Being in the profession of music and media from almost two decades, I feel thankful to be associated with this tough but ecstatic world of creative expressions with HIS BLESSINGS.
Movies remained the first love always since childhood and the passion for writing got over me since the early nineties beginning with poetry and songs which later helped me a lot in my musical associations.
However writing about movies and the life teaching lessons in them began post 2000 when a friend introduced me to the magic of World Cinema through the medium of DVD and World Wide Web. The exposure to the works of masters all over the globe opened new creative doors for me when I got to see many gems which were actually the original films from where many Indian masterpieces were inspired or even copied. And that's when I started writing about all those "Inspired films" and "Must Watch Movies" around the year 2004. The favourable responses to those early short write-ups made way for my own personal website "bobbytalkscinema.com" which further resulted in writing reviews of all new Bollywood Films as a critic at a few sites and for some selected publications.
Continuing with my passion for poetry and spiritual expressions, at present the site also features my thoughts on music, poetry and life apart from its main topic of Cinema. Actually all these artistic elements of creativity are like the essential ingredients of life for me and I really cherish them as a continuous energy source for my living. On a lighter note, the enigma between me, movies, music and poetry (books) can be best described through a dialogue from Prakash Mehra's SHARAABI (which I have changed a little), wherein Amitabh says,
"Munshi Ji, Apni Zindagi Ka Tambu, Teen Bambuon Pe Kharha Hai.
Music, Shaayri Aur Filmein ........ Agar Ek Bhi Bamboo Nikal Gaya To Hamara Tambu Ukharh Jayega"
So I love being surrounded by movies, music, poetry and books as my healthy food for living all the time. The write-ups on these topics are regularly read and appreciated by friends all over the globe coming to the site through several links, search engines and direct recommendations. The regular postings are also linked through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram which enable many more like minded friends to join in..
So, if you are also a movie-music-poetry freak and believe in enjoying life filled with creativity then we are already friends and you are most welcome in this world of articles, reviews, features and research work showcased here at bobbytalkscinema.com.
Its indeed my pleasure to share all I know and feel with an extended family of mine visiting the site and I would love to read your valuable comments on the same as that will be my guidance for all my future works.
You can also check out my profile and be in touch through :
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With warm wishes and HIS BLESSINGS
Bobby Sing
11 Dec 2023 /
Comments (
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Daniel Allen
Hi Bobby, My name is Daniel Allen and I work for Discovery, the in-flight magazine of Cathay Pacific Airlines based out of Hong Kong. I am currently putting together a short piece on Bollywood, and more specifically the current crop of Bollywood movies based in Delhi. I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions about the trend toward making more Bollywood movies in Delhi rather than Mumbai. If you are agreeable please find these questions below. Would love to get your expert opinion! Many thanks in advance for your help, Daniel Questions 1.) A number of Bollywood movies have recently been released (or about to be released) based in Delhi, rather than the traditional setting of Mumbai. What do you think are the reasons behind this change of location? Are there things that Delhi can offer film makers that Mumbai cannot, or is is simply about freshening things up? Are Indian audiences tired of Bollywood movies based in Mumbai? 2.) In your opinion what are the best three Delhi-based movies released this year? (and why?) 3.) How do you see the future of Delhi in Bollywood movies - do you think a growing number of movies will be produced in the city, or is this just a temporary fad? How does Delhi film production scene currently can be seen compared to Mumbai? Thanks again!
Bobby Sing
Hi Daniel, Cheers!
ashish
Hi Bobby,
Have read your articles...very nicely done why dont you write for Passionforcinema.com. Just to brief you about PFC, its a leading independent voice on the Internet for film fanatics and filmmakers around the world. The website is organically growing into a cinema portal offering many tools and services for the filmmakers, working professionals in the film industry and film fans. passionforcinema.com went online in September 2006 as a community website designed to bring together all movie fanatics, cinema lovers and those who eat, breathe and drink cinema in one place to review and discuss movies, movie related events, movie personalities, personal opinions, and to share personal knowledge on technical aspects of the medium. It has since grown to become an influential voice for the leading edge filmmakers and directors in Indian cinema, as well as an important source of news, editorial content, and movie reviews related to Indian and world cinema. Some of the regular industry people on the portal are - Anurag Kashyap (Dev D), Sudhir Mishra (Khoya Khoya Chand, Chameli, Hazaroon Khwahishe Aisi, Dharavi), Khalid Mohamed (a well knows writer and critic), Partho Sen Gupta, Hansal Mehta (Dus Kahaniya, Chhal), Suparn Verma (Ek Khiladi, Ek Hasina), Abhay Deol (Actor), Dibakar Banarjee (Oye Lucky, Lucky oye), Onir (My Brother Nikhil, Bus ek Pal), Kundan Shah (jaane bhi do yaaro, Nukkad on DD1, Kabhi haa - kabhi naa), Revathy (Actress), Santosh Sivan (South) etc to name a few. You can contunie writing for your own blog and at the same time you can write articles for PFC as well...the only thing which need to be done is to mention "originally written for passionforcinema.con" on your blog. Your blogs are so nice that let the world read it. Over a period of time, you can be a featured author and you will be interacting with the film makers which are on PFC. just a thot. Also you need to popularise your blog as not many knows about this blog and me too get it from some reference. Regds Ashish
Bobby Sing
Hi Ashish, Thanks a lot for appreciating my articles and it is really very encouraging for me to have such a response for my passion. with warm wishes,
Sunny Boy
Finally there is a place where all the movie reviews are written without any prejudice.
