Here is what I posted in "Upcoming dvd releases by BEI" thread on March 28, 2005:
It has been mentioned often (for years) that J. Ompraksh films (starting with Aa) North American rights are with BEI. When actually will we see them and are they worth the wait?? Hope, rights don't expire before they release the DVDs
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In the mean while, I purchased a few of these J. Omprakash DVDs on Shemaroo label. As in the past, Shemaroo DVDs that come out before BEI release, do give some indication to BEI release quality.
Here are indicators from Shemaroo release DVDs:
Aayee Milan Ki Bela: Someone reported earlier it's terrible. I agree. It's PAL to NTSC converted field averaged. Made from a faded and perhaps 10th copy VHS. Unless BEI does a new telecine from original film, avoid.[/b]
Aas Ka Panchhi: PAL to NTSC converted field averaged but not as bad as Aayee Milan Ki Bela.
Aaye Din Bahaar Ke, Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Aankho Aankhon Mein, Aap Ki Kasam: Pseudo-Progressive. Clear 3-2 pull down avail. Good PQ. BEI version sure will be Progressive even if they use same telecine.
Aan Milo Sajna: Didn't receive this DVD (has been on back order for over 3 months). Getting hint from above mentioned DVDs, this probably is Pseudo-Prog. So, I expect a Prog DVD from BEI.
Bit rate: As normal, Shemaroo bit rate is 3-5 mbps. BEI bit rate normally is 5-8 mbps. As BEI don't waste bits on unnecc. fields (25%), effective bit rate should be twice of Shemaroo.
Note, a ray of hope for other J. Omprakash film DVDs on BEI:
Pseudo-Progressive. Clear 3-2 pull down avail. Good PQ.
Didn't receive this DVD (has been on back order for over 3 months). Getting hint from above mentioned DVDs, this probably is Pseudo-Prog.
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