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#8 Uphaar (1971) The perfect combination of an innocent young girl and a charming boy is beautifully captured in this classic movie of 1971, Uphaar. Produced by Rajshri Films, I fall in love with it every time I see it. Innocence at its best is seen in this beautiful film, which starred Jaya Bhaduri and … Read more
#7 Piya Ka Ghar (1972) Piya ka Ghar is a cult movie about a middle-class family. Released in 1972, it was directed by ace director Basu Chatterjee. It starred Anil Dhawan and Jaya Bhaduri in the lead roles. Plot The film revolves around the characters Ram and Malti. Ram lives in a chawl system in … Read more
#5 Betaab ( 1983) Betaab, meaning restless, is a 1983 movie that is one of my favourites to date. Its unique, intense storyline and unforgettable, fabulous songs are the reasons. To this day, I watch it with the same fun, intensity, and, above all, a smile.It was Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh‘s debut movie and … Read more
#4 Naram Garam (1981) Naram Garam, a fantastic film made in 1981, is my favourite film of all time. It beautifully portrays the silent yet deep-rooted love between the leads, Kusum ( Swaroop Sampat) and Ram Prasad (Amol Palekar). Woven with lots of comic moments, it is a love story of Ram Prasad and Kusum. … Read more
#3 Kotwal Saab (1977) A fantastic movie of its time, Kotwal Saab starred Shatrughan Sinha and Aparna Sen in the lead roles. It also featured seasoned actors like David, Utpal Dutt, and Asrani. What made an everlasting place in my heart again is the beautiful chemistry of Shatrughan Sinha and Aparna Sen. Credit: https://images.app.goo.gl/Qe2TLWDjg26FeKHf8 Plot The film … Read more
#2 Naiyya (1979) About The Film Naiyya, meaning boat, was a 1979 film directed by Prashanta Nanda. It starred Prashanta and Zarina Wahab and had great songs, my favourites being the famous “O goria re” and “Tera kuch khoya ho to.” Sonu, The Golden Hearted Man Sonu is the lead of the film. His dream is to build a beautiful boat. After … Read more
#1 Film: Swami (1977) About The Film Swami, a 1977 film, stars seasoned actors like Girish Karnad, Shabana Azmi, Shashi Kala, and Utpal Dutt. Although I saw this movie long ago, every scene is still fresh. This film’s highlight is the beautiful chemistry between the lead actors. Shabana Azmi played the role of Saudamini and … Read more