Tag Archives: 1966

The 1960s in Film – Love in Tokyo (1966)

Posted on 26/08/2014 by Anu M

Love in Tokyo (1966) hardly needs any introduction. It’s the kind of frothy romance set in an exotic foreign locale (or at the very least Kashmir) that the 1960s specialised in. Naturally the leads are in their 60s best. With … Continue reading →

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Amrapali

Posted on 24/11/2012 by Anu M

Vyjayanthimala in the film on the life of Amrapali, the Licchavi courtesan who converted to Buddhism. Bhanu Athaiya (who also designed for Sahib, Bibi aur Ghulam and later won an Oscar for Gandhi) apparently based the costumes on Buddhist frescoes, though in the frescoes (as in the statues … Continue reading →

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Posted on 07/10/2012 by Anu M

A look at beauty queens today. Reita Faria in the sleeveless blouse and the sari drape of the 60s which left the upper part of the garment loose over the arm. An article on her here.

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The Abbreviated Victorian

Posted on 10/06/2012 by Anu M
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