Underplayed Gems

Chhote Babu

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How it feels

A 1957 Hindi film about a young man, starring Shekhar, Nimmi, and Abhi Bhattacharya, directed by Harsukh Bhatt. Critics at the time were divided: some liked the songs and dances, others found the direction dull and the story hard to believe.

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What happens

Chhote Babu is a 1957 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Harsukh Bhatt. It stars Shekhar, Nimmi, and Abhi Bhattacharya; and features a soundtrack composed by Madan Mohan. The film marked Shekhar's debut as a film producer. Chhote Babu received mixed reviews from contemporary critics: The Times of India praised its music and dances, while Filmindia criticised the direction, dismissing the film as a "dull" and "unconvincing". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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