Oh Madhubala!!

Every now and then, I see an old video on the web, more specifically on Youtube, and I happen to see something new or fresh in that most illuminating face of Hindi films, Madhubala. Today it was this unforgattable Hemant-Geeta duet from the film "Police":

chale ham kahaa.N..

Madhubala has cast her spell on me since I saw her in "Taraanaa" about 20 years ago. I still consider "Taraanaa" to be her best film, both in terms of performance and looks. And of coure, the magnificent Anil Biswas-Lata combo helped no end. This is such a delightful scene:

Dilip & Madhubala sizzle on screen

I found myself scourging the web for more of her pictures/stills and found there are so many enthusiastic fans she has in today's world who seem to be more active and creative in declaring their adoration for her than I am. This is a wall paper a fan has created. Its now the wallpaper on my Macbook too :) Than you Sir!

And of course, that she lip-synced my all-time favorite song only adds to her aura:

man me kisii kii priit basaa le (Aaraam)