tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post7852103329172219345..comments2024-03-06T14:00:45.843-08:00Comments on Apni East India Company: Bollywood Comedy- I: The early yearsShweta Mehrotra Gahlawathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13543438271055378809noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-66333634290182801012009-05-28T11:54:04.195-07:002009-05-28T11:54:04.195-07:00Bollyviewer: As much as I appreciate Johnny, I do ...Bollyviewer: As much as I appreciate Johnny, I do think he was underutilized- he may have been a fine villain as well, in the Jeevan tradition! Asrani was SUCH a relief in the 70s!<br /><br />Memsaab: The humor of the 50s is very physical and blatant I think- except for Johnny- esp in hsi outings w/ Guru Dutt- I so wish they had made more! Rajender nath was brilliant- especially as there were so many comedians in the 60s, and he still managed to make his own space.<br /><br />Nicki: Of all the movies I've listed re: the 50s, you should try Aar Paar and Mr and Mrs 55- both are gentle and breezy and v fun.Shweta Mehrotra Gahlawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543438271055378809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-20639880543120031622009-05-28T07:07:40.540-07:002009-05-28T07:07:40.540-07:00I'm not a big fan of Bollywood comedies. Some peo...I'm not a big fan of Bollywood comedies. Some people tell me I don't get the Indian joke. That could be the thing. If the movies you listed is more like Munnabhi, then I'm all for it.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535320732377404085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-50559939769387196762009-05-28T06:55:02.173-07:002009-05-28T06:55:02.173-07:00Very nice and informative post :) Johnny Walker is...Very nice and informative post :) Johnny Walker is one of my favorites, he never gets on my nerves (which is more than I can say for most)...the other comedian I always loved was Rajendranath. But of course that is the next decade :)memsaabhttp://memsaabstory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-77140326442313515422009-05-27T12:06:13.079-07:002009-05-27T12:06:13.079-07:00Good to see you back in blogland and with such a l...Good to see you back in blogland and with such a lovely and thoughtful post, too. I had never thought of comedians as <I>vidushaks</I> bringing <I>hasya ras</I> to the films. When I wasnt fast-forwarding the (mostly) annoying comic side-plots, I usually thought of the comedians as carrying forward the Shakespearean tradition where some of the tragedies/dramas were relieved by a jester/comic relief. That said, I did love Johnny Walker in most of his 50s movies. He was funny without being annoying. His comedy did wear a bit thin in the 60s though. Another of my favorite comedians was 70s Asrani - also funny and non-annoying and a great actor to boot. Who can forget his <I>Hitler ke zamaane ka jailor</I> from <I>Sholay</I>!bollyviewerhttp://bollyviewer-oldisgold.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-32194009203993534552009-05-27T10:37:27.812-07:002009-05-27T10:37:27.812-07:00Darshit: Thanks! 3 batti is a bit addictive I thin...Darshit: Thanks! 3 batti is a bit addictive I think- I def appreciate Nirupa letting loose for once.<br /><br />Filmi Girl: Thanks! am working on the 60s now!<br /><br />JJC: Thank you- I absolutely agree w/ u on Sri- my love for her is explained by my avtar :D Guru Dutt could be v humorous in a quiet, yet straightforward way- i adore him<br /><br />AKM: Thank you! I have always felt that IS belonged to the 60s- but ur right of cours- he did begin in the 50s, and I should have at least mentioned him, like I did Mehmood. And love Gurudutt completely.Shweta Mehrotra Gahlawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543438271055378809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-72109115542586927072009-05-27T07:01:12.051-07:002009-05-27T07:01:12.051-07:00Ummm ... you left out IS Johar : )
Unfortunately,...Ummm ... you left out IS Johar : )<br /><br />Unfortunately, the one movie I remember of his is Ek Thi Ladki (I think) which was with RK. I never did like Raj Kapoor's brand of humour. His Chaplinesque caricatures grate on one's senses. <br /><br />But Guru Dutt did humour like he did everything : in style. <br /><br />Nice read !<br /><br />(And get to Sribaby fast :))AKMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-78029970242938050452009-05-26T22:53:04.562-07:002009-05-26T22:53:04.562-07:00This was an awesome post! Ive yet to see more guru...This was an awesome post! Ive yet to see more guru dutt films; ive never really associated him with comedy going by his rep.<br />I cant wait to read the other parts..I know you will eventually mention my later favorites and more funny females like sridevi ;pJJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13199421770341706988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-53190172087850798562009-05-26T10:25:08.173-07:002009-05-26T10:25:08.173-07:00Oooo! Interesting reading! I like the bit about ...Oooo! Interesting reading! I like the bit about balancing the 9 emotions... :)<br /><br />I can't wait to read more about the funny friends and gang members!Filmi Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292362161639177666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252471958376602325.post-86948318958368934762009-05-26T07:09:50.251-07:002009-05-26T07:09:50.251-07:00*EXCELLENT*
Absolutely. Loved the post and waiting...*EXCELLENT*<br />Absolutely. Loved the post and waiting for more..<br /><br />Sandhya in 3 Batti 4 Rasta was damn good. (i have that movie!!) and hilarious were the couples in the house.dunkdafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140259719369169275noreply@blogger.com