Dutt was prepared to sing for Waheeda Rehman as long the latter did not lip-sync to it?! Did SDB persuade her <i>after</i> she'd downed a few pegs? ;D Whatever the reason, I'm glad she sang that song - it wouldn't have been the same with another singer.<br /><br /><b>Pessimisissimo</b>, Waheeda Rehman gets only one dramatic scene in <i>Chaudhvin Ka Chand</i> and that's when she is defending her husband's right to abuse her to her own concerned family! She actually claims to be her husband's <i>slave</i> which is almost the same as "chattel"! This one is SO MUCH BETTER than CKC and Waheeda Rehman is not reduced to a thing of beauty for her menfolk, either.Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-56797648286717056822010-12-17T06:26:29.347+01:002010-12-17T06:26:29.347+01:00Bollyviewer, this sounds delightful. I'll watc...Bollyviewer, this sounds delightful. I'll watch anything with Waheeda in it, even if she's declaring that she's her husband's chattel (how is it that I didn't remember that line from <i>Chauvin Ka Chand</i>?). But it's even better when you don't have to make so many allowances for the screenwriters' regressive attitudes.<br /><br />By the way, your captions are hilarious mini-commentaries--brilliant!Pessimisissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-3754693738238551632010-12-15T15:17:26.169+01:002010-12-15T15:17:26.169+01:00Actually Harvey's speculation regarding how Ge...Actually Harvey's speculation regarding how Geeta came to sing "rimjhim ke taraane" is not far from reality.<br /><br />Geeta had indeed stopped singing for Waheeda (that's the reason "badle badle mere sarkar" from Chaudvin Ka Chand is by Lata. Geeta was the original choice but she backed out at the last minute), but sly old master SDB persuaded her to sing the Kala Bazar song by telling her that it would play in the background so technically she wouldn't be singing "for" Waheeda.Shalinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254643642104251964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-73555255481373372352010-12-15T10:48:50.559+01:002010-12-15T10:48:50.559+01:00Thanks, Harvey! :D
You're right about Waheeda...Thanks, <b>Harvey</b>! :D<br /><br />You're right about Waheeda Rehman not lip-syncing to that song, but for all practical purposes, Geeta Dutt <i>is</i> singing for her. Hopefully <b>Shalini</b> will tell us how that came about!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-60840233544946087212010-12-15T10:33:48.137+01:002010-12-15T10:33:48.137+01:00No, I wasn't ROTFL at the Sati-Savitri quote! ...No, I wasn't ROTFL at the Sati-Savitri quote! I was just grinning at that point! ;-)<br /><br />"Methinks the 50s and 60s were a better mixture of progressive and horrendously regressive..."<br /><br />You are so right. And I meant it that way, but you just put it so much more right in words than I can ever do! ;-)<br />Really!<br /><br />BTW is Waheeda really lip-syncing to Rhim-jhim ke taraane, I remember it as a background song. I know that is hair-splitting, but ...! Maybe that is the reason Geeta sang it and that she was afraid to be side-lined by Asha, if she didn't grab offers from SDB.<br />Can you imagine SDB going to Geeta with the song and she puts the condition 'mein yeh gaana sirf tabi gaaungi jab :-; :-D!<br /><br />HHHU! *ROTFL*<br />How about HHHDU?<br />not 'High Highest Hyper Hefinition user' but 'Hilta Hua Handsome Dev Uncle'!<br />Here comes the HHHDU-Man!harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-59422198682012496322010-12-15T09:03:32.528+01:002010-12-15T09:03:32.528+01:00Richard, we do all seem to have selective phenomen...<b>Richard</b>, we do all seem to have selective phenomenal memories. I usually remember which film a song is from, and <i><a href="http://roughinhere.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/you-men-will-wear-our-veils-after-we-take-power/" rel="nofollow">Tum mard nikaloge ghunghat jab raaz humara aayega</a></i> was certainly unusual enough to be unforgettable.<br /><br /><b>harvey</b>, the Hindi film luminaries took me completely by surprise. I'm still not sure how I forgot that part of the film!<br /><br />And you may ROTFL, but I am still reeling from the Sati-Savitri quote. HOW did Waheeda Rehman get away with disrespecting Bollywood's reigning Goddess?! <br /><br />As to more liberal 50s and 60s - this was the same Waheeda Rehman who proudly declared (in <i>Chaudhvin Ka Chand</i>) that she was her husband's chattel, the same year as this came out! Methinks the 50s and 60s were a better mixture of progressive and horrendously regressive than the 80s and 90s. I like to think that Bollywood's regressive 80s and 90s was a reaction against a more liberal time in real-life India.<br /><br /><b>Shalini</b>, your friends seem to come up with the coolest phrases! Can we amend HHU to HHHU - <i>Hilta Hua Handsome Uncle</i> (at least in the B/W era)? And you're so right about DA's films having aged better - probably because a lot of them avoid "messages" that feel quite outdated now.<br /><br />And no, I do not know any story behind <i>Rim jhim ke taraane</i>. Do tell... I was a bit surprised to note that Geeta Dutt was singing the song. My understanding was that by then she had stopped singing for Waheeda Rehman!<br /><br /><b>Darshit</b>, RUN (not walk) to your cupboard and put this into your DVD player! :)Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-51320458444538924442010-12-15T04:30:16.792+01:002010-12-15T04:30:16.792+01:00Whee! My fav songs this movie has, cant remember i...Whee! My fav songs this movie has, cant remember if I have seen this on Doordarshan (= in childhood) but i shud find some time to discover magic of B/W. Have dvds packed in cupboard :-( and dev saab and waheeda ji= aahaha..dunkdafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140259719369169275noreply@blogger.com