Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
The masala film was not an invention of the 1970s. Chalti ka naam gaadi is delightful proof of that, a raucous blend of farce, romance, and intrigue with a flavor reminiscent of the Marx Brothers. Top it off with a lead pair who sparkles together on screen and a catchy, toe-tapping SD Burman soundtrack and Chalti ka naam gaadi (“the moving thing is called a car”) is the perfect entertainer that stands up brilliantly nearly 50 years after its birth.
Cast: Kishore Kumar, Madhubala, Ashok Kumar
