Sharmila Tagore in 1966 Murphy Radio Ad
The language was Bangla, but the accent and the stories, distinguishably Chinese. An avid radio listener, my father tried to inculcate this dying habit into his sons. FM is not…Continue Reading →
35 Years of Sholay: The Best of Sholay Jokes
Also see: Sholay 3D: The unofficial Google doodle Every other film, nowadays, that goes on to become a hit claims…
Salman Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani in Graviera Suitings Ad
This advertisement for Grasim's Graviera Suitings is one of the rare occasions when Salman and Sangeeta appeared together professionally.
The Aroma of Zeenat Aman
If it is named after Zeenat Aman, it has to smell good. An advertisement for a perfume named after Zeenat Aman.Continue Reading →
Pehchaan Kaun? It’s Rekha
The epitome of beauty and grace in Bollywood has indeed transmogrified into the swan that she is.
Aamir Khan Rides the Hero Puch
You may remember Aamir Khan riding a Hero Puch on the roads of Delhi in the 1999 film Sarfarosh (it’s…
Toffees for change? Take this sandal instead
My wife, Varsha, gets peeved whenever the attendant at the cash counter offers toffees instead of change. She refuses to accept the toffee-currency and has even offered to pay them…Continue Reading →
The 20 Greatest Films Ever Made in India
I’m a big sucker for lists. More so when it has something to do with India and/or cinema. So obviously…
Back and introducing DOBMW.com
It’s been a crazy, busy month. First went on a short vacation home, followed by crazy work schedules and then…
Citizen Sweety Blouse: Draupadi Cheer Haran
One of the highlights of the Mahabharat (you can watch the complete episodes of the original TV serial here) was Draupadi’s cheer haran. And one of the wittiest Bollywood movies…Continue Reading →
How to Bell the Online Movie Piracy Cat
When you can’t beat them, join them and then beat them in their own game. Piracy is a pain for…
Katrina Kaif in New Aamsutra Ad
This Slice Aamsutra TVC appears to be an U-rated version of the Kaamsutra/Kamasutra, with some mango nectar involved in a…
