tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876030204011866371.post2946561484244873325..comments2023-08-11T19:08:44.499+05:00Comments on Assorted Mundanities.: "Taare Zameen Par".Majazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12940659902381143803noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876030204011866371.post-28418177802407026892008-01-22T02:56:00.000+05:002008-01-22T02:56:00.000+05:00While I am glad that you appreciate my criticism o...While I am glad that you appreciate my criticism on TZP (which I have to say, again, is one fantastic movie and a credible contribution to cinema everywhere), I find it unfair that you feel that I am using rhetoric only because I am writing on a personal blog which is not subject to any kind of audit.<BR/><BR/>Cinema is not known by the single, one-or-two movies it makes every once in a while. Cinema is known by overall standard of product that it churns out - and has been churning out throughout its existence. Now I don't say that I feel that Indian cinema hasn't had its moments. From Raj Kapoor to Randhir Kapoor to Shahid Kapoor to the whats-his-name in Sawariya, the money and art Bollywood invests in its finished products is truly mind-boggling. Not without reason has it become the subject of many historians, critics and art experts.<BR/><BR/>At the same time, you must understand where Bollywood stands in terms of its overall stature. TZP, Lagaan, Rang De Basanti, Dil Chahta (basically all Aamir Khan flicks have been most of my favorites from Bollywood), Maine Gandhi ko Nahee Mara, Water, Earth and Fire etc have all been great flicks, no doubt. But ask yourself - commercial cinema is what truly defines the Bollywood film industry. The dances, the music, the costumes, the storylines, the quality of acting. All of it reeks the appeal of a class which is not ready for cinema that is reflective of the TZP-philosophy.<BR/><BR/>I hail from Pakistan, and everyone knows our association with India - and Indian cinema. It is impossible for me to avoid it. :) So the question perhaps is not whether I should be on the look-out - the question is...<BR/><BR/>Should <I><B>any</I></B> cinema-goer be on a <I><B>lookout</I></B> for good movies ... or shouldn't there be enough to go around anyway. <BR/><BR/>Take care. And thanks for your comment. Appreciate it! :)Majazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940659902381143803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876030204011866371.post-50444416640717528272008-01-22T01:15:00.000+05:002008-01-22T01:15:00.000+05:00Hey, While I love the fact that you enjoyed TZP, I...Hey, <BR/><BR/>While I love the fact that you enjoyed TZP, I find it unfair that you say that this is the only meaningful movie to come out of India. The fact is that there are several excellent movies made in bollywood. Some like "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara" are excellent but not exactly commercial hits and hence not heard of but wonderful movie nevertheless. Also some of the best movies ever are made by regional directors like Adoor Gopalkrishnan and Bose but again only little is heard of them. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that there are some excellent movies made in bollywood (even better than TZP) every year just need to be on the look out for them. Bye and Take CareBRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485543324996026836noreply@blogger.com