Was reading this piece on rediff and got reminded of the day I saw Pyaasa, many years back. The movie hit me like a brick truck and the hangover lasted many many weeks. But then, it wasnt just me. I think the effect was universal for anybody who saw it.
I wonder sometimes what it must have been like to have colleagues like this: Abrar Alvi, SD Burman, VK Murthy, Rafi, Sahir Ludhianvi, Kaifi Azmi, Johnie Walker, Waheeda Rehman and the head of the pack - Mr. Dutt himself. What it must have felt like for these guys to go to work everyday with one another - each, easily the best of his / her breed! And what it must have felt like when it all just ended abruptly one night. No wonder their best work happened only when they were together.
And talking of Best work, I think VK Murthy is among the least sung heroes, when it comes to Cinema in our country. The man who shot Pyaasa, Kagaz ke Phool, Sahib Biwi our Ghulam, Bharat Ek Khoj and Tamas! Howz this for lighting in 1959??!!!
PS: watch without audio once, so SD does not get to hijack the Murthy show ;)
3 comments:
have not seen the movie... but love the song!! you are right.. great lighting.. for 1959? even for some of today's movies!
Ok, I have caught up with your posts. and frankly, i am not on familiar waters to comment on any of them. waiting for your review of the Dark Knight and of course the Joker.
And can i get hold of your work anywhere? online, i mean....
Preethi: you should definitely check the movie out - on a good dvd ;)....and you are absolutely right - it is as slick as anything else out there today.
Roopa: Good to have you back! No, none of it is online. Most serious festivals disqualify you for that.
Yeah, Dark Knight! Finally getting to watch it tonight....you can be assured you havent heard the last abt it from me yet;)
Looking forward to the rest of your travel bloggin!
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