I wonder how some of the worst movies get an opening collection amounting to 30 Crores.. 40 Crores.. 50 Crores.. Blue is claiming to have collected 92 Crores.. That's the worst way to spend money. A total waste. Even after CC2C, 8*10 Tasveer and Kambakht Ishq, I wonder how people dare to spend such a huge amount of money for Akshay Kumar movie without any feedback. This website is a must-read for all. I wish you'll continue to review upcoming movies without any bias towards big budget movies.
Bobby Sing
Hi Shandilya Dixit, And I will surely try to keep writing with more higher spirits about all the forthcoming movies in the coming months . So please keep logging and do spread a word about the site in your friends circle.
Chahel Sharma
Hi Bobby Sing
Bobby Sing
Thanks Chahel for your appreciation and truly speaking, this is what keeps me going. Thanks once again and do keep visiting..
Sunil kewade
Hi Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Sunil, Thanks once again and keep visiting......Cheers!
Sunil kewade
hi bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Sunil, Actually the problem here is that you are mostly considering the Indian Cinema you may have seen in the last 3 decades. So if your really want to have an idea of what i am saying then just search my list and go for all those classics at the earliest. Regarding the names you have taken, if you havent seen "Damini", "Ghayal", "Andaz Apna Apna", "Halla Bol" & "Pukar" then you really are unaware of the power of a director called "Raj Kumar Santoshi". Please dont judge him with his recent movies. And Ram Gopal Verma is a person who is responsible of very much changing the movie making style in India. He came with new ideas of even shooting a film in his cult movies like "Shiva", "Satya" and his earlier horror flicks. Yes, Anurag Kashayp is a director who needs to be there in my list, that is fine. But I dont consider Meera Nair of that greatness because she has always tried to cash either the poverty or the ancient culture of India to gain attention in the west. He glorified these elements in her "Salaam Bombay", "Kaamasutra" and to some extent also in "Monsoon Wedding". Only her "Namesake" was the movie which impressed me the most. I am all in favor of movies such as "A Beautiful Mind" which is already there in my list. I hope you would have got all your answers now........but in the end I would again request to see all the Indian Gems from the past.......Any movie lover anywhere in the world is simply incomplete without seeing them. Cheers!
starwar2424
hi, bobby
Bobby Sing
Hi Starwar 2424, Cheers!
Bobby Sing
Hi, Thanks once again for visiting the site and giving your valuable comment. Cheers!
Sharjeel
I would like to say, Bobby Da always writes perfect reviews of Hindi Movies, really very honest and it saves our times. I have read other reviews like Taran Adhesh and on other famous bollywood sites, it looks like they are paid to write a good revire of flop movies.
Bobby Sing
Dear Sharjeel, That was indeed a very encouraging comment from your side and thanks a lot for your thoughtful appreciation. I am honored to know that my site and my writings are being valued by me friendly readers and that really gives me immense strength to keep on going. I would try my best to maintain the standard of this site and its articles in the future, so please do keep logging and will surely be looking forward for more comments from you at the site. Thanks once again....Cheers!
Nora Qudus
I am glad I found your site. I love poetry, movies, music. I have eclectic taste but Urdu, Persian, Qawwalis, Ghazals have a featured place in my heart. Great site.
Bobby Sing
Thanks Nora for your kind words. Keep Visiting........Cheers!
Bobby Sing
Hi Narendra, Actually everyone has a hidden passion inside, but its only the other important things in life which take away most of our times and we are left nothing to feed our passions. Thanks for your kind comment and Keep Logging!
