Before you read on, a confession: Try as I did, I wasn’t able to avoid getting into the listicle trap for a third post in a row. Whatever research I did showed a list of elements, and so then there was little I could do to avoid listing out those elements in the context of my topic. Needless to say it helped put the construct of my post in a far more structured manner than I would have otherwise been able to. Because the topic I chose was one that was so vast, and so close to my heart, that it ran the risk of going all over the place. I hope you will forgive my repeat transgression, because I think it will be as much an eye-opener for you as it was for me.
Hi Shantanu , have not been able to catch up on your articles ! This one on ‘Deewar’ is a delightful read ! I was able to recollect the aura of the film reading this and to top the experience I spent time with Salim uncle ie Salim of the famed Salim - Javed duo earlier yesterday ! He spoke about a documentary that Farhan Akhtar is making ; it is aptly named ‘Angry young man’ and is about Salim - Javed !! I think we will all love it and it will resonate with us !
Hi Avinash … good to hear from you after long. It’ll be so good to watch whenever this documentary comes out … because not only will it be made by an ace filmmaker and storyteller, but it’ll be from someone who grew up with them literally, unlike us who grew up figuratively.
Damn … I was too focused on the ‘aisi seekh …’ part of the dialogue, didn’t find it to be as fitting in my scheme of things, and missed the real pivot! Thanks for pointing it out, Gopal.
I knew you would be upset about not having ANBA as part of the list … read my response to Mandar’s comment on that … hahahahaha
Mazaa aa Gayaa Shantanu. From making us relive the open air screenings to giving awesome insights on a best in class film , you have superbly narrated . Was amazed at the dialogues and their huge relevance today also . No wonder it's a timeless classic .
I’ll admit, Swapneel, that I was so looking forward to your response more than anyone else’s. I knew you would like this post on particular, more than the others you’ve been so generous to appreciate. You nailed it … timeless classic! What a movie! What writing! Wallah!
Hi Shantanu , have not been able to catch up on your articles ! This one on ‘Deewar’ is a delightful read ! I was able to recollect the aura of the film reading this and to top the experience I spent time with Salim uncle ie Salim of the famed Salim - Javed duo earlier yesterday ! He spoke about a documentary that Farhan Akhtar is making ; it is aptly named ‘Angry young man’ and is about Salim - Javed !! I think we will all love it and it will resonate with us !
Hi Avinash … good to hear from you after long. It’ll be so good to watch whenever this documentary comes out … because not only will it be made by an ace filmmaker and storyteller, but it’ll be from someone who grew up with them literally, unlike us who grew up figuratively.
And I’m upset that ANBA didn’t make it. Hahahahahahahaha!
The line though that turns the movie is “to kya sub chor bun jaayein”….moral clarity.
Damn … I was too focused on the ‘aisi seekh …’ part of the dialogue, didn’t find it to be as fitting in my scheme of things, and missed the real pivot! Thanks for pointing it out, Gopal.
I knew you would be upset about not having ANBA as part of the list … read my response to Mandar’s comment on that … hahahahaha
My favoritest Bollywood movie! Superb write up Shantanu. I’m a bit upset though… you missed one epic dialogue from the movie… IYKYK!
Hahahahahahaha … believe me, I desperately tried to fit it in.
Mazaa aa Gayaa Shantanu. From making us relive the open air screenings to giving awesome insights on a best in class film , you have superbly narrated . Was amazed at the dialogues and their huge relevance today also . No wonder it's a timeless classic .
I’ll admit, Swapneel, that I was so looking forward to your response more than anyone else’s. I knew you would like this post on particular, more than the others you’ve been so generous to appreciate. You nailed it … timeless classic! What a movie! What writing! Wallah!
I did not stop at only writing. I watched some of its scenes also yesterday. It's in a different class indeed . Cheers to you for giving the trigger.
Arre kya baat hain … superb!