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Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989)
A good movie with a strong message
Well,I would say 1980-90 has been the best decade for the Indian Cinema. Parallel Cinema came to rise n flourished. Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro comes under that category. The central character Saleem is an uneducated chap who fills his pocket by doing petty crimes. He dreams of settling down by doing something big.
The characters are the strongest point of this film. Actually had a doubt over Pawan Malhotra for this major role but he has been excellent.
The film depicts the thinking of the uneducated Muslims.The gradual development in Saleem is beautifully shown.He begins to question his integrity his existence.
Kudos to the director for not inserting any unnecessary vulgar scene.
His unemployed father, his mother,his friends,his courtesan girlfriend the somewhat gypsy,the hotel owner all leave their mark.
Recommend watching!
City of Gold - Mumbai 1982: Ek Ankahee Kahani (2010)
Terrible!
Went with high hopes to see this one.Was truly disappointed. Bad is the only word which comes in my mind. Absolute terrible acting by some actors. Thought the director wants to show what the mill workers went through. Instead the movie revolves round a family with their personal problems. The second half is entirely pathetic.You will get a feeling when this will end.
Guess the director was a bit inspired by City of god.You can reflect that in some (terrible) scenes.
The opening song is unnecessary.The director i guess was caught in a dilemma, whether to make a serious film or a film for all types of audience. Save your time and money!