Sayak Boral
Hello Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Sayak, Cheers!
nanjunda
hai bobby, your passion is well defined, your articles whether its a review, or an unbiased expression on films will inspire any film aspirant and it desrves to be published in printed format,,,,,,,,,,pl continue and let us unlearn certain hackeneyed tricks of film making, thanq
Bobby Sing
Hi Nanjunda, Thanks for your kind comment. I will certainly try to give my best to all the movie lovers here and hope all my readers are benefited a lot with my reviews and articles on movies, music, poetry and life. Thanks once again and keep visiting......Cheers!
vinay
Dear Bobby ji,
Bobby Sing
Thanks a lot Vinay Ji for supporting my passion and love for the medium. Yes, I have seen Perfume, a while ago.
vinay
Dear Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hello Vinay Ji, Technology today has blessed us with such tools with which we can share what ever we know with the entire world in just a few minutes and thats what fascinates me, excites me and pushes me to keep going at my site. The responses, the contributions and favourable echoes from all ove the web become the much required fuel for my efforts and I am just willing to share more & more as the time passes. I have been teaching for quite a long period in life and that has tauhgt me that whatever you know, whatever knowledge or expertise you have in a specific field, it grows with sharing and there is no use keeping it inside your mind like something kept in the closet. So thats my basic purpose of starting this site. Moreover all the friends here, have even taught me and made me aware of such great things which i was not known to before and that keeps my learning process on with each new day of life. Hence this is my answer to your simple question. Regarding your question on What do you feel is essentially required for and from a film critic ? As I see it, an honest critic is one of the normal filmgoers who is well aware of the finest details of the medium and doesnt take Cinema as just another means of entertainment. He is a person who has majorly seen cinema and classics from all over the world, should be essentially working in the industry (knowing how it works from the inside) and is capable of expressing his personal views on a movie in a readable manner. However it is not necessary that his views should always match with the general resonse of the public. A critic should always be giving his sincere and honest view on a movie irrespective of any other influences on his mind, which sadly is not the case in the real world. Here, an honest reviewer can even get thrown out of the job only becuase he didnt praise a movie of a director close to the publishers. And a movie may also get more stars just because the makers had arranged a private show for an individual critic only last evening. So, we have both kinds of critics all over the world. One who writes for satisfying others and one who writes for his own self. I dont know how you rate myself in those but thats what I feel about being a critic. I hope I was able to explain myself clearly. Thanks once again for visiting and would love to see you here again. Thanks
vinay
Pleasure is all mine Bobby ji.
vinay
A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation. - Joseph Addison
vinay
Dear Bobby ji,
Bobby Sing
Hi Vinay Ji, Though I have thought about it many times, but still I havent started writing any music reviews at my site. But will sure inform you whenever I will. Thanks a lot for your interest. Cheers!
krishna malani
hi bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Krishna Malani, First of all a big thanks for appreciating my works here and rating the site even better than hugely reputed sites as IMDB.com and Rottentomatoes.com Such comments mean a lot to me as this is my passion for which i devote my time, efforts and energy with the only motive of sharing whatever i know about the medium with all like-minded friends. Regarding your other points, more info about myself can be found at Linkedin.com, which you might be familiar with. And yes I know about the opening credits of "Once Upon A Time in Mumbai", which is responsible for all the calls and mails I am getting nowadays. But to be truthful it doesnt refers to me and I think it is for the Cinematographer who happens to have a similar name like mine. Anyway the coincidence has indeed introduced me to many new friends in the web world which is simply great. On a lighter note after reading my honest review on the movie I doubt if anybody related to the project would like to thank me in the first place. For your suggestions, I would surely work on it. But the SEARCH OPTION is right there in the site in the middle of the right column which somehow gets overshadowed by the other elements around it. Rest your comment made by day and filled me with more energy to continue in the same manner forever. There is lot more to write about and share with all the friends here and I really wish I could have more hours in a day to write on a more regular basis. Once again a big thanks for your time and comment. Be in touch, Keep Visiting and writing in. with warm wishes, Bobby Sing
Himanshu
Hi bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Himanshu, Thanks bro for your kind appreciation. I am really glad you loved my articles and would surely try to keep the standards up....Thanks once again and Keep Visiting.....Cheers!
