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40 years of Hum Kisise Kum Naheen: Nasir Husain's blockbuster still has the beat

On the occasion of the film's release on this day (25 August) 40 years ago, we revisit this Nasir Husain classic.

Aug 25 2017 — Sonal Pandya

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Bichhdey Huey Bhai and Musical Screenplays: An excerpt from book on cinema of Nasir Husain

Author Akshay Manwani’s latest book draws attention to a forgotten filmmaker amongst names like Guru Dutt, Raj Kapoor and Mehboob Khan. Writer-director Nasir Husain had an astonishing record of success that continued from the 1950s until the 1970s. This latter era that most cinegoers remember today. In an excerpt from his book, Manwani details why Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) is quintessentially Bollywood and the impact it has till now.

Oct 29 2016 — Sonal Pandya

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Remembering RD Burman's chart-busting music in Hum Kisise Kum Naheen

The film, directed by Nasir Hussain, released on this day in 1977 and featured a one-of-a-kind medley with its leads.

Aug 25 2016 — Sonal Pandya