Padosan (1968) User Reviews

King of Comedy.

[Herag · 8/10 · 12 December 2003]

Mehmood, was not only a comedian's comedian. but a great actor. He left indelible mark with this movie, which will remain the Classic of Hindi Comedy. The movie was shot on Location in Mysore, where Visveshwarya the "Einstein" of India built the K.R. Sagar Dam and the breath taking Brindavan Gardens.The beauty of this movie, was the incredible casting. Sunil Dutt,was perfectly cast as the naive and stupid "Bhola" and, what a natural performance from an actor.

The newer genre of actors are pale by comparison and their mediocre talent is put on pedestal and worshiped. Rahul Dev Burman, the son of the legend Sacchin Dev Burman (Guide), created some of the best tunes ("Thumhi Dulahi" "Kehna Hai",and the greatest romantic and heart-tugging song ever in an Hindi movie "Sharm Aati Hai Magar" when 'Bindu' sings for 'Bhola' at his bed-side) for this movie, every song, is hummable immortal melody that was picture perfect on the characters, that included the greatest singing/acting talent of Kishore Kumar as "Guru". Saira Banu, who was at the peak of her career, looked gorgeous. She eventually caught the attention of the then thespian, Dilip Kumar, ending in matrimony.

The Ace, was Mehmood, with his inimitable accent and style as "Masterji" will remain forever in our memory. I would consider this movie as one of the "Top Ten Hindi Films of All Times." The only movie that would come close is "Hera-Pheri" and Paresh Rawal, is the only comedian, that would come close to the Comedic Genius--that was Mehmood.

Padosan

[rinks · 9/10 · 7 March 2007]

I have watched this movie quite a few times, but I think its one of the rare movies I tend to watch with equal enthusiasm every time. Although, it was a remake of a Tamil film "Adhutha Vittu Penn", I thought the Hindi version was EQUALLY amazing and not to mention immensely entertaining =) I thought performance-wise Kishore, STOLE THE SHOW! I cannot imagine the movie without him. The guy is incredible at comedy. Sunil Dutt was fabulous, I just adore him to bits, he is so underrated...he put in a stupendous performance! ROFL gotta love the scene where he attempts to learn music from Kishore...he had me in splits. As for Mehmood, he simply rocked. 'Daaaaaai' bhola . I liked his unique accent. haha. I think its imitated by plenty of actors till date and yes, its annoying to the core. Saira, well I usually find her very irritating in most of her films, I thought she was passable. The soundtrack was amazing. Ahhh...man I can just listen to them all day long. My personal favorites include kehna hai, mera samne wali ladki ne and main chali is one of best female duets sung by Asha and Lata. The movie is a must watch, it's a classic in every sense. Highly recommended! 9/10

Hindi Comedy At Its Best

[Shailesh-2 · 9/10 · 19 December 2000]

Excellent performances by complete cast. Unusually funny theme. Cute actress Saira Bano. Jolly Mehamood and last but not the least a superb singing and acting performance by the great Kishore Kumar. He dominates comedy like no one else. Nobody could ever regret watching this movie.

Songs to watch out for :

"Mere saamne wali khidki me . . "

"Meri Pyari Bindu . . "

"Tum hi to layi ho jeevan me mere pyar . ."

One of the greatest comedies of Indian Cinema

[chutneylix · 12 April 2003]

Padosan, who hasn't heard of it? Well if you are one of those unfortunate souls who hasn't, I feel terribly saddened for your state. You my friend, need a good lesson in Indian Cinema. I suggest you start by watching this film.

Padosan, which means 'Neighbor' is the story of Bhola (Sunil Dutt) who li ke his name is a very naive and innocent soul who happens to see Bindu(Saira Banu) and falls in love with her. He later finds out that she is his neighbor. We find out that Bindu is enamored with music and into the picture comes her music teacher, Masterji (Mehmood) who aside from being a bumbling fool who speaks in Tamil accented Hindi, is also in love with Bindu. So back to our Bhola bala hero. He tries to woo her but to no avail until he enlists the help of his friend and mentor Guru (Kishore Kumar) who owns an acting troupe of which Bhola is a part of.

