To Be Muhammad Ali
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Author: artpickles
Duvidha
Once the movie begins, every frame is a picture postcard of a brutally harsh Rajasthani horizon, a place where you can only get loved by a ghost, one of intrigue and the sultry realisations of life’s priorities, and yet, a horizon of hope and happy endings in a time fleeting by.
Naseem
Naseem is another one of Saeed Mirza’s masterpieces, where he not only captures the story of his characters well, he does so with a certain elan, a certain amount of finesse.
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
One of Shyam Benegal’s many magical masterpieces, Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda is a nuanced performance in the age-old art of storytelling. Rajit Kapur in his very first performance for the screen is absolutely effortless in his portrayal of the mystical, layered Manik Mulla, while an ensemble cast of supporting actors make this film a deft spectacle of acting genius.
Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan
One of Saeed Mirza’s finest films, for sure. And one that leaves us thinking along with Arvind Desai, when he speaks to his Marxist friend, Rajan, about how the latter always seems so determined, so composed, so complete – and Rajan explains, “All one can do, my friend, is ask the right questions.” To which Arvind asks him, “And what about the answers?”
