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Squabbling Sharma family has a dubious reputation of not having any cook last there for more than a few months... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
A truly classic Indian film moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Rajesh Khanna | ... | Raghu (Bawarchi) | |
| Jaya Bhaduri | ... | Krishna Sharna | |
| Usha Kiran | ... | Shobha Sharma (Chhoti Maa) | |
| Harindranath Chattopadhyay | ... | Shiv Nath Sharma (Daduji) | |
| A.K. Hangal | ... | Ramnath Sharma (Munna) | |
| Durga Khote | ... | Seeta Sharma (Badi Maa) | |
| Asrani | ... | Vishwanath Sharma - Babbu | |
| Kali Bannerjee | ... | Meeta Sharma | |
| Paintal | ... | Guruji | |
| Raju Shrestha | ... | Pintoo Baba (Child Artist) | |
| Amitabh Bachchan | ... | Narrator (voice) |
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This is a truly classic Indian film, and a fitting showcase to the substantial talents of it director, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, who shows how a masterpiece can be produced on a small budget.
Shot almost exclusively inside the Sharma household, this film explores the tensions and rivalries within the Sharma family, and how their domestic problems quite literally bring them to their knees. Into this house of discontent steps a man with answers to their problems and a lot more. How can a cook be so smart? What is his agenda? Who is this man? The acting in a very strong cast is first class, and without weakness. Rajesh Khanna steals the show though with a brilliant, amusing lead role as the loquacious Bawarchi. At that time (1972) he was the darling of the Indian cinema and women wrote letters in their own blood to him, such was his appeal, and this film showcases his immense talent. Rajesh Khanna's performance is one of great depth: his facial expressions, delivery and mannerisms are skilfully never overplayed, none more so than when he utters in English "It is simple to be happy, but it is difficult to be simple". Whether it be a comic or serious sad scene, Jaya Badhuri, as Krishna, perfectly conveys the uncertainties of a complex, sensitive young woman and captures her emotions beautifully to show just what a fine actress she is. A.K.Hangal amuses as the kindly Uncle who likes a quiet tipple and makes a fine double act with his screen brother. Harendranath Chatopadhay's performance as grandfather is authentic and very enjoyable. All this is underpinned with strong direction, and creative screenplay: the beautifully crafted entry of the Bawarchi through the morning mist into the chaotic proceedings being a personal highlight. Overall the delivery of the Gulzar's punchy dialogue has the required pace to make Bawarchi work. Either all these actors are adept at this and/or Mukherjee and his direction team are experts in achieving it.
Bawarchi can inspire a mixture of emotions: from sadness to joy. Whether you understand Hindi or not, it's a film that you can go back to and still enjoy again and again, and that is the mark of genius.