Some actors are destined to become and remain fond memories
in the eyes of their peers and fans. Their name and persona's
attain legendary near mythical status because of an untimely
death or a life of stellar personal integrity and struggle.
On both accounts Geeta Bali was such an actress. Even though
it has been over 35 years since her passing the present generation
when referring an accolade to a fellow Bollywood actor still
use the name Geeta Bali in esteem as an endearing comparison.
She was an actress from the golden age (1950s) of Bollywood
films who was immensely popular for her effervescent and endearing
acting style. When an actress like Kareena Kapoor states that
her favorite actress is Geeta Bali one should take note. The
over the top, bubbly acting style one sees Kareena and other
actress using is a direct take of Geeta Bali's histrionics.
In 1951 Geeta became a major star with Guru Dutt's "Baazi"
(I am working on a review and capture page of this film)
and this movie, a mix of swashbuckling pirate adventure and
'Film Noir' is remembered as one of her signature works.
