(Click through to read my post on Learning and Creativity’s Silhouette Magazine)
December 14th 2024 marked the birth centenary of actor/film-maker Raj Kapoor. I commemorated the day by posting a review of one of my favourite Raj Kapoor films (as an actor, not a director), the delightful Chori Chori. Simultaneously, the online magazine for cinema, art and literature, Silhouette, was hosting a month-long extravaganza on Raj Kapoor, the man, his films, his music, and more. The event is on till January 13th.
As part of this online celebration, I too was invited to contribute an article (as Anu, who curated the event, said: “I know there are RK movies you like!”). I chose to write on Jaagte Raho, a film I’d seen earlier (and reviewed, on this blog), and which I had liked enough to now want to rewatch it, and review. On purpose, I did not revisit my earlier blog post; I approached the film with new eyes, and found myself liking it even more than I had the last time.
Here, then, is my review of Jaagte Raho. Do also check out the other articles that form part of this RK fiesta: lots of good stuff here!
Dustedoff 
As I said earlier, Madhu, I think this is one of your best articles, and that’s saying a lot. I loved how incisively you dissected the migrant’s journey and his troubles over the course of a night.
(I also saw the difference between your earlier review and this one. :) I always find it interesting how our perspectives change over the years.)
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Anu, you are so kind. Thank you!
I always find it interesting how our perspectives change over the years.
Yes, indeed! I look back at some of the reviews I’ve written in earlier years, and shake my head, wondering how I could have been so callow. On the other hand, I guess I am also a little relieved that I have matured a bit. ;-)
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