tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204542.post7743516792242695292..comments2024-03-29T12:59:00.612+05:30Comments on Jabberwock: The flashback series: why you should watch Kala BazarJabberwockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10210195396120573794noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204542.post-4761116780633006112019-02-02T23:31:38.963+05:302019-02-02T23:31:38.963+05:30I saw this as a teenager and I recall being utterl...I saw this as a teenager and I recall being utterly charmed by the scene in which Waheeda and Vijay break up - it was done with such maturity and affection, and the whole idea of having a boyfriend, and accepting it didn't work out, was leagues ahead of its time. The rest of the movie didn't have the lightness of that scene, and that's a pity.Radhikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204542.post-33857051165542199232019-01-10T18:52:41.529+05:302019-01-10T18:52:41.529+05:30Brilliant as usual...I always think that the films...Brilliant as usual...I always think that the films like Kalaa Bazaar and Johny Mera Naam and Tere Mere Sapne were greater evidences of Vijay Anand's prowess as a director; than the more celebrated Guide and Jewel Thief.<br />I enjoyed this piece even mor because, in my heart, I always wanted you to write about Vijay Anand more frequently. Apologies for imposing my wish list, but do consider writing a detailed version on Vijay Anand's works...Thanks !!Jagadishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604838481948762531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204542.post-41087731575759466332019-01-10T14:37:01.153+05:302019-01-10T14:37:01.153+05:30Nice coverage. Kala Bazaar was the second Dev Anan...Nice coverage. Kala Bazaar was the second Dev Anand film I saw. In early 1977.It was screened using a 16 mm reel, on the terrace of a building next to the one where we stayed in Patna then. I was confused by Dev's hair style; film magazines, posters and Bullet (1976, also Vijay Anand) had convinced me that he wore his hair straight, something I loved to copy then (Might have noticed similarities even now).<br />Coming to the film. I did not like the film then, though I found the songs interesting and extremely well picturised. I thought Dev was great during KHoya Khoya chand.<br /><br />The film was shown on DD in mid 1979. I saw it a second time and disliked the film further.<br /><br />Later, think around 1987-88, I saw the film once more. On VHS. I liked it. However, there was a major contraction in perception w.r.t the picturization of songs. I thought Dev was terrible in Khoya Khoya chand.<br />Call it growing up :)<br /><br />Do check the details of the songs, have discussed them (and two shooting schedules too) in the SD Burman book. Kala Bazaar to me remains extremely relevant courtesy its brilliant music. Confusedoldbonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361326927198349686noreply@blogger.com