Hmong chick who loves Indian cinema: Asha Parekh

Finally a Bollywood film again! I know. I've been on my South Indian filmfest for a bit, but I still have a lot to watch. Nothing new in Bollywood really made me want to come back. Therefore, I decided to rewind and hit with a classic that I've never seen before!

Caravan. Honestly, I know nothing about the film except that it has the famous song - "Piya Tu Ab To Aayaa." Okay, I also knew that it wasn't a lovey-dovey film. So, I've been waiting for a chance to be in the mood to watch an oldies classic.

See, I have a problem with some older films. Okay, I am quite prejudice towards older films because of the slow pace. I have to admit that. Even with Hollywood or any other cinema. However, I'm slowly trying to change that. And remember, I'm the eye candy girl. I didn't see much back then. Handsome/cute face but no hot bod, lol.

Sunita (Asha Parekh) ends up marrying Rajan (Ravindra Kapoor), who ends up being her father's killer. Running for her life, she ends up pretending she's a village girl name Soni so that Mohan (Jeetendra), his friend Johnny (Kishan Mehta), and his younger brother (Mehmood Jr) will take her in their traveling caravan. She must get to Bangalore and meet up with her father's old friend. Will she be able to reach her desination? Will Rajan and his men ever find Sunita?

Naziar Hassan. The only film I've seen of his is Yaadon Ki Baraat. However, I keep hearing that his other films are worth watching, especially Teesri Manzil. Thank goodness that dvd is sitting around waiting to be watch! It may be sooner than I think.

Sunita is running away from her one-day old husband, Rajan. Under the alias, Soni, she hopes to reveal his evil doings.

I am disappointed in Asha's timid, boring character. I wanted to see more spunk in the character. To be fair, I don't remember ever watching any of her films, only her dancing so I was expecting too much. Wait a minute, I just looked her up her filmography and I've seen Love in Tokyo, but I don't remember it. Must re-watch! Nevertheless, I won't write her off yet.

Mohan (Jeetendra) drives the caravan and ends up falling in love with Soni.

Is it me or did Jeetendra gain a bit of weight in the film? I still think he has a handsome face but in some scenes, his outfit look too tight on him when he dances. I've always found Jeetendra a good actor.

Nisha (Aruna Irani) is a gypsy girl in love with Mohan. OMG, can this film give more props to the fiesty, sassy, spunky girl? My goodness, after watching this film, I wonder why this wonderful vamp doesn't get more credit to her name. She can dance, is beautiful, act, and kick ass!

Monto (Mehboob Jr) is Mohan's little brother. He has a soft spot for Soni. He's so adorable. On IMDB, he is credited as being one of Viju's friends in Lovers?? Plus in his filmography is not many significant roles :(

Monica (Helen) is Rajan's lover and his accomplice. Helen is best known for her vamp-ness (is that even a word?) Love her dancing and it was great to see her. She had a bit more than just a dancing girl.

Rajan (Ravindra Kapoor) - murdered Sunita's father and tricked Sunita into marrying him. He's also Monica's lover. Ravindra is a handsome guy. He looks mix to me. I looked up him on IMDB and he was Charlie in Star?? (I know another Kumar Gaurav film) Wow, Charlie looked British to me.

Johnny (Kishan Mehta) brings humor to the film. His I'm-always-drunk, carefree personality sparks.

Caravan is most known for the "Piya Tu Ab To Aayaa" song, which features Helen. However, the soundtrack is worth a listen. Makes me miss old school music like this.