Finally I saw the original Pink
Panther movie made in 1963, but I have to say that I could have used my
precious time doing something anything productive rather than wasting it on
utter nonsense. There was no definite story line and everybody was there for
the sake of being in the movie.
However, if you would like to
have an idea about 60’s fashion or the general atmosphere then you might like
it. Certainly the ladies, their hair styles, frames of each scene and
cinematography had been a delightful experience.
Yesterday I wrote about watching
glimpses of the movie, those pieces were from a car chase scene in the end part
of the film and in no way they could justify for a good comedy movie when
watched as a whole.
I have certain fascination for
classic movies especially the ones made in 40’s and early 50’s either they are
from Hollywood
or from Indo-Pak. I feel genuinely attracted to the atmosphere and style of
those times, the way everything was simple and classic.
I know I might sound like ancient
soul reincarnated in this latest human version.
As a child when elders watched old movies I was always infuriated, I
simply couldn’t understand what could be possibly attractive about black and
white movies. Then few years ago our TV cable people started to show us TCM
(Turner Classic Movie) Channel and when I actually saw those amazing movies I
finally understood their allure. Unfortunately, due to some new regulations
this channel is no more available and I can’t say how much I truly miss it.
If you get ever chance to watch
those classics and if you develop fondness for them then you might realize why
I like this. It must not however give an impression that I don’t like latest
movies, I try to watch them as well but there has to be something in the story
that could keep one glued to the seat for 2.5 hours.
It is true that it has been a
while since I actually sat to watch any movie because 30 minutes into watching
TV I feel jumpy; everyone in the movie is running or dancing here and there doing
ridiculous stuff in the garb of acting.
There were times though when I
made it a point to watch movies in the cinema, theaters have wonderful
atmosphere and you could only do justice to any decent movie when you watch it on
the Big Screen.
In mid 90’s some brilliant
Pakistani movies were made- the songs, stories and actors were all superb and
in those years we saw every movie in the cinema. You might be surprised to know
that for most of the Pakistani films we had to reserve seats in advance as the theaters
were packed out. Pakistani film directors Syed Noor and Jawed Sheikh proved the
critics wrong and were very successful in pulling the public to cinema halls.
They changed the entire outlook of movies. (Left Saleem Sheikh & Sana)
FM radio was just evolving in
1990’s, they all played Pakistani songs from latest movies and local singers;
that was the major push for the public to go to cinemas. The songs were so good
that we couldn’t resist the temptation to watch them on big screen and the
films also never disappointed us.
Jawed Sheikh released his
blockbuster movie “Yeh Dil Aap Ka Hoa” starring Moamar Rana and Sana. This film actually
ran in cinemas for straight two years breaking all records of any successful
film in the history of Pakistan.
The latest success I saw was of the Pakistani movie that was directed by Reema
Khan “Koi
Tujh Sa Kahan”. Once again the cinema was packed with audience. (Below left Reema Khan & right Moammar Rana)
We, people like you and me, went
to theaters to make those films a hit, thereby implying that if good films are
made we would definitely give them a try. Karachi
is a hub of business community, so this is the right place where good films can
be produced. All we need is the right approach, hard work to convince corporate
investors to invest in this field. If correctly done, keeping in view the
aesthetics of film, our value system we can definitely create solid market for
our films.
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It is not important if we invest
billions of dollars in a movie, only the latest equipment and some reasonable
script would do the trick. First we need to recreate solid domestic market, and
then enter international film festivals and with time a place will be made for
us. People like Sharmeen Obaid Chinnoy who with her personal efforts won Oscar
definitely shows us that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
With all the best wishes for
success and happiness of all….
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