Note: This post is inspired by an article that appeared in Times of India. This isn't a word to word reproduction of the same article but my take on the topic.
With the "note" part done, I can now proceed onto the business end (or the beginning) of this post without much fear about plagiarism and copyright issues. I had this thought at the back of my mind since a long time but it took an article in the newspaper to get me to write about it.
Being a movie buff, I have a knack of quoting lines from movies in appropriate situations. This is funny for those who know these lines but those who don't, give me a do-you-expect-us-to-laugh? looks, most of the times my sister does that to me and the best part is that she knows what I am talking about. Well, without much ado lets us get to the topic. There have been innumerable movies that have left an indelible mark on me. Here is a list of few famous dialogues from a few of them:
1) Mogambo Khush Hua - Mr. India (1987) :
The first true blue, Made in India Sci-Fi movie had this larger than life villain who immortalised this oft-repeated line in the film. Such was Amrish Puri's prowess as an actor that he never said the line the same way twice.
My Take : Does using one's name in 3rd person have an intimidating effect?? Oh and by the way, Kartik never uses this line...ever ;)
2) Sara Shehar Mujhe 'Loin' ke naam se Jaanta hai - Kalicharan (1976):
The Subhash Ghai film did wonders for Shatrughan Sinha but it made Ajit one of the most popular villains of all time in Indian Cinema. The letters of LION read backwords spelt NO 17, an important clue in the flim. This is the movie that gave birth to the Galaxy of Ajit jokes, thanks to the accent and the nasal tang. Does Mona Darling ring any bell??
My Take : Firstly whats with him saying LOIN instead of LION, did the director even realise what LOIN means?? Thank god Ajit was properly dressed in the movie and we should thank Subhash Ghai for not making him wear a loincloth.
PS: I wonder if Himesh Reshammiya was conceived during the making/screening of this movie..
3) Mere Paas Maa Hai - Deewar (1975):
The famous scene where Amitabh Bachchan goes on ranting random lines about possessing random stuff (read Gaadi, Bangla, Bank Balance and what not) and Shashi Kapoor, listening to AB reciting lines from reams and reams written by Salim-Javed, seals the verbal duel by these four words. Game, Set and Match - Shashi Kapoor.
My Take : I just remembered this joke.
AB: Mere paas Buldingein hai, property hai, bank balance hai, gaadi hai. Tumhare paas kya hai?
SK: Mere paas bhi Buldingein hai, property hai, bank balance hai, gaadi hai.
AB: Arey!!! To Maa kiske paas hai???
4) Kitne Aadmi They - Sholay (1975):
The dialogues of this movie are famous to such an extent that it will not be surprising if somebody knows the dialogue but doesnt know the name of this film. Every single word that comes out of the paan chewing mouth of Gabbar Singh is immortal. Those who still dont believe me can search for Sholay on Youtube and be amazed by the number of spoof videos that show up.
My Take: So much fun has already been made of Sholay and its dialogues that its not funny. I remember this Raju Shrivastav's stand up act where Gabbar is Old and nobody obeys him anymore.
Gabbar asks Kalia: "Arey Kalia, tune bataya nahi kitne aadmi they"
Kalia : Kidhar??
Gabbar: Arey kal tum teeno kahin gaye they, yahan 3 ghode nahi they. Kya karoon kuch batao, Khali haath laute ho, shabashi doon. arey kuch to batao!!
Kalia: Tum jaante nahi ho.. humein bhej dete ho, yahan chale jao, wahan chale jao. Hum jaan bachake laute hai. Wahan Do aadmi they aur dono mamooli aadmi nahi they. Ek Sunny Deol ka baap tha aur Doosra ABCL ka chairman tha. ROFL!!!
5) Tumhe Kya Lagta Hai...Main Roz Is Takiye pe Baithta Hoon?? - Dil Chahta Hai (2001):
The movie that changed movie making in bollywood forever. The more I watch it the more I love it. This too had so many amazing lines but the one above was one of the funniest. Saif Ali Khan in his trademark style made these lines even more funny.
My Take: Dont have much to say about this dialogue but post this movie every Gori chick is "Christine". :D
6) I'll be Back - Terminator (1984)
Probably the most recognized phrase to come out of Hollywood. You listen to these lines and you immediately think of the Cyborg version of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
My Take: I included this line here coz there is a joke that I would like to share.
Once Steven Spielberg decides to make a historical musical docudrama starring all action heroes. He calls Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold. Everyone gets to choose what role one wants to play. So,
Stallone : I'll play Mozart.
Bruce Willis : I'll play Beethoven.
Arnold (striking a terminator pose) : I'll be BACH!!