After much investigation, Guru and his friends discover that Bindu's soft spot is music. But unfortunately our Bhola is quite the novice when it comes to singing, sounding more like a braying donkey than a singing suitor. And so begins one of the whackiest cons in cinema. Guru sings, and Bhola lip-syncs. Guru's (Kishore Kumar's) voice being what it is, bewitches Bindu and she starts falling for Bhola. This development thwarts Masterji's master plan of marrying Bindu. So now begins a jugal-bandi between Masterji and Guru (ahem Bhola) for Bindu's affections.

With such a whacky plot, there are laughs aplenty. Add master comedians Mehmood and Kishore Kumar and a funny looking Sunil Dutt, you have the perfect recipe for a hilariously whacky romantic comedy. Saira Banu, oozing of charm is quite good as the spoilt Bindu. Music is also excellent. R.D. Burman masterfully comes up with songs fit for the situations. The most famous of all being "Mere samnewali khidki mein" which is hummed even today. "Meri chatur naar" is extremely fun to watch and kishore kumar's vocals are excellent. All this making Padosan an exquisite classic that MUST NOT BE MISSED!!

Well, the cake has to be distributed amongst all!

[narayan_l_k · 10/10 · 11 March 2005]

This is a hilarious and fantastic plot and producer Mahmood has truly justified the quote below the film title 'The first ambitious Motion Picture'. It is a splendid performance by one and all concerned with this film.

Rather than the film's heroine Saira Banu, the film focuses on the duel of wits between her two suitors Mehmood and Sunil Dutt, who is helped by his Guruji Kishore Kumar (doing an imitation of Popol, a famous Bengali artiste) with a floppy middle-partitioned hairstyle and paan stained mouth. Mehmood has excelled as the South-Indian music and dance teacher, with mannerisms such as clutching the hems of his dhoti and the oft-repeated 'aiyo'... One of the high points of this film is the 'Ek Chatur Naar...' during which Mehmood's harmonium gets stuck, making him mumble, 'ennaiya idu... (in Tamil) (meaning, 'what is this') Buy this DVD and have a good laugh!!!!!

Legendary !!

[ajitkalathoor · 8/10 · 20 April 2024]

If "Sholay" is legendary in the action genre than "Padosan" is legendary in the comedy genre. Growing up I must have watched this movie at least a dozen times. I must say this movie has aged very well, still generating laughter. The dialogues of this movie still get quoted and characters imitated in today's movies and tv shows. The ensemble cast complemented each other very well with their comic timing. You can't imagine another set of actors doing this movie, as each one carried their weight admirably. Sunil Dutt known for his serious roles took a risk to do this out and out comic, albeit innocent bumkin role. This would also go on to be Kishore kumar's most memorable role of his career He ended up stealing the show from Mehmood. Om Prakash is another notable mention. Saira Banu playing the heroine with an attitude was endearing. Coincidentally, she also appears to be the only surviving actor today amongst the main leads of the movie. The songs too were melodious, still being hummed today. This movie proved to be a sleeper success of that era. Definitely watch it !!!

Indian comedy up top!

[jsataluri · 10/10 · 3 August 2005]

After reviewing this film over and over again, I feel I have to make a lot of changes to this post again.

Without a doubt, this is one of the best Indian comedies joining the list of Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, and AAA (the latter two which I haven't seen). The oldies were the true meaning of Indian cinema and this was one of them. Led by 3 comedic aces, Om Prakash, Mehmood and Kishore Kumar (my favorite singer by the way), a buffoonish Sunil Dutt and a irritating Saira Banu and you have a farce! A farce in its own right! Bhola (Sunil Dutt) is a young simpleton living with his pedophile uncle (Om Prakash). He follows the Prem Shastra book very serious, until he realizes that he has wasted a year of married life and must get married before it's too late. Suddenly the line begins to shake and he thinks he's caught a fish. Only he's fished out a girl named Bindu (Saira Banu). He falls head over heels for her only to be pushed into the lake!! Later, he discovers about his uncle's pedophilic ways and disgusted, leaves to live with his mami (aunt).

