"Kabhi Kabhie" (1976)

[The Lizard King]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

apparently this Bollywwod classic from 1976 got released on blu-ray in December of last year.
this film is listed on this site, but is erroneously shown as being made in 2009.
There doesn't appear to be a previous release thread.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0030QTA16
anybody have this release or know anything about this film?

I shared an office with an Indian (subcontinent) national who claimed that this was the "greatest film of all-time."

I've never seen it.

TLK

[HumanMedia]

Ive seen about 80 Bollywoods, and have the BD of Kabhi Kabhie.

Its interesting historically but if you are not into these films I would definitely not recommend it.

If you want a great historical Bollywood check out the "Jewel Thief", more entertaining and 1960's bee-hive hairstyles + hindi music = fantastic.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by The Lizard King

I shared an office with an Indian (subcontinent) national who claimed that this was the "greatest film of all-time."

Don't believe the hype.It was one of the first mainstream big-budget Indian films to deal with the subject of extra-marital affairs. Also the three stars playing husband, wife and "other woman" allegedly played the same roles in real life, which mad it more interesting for Indian audiences. The film has some decent performances but

[Show spoiler]chickens out of its theme at the end by having the extra-marital lovers go back to their families after deciding that their relationship is improper

.

[newginafets]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Don't believe the hype.It was one of the first mainstream big-budget Indian films to deal with the subject of extra-marital affairs. Also the three stars playing husband, wife and "other woman" allegedly played the same roles in real life, which mad it more interesting for Indian audiences. The film has some decent performances but

[Show spoiler]chickens out of its theme at the end by having the extra-marital lovers go back to their families after deciding that their relationship is improper.

Oh no is that a spoiler? I havent finished watching Kabhi Kabhie

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by newginafets

Oh no is that a spoiler? I havent finished watching Kabhi Kabhie

Oops
Well, it's not a mystery film. And in an Indian context, nobody would have expected or at that time accepted any other conclusion. Will mark it as spoiler now, sorry.

[newginafets]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Oops
Well, it's not a mystery film. And in an Indian context, nobody would have expected or at that time accepted any other conclusion. Will mark it as spoiler now, sorry.

Thats fine, finished watching it

Bought Silsila, hope its good. I think i like Amitabh Bachchan

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by newginafets

Thats fine, finished watching it

Bought Silsila, hope its good. I think i like Amitabh Bachchan

Good God, it finally dawns on me. Guess which film's synopsis I actually gave out in my previous post?
If you like Amitabh Bachchan and don't mind watching films on DVD, I highly recommend you try this film called Kaala Patthar. It loosely adapts Conrad's Lord Jim into an ensemble story set in an Indian coal mining town. A great classic of Indian cinema and one of Bachchan's best performances IMO.

[Ostalio]

Yep the above synopsis was for the movie 'Silsila' not Kabhi Kabhie.
Although both movies were produced and directed by Yash Chopra.

Kabhi Kabhie is the better film.

On the acting front Amitabh Bachchan rules in both films, as usual*

[jbloggs]

Originally Posted by The Lizard King

I shared an office with an Indian (subcontinent) national who claimed that this was the "greatest film of all-time."

I've never seen it.

TLK

Without a doubt, the greatest Bollywood movie ever is SHOLAY. They just re-released it in 3D (& IMAX) in India after several years spent on the conversion. I wish they would release here in the Cinema. Can't to get hold of it on Blu-Ray.

Sholay in 3D I Official Trailer I In Cinemas 3rd January 2014 - YouTube