Vintage Bollywood

Golden Bollywood

When I was a child I lived in a home where Bollywood movies consistently played on our TV box and Dads Friday family nights were always organised with a selection of the best movies and Indian food.

Bollywood soon overtook the home with movies on almost every evening, Bollywood music on the radio and cassette player and of course the self acting moments in front of the bedroom mirror.

Over the years Bollywood has seen much glamour. The charisma of Indian movies is unflinching as is the aura surrounding its appeal.

Bollywood has the biggest fan base in gratitude to fine actors and films having a mass appeal. The films appeal to large numbers and captivate the audience to think, laugh and cry and sometimes are ominous for days to come and I am one who certainly would have been.

Vintage Bollywood movies have inspired me over the years. I find these venerated movies simple but beatific. Vintage movies normally are seen to be simple but there is more than simplicity to these entities.

The earlier movies were not so developed as the technical supported movies today. With no special effects to support them, the movies relied on actors and directors to make the plot of the story a success, given the best actors and directors to Bollywood.

My huge value for the early Bollywood actresses is owing to their simplicity, great talent and natural beauty. Nevertheless, the chivalry and romance played by Heros captured women’s hearts by the masses.

The movies have come a long way with new technologies improving special effects. Like other aspects of movies, music in films has also evolved but the appeal for vintage music still remains central to my heart as does the story line of vintage movies. Vintage movies started as being simple but changed to versatile themes over time. With little to help the director in those days, it was vital that a good story line is able to captivate the audience. Known for their solid storylines vintage movies are still my favorite.

In my opinion the essence of vintage movies is what forms the bedrock of the Indian Film Industry. It’s a legacy that I will cherish.

Links and pictures of my Golden Bollywood favourites…………………………………

Jaane kyon log

Rafi - Kya Hua Tera Wada

Mere Sapnon Ki Rani

Chura Liya Hai Tumne song

LIKHE JO KHAT TUJHE-KANYADAN

Kya Khub Lagti Ho

Chanda Hai Tu

kabhi kabhi mere dil mein khyal ata hai

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil” (Female)

Aja Re O Dilbar Jani Noorie Noorie