There are so many other ones that I would like to quote here but it'll only make this blog too long. So people, please contribute to this post. This area is for me to write, so I have the comments section for you to put in your thoughts and comments.
Being a movie buff, I have a knack of quoting lines from movies in appropriate situations. This is funny for those who know these lines but those who don't, give me a do-you-expect-us-to-laugh? looks, most of the times my sister does that to me and the best part is that she knows what I am talking about. Well, without much ado lets us get to the topic. There have been innumerable movies that have left an indelible mark on me. Here is a list of few famous dialogues from a few of them:
1) Mogambo Khush Hua - Mr. India (1987) :
The first true blue, Made in India Sci-Fi movie had this larger than life villain who immortalised this oft-repeated line in the film. Such was Amrish Puri's prowess as an actor that he never said the line the same way twice.
My Take : Does using one's name in 3rd person have an intimidating effect?? Oh and by the way, Kartik never uses this line...ever ;)
2) Sara Shehar Mujhe 'Loin' ke naam se Jaanta hai - Kalicharan (1976):
The Subhash Ghai film did wonders for Shatrughan Sinha but it made Ajit one of the most popular villains of all time in Indian Cinema. The letters of LION read backwords spelt NO 17, an important clue in the flim. This is the movie that gave birth to the Galaxy of Ajit jokes, thanks to the accent and the nasal tang. Does Mona Darling ring any bell??
My Take : Firstly whats with him saying LOIN instead of LION, did the director even realise what LOIN means?? Thank god Ajit was properly dressed in the movie and we should thank Subhash Ghai for not making him wear a loincloth.
PS: I wonder if Himesh Reshammiya was conceived during the making/screening of this movie..
3) Mere Paas Maa Hai - Deewar (1975):
The famous scene where Amitabh Bachchan goes on ranting random lines about possessing random stuff (read Gaadi, Bangla, Bank Balance and what not) and Shashi Kapoor, listening to AB reciting lines from reams and reams written by Salim-Javed, seals the verbal duel by these four words. Game, Set and Match - Shashi Kapoor.
My Take : I just remembered this joke.
AB: Mere paas Buldingein hai, property hai, bank balance hai, gaadi hai. Tumhare paas kya hai?
SK: Mere paas bhi Buldingein hai, property hai, bank balance hai, gaadi hai.
AB: Arey!!! To Maa kiske paas hai???
4) Kitne Aadmi They - Sholay (1975):
The dialogues of this movie are famous to such an extent that it will not be surprising if somebody knows the dialogue but doesnt know the name of this film. Every single word that comes out of the paan chewing mouth of Gabbar Singh is immortal. Those who still dont believe me can search for Sholay on Youtube and be amazed by the number of spoof videos that show up.
My Take: So much fun has already been made of Sholay and its dialogues that its not funny. I remember this Raju Shrivastav's stand up act where Gabbar is Old and nobody obeys him anymore.
Gabbar asks Kalia: "Arey Kalia, tune bataya nahi kitne aadmi they"
Kalia : Kidhar??
Gabbar: Arey kal tum teeno kahin gaye they, yahan 3 ghode nahi they. Kya karoon kuch batao, Khali haath laute ho, shabashi doon. arey kuch to batao!!
Kalia: Tum jaante nahi ho.. humein bhej dete ho, yahan chale jao, wahan chale jao. Hum jaan bachake laute hai. Wahan Do aadmi they aur dono mamooli aadmi nahi they. Ek Sunny Deol ka baap tha aur Doosra ABCL ka chairman tha. ROFL!!!
5) Tumhe Kya Lagta Hai...Main Roz Is Takiye pe Baithta Hoon?? - Dil Chahta Hai (2001):
The movie that changed movie making in bollywood forever. The more I watch it the more I love it. This too had so many amazing lines but the one above was one of the funniest. Saif Ali Khan in his trademark style made these lines even more funny.
My Take: Dont have much to say about this dialogue but post this movie every Gori chick is "Christine". :D
6) I'll be Back - Terminator (1984)
Probably the most recognized phrase to come out of Hollywood. You listen to these lines and you immediately think of the Cyborg version of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
My Take: I included this line here coz there is a joke that I would like to share.
Once Steven Spielberg decides to make a historical musical docudrama starring all action heroes. He calls Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold. Everyone gets to choose what role one wants to play. So,
Stallone : I'll play Mozart.
Bruce Willis : I'll play Beethoven.
Arnold (striking a terminator pose) : I'll be BACH!!
There are so many other ones that I would like to quote here but it'll only make this blog too long. So people, please contribute to this post. This area is for me to write, so I have the comments section for you to put in your thoughts and comments.
