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Episode 134 - The Invisible Hand of Justice: Mr. India
Strap on your invisibility bracelets Lovers, we’re teaming up to save the day with the one and only Mr. India!
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Why doesn’t EPL want to buy Mr. India?
Shekhar Kapur
Bandit Queen and “The Great Indian Rape Trick”
Elizabeth, The Four Feathers, Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The novelization of Elizabeth
Kapur’s many unrealized projects
Mr. India
Salim-Javed
Fu Manchu and Zorro
(INTERVAL (“Hawa Hawai” from Mr. India)
Justice for Tina
The Tramp
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Kids want to be the hero and they want to help the hero
Why the bucket hat?
Superhero weaknesses
Songs: “Parody Song,” “Karte Hain Hum Pyaar Mr. India Se,” and “Kate Nahin Kat Te”
Next time: Ranbir Kapoor
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Queerness in Indian Media
↳Film: DON (1978, Hindi) dir. CHANDRA BAROT
Don follows two characters: Roma (Zeenat Aman), a woman who is out for revenge against the crime boss Don, who killed her brother and sister-in-law, and Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan), a street performer who looks exactly like Don and is recruited to help take down his gang.
In an era where women characters wore long hair and dresses and were often in the narrative simply to be romanced, Roma learns karate and judo, chops off her hair, dons a suit, and infiltrates Don's gang. While she does trade in these more masculine traits for feminine clothes and longer hair at later points in the movie, it is always with the intent of disguise--and in the climactic scene, she is back in her suit, punching and kicking the bad guys right alongside the men.
In contrast, Vijay is far more feminine than the average male action hero. However, he is never ridiculed by the narrative for these qualities--he is comic relief at times, but the joke is never his femininity. Furthermore, he is guardian to two children while their father, Jasjit (Pran), serves a prison sentence. Vijay is a caring substitute father who will do anything to ensure that the children are happy, healthy, safe, and educated--a delightful characterization given society's disinclination to allow gender non conforming people around children. While disguised as Don, Vijay adopts more masculine mannerisms (something he has to learn how to do since, as he says, 'Don shoots at the drop of a hat, while I don't even know how to play marbles!'), but he often reverts to his old style as well.
Most surprising, however, is the end of the movie, when Roma, Vijay, Jasjit, and the children all walk off into the sunset together--a family that would be considered extremely unusual in today's times, much less the 1970s.
#bollywood#don#queerness in indian media#this movie is just shenanigans from start to finish and I love it#don't think about the logic. shhh. just have fun.#the wikipedia page has some interesting facts about the making of it and the songs#anyway I love roma and vijay. I love when they find out each other's secret and it's all like#ohhh I felt so drawn to you....I felt that you were like myself.....I felt I can trust you.....#gays recognizing each other. if I do say so myself!#the metaphor is there! it's a salim-javed movie too so! I see it! I see the vision!
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46 Years of Trishul (05/05/1978).
Directed by the legendary Yash Chopra and written by the dynamic duo Salim-Javed, Trishul features an impressive cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Raakhee, Hema Malini, Prem Chopra, Iftekhar, Poonam Dhillon, Sachin (in their acting debuts), Gita Siddharth, and Waheeda Rehman.
Trishul went on to become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 1978, just behind the blockbuster Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee.
The songs for the movie were composed by Khayyam, and Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics. The soundtrack is famous for bringing together three legendary Indian film music singers, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and K. J. Yesudas, in the song "Mohabbat Bade Kaam Ki Cheez Hai.
#trishul (1978)#yash chopra#salim javed#amitabh bachchan#sanjeev kumar#shashi kapoor#raakhee#hema malini#prem chopra#gita siddharth#waheeda rehman#khayyam#sahir ludhianvi
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Javed Akhtar on Writing Partnerships and Cement Factories | CeBoz.com
Javed Akhtar discusses the challenges of writing partnerships and compares them to cement factories.
