Bawarchi

This film itself is a copy of the 1966 black and white Bengali classic "Galpo Holeo Satyi" directed by Tapan Sinha. Hrishikesh Mukherjee (and Guljar) have time and again remade Bengali classics into Hindi movies, sometimes very people are aware of... Full review

If ever fairy tales were told in poetic and yet mesmerizing way than this is definitely one among them. The word 'magician' in my title could apply to Hrishikesh Mukherji definitely but also to Rajesh Khanna. Aah.. what an actor!. This... Full review

No other actor at the peak of his career could have tried to do Bawarchie. It is a character which is non glamorous, no action, no romance but yet it was the ability of Super Star Rajesh Khanna that he put... Full review

The remarkable imaginative profundity of Hirishda to poignantly portray basic moral values which circumvent a whole facet of mundane matters and temperamental grudges has always been the hallmark of this great Bollywood director of the yore. His characterization of different roles... Full review

If you have low tolerance for Bollywood, and you think Bollywood is just all about cheesy, loud and lewd movies, than it means that you are not aware of the rare gems the Indian film industry has produced in the last... Full review

This is a truly classic Indian film, and a fitting showcase to the substantial talents of it director, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, who shows how a masterpiece can be produced on a small budget. Shot almost exclusively inside the Sharma household, this film... Full review

A cook appears out of the blue as an answer to the prayers of the house members. Little do they know that his arrival would mark a life changing experience for all those who live there. As he reminds them that... Full review

Baawarchi is a showcase for the immense talent of it's director Hrishikesh Mukherjee and his ability to take a simple plot and make a thoroughly enjoyable film. One that you can see again and again and again and never seem to... Full review

Follows the chaotic life of a family, and how, the Bawarchi( Rajesh Khanna ), manages to bring everything into perspective for the family. Hrishikesh Mukherjee again shows that how even a small budget can be used to produce a great movie.... Full review

Hrishikesh Mukherjee's films are a joy to watch.....This Hrishikesh Mukherjee film will be remembered for its simple yet different storyline.....Rajesh Khanna excelled in his role as the all-knowing, multi....also had hidden talents like music and dance..... ... Full Review

He gave birth to excellent comedy films for the industry. I think it's not just a loss to Indian film industry but also a great end of a wonderful era. ... Full Review

Synopsis Loosely inspired by Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Bawarchi and K. Balachandar's Tamil film Navagraham, No:73 Shanthi Nivasa happens to be actor, director Sudeep's second venture. This film is about peace. ... Full Article

IndiaGlitz [Monday, June 18, 2007] Intelligent and consummate director Sudeep has taken a big risk this time without usual heroic elements for his image and offered a pretty good film for the family audience. ... Full Article

This is a truly classic Indian film, and a fitting showcase to the substantial talents of its director, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, who shows how a masterpiece can be produced on a small budget. ... Full Article