Next we go to Bhola's best friend, Vidyapati aka Guru (Kishore Kumar) and his wacky troupe (Raj Kishore, Keshto Mukherjee and Mukri) who perform dramatic plays (well in their own way I guess, making them more like farces). Bhola arrives and tells Guru about his new found love and enlists Guru's help in getting the girl.

But what Bhola and Guru don't know is that another man is after Bindu. And he's in the form of a South Indian Sangeetham Masterji (Mehmood) who teaches Bindu music and dance and wants to get married to her. And Bindu is attracted to Masterji's singing voice. So Guru tries to make Bhola sing, but that fails when Bhola's voice is worse than a donkey's! Then BOOM! Guru comes up with a great idea and tells Bhola to lipsinc while he himself sings (seeing Kishore singing for Kishore singing for Sunil), WAH, WAH, WAH! The plan works and Bindu finally falls for Bhola and his "singing". Who could forget the over-the-top confrontation between Masterji and Bhola/Guru?! However, the truth must be exposed and when Bindu finds out about Bhola's singing, she is enraged and goes back to Masterji. And so Bhola decides that death would be better than to remain a bachelor. Soon a fake dramatic parody of Bhola's death spreads to the wedding of Masterji and Bindu. A frantic Bindu runs to mami's house and upon seeing Bhola, she repents about what she did and that she truly loves Bhola. And Bhola springs back alive!!!! And they all live happily ever after!!! Except for poor Masterji who cries during the wedding while he plays the flute.

The first half of the film is probably the best half of the film as this provokes much hilarity in these situations (2X10/10, I could watch it forever). However, the second half brings the film down, when it becomes a little too serious and most of the jokes fall flat. But that doesn't stop it from being one of the greatest Indian comedies. I must say I haven't laughed so hard from any comedy than this one.

Sunil Dutt dumbs himself down from his overly serious roles into a buffoonish, yet kind-hearted simpleton, although he takes the role a bit too seriously and does overdo it in some scenes. Yet, this will remembered as one of his better performances. Saira Banu is decent, yet annoying and you really want to slap her in the face, but the script said she had to be irritating, didn't it? Raj Kishore, Keshto Mukherjee and Mukri are great comic support and Om Prakash's mama is probably one of his most underrated to date.

But the show belongs to Kishore Da and Mehmood and basically they rock the house. Once again Mehmood succeeds in creating a character that is so out there, you forget who the actor is. His accent is good that you'd believe that he actually did come from Tamil Nadu! The way he woos Bindu was outstanding.

Kishore Da with his hair all over the place, Bengali style, paan chewing and crazy guru takes the cake. His reactions and funny antics are one of the main reasons to watch this film. This was one of his last best known comedic performances before his singing career blossomed in 1969 and he never looked back after that.

Underrated RD Burman music right here. Not only does he create a great soundtrack, but his background score can be classified as one of his most underrated to date. Who can forget the songs Main Chali Main Chali, Saanwariya, Mere Saamnewaali Khidki Mein, Meri Bhole Balam and Kehna Hai? But Ek Chatur Naar Karke Singar, the music fight between Masterji and Bhola/Kishore steals the show. Just repeat the song over and over again and it never gets old.

I recommend this great comedy to everyone. If you haven't watched this film, you are missing out. Don't worry if you don't get it, because you don't have to! Just let the movie take you for a ride. 10 out of 10! (14 out of 10- first half, 6 out of the 10- second. It all adds up!)

