Dinesh Sheth’s trip down memory lane inspired by “Jivant Panth” is engrossing.
I had a parallel experiences in Bombay of those days. Our dreams were made of stuff of Bollywood films.
Many stars shone and faded, but their impact on our minds will remain forever. These stars are responsible for molding our tastes about music, ethics and various values compatible in multicultural society.
Furthermore, I would remember stars like John Kavas, Nadia, Chhagan Romeo, Babu Raj, Shorab Modi, and Dhumal.
I later grew up to admire Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Ashok Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Meena Kumari, Nargis, Nimmi, Nalini Jaywant, Kamini Kaushal etc. Admired skills of Honey Irani, Daisy Irani, Baby Tabassaum, baby Nanda, Sabu etc.
I liked “Junglee”, “Tumsa nahi dekha”, “Love Marriage”, “Paying Guest” etc. Films like “Pamposh”, “Geet gaya pathharoney”, “Navrang”, were awe inspiring. “Chalti ka naam gadi” was superb.
In 1970s Amitabh Bachhachan, a dazzling star burst in Bollywood firmament.
He has unquestionably entertained with films like “Muquaddar ka sikadar”, “Mr Natwarlal”, and many others.
He continues to outshine all the three Khans.
All happiness from Bollywood would be incomplete without remembering Om Prakash, Johnny Walker, Mukree, Pran, Mahmood, TunTun, Mohan Choti, Sunder etc.
Ramesh Jhalla
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