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    July 08, 2010

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    Banno

    I've never seen the film, only the songs. :)

    Srivathsan N

    A reasonable start from a director who went on to give us movies like Amar Prem,Aradhana,Anurag and Kashmir Ki kali!Great songs too!

    memsaab

    I should watch this again, I remember loving it ;) Ashok Kumar was just so handsome IMHO (I guess I'm in the minority on that) and Madhubala is...well, Madhubala!

    Amrita

    Hooray! More people should see this movie! It's true this is not a movie without its flaws - some of which Samanta would hold on to for years like his habit of dressing people in ethnic face: there's that Italian Marconi in The Great Gambler which he made about 25 yrs later, for eg.

    But it's such a pleasurable experience overall - the Chinatown sequences, the leads and their chemistry... plus everything looks better in black and white!

    Oh, and re: pretended feelings turning real - this is why you should see Ek Saal. SO SATISFYING! It is to squee.

    carla

    Banno: as often, they are the best part. But in this case the film is also worth a look.

    Srivathsan: thanks, I rather suck at remembering who directed what so that list is appreciated. Kashmir ki kali had such a different mood! But also wonderful songs, and also used a locale as almost an additional character in the movie.

    Memsaab: watch again, definitely. I'll come over and help :D I like Ashok's looks, too.

    Amrita - I had forgotten (or blocked out of my mind) that Marconi character. I think the Great Gambler was mostly forgettable (except for "Rakasa mera naam", yum yum, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX1a3c9um-s ).

    Anyway as for Howrah Bridge it was one of those lovely movies that stuck to my ribs for days after I watched it, despite the flaws ... I love it when the weaker stuff recedes and the memories of the best of a movie lingers to make you smile at odd moments.

    Very much looking forward to Ek Saal on your recommendation.

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