Mehmood is Masterji

[davo · 8/10 · 24 May 2009]

...yet Kishore Kumar rules. Sunil Dutt holds his own as the straight man, and the best things about Saira are her figure and her clothes. The rest of the cast is good, too, but for me the main interest was to see a film where the actors (Mehmood & Kumar) do their own playback singing, which I believe became fairly uncommon after the 1940s. These guys deliver, and steal the show whenever they are on screen. Then on top of that, Kishore's character, Guru, after Bhola (Dutt) hilariously demonstrates that he can't learn to sing, pulls a Cyrano and provides the voice for Bhola's picturizing. Then song duel with Masterji, too much, Guru working Bhola like puppet. Guru's troupe (including Bhola) are a gang of 5, working like a chorus, double-takes timed to the music. The scene where they go to Bhola's uncle to change his mind about his engagement is structured as a pretty much a cappella song. I love that. I chose this film to see Kishore work, and I feel like I picked a good one, plus I learned about Mehmood, I'm looking forward to seeing more of both of them.

a masterpiece of Indian cinema

[virsingh-rathore · 9/10 · 24 August 2010]

Really this was an awesome movie, a way ahead of its time and yet refreshing.

After watching this movie yesterday i get to consider myself a fool not to watch this one till now. This was a real Indian gem and needs to be watched by every person being an Indian movies fan by heart.The most amazing character of this movie is that of Kishore Kumar playing a role of Love guru leading his guy to the ultimate goal of his love.Talking about "Saira Bano" she was looking so beautiful and gorgeous as always. Sunil Dutt was good playing a character a typical Indian by heart. In nutshell a really fantastic movie with amazing leading characters.

One of the best comedies

[silvan-desouza · 8/10 · 4 September 2012]

Mehmood was the king of comedy in 60's, 70's and gave us several laughriots PADOSAN is one of the finest comedies ever remembered till today. The film is a laughriot throughout. It starts off with Introduction on Om Prakash in one of his crazziest roles ever, he is searching for a girl to marry at old age after leaving his wife, then we are introduced to Sunil Dutt who is a simpleton and reads books on age definition of love(till 25 one shd not fall in love) he falls for Bindu(Saira Banu) and then the results. There are several funny scenes like the scene in the garden when Sunil Dutt and gang stand as trees, Sunil Dutt trying to sing.etc The change of events and Sunil Dutt getting hurt is well handled and then the film keeps you involved and many things laughing to the glory

Direction by Jyothi Swaroop is topnotch Music by RD Burman gives us several classic numbers like Lata's Bai Bathur, Mere Saamne waale Khidki(picturised on Dutt with playbacks of Kishore), Kehna Hai and the famous Ek Chatur Naar. Camera-work is decent, Dialogues are topnotch

Amongst actors It's difficult to say who was better as all are given good roles unlike today's comedies Sunil Dutt is superb as Bhola, I never knew he had such a funny bone and he excels in his character without overdoing it Mehmood as the South Indian Classical Dancer does a great job as usual(though his act may seem exxagerated) but yet it suits the movie, This was his debut production and was a huge hit Kishore Kumar is a laughriot, He was often known for his comedy acts in 50's and 60s and he does another great job, He gets a chance to show his matchless playback skills too in the film Saira Banu looks beautiful and does a good job Om Prakash in a guest role does a great job in one of his funniest performances, Keshto Mukherjee and Mukri the only familiar people in Sunil Dutt's gang leave a mark while the rest are okay

A Classic Comedy

[Jini-B · 7/10 · 16 April 2020]

I have heard so much about this movie, the music especially. I had an idea about the story and this was quite enjoyable. The only complaint I had with the film was that it was a slapstick comedy which didn't particularly match my own interests. Despite that, I thought it was a pretty good one for those who enjoy this particular type of humor.

The music is really good though. Very catchy songs that have since become legendary. The song battle was really fun! The actors were also great in their respective roles. I loved Kishore Kumar and Mehmood especially.

A Classic....

[namashi_1 · 8/10 · 14 December 2009]

Jyoti Swaroop's 'Padosan' is the Finest Comedy to come out to of Indian Cinema. A 1968, Everygreen, Evershining Classic!

'Padosan' is a simple story told in a Fantastic manner. The script is polished, with one-by-one hilarious sequences. The film has hilarious characters, which have been justified by it's actors.

