Monday, January 3, 2011

Old Nepali movie Kusume Rumal


I would have to mention that the old Nepali movies are gold, for the most part. Even though they were made at a time, when films could not be in a digital format, needed to be taken to Mumbai for finishing, and were made in a low budget; people still remember Maitighar and Paral ko Aago of the pre-color era. There are many people, who want to watch Jeevan Rekha and Sindur, again and again. Movies like, Samjhana and Balidan have a cult following, among Nepali movie lovers. Some of my own favorites include Basudev, Prem Pinda, Behuli and Balidan, among others. Why it is that Nepali movie enthusiasts remember the time, when these movies were made?
I do not have clear answers to this question; however I know that I will watch Basudev and Balidan a hundred times, without feeling bored. It may be the story that makes these films stand out, and be remembered today. It may also be the background scores and the play back singing that excites movie lovers, to love old Nepali movies. For me, it is also the actors that make a difference in my movie choice; the actors in the old Nepali movies are incredible in their roles, and are so believable. Take the old Nepali movie Kusume Rumal for example; it has actors, Bhuwan K.C, Tripti Naadkar, Nir Shah and Singer, Udit Narayan Jha as the main leads. The movie was directed by Veteran director Tulsi Ghimire, and was released in 1985.
Old Nepali movie Kusume Rumal is remembered fondly by many, who have had the privilege of watching the movie. Very few people can forget the cute Bhuwan K.C. in his rural overalls, and the simply beautiful Tripti Naadkar. And, who can beat the performance by an expert actor, Nir Shah? The story of movie is nothing new, as it is a love triangle between Bhuwan, Tripti and Udit. It has the usual turn of events in which love and sacrifice is highlighted. However, all the actors in the movie have performed their best, making the movie stand out from the crowd of love stories. The movie also features one of the most coveted background scores, of all times. Senior music composer, Ranjeet Gajmer and singers, Udit Narayan Jha, Deepa Jha, Bhari Ghimire have worked to create magical songs for the movie.
Such was the reception for the Old Nepali movie Kusume Rumal that a new version was made in 2009 by the name of Kusume Rumal 2. The new film could not earn as much love, as the old is still fresh in people’s mind. There is a need for the movies of today to be of such stature that they will be remembered, twenty years on from now.