Himanshu
Hi Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Himanshu,
Thanks for your keen interest in my articles. Frankly speaking friend, I really want to write more often at the site and also seriously try to do so often. But from the last month the frequency has been slow and I will surely try to update it soon with more articles and post. I am really thankful for your kind appreciation and encouragement, so keep visiting and do spread about the site in your friend circle......... Cheers!
himanshu
Hi bobby
Bobby Sing
Hi Himanshu, Unfortunately "For Real" is off from all the theaters now and I would surely let you know when i get to see it on DVD. Cheer!
himanshu
hi bobby
Bobby Sing
Hi Himanshu, Due to my traveling in the weekend, I was not able to post the reviews. but would be posting them soon..Cheers!
himanshu
Hi bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Himanshu, Thanks for such detailed overview and appreciation......CHEERS!
himanshu
Hi bobby..
It is really surprising that you didn't posted your review on INCEPTION yet. Which is already @ no 4 on IMDB. It would be pleasure to read your view on that. Thanks & Cheers...!!!
Bobby Sing
Hi Himanshu, And movies are added on to this list purely on some different considerations which vary with the general concept of a good or brilliant movie. So many times you would notice that the movie which may have 8, 8.5 or even 9 ratings at IMDB will not be there in my list. This is exactly the case with INCEPTION too. I hope you would understand what I meant to say. Cheers!
himanshu
What Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi Himanshu, But I assure you some good articles coming this month for all the readers which I hope would statisfy you a lot. With thanks for your kind concern, Cheers!
Nishant Nigam
hello bobby sir,
how are you... just need to ask , have you watched "A Walk to remember"... as i havn't found any post about that movie in ur site. I would love to hear your comments about that movie.... hope you write abt that movie as well..
Bobby Sing
Hi Nishant, Yeah, I have heard about the movie, as many Bollywood movies have been taking inspiration from the same. Thanks for your recommendation and Keep Writing in. Cheers!
Sidak Singh
hey bobby chachu superb website waise howzz library work going
Bobby Sing
hi, the library is on from Wednesday, you are all welcome at 8pm.....Cheers!
Satyakki
Dear Bobby,
I am a Management Development Consultant and I use movies for Coaching Managers and Business Leaders. I need names of hindi movies which shows "change", "how people react to change", "how people first resist change but later accept it". I have thought of one - Naya Daur (Dilip Kr & Vyajayanti Mala) but need more. If you could kindly help please? Sincere Regards, Satyakki Bhattacharjee 9999000324
Bobby Sing
Dear Satyakki Bhattacharjee, Please let me know about these as then I would be sending you some names. Cheers!
krishna malani
hi bobby, back here, saw phas gaye re obama, awesome movie. in fact saw it thrice.
Wanted your review on No Country For old men. I'm a gr8 fan of this movie but want to know it from you, and any similar movies that come to you mind. regards, krishna malani
Bobby Sing
Hi Krishna Malani, Thanks for coming back here and glad to hear that you liked PGRO a lot. Regarding NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, I would like to say that its a great movie as far as acting, technicality and concept is concerned. But somehow i didnt felt like adding it to my "Movies to See Before You Die" List. But it was great watching it and enjoyed it a lot. Hoping to see more comments from yourself. Cheers!
Amit Singh
You should also add "Back to School" (*Rodney Dangerfield) in the list of inspired by films behind Munnabhai MBBS. There are a two main scenes (one moving to the hostel room, and final open exam in front of the profs' panel) in the movie that are a straight copy of those from Back to School.
Bobby Sing
Thanks Amit for the info bro. Since I havent seen the movie so I cant comment, But now its the next one I will be watching and then would let you know about the same. Surely would love to add it if it has been the source of inspiration behind MM MBBS. Thanks once again and Keep Visiting ..... Cheers!
Abel
Hey Bobby
Bobby Sing
Thanks Abel for visiting and praising my sincere effort. Yes I would sure keep on writing without any doubt....So do keep visiting.....Cheers!
himanshu
Hi Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Thanks Himanshu for telling me about this movie as its one line plot really sounds great....Will soon find it somehow and let you know after I have seen it. Do keep recommending such movies as a kind gesture.......Thanks once again!
John D'Souza
Hey Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Hi John, Thanks for your comment but I think you havent checked out my site completely and therefore not known to its various sections out of which one is "MOVIES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE". And "Shawshank Redemption" is right there in that list. Infact it was one of the first 50 movies to make to that list. currently there are more than 250 movies in that section which are a mix of films from all over the world. Secondly regarding COPIED MOVIES such as PHONE BOOTH, I think you didnt take my point of plagiarism. So let me put in this way... "Even if you steal something from someone's hard earned earnings for a good reason, that doesnt mean that your stealing becomes justified and you can easily escape with that." I hope you get my point. Cheers and Keep Visiting!
