The other day, somebody asked me why I wanted to watch 'Mughal-e-azam' three times back-to-back and why I had mentioned it in the 'things to do before I die' list. Here are my reasons:
1. Madhubala: Frankly, I have not seen any other movie of hers. But, this movie is sufficient to make her my favourite actress of yesteryears. She looks like a dream - and dances better. 'Mohe panghat pe' is her best song in the film. (..yes, I love it more than the more-famous 'Pyaar kiya to darna kya') The way she hugs Salim when Akbar finds out about their love, she is mindblowing!!
2. "SHEKHU...": Prithviraj Kapoor fits Akbar's role to the tee. The way he goes "Shekhu..." in his baritone - it's funny, amusing and entertaining.
3. The scene when Salim comes back: If you've seen the film carefully, you would surely remember Jodhabai's expressions when Salim comes back (Dilip Kumar's entry in the film). I love the melodrama on her face! "Uff.. kya yeh duniya ghoom rahi hai, yaa meri aankhein hi ruk nahi rahi.."
4. Pyaar kiya to darna kya: My favourite Lata Mangeshkar song. The way it has been picturised is nothing short of pathbreaking for the age the film was made in.
5. Bahaar and her wicked plans: Bahaar is the typical vamp - she is the mother of all the Komolikas of today. This Muslim actress has conveyed Bahaar's aspirations beautifully through her eyes. Especially in the scene where she is wearing the Queen's crown and standing in front of the mirror.
6. The Sindoor scene: The scene when Akbar wants Jodhabai to hand over the royal sword to him is truly a Bollywood scene. It has Maa ki mamta, Patni ka dharm aur Raja ka kartawya put together!! How Bollywood is that !!
The list goes on.. I love Mughal-e-azam!
1. Madhubala: Frankly, I have not seen any other movie of hers. But, this movie is sufficient to make her my favourite actress of yesteryears. She looks like a dream - and dances better. 'Mohe panghat pe' is her best song in the film. (..yes, I love it more than the more-famous 'Pyaar kiya to darna kya') The way she hugs Salim when Akbar finds out about their love, she is mindblowing!!
2. "SHEKHU...": Prithviraj Kapoor fits Akbar's role to the tee. The way he goes "Shekhu..." in his baritone - it's funny, amusing and entertaining.
3. The scene when Salim comes back: If you've seen the film carefully, you would surely remember Jodhabai's expressions when Salim comes back (Dilip Kumar's entry in the film). I love the melodrama on her face! "Uff.. kya yeh duniya ghoom rahi hai, yaa meri aankhein hi ruk nahi rahi.."
4. Pyaar kiya to darna kya: My favourite Lata Mangeshkar song. The way it has been picturised is nothing short of pathbreaking for the age the film was made in.
5. Bahaar and her wicked plans: Bahaar is the typical vamp - she is the mother of all the Komolikas of today. This Muslim actress has conveyed Bahaar's aspirations beautifully through her eyes. Especially in the scene where she is wearing the Queen's crown and standing in front of the mirror.
6. The Sindoor scene: The scene when Akbar wants Jodhabai to hand over the royal sword to him is truly a Bollywood scene. It has Maa ki mamta, Patni ka dharm aur Raja ka kartawya put together!! How Bollywood is that !!
The list goes on.. I love Mughal-e-azam!
>This Muslim actress has conveyed Bahaar's aspirations beautifully through her eyes.
ReplyDeleteYou forget to mention that Madhubala and Dilip Kumar are also muslim actors, or do you mention it in relation to the actress who plays Bahar, because she plays a VAMP!? One wonders about the obviousness of your comment.
Most actresses of that time were muslims...Nargis, Meena Kumari, Wahida, Madhubala etc.