#Bendre

[sourabha]

A world-class Béndré poem from Nagarahole and Himalaya

A world-class poem by Da. Ra. Béndré, shot in a village bordering the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve and on a Himalayan peak (Khaliya Top). Its genius internal rhymes and alliteration, those breathtaking metaphors, and the technical finesse never diluting the spiritual denseness of the poem! What a maestro, magician Béndré ajja was, is and always will be! To my non-Kannadiga friends: please do give it…

[ohmybollywood]

Sonali Bendre in Sarfarosh (1999)

[aloneandforsakenbyfateandbyman]

Sonali Bendre in the 90s

[kaise-mein-kahun-tujhse]

Being aesthetic and beautiful at the same time ,this trend had already started in early 80's/90's by them🌙🪞

[laughableillusions]

Duplicate as text posts

[desicinema]

SONALI BENDRE in DUPLICATE (1998)

[theflixdiaryproject]

"I want to be a chef, but life seems determined to make me a villain!" – Bablu

Shahrukh Khan plays a double role as Bablu, a sweet-natured chef, and Mannu, a dangerous criminal. Bablu dreams of becoming a top chef and winning Sonia's (Juhi Chawla) heart. meanwhile, Mannu escapes from prison, discovers Bablu’s existence, and plots to take over his life to escape the law. chaos ensues as Mannu tries to execute his plan while Bablu fights to reclaim his life.

read my review below (may contain spoilers):

rewatched November 28th, 2024 on Netflix

Duplicate is one of those silly Bollywood movies that I can’t help but enjoy. it’s stupid and over-the-top, but somehow it works for me. the concept of a double role is always fun, especially when it’s Shah Rukh Khan doing it. he’s done double roles before, but this time, we actually see both characters on the screen together, interacting closely. it feels fresh and exciting even though the idea itself isn’t new. the charm of this movie lies in its imperfections. the special effects, which were apparently groundbreaking for Bollywood at the time, are hilarious by today’s standards. I can literally see the edges where one Shah Rukh ends, and the other begins. but you know what? that’s part of the fun. the unpolished effects give the movie a quirky charm, and I forgive it because it was Bollywood's first try to do something ambitious for its time. the comedy and drama in this movie are entertaining, though they’re exaggerated to the max. Shah Rukh Khan brings his usual mix of over-the-top drama and comedic timing, which keeps things interesting. even when the plot gets ridiculous, his antics make it enjoyable. there’s something oddly satisfying about watching Bablu, the innocent chef, trying to deal with Mannu, the dangerous criminal. it’s chaotic but entertaining.

the songs are a mixed bag for me. Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam is definitely a highlight - catchy and memorable. the rest of the songs don’t quite make it to my playlist. I have to mention Juhi Chawla. I usually adore her in movies, but her high-pitched voice in this one can be a bit much after a while. I kept wondering if they dubbed her voice because Bollywood has this habit of doing that to female actresses, and it can be so frustrating. that said, her bubbly and sweet nature shines through, and she adds a touch of charm to the chaos.the story itself is simple but entertaining. it’s fun to see how Mannu tries to take over Bablu’s life and how Bablu fights back. it’s all so overdramatic and silly, yet somehow, I couldn’t look away. all in all, Duplicate is what I’d call a guilty pleasure movie. it’s not a masterpiece, but it’s fun in its own silly way. the flaws, the chaos, and the over-the-top drama somehow hook me in. it’s not something I’d recommend to everyone, but for those who enjoy quirky Bollywood comedies, it’s worth a watch.

final verdict: I think it was okay/watchable

maturity rating: 13+ genre: action, comedy, musical duration: 2h 44m (164 mins) country: India language: Hindi screenplay: Robin Bhatt, Akash Khurana, Javed Siddiqui major cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre, Farida Jalal

[fuckin-pistol-whipped]

non a opioid ovrdose can’t fix

[desigyall]

the 90s bollywood semi-grunge aesthetic with the kajal, nude lip, thick hair, and dark colour palette is unmatched.

[neilperrysme]

dekhkar tumko yakeen hota hai

koi itna bhi haseen hota hai

dekh paate kahan ham tumko

dil kahin hosh kahin hota hai

jab saamne tum aa jate ho

kya janiye kya ho jaata hai

jab saamne tum

nida fazli | aadesh srivastav | asha bhosle | jagjit singh

[exotic-indians]

[ohmybollywood]

Neelam, Tabu, Sonali and Karishma in Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999)

[aloneandforsakenbyfateandbyman]

Sonali Bendre in the 90s

[greektragedybitch]

saif ali khan as vinod in hum saath saath hai is someone I would kill for

[bollywoodirect]

"Tum Aaye To Aaya Mujhe Yaad,

Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla Jaane Kitne Dinoon Ke Baad,

Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla"

25 Years of #Zakhm (25/12/1998).

Directed and written by Mahesh Bhatt, Zakhm was produced by him along with Pooja Bhatt. The film stars notable actors such as Ajay Devgn, Kunal Khemu, Pooja Bhatt, Sonali Bendre, and #Nagarjuna.

It is inspired by the life of Mahesh Bhatt's mother, Shirin Mohammad Ali, with Pooja Bhatt playing her character. Zakhm received acclaim for its contribution to national integration, earning the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film, and Ajay Devgn won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the movie.

The film's success is also attributed to key contributors like Girish Dhamija, who wrote the dialogues, Tanuja Chandra and Mahesh Bhatt for the screenplay, and Mukesh Bhatt as a producer.

The film's engaging visuals were captured by cinematographer Nirmal Jani, while Sanjay Sankla handled the editing. The memorable music score was composed by M. M. Keeravani, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, adding depth to this celebrated film.