Archive for October 6th, 2007

October 6, 2007

Dil Tera Deewana (1962)

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I had three “new” Shammi Kapoor movies to watch this week.

Happy happy joy joy!

This film was made as he was reaching the height of his fame, and it is a delicious Shammi-fest indeed. Beyond his numerous charms, the movie is also blessed with a good story (although there is an inexplicable plot development involving a second Mehmood towards the end which I mostly fast-forwarded through), wonderful songs by Shankar-Jaikishan, fantastic(al) sets and solid performances from all involved.

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