FilmIndia (1946)

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( In this section, the editor himself replies to queries from the readers. As thousands of letters are received every month — some anxious and several frivolous it is neither possible nor convenient to attend to all. Selected letters are usually treated in an informative and humorous strain and no offence is meant to anyone. ) MRS. RAJ RANI KAPUR (New Delhi) Who discovered the existence of God? Man is a heathen by instincts and the occasional flashes of goodness in him /far,' to be explained somehow. God is the symbol of that goodness. R P MORI A (New D«lhi) Which is a pleasant kiss— from a Mr. or a Miss'.' Kiss is not the monopoly of a Miss. As an expression of affection, even a Mr. can give a warm kiss. It is the sincerity that counts. J AM UN A PRASAD SINGH (Khargpur) Everybody wants to marry a girl of good appearance. Why? .4 good face is a pleasant addition to a home and even in the ugly compromises of life, beauty All on the quiet and in a corner, Charlie Julian, the Canadian chief of R. K. O. Radio's Indian business, is trying to make an impression on Joan Fontaine, working in "From This Day Forward". Joan, perhaps, ended by saying 'Papa' and Charlie Julian returned to India by the first steamer. doesn't get so distorted as to be repulsive. An ugly woman in an ugly temper looks the devil's sister. ASGARALI DAWOODBHAI (Akola) Is marriage only a personal affair or a social matter? .4 strictly personal affair after the ceremony. BASH1R AHMAD BATLA (Delhi) If a man is refused by his fiancee only due to his short height, what do you advise him to do? Carry a ladder with him next time he goes to meet her or reduce her stature in an intellectual skirmish. What is wrong with Nirmala these days? She looks very pale and sick in "Piya Milan'! She carried a cradle about for months and looks a bit tired now. Thanks to Aroon! Who is the better director between Jagirdar and Shaukat Hussein? Shaukat. He has more imagination. Jagirdar has more spirits. Mr. Trilok Kapoor has never given a creditable performance in his long film career. I wonder how a critic of your reputation and ability could have elected him to play the male lead in your own picture "Gvalan" against talented Sushila Rani? People icho talk after an event arc called wise. Write to me again after seeing "Gvalan". Yon will get more attention from me. My wife, when in temper says that I would look an incomparable clown if presented on the screen. Shall I take her seriously and join some film company? Don't deprive a good woman of the joys of life. As it is the world is cruel enough, then why take away from anyone what few smiles one can get in this world of sighs? Your wife is lucky to have a husband who can entertain sometimes Usually husbands make bad entertainers. N. V. POPAT (Mangalore) Which name has Mr. Pareenja ultimately chosen for his maiden production? At present he has begun with his own. Later on he will pick up from the names you give him. B. YESHWANTHA RAO (Vizagpatam) When Beauty begins to bloom in a woman who is the first to be conscious of it? Her clothes. They begin to be misfits. 19