tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17256339099211592792024-03-13T00:50:45.043-04:00Mister Naidu's Bollywood BlogA shrine to Helen, the original Dancing Queen of Bollywood.Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-60022930672119449552016-01-05T15:11:00.001-05:002016-01-05T15:21:07.460-05:00Helen Remixed 3
Here's a nice mix of rare Helen videos and upgrades in 1080p High Definition. Enjoy!
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-73129506853765309732015-02-17T13:09:00.000-05:002015-02-24T23:31:36.249-05:00The Lost Films of HelenThis video slideshow shines a light on some Helen films that haven't been seen since they were originally released many years ago. They are presumed to be lost forever.The complete total of lost Helen films most likely numbers over 100. In addition, many Helen films that have been released are censored versions that edited out her dances. Such films include Rail Ka Dibba, Khazanchi, Return of Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-66548969823578451962014-03-30T07:35:00.000-04:002014-03-30T08:19:35.106-04:00Helen on Blu-ray (Ultimate Edition)This is the expanded Ultimate Edition of Helen on Blu-ray. As usual, I remastered all the videos to the best of my ability, and now most look and sound better than they ever have before. So, gather friends and family around a large widescreen HDTV, open a bottle of Vat 69, serve some hot samosas with some tamarind chutney on the side, and have a party. :party Then, sit back, pop the disc in your Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-8322815224459564192014-03-11T17:25:00.000-04:002014-04-03T20:35:37.176-04:00Video of the week
Enjoy the classic Didi Tera Devar Deewana from Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994) that was taken from a Zee TV HD broadcast. :tup
Next post: Helen on Blu-ray (Ultimate Edition). :e :e
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-20671896739006326732013-08-14T00:08:00.000-04:002013-08-14T00:08:35.240-04:00Cricket in the JungleCricket, anyone?
Here are Guyana's Dave Martins and The Tradewinds as they perform one of their best songs - Cricket in the Jungle. Enjoy :O
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-43023806547670787062013-08-13T23:02:00.000-04:002013-08-13T23:36:55.560-04:00Rare Helen....Remixed (Part Two)
Here is another remixed collection of some rare "first time on Youtube" Helen videos. The centerpiece of this compilation is an ultra rare video where Helen finally meets her match as she dances with her greatest partner yet - herself. :e :e
In addition, rare trailers for Don, Raja Jani, and Amar Akbar Anthony are featured throughout the video :tup. Enjoy :)
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-61877757187090261912013-07-24T09:02:00.000-04:002013-07-27T00:39:33.444-04:00Madhumati as Helen in Suno Zindagi Gaati Hai Helen had many copycats throughout her long and storied career in Bollywood. But none was more blatant than Madhumati. Here she performs in Suno Zindagi Gaati Hai from Pagla Kahin Ka (1970); during which she hopelessly mimics Helen while Helen bemusedly watches from the audience.
Often imitated, never duplicated. There is only one Helen. Don’t be fooled by impostors. ;)
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-56677658582421207102013-07-01T12:22:00.000-04:002013-07-01T12:32:25.125-04:00 Chutney MusicAccording to Wikepedia, Chutney music is a form indigenous to the southern Caribbean, popular in Guyana, Trinidad and Suriname. It derives elements from traditional Indian music and popular Trinidadian Soca music. This contemporary fusion of genres was created by Indo-Caribbean people whose ancestors were from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and the South Indian area around Madras. Enjoy Guyana's Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-25072160122622197422013-06-30T00:02:00.000-04:002013-06-30T00:02:39.684-04:00Video of the week
Helen dances to an Arabic/Tribal/Funk/Disco :o fusion instrumental in Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979).
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-54178383253181701272013-06-22T00:02:00.000-04:002013-06-28T15:15:01.299-04:00Helen on Blu-rayMy most ambitious project yet: Helen on
Blu-ray.
42 videos in glorious 16X9 Widescreen High Defintion.
This collection was compiled from the very best sources available. Many thanks to those who contributed some high quality videos that I used for this Blu-ray. As usual, most videos were remastered and improved to the best of my ability with various Avisynth and Virtualdub filters.
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-67382965867509118502013-05-10T19:56:00.001-04:002013-05-10T19:58:25.038-04:00Video of the weekAbsolutely <3
Kabhi Kabhi Saiyyan Sharaab Pikey Aaye from Raakhi And Rifle (1976). Helen dances in perfect synchronization :o with the heavy beat of the tabla in accompaniment with the unique and lovely sound of the harmonium. :tup
I remastered this video that was taken from a low resolution VCD and I think it came out rather well...if I must say so myself :$.
