This film stands out because of its unconventional story and brilliant performances. Arun Govil has lost it in business of Photography and seeks employment under Sanjeev Kumar. He is hired as personal photographer by Sanjeev Kumar to 'document' his merry making activities. As soon as he begins his work, he notices that Rati Agnihotri happens to be Sanjeev Kumar's wife who used to be his girl once upon a time. Rati Agnihotri is extremely unhappy with her marriage since Sanjeev Kumar is into alcohol and other women.
Rati Agnihotri and Arun Govil keep having secret private meetings when Sanjeev Kumar is busy with other women. After a while, a baby boy is born. The baby boy grows up and starts getting attracted towards alcohol and Mujra dancers. Arun Govil starts restricting the boy from doing that is supposedly bad which annoys Sanjeev Kumar. Sanjeev Kumar fires Arun Govil after which Rati Agnihotri dies in a domestic accident. Several years later Sanjeev Kumar finds Arun Govil's photograph in Rati Agnihotri's old locket which provokes him to suspect Rati Agnihotri's fidelity. Sanjeev Kumar goes to Arun Govil whose health has deteriorated. Arun Govil dies without saying anything. Now there is no way that Sanjeev Kumar can clarify his doubts. He commits suicide later.
The director has not tried to justify anything in this film, nor has he tried to define right and wrong. Its simply a good story, nicely told with an element of 'unanswered question'. Songs are average and they disturb the narration flow. Cinematography is not out of the world but it is apt. Background score is pretty neat. It's definitely not a Saturday afternoon DVD watch film but you won't regret watching it if have a taste for old Indian films.
Rati Agnihotri and Arun Govil keep having secret private meetings when Sanjeev Kumar is busy with other women. After a while, a baby boy is born. The baby boy grows up and starts getting attracted towards alcohol and Mujra dancers. Arun Govil starts restricting the boy from doing that is supposedly bad which annoys Sanjeev Kumar. Sanjeev Kumar fires Arun Govil after which Rati Agnihotri dies in a domestic accident. Several years later Sanjeev Kumar finds Arun Govil's photograph in Rati Agnihotri's old locket which provokes him to suspect Rati Agnihotri's fidelity. Sanjeev Kumar goes to Arun Govil whose health has deteriorated. Arun Govil dies without saying anything. Now there is no way that Sanjeev Kumar can clarify his doubts. He commits suicide later.
The director has not tried to justify anything in this film, nor has he tried to define right and wrong. Its simply a good story, nicely told with an element of 'unanswered question'. Songs are average and they disturb the narration flow. Cinematography is not out of the world but it is apt. Background score is pretty neat. It's definitely not a Saturday afternoon DVD watch film but you won't regret watching it if have a taste for old Indian films.