John D'Souza
I hear you and I understand your point. There's nothing better than an original idea. I just think the way they lifted an existing idea for Knock Out was not all that bad. The message was very strong and badly needed. In Part 2 I'm sure they will come up with an original idea to expose another major SCAM/Corruption in India.
JV
Hey Bobby. Looks like you need to do some catching up buddy. You are missing so many great films. You need to go beyond the boundaries of English and Hindi and step into the world films. Take a look at my list of favorite movies I collect around the world and start watching them one by one. Its better than your IMDB listing or any where in the web. Good luck hunting them down in your video store. Oh I highly recommend, if you can find them in Blu Ray, watch it in that. Other than that, all of them are definitely available in DVD. I update my list frequently so keep checking. Happy hunting and keep writing.
Bobby Sing
Hi JV, Firstly I cannot claim that I have seen much, but I am in a continous process and the articles at the site are also the result of that ongoing process of watching films. So admitedly I still have a lot to see. Secondly, I dont feel that our Hindi films made before 70s were anywhere behind any fo the WORLD Classics, So I PROUDLY add all MY FAVOURITE HINDI FILMS in my site. Lastly, after visiting your site and its list with only names and no details or any write ups, I can only say that there is bit difference between collecting movies and appreciating them or writing about them in details. Still I would love to watch all the movies you have recommended and would surely do that in its due time. Once again Thanks for writing in and Keep Visiting. Cheers with HIS BLESSINGS.
dr.prashant
hi bobby,i just came to know about ur site while surfing...i found it great..i just love cinema,specially meaningful cinema..ur reviews r very sensual n worth reading...when i saw ur list of 'movies before u die',i found most of my favourite hindi movies in the list..bt one thing i want 2tell u is that u must see some of marathi movies which r worth watching.as i m a marathi,i will suggest u to watch following marathi movies which,i think,u would love....
Bobby Sing
Hi Dr. Prashant, I am glad to have you here at my site and thanks a lot for aprreciating my sincere efforts. Regarding MARATHI Cinema, I know it features some great works of which I am also sent few DVDs by my friends. However I have seen few like Shwaas and more but would surely love to chek out your list sent too. Please be in touch and write more often here as your comments. Cheers! HIS BLESSINGS
Pritam
Hi Bobby,
Your blog is amazing. Great stuff! And, you are a real movie lover. :) I own www.gomolo.in. Trying to build user generated content. Please check it out. Would love to have your feedback. Will you be interested in putting your reviews on gomolo, too? Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks and warm regards, Pritam
Bobby Sing
Hi Pritam, Thanks for all your appreciation dear. Regarding the content, I am currently being featured as the "OFFICIAL REVIEWER" at www.chakpak.com and my reviews are featured in the site as a professional venture. So do chek that out and Keep In Touch.... Cheers!
Pritam
Thanks Bobby for the prompt response and kind words.
tahir
Hi,
Bobby Sing
Thanks a lot Tahir for your appreciation and would love to meet you too someday.
Sheila Kapoor
Just stumbled upon this site today and liked it a lot. Have bookmarked it so that i can keep coming back to it over and over again. Cheers for all the good work you are doing :) . All the very best!
Bobby Sing
Thanks Sheila for your kind appreciating words and best wishes.
Nishtha
I love all Sanjeev kumar movies.
need dvd for yehi hai zindagi (1977) pl. help.
Bobby Sing
Hi Nishtha,
Suhaib
Hi
Bobby Sing
Hi Suhaib, Thanks a lot for your honest and encouraging response bro and frankly the words work like fuel to my passion.
harshvardhan
Dear Bobby,
Bobby Sing
Thanks a lot Harshwardhan, for loving my sincere works.
Harshvardhan
Bobby ji,
Hiiiiiiiii.... Mujhe appke Dedh Ishquia pe likhe articles bahot pasand aaye. Infact mujhe aapke lagbhag sabhi reviews padhane bahot achcha lagta hai. Because, of ur depth of understanding of subject, beautiful & intellectual evaluation without any bias. Waiting for ur reviews on "Highway" & "Darr at the mall" releasing today. Also, ho sake to Marathi moview "Frandy" dekhiye aur aapka opinion bataiye. Rgds, harsh
Bobby Sing
Hi Harshvardhan Ji, Till then do Keep Visiting and Writing in,
Bobby Sing
Hi Ajay,
vikas mangla
If you can help me then please tell me the telecast time of "Uttar Ramayan" the serial by Ramanand Sagar in the Year 1989. I want to know its telecast time on 03/02/1989.
I will bbw highly obliged Regards Vikas Mangla 9810111026
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