<!--3-->Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-15300905531926173172013-05-04T08:00:00.000-04:002013-05-04T11:07:31.907-04:00Rare Helen....Remixed
Here is a remixed collection of some rare "first time on Youtube" Helen videos. In addition, one super rare non-Helen video is featured throughout the video :tup. If there's enough interest, most of these videos will appear in their original form on future DVD compilations that I may make. Enjoy :)
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-40493442541520377632013-04-25T14:09:00.000-04:002013-04-26T00:36:44.886-04:00Video of the weekWatch and enjoy as Rekha gives Prem Chopra :vD and his band of thugs a beating they'll never forget. :r
Thanks to bollywooddeewana for creating and posting this on YouTube. xD
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-82207780664572257752013-04-07T14:52:00.000-04:002014-02-16T19:32:05.460-05:00Helen - Woman of a Thousand FacesSilent film star Lon Chaney was known as the Man of a Thousand Faces due to his ability to transform himself into the many different characters in his films. But I think that since Helen had so many different looks throughout her long and storied career, that she should be thought of as the female counterpart to Mr. Chaney. So, I've created a short slideshow to prove my point. Enjoy :)
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-58259065822002322082013-04-03T09:59:00.000-04:002013-11-12T20:59:34.270-05:00Ankh Ladti Hai Lad Jane De - Parmatma (1978)Fantabulous dance and song from Parmatma (1978). Helen gyrates her hips mightily while showing off her curvaceous Latin figure. Latin? Yes, she's 75% Latin & 25% Burmese :tup. For this song, she's in full-blown hippie mode. She wears tight hip-hugging bell bottom pants along with a sexy knot blouse, and tops off her attire with a headband around her long brown hair. Groovy! \m/ Also, the video ofMister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-4340417424221937272013-03-19T19:17:00.000-04:002013-03-20T10:38:16.261-04:00RDB MusicGroove to this sweet mix of some of RD Burman's finest instrumental compositions created by PC of Music from the Third Floor. :tup :tup
RDBMusic by Mft3f on MixcloudMister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-20989588928716285732013-03-17T11:54:00.000-04:002013-03-17T12:02:53.816-04:00Video of the weekHere's a short video recap of Helen's life and career in Hindi. Watch for the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award footage with Salman Khan, which they lifted from my upload that I made 2 years ago on YouTube. You're welcome, Ultra. xD
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-45192778254978583492013-03-02T22:27:00.000-05:002013-03-03T21:09:12.375-05:00Video of the week "Nobody holds a candle to me" - Helen in Prince (1969)
:tup :tup Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-48773752231890938882013-02-27T10:21:00.000-05:002013-02-27T10:21:23.192-05:00OHNOTHIMAGEN
Back due to popular demand ;)
:tone :e :e :e :tone
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-14529091525420207872011-12-24T00:05:00.000-05:002013-03-17T11:52:08.955-04:00Asha Bhosle: One Two Cha Cha Cha...
The time has come to put this humble little blog into hibernation.
I leave you all with my favorite singer doing one of my favorite songs. Enjoy!
Btw, Mrs. Naidu and I will be attending her concert:Asha Bhosle: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
at the legendary Carnegie Hall (Practice...Practice...Practice* :D) on February 17, 2012.
Is there any chance that Helen will be one of the Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-50587194016478944252011-12-23T00:27:00.001-05:002013-03-13T15:51:12.178-04:00She was just 17 ♫
Helen dances in Hatim Tai (1956) to "Hum Azaad Hoon Jahan." It's her 2nd color film. Mayur Pankh (1954) was the first.
Enjoy the magic of Helen!
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-42996580127218436332011-12-22T23:51:00.000-05:002013-06-22T02:12:04.892-04:00Helen Dhamaka 3 (Screenshots)
Here are some screenshots from my Helen Dhamaka 3 DVD. Above is Helen in a heretofore uncredited appearance in a film from the early 50's. You won't find any mention of this in any filmography or book :)
This DVD is a work in progress and isn't yet ready for public consumption. Volume 3 features lots of rare videos and upgrades that are very hard, if not impossible, to find on DVDMister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-38313723083377845722011-12-21T21:12:00.000-05:002013-11-12T20:35:55.934-05:00The Inner Light
In 2002, a group of George Harrison's friends put together a wonderful concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the first anniversary of his death. Here's a lovely rendition of George's "The Inner Light" performed by Anoushkar Shankar and Jeff Lynne.
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-75842659519077919742011-12-21T21:10:00.000-05:002013-02-27T10:25:52.025-05:00Helen appears as a judge on the "Boogie Woogie" TV show In a rare television appearance, Helen judges the dancers on Boogie Woogie's "Cabaret Special" in 2006. Enjoy!
Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725633909921159279.post-838290349756817132011-12-21T20:58:00.000-05:002011-12-29T14:00:15.890-05:00Albela (1951) - Remastered by Tom Daniel
Here's another DVD by Tom Daniel: Albela (1951). And, once again, he's done amazing work on this remastered DVD. It features restored video and audio with subtitles for the first time on all the songs (thanks to his translator Ava).
Albela stars Geeta Bali, Master Bhagwan and Badri Prasad. The memorable music is by C. Ramchandra with lyrics by Rajendra Krishan.
Get the DVD for free Here.Mister Naiduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002711772729817766noreply@blogger.com