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Who is this script writer and actor? Who wrote the story of many superhit films, the coin of his name still works
Who is this script writer and actor? Who wrote the story of many superhit films, the coin of his name still works
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If not, then give another hint. In script writing, he was paired with Farhan Akhtar’s father Javed Akhtar. Both wrote scripts for more than one superhit film, but due to differences, both got separated. He has worked for films like ‘Don’, ‘Sholay’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Kala Patthar’,…
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#Actor#arbaaz khan father movie#Coin#films#Javed Salim Movie#Salim Khan#salim khan age#salim khan arbaaz khan#salim khan daughter#salim khan family#salim khan helen marriage#Salim Khan Javed Akhtar Rift#salim khan movies#salim khan sons#Salin Khan Real Name#salman khan father movie#script#story#superhit#Who is Salim Khan#works#writer#wrote
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Amitabh Bachchan was planning to quit films after 11 flops, Jaya Bachchan did Zanjeer for him: Salim Khan - Times of India
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan recently revealed that Amitabh Bachchan was on the verge of quitting the film industry after he had endured around 11 flops in a row. However, Zanjeer became the turning point of his life and revived his acting career. He also revealed that they had to get Jaya Bachchan, who was the top star then, on board to increase the saleability of the film. Talking to his son…
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#Amitabh Bachchan#Dev Anand#dharmendra#Dilip Kumar#Javed Akhtar#jaya bachchan#prakash mehra#salim#salim khan#zanjeer
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indian sam is so special to me. he oils his hair w heated coconut oil. he henna-s it when he can. he has an insane encyclopaedic knowledge of all the different monsters and folklore in all different south asian cultures. he loves sambhar. he pretends to hate it when dean and him watch Andaz Apna Apna or Sholay or any other such movie but he enjoys them so much and he has all the dialogues memorised. he's coded like the younger brother in Salim-Javed movies. this mustn't even make sense to most people but GOD.
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Bollywood Masala Buzz: Rishi Kapoor's Threat Tale
Embark on a thrilling journey through the world of cinema with Kalakruti Media. Uncover the dramatic confrontation between Salim-Javed and Rishi Kapoor in this intriguing piece. Stay tuned for the latest Marathi movies and immerse yourself in a delightful entertainment mix, including Bollywood masala. Read now!
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Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti on comparisons with Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar: 'They have given more hits than anybody else'
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Watch "I Have Never Got An Award | Sharat Saxena On Salim - Javed | Kaala Patthar | Ghulam" on YouTube
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KOI YE MC NAHII HAIN...😄😄
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Episode 148 - Two wives, or two brothers? Daag and Deewaar
We return to the career of Yash Chopra with two iconic mid-70s blockbusters: one, the first film to carry the YRF name and the other, maybe the most influential Bollywood film ever made.
Show notes:
Past Yash Chopra films we have discussed: Netflix and Dil: High and Low - Cinema Marte Dum Tak and The Romantics and Yaasssh Chopra: Lamhe & Veer-Zaara with Manish Mathur
Zanjeer and the Angry Young Man
Yash Chopra
Rajesh Khanna
Thomas Hardy and the cad awareness book
"Ab Chahe Maa Roothe"
Comparisons to Douglas Sirk
INTERVAL ("Ni Main Yaar Manana Ni" from Daag)
Deewaar
Gunga Jumna and Mother India
Matt is the evil brother
Influences on Hong Kong cinema and Slumdog Millionaire
What can we bring to a conversation about this film?
Bachchan: Back to the Beginning
NEXT TIME: Hindi Horror Halloween
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-Kahe toh aasmaan se chand taare le aaoon, haseen jawaan aur dilkash nazare le aaoon--oye, oye, qurbaan! Tera mamnoon hoon, tera mamnoon hoon tune nibhaya yaaraana--teri hasee hai aaj sabse bada nazrana!...Yaari hai imaan mera, yaar meri zindagi!
-I will bring the moon and stars for you, I will bring you beautiful new sights--oh! I would sacrifice myself for you! I am indebted to you, for you have fulfilled our beloved friendship--your smile is the greatest gift I have received today!...Friendship is my faith, my friend is my life!
