Fiery 50s A truly black ‘n’ white era, the 1950s was a time of recovery. While the world was licking its WW-II wounds, India had just gotten used to the idea of freedom. As the Indian Constitution came into effect in January 1950, a wave of optimism swept the country. It was a simple life, peppered with fond viewing of cinema that was largely dominated by the likes of Suraiya, Madhubala, Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor. Nargis-starrer Mother India caught the imagination of the entire nation as it became the ultimate saga of sacrifice and a salute to womanhood. There were golden oldies like Awara, Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, Shree 420 and Kagaz Ke Phool. Then came the watershed moment in Indian cinema; Satyajit Ray released Pather Panchali in ’55. And who can forget the charisma and magnetism of the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, who continues to be worshipped by music lovers across the globe. The Italian beauty, Sophia Loren, became the ultimate diva for movie buffs, who w...
who is this fortunate chap?????
ReplyDelete:) My husband... Manjul
ReplyDeleteJust great! In fact, I was wondering over the expression "like lovers."
ReplyDelete:) coz we live in different time zone n hardly meet at home so we take out time n meet in coffee bars just like the way young unmarried lovers meet... (btw i want u read my comment in the time travel article)
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ReplyDeleteWhat to say?
ReplyDeleteYou guys are missing few things and enjoying other few things. I think visiting coffee bars like young unmarried couples is great fun.
But...... u know.. u need to change this TIME ZONE.
I so so much envy Majul.....! I am sure this is the loveliest phase of your dear...
ReplyDelete:) It is indeed a good phase after a long time but I want to make it more meaningful... as Rohit said it would be gr8 if we could live in same time zone
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