Legolas Haulussy·Jul 25The Newspaper That Dreamed of a Better World: The Lost Story of Naya Sansar (1941)Can a newspaper become the hero of a film? In 1941, when Hindi cinema was largely filled with romances, family melodramas, and mythological…
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 25A Masterpiece Lost to History: Puja (1940), the Best Picture of the YearTo be called the best picture of the year is an honor few films ever receive. To earn that distinction and then disappear into history is…
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 23Khursheed Steals the Show: Revisiting the Lost Shadi (1941)There’s a few reasons why I feel so gravitated towards Khursheed. As both an accomplished actress and singer, she possessed a rare ability…
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 23When Beauty Overshadowed the Story: Remembering Amrapali (1945) Through Its Harshest CriticAmong the many legendary figures of ancient India, Amrapali remains one of the most captivating stories of beauty, power, and…
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 21The Woman Behind the Two Faces: Revisiting Khursheed’s Lost Chandni (1942)Brought to life in 1942 by Ranjit Movietone and director Jayant Desai, Chandni sits in that frustratingly magical category of lost films…
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 21A Bonfire of Great Expectations: Looking Back at the Lost Holi (1940)Few celebrations are as visually vibrant or culturally resonant as Holi. With its explosion of colors, playful traditions, and…
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 21A Light Lost to History: The Story and Legacy of Ujala (1942)Released in 1942, Ujala brought together two of the most celebrated stars of its time, Prithviraj Kapoor and the enchanting Naseem Banu…
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 17Faith, Crime, and the Burden of Expectation: Understanding Geeta (1940) Beyond the Misconceptions…Among the many productions that shaped the landscape of Indian cinema in 1940, Geeta occupies a curious place in the history of Hindi…
Biagio Cilia·Dec 2, 2025Never coming to a screen near you #2Federico Fellini’s “Il viaggio di G. Mastorna” — The Film That Haunted Him Into Silence
Legolas Haulussy·Jul 15, 2025A Sin, A Confession, A Lost Film: The Forgotten Bharosa (1940)Sometimes I wonder why I’m so drawn to films like Bharosa (1940), ones no one remembers and no one can even watch anymore. But I think…A response icon1A response icon1