Kishore Kumar steals the show with a memorable performance. His body language & dialog delivery are superb, justifying the character more than needed. Sunil Dutt is fantastic, plus his get-up is well-done. Mehmood excels as the Tamilan. His portions are simply hilarious! Saira Banu looked amazing then and her performance is decent. Mukri, Keshto Mukherjee & Raj Kishore are first-rate as Kishore's men. Om Prakash, Dulari, Agha & Sunder are perfect.

'Padosan' is a must watch... most of the people associated with this Cult film are no more... let's relive & salute their contribution in Indian Cinema.

You had to grow up seeing it to actually find it funny

[skinnybert · 5/10 · 12 July 2022]

It's all competent enough, I suppose. But this is from the everyone's-a-cartoon school of comedy -- the kind where a young man reads a book that tells him he should be celibate to 25, then a householder from 25-50, and suddenly realizes he's six months past his 25th birthday, then falls in love with the first young woman he sees.

OMG was that a spoiler? I hope not, because that's your movie. So there isn't anything to spoil. Nice songs though.

FWIW, I'm not Indian, nor ever saw any Indian movies growing up. But I have seen over 150 Indian movies in the last ten years, from the 1940s to the 2010s, and I find that many* classic Indian comedies just don't translate to those who didn't grow up seeing them. A shame really.

Moments of bliss

[VirginiaK_NYC · 15 January 2003]

The most delightful thing to me about this light comedy is the "invention" of playback singing as a seduction strategy for Sunil Dutt. His Guru in the movie is a director of what appears to be neighborhood Mahabharat dramas, with pan juice usually dripping toward his chin, played by Kishore Kumar.

Sunil wants to be able to sing to impress the sexy neighbor girl -- but he can't -- so Kishore comes up with the brilliant idea that HE will sing out of sight, and Sunil will -- well, picturise the singing! Fantastic idea!! Which generates wonderful scenes of Sunil picturising seductively while we also see Kishore hopping around behind him singing the songs. (I imagine Kishore is actually playbacking himself here, so it's a great Bollywood-y hall of musical mirrors.)

Kishore also sings and dances a number in which I believe he is doing a ladies' dance, playing the part of the beloved, as part of the enterprise of coaching Sunil in his love quest. His comic talent and body language are spectacular. I''ll probably buy this one just to watch this scene 1000 times. ~Virginia in New York

ETA: Nov. 16, 2006 - I just read an interview in which Shah Rukh Khan names this as his favorite movie comic scene. (Current Film Fare Magazine.)

Exciting! Great! Marvellous piece of cinema!!!!!

[wassupbhaskar · 10/10 · 28 September 2009]

One of the best all time comedies and among the best of Indian cinema. Kishore Kumar and mahmood stand out every one in their comic timing . you keep wondering how versatile can a man be after watching kishore kumar sing and act at the same time. sunil dutt is cute and good with his dialogs. good acting . saira banu is also good. The maestro that he is , once again RD Burman proves that the genius like him are rarely born.kishore kumar and Manna Day have sung the songs awesomely. The songs "Mere samnewali khidki', "kehena Hai ", "sawariya" and the only one of its kind till date in the history of cinema "Ek Chatur naar". Kishore kumar according is the hero of the Film.

10 out of 10...

[upadhyaysatyam-75597 · 10/10 · 13 November 2018]

Songs are awesome and what a cult classic cinema with trendsetting comedy

Oh Meri Pyari Bindu

[magadalwarmayur · 9/10 · 13 March 2020]

Probably best comedy of that era after Charlie Chaplin and the mad mad mad world. Indian cinema at it's best

Clean comedy

[sameer-umralkar · 10/10 · 10 August 2020]

The movie is a wholesome entertainer.

You can not imagine anyone other than Sunil Dutt as Bhola. For someone who did serious roles previously, this was a welcome change. He absolutely nailed it!

Kishore and Mehmood are superlative as always.

