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Darna Zaroori Hai - I remember going to see Darna Mana Hai at the cinema, back when I was at Uni…and although it was odd, I kinda enjoyed it.  Feel the same way about this one.  Good seeing all those stars.  The stories vary in how good they are.  I really liked the Arjun-Bipasha one.  The Sunil Shetty – Sonali Kulkarni was ok.  Anil-Malika was fun.  Amit-Ritesh was interesting.  Randeep Hooda’s bit was truly weird.  Haha, i saw this during my night on-call at the psychiatric unit, and i gotta admit I was very slightly spooked  

Bombay to Goa – A road movie set on a coach.  Comedy with Amit and Aruna Irani.  I watched this the night before my holiday to Bombay and Goa   Watchable film.

Madhumati - Watched this again after reading the Bimal Roy biography.  I enjoyed it so much more this time.  Incredible soundtrack, incredible movie.  Dilip and Vyjayanti are perfect. 

3 Idiots - I agree with the criticisms of the flaws in the story, but who cares, I loved it!  Saw it with family on Boxing Day and everyone had a blast.  Aamir Khan rules

Good Will Hunting - was persuaded to watch this by one of my mates, who was outraged that i hadn’t seen it… i agreed on condition that he watch an indian movie   Awesome film – can see y it was so acclaimed

Maachis - Think i’m destined never to see this!  I once had the video of it, which broke.  So I bought the DVD from India and it messed up after 30 mins.  It’s the only Gulzar film i’ve not seen (apart from Libaas of course).

Noopur – a dance drama directed by Hema and she starred in it too.  Learned loads bout classical dancing!  Pretty realistic actually, i enjoyed it.

Wake up Sid - Recommnded by a friend – I loved it!  The only movies thus far I’d seen of Ranbir were Saawariya and BAH so this was the first time I was really impressed by him.  Loved the soundtrack too.  And Konkona as always rocks.  Also, it was awesome seeing so much of Mumbai…brought back memories of my recent trip there.

Rocket Singh - This was a little slow compared to the fun of Wake Up Sid, but I liked it.  Reminded of the films Hrishida used to make about young guys struggling to get by financially.  Ranbir was great.

Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani - Well…i tried to watch this but got really bored after 5 mins, so unless anyone recommends it, i’m not gonna bother with this one!

Anokha Milan – A rather dull dubbed Bengali film, with Darmendra and some lady called Pramoti.  Also Dilip Kumar in a nice guest role.  Reminded me of Devdas (childhood friends seperated due to social status differences) and Bandini (women’s prison) but unfortunatley the movie was not of Bimal Da quality! 

Golmaal - Decided that my family needed to see this again when I was visiting home at xmas time.  Classic.  Dina Pathak climbing through the window – hahahahaha.

QSQT - Not sure why I watched this again, but enjoyed it.  Was good seeing Juhi and Aamir when they were so young!  And a great soundtrack.

Phir Kab Milogi - A Hrishida film, starring Mala Sinha and Biswajeet, with Dilip Kumar in a very odd special appearance.  Not a great film by the director’s usual standards.  Some decent comedy scenes.  Only memorable for the awesome Lata-Mukesh duet ‘Kahin Karti Hogi Woh Mera Intazaar…Jiski Tamana Mein Phirta Hoon Beqaraar’.