The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
OLD DELHI MOTORCYCLES (2013)
Run Time: 18:00
Producer: Colorblind Productions
A Film By: Inderjit Singh, Tanveer Singh
Key Cast: Bobbee Singh, Lali Singh Ji, Farooq Bhai
FILM MAKERS
We at Colorblind had been looking for a real story to tell for some time. A story which real people can relate to, that can touch hearts, that can create goosebumps in a way that it did to us. We are just like you so here is a story for you.
For another film in our archive featuring Bobbee, Old Delhi Motorcycles, and Royal Enfield, watch Chasing The Bullet (2016) by Chris Zahner.
SUMMARY
Finding this story took us to many places, people, ideas and then it struck us that careers are not confined to cubicles, certificates, degrees, universities, interviews or job placements. Far away from the world of doctors, engineer, management gurus there lies a world of engine oil, brakes, gears. Not a shiny automobile showrooms but a dirty, clumsy mechanic’s shop in a chaotic old Delhi’s narrow gali. Colorblind wants to extend a special thank to Bobbee Singh (aka Bullet Raja), who introduced us to this world. So here we present a tribute to these maestros whose oil coated, blackened hands carved the Bullet Beauty for many of us Bullet Lovers.
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I wanted to go to India and see all this back alley parts manufacturing like you see on youtube all the time,particularly foundries.Guys wearing just sandals pouring metal into a mold
I wanted to go to India and see all this back alley parts manufacturing like you see on youtube all the time,particularly foundries.Guys wearing just sandals pouring metal into a mold
First off .. I’m no fan of RF nor ‘ todays ‘ India as a whole .
But I am a huge fan of handwork / craftsmanship .. making the most out of what little you have … and more importantly placing quality and your word above profit .
As well as being a fan of excellent documentary cinematography .
Which is to say … I’m most definitely a fan of this film !!!
And I LOVE the old mans truthful and to the point condemnation of the state of India today … suffice it to say that level of blatant honesty can get you in deep s**t in todays India .. so kudos to the old man for having the guts to tell it like it is .. here’s hoping there was no consequences for him doing so ,
In conclusion … a HUGE two thumbs up for this one … despite my .. hmmm … initial reservations
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Not like me to not comment on the soundtrack .. so I will . Don’t like it … not at all … not one single song or lick … BUT !!!! .. it all fits the film .. so despite personal preferences…. I’ll give it a B .
In other words … my HUGE town thumbs up stands … despite the dispute over musical tastes .
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