-Sher Khan singing to Vijay in Zanjeer (1973)
#bollywood#zanjeer#pran#amitabh bachchan#mere ko salim-javed cinematic universe ke homoeroticism bahut pasand hai lmaoo#homoeroticism aur gender bhi. like the masculine heroine and feminine hero in the original don. hm.#anyway#adventures in gifmaking
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Celebrating 49 years of #Deewaar (24/01/1975).
Deewaar, one of the greatest Indian films of all time, was directed by the legendary Yash Chopra. It continues to captivate audiences with its powerful performances, compelling storytelling, and timeless themes. A major critical and commercial success upon its release, Deewar features #AmitabhBachchan in an iconic role as Vijay Verma, a dock worker who becomes a powerful underworld figure. His performance is celebrated for its raw emotion and intensity.
The film’s memorable soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, includes classics like "Kehdoon Tumhe, Ya Chup Rahun" and "Maine Tujhe Maanga, Tujhe Paaya Hai", which have become synonymous with the film. The entire cast, particularly Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, deliver outstanding performances that capture the complexities of their characters. The film also stars Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Iftekhar, Madan Puri, Satyen Kappu, and Manmohan Krishna.
Deewar's groundbreaking portrayal of poverty and crime in India remains powerful and relevant, exploring themes of brotherhood, corruption, and betrayal. The moral dilemmas faced by those living in poverty are highlighted through its screenplay, written by Salim–Javed, and the brilliant direction of Yash Chopra.
Nearly five decades later, Deewar continues to resonate with audiences, cementing its place in Indian cinematic history. Its impact on Indian cinema and global audiences is undeniable. For anyone who hasn’t seen Deewar, it’s a must-watch. The powerful performances, unforgettable dialogues, and timeless songs make it an essential experience for any fan of Indian cinema.
As we celebrate 49 years of this cinematic masterpiece, let's acknowledge the talents behind it: Cinematography by Kay Gee; Editing by T. R. Mangeshkar & Pran Mehra; salim Music by R. D. Burman; Lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi; Screenplay by Salim–Javed; Production by Gulshan Rai. Let's raise a glass to Deewar, a film that will forever be remembered as a true classic in Indian cinema.
#deewar (1975)#yash chopra#amitabh bachchan#shashi kapoor#neetu singh#salim javed#r d burman#sahir ludhianvi#parveen babi#madan puri#satyen kappu#manmohan krishna
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"Javed Akhtar Reveals Shocking Secret: Farhan Akhtar's Mysterious Entry on Daughter's Birth Certificate Leaves Everyone Intrigued!"
Renowned Hindi cinema screen-writer Javed Akhtar has long been admired for his expertise and iconic collaborations with Salim Khan. However, beyond his contributions to the film industry, Akhtar serves as an inspiration to many for his strong opinions and unwavering honesty. In a recent interview on the Cyrus Says Show, Akhtar shed light on the values he instilled in his children, Farhan and Zoya…
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"Javed Akhtar Reveals Shocking Secret: Farhan Akhtar's Mysterious Entry on Daughter's Birth Certificate Leaves Everyone Intrigued!"
Renowned Hindi cinema screen-writer Javed Akhtar has long been admired for his expertise and iconic collaborations with Salim Khan. However, beyond his contributions to the film industry, Akhtar serves as an inspiration to many for his strong opinions and unwavering honesty. In a recent interview on the Cyrus Says Show, Akhtar shed light on the values he instilled in his children, Farhan and Zoya…
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Javed Akhtar opens up about how Rajesh Khanna helped him and Salim Khan become richer - Times of India
Veteran screenwriter, poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar recently recalled how the legendary actor Rajesh Khanna helped him and his former partner Salim Khan become richer. He said that Rajesh had convinced him and Salim to work on his film as he wanted to buy his iconic Mumbai bungalow worth Rs 4.5 lakh. Speaking about the same, Javed said that he and Salim were paid Rs 750 each for their first film…
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