Baghban (DVD)

This 2003 family drama, directed by Ravi Chopra highlights a strong message about the lost values in today's world. How, in today's competitive world, materialistic options have taken over, consciences are quelled and values are being conveniently and cleverly redefined. Like most parents of the previous generation, the duo place their children's desires before theirs and are secure in their assumption that their upbringing won't let them down. Their children would be their pillars in their old age. But the sons and their modern wives, with the exception of their adopted son, Alok ( Salman Khan ), look upon them as a "duty to be fulfilled". They separate ...  Read the complete review

Baghbaan(Gardener) For all practical purposes i have stopped watching new hindi films.Most of the films made now come under the category of well finished technically superb trash.But the star cast and the director made me watch this film. I like Amitabh Bachan and Hema Malini to a certain extent, at least her older movies like Abhinetri,Seeta aur Geeta,Johny mera naam, Naya zamana were all great films, though she has never been considered a talented actress.But her georgeous looks made up for her lack of talent and one could just watch her and feel happy! I have mixed feelings about Baghbaan.On the one hand i can say that both Amitabh bachhan ...  Read the complete review