The sidekicks are named interestingly - Lahori, Kalkatiya and Banarsi...

Genuine laughter in Bollywood comedy film

[disharma-24131 · 10/10 · 29 May 2023]

Padosan" is a classic Bollywood comedy film released in 1968. Directed by Jyoti Swaroop, the movie is known for its light-hearted storyline, hilarious dialogues, and memorable performances by the cast. Here's a review of the film:

"Padosan" revolves around the charming and innocent Bhola (played by Sunil Dutt), who falls in love with his beautiful neighbor Bindu (played by Saira Banu). However, there's a twist in the tale as Bindu's music teacher, Master Pillai (played by Mehmood), also has his sights set on winning her heart.

The film's strength lies in its comedic timing and witty dialogues. Mehmood's portrayal of Master Pillai is exceptional and he steals the show with his impeccable comic timing. His efforts to sabotage Bhola's chances with Bindu lead to a series of hilarious situations that will keep you entertained throughout the film.

The music of "Padosan" is another highlight. The songs, composed by R. D. Burman, are melodious and catchy. The most popular song from the movie is "Ek Chatur Naar," a hilarious musical face-off between Mehmood and Sunil Dutt that has become an iconic comedy sequence in Indian cinema.

The performances in "Padosan" are top-notch. Sunil Dutt's portrayal of Bhola, the lovable and innocent protagonist, is endearing. Saira Banu shines as the beautiful Bindu, capturing both her charm and grace. Mehmood's energetic and funny performance as Master Pillai is the highlight of the film. The supporting cast, including Kishore Kumar and Om Prakash, also deliver memorable performances.

The screenplay of "Padosan" is well-written, with a perfect balance of comedy and romance. The film manages to evoke genuine laughter while also delivering a heartwarming love story. The director, Jyoti Swaroop, deserves credit for his ability to extract remarkable performances from the cast and maintaining an engaging narrative throughout the film.

Overall, "Padosan" is a timeless comedy that has stood the test of time. With its clever humor, unforgettable performances, and memorable songs, it remains one of the most beloved films in Indian cinema. Whether you're a fan of classic Bollywood or simply looking for an entertaining comedy, "Padosan" is a must-watch that will leave you with a smile on your face.

Most Hilarious

[kvkale-65211 · 9/10 · 14 February 2022]

I could not see the movie after it's release in 1968. But the songs became so famous that I could not resist to watch the movie at a later stage. I was laughing loudly in the theatre annoying my companion. The movie scores on all fronts. A perfect farce, superb acting by all, beautiful music and apt direction. It is an evergreen movie and can be watched any nuber of times. Every time, it refreshes your mind. It allows you to forget your worries, dirty politics and the overall degradation in our society! If the young generation has missed it so far, it is a must watch movie.

Best Rom Com Ever

[shivjiraaje · 9/10 · 29 April 2021]

Hilarious Flim ,The Cast is So Perfect in this movie. I don't thik no other actor can done this job as kishor Kumar did, It's Great So See Sunil datt In Comic Role And The Music is so soothing,At last I'll Say It's A Feel Good Flim.

If it was made today, it would be considered among the worst films

[AnonymousbutDilpreet002 · 1/10 · 30 December 2018]

You read it right. I didn't like it. Infact, I absolutely hated it. May be in those day there were no critics or if there were, they were definitely not well known. Because today's critics don't leave a single chance to point a hole in a film, especially when it's a comedy film.

Film starts with Sunil dutt(as Bhola) reciting a book and shouting "Ab main 25 baras ka ho gaya hoon". In next scene, we see him flirting(sort of) with girls in skimpy clothes. In first few minutes, I felt like watching an another Housefull (Housefull was bashed by critics). Then he left his house to live in his Mama's house. A girl(one of the mentioned above) lives in his neighbour. So, like in every other hindi film, he tries to impress her, but there's someone else trying to do so. He is Pillai, a music teacher (played by Mehmood). So, Bhola decides to learn music. From then it's all about music. There's a song every ten minutes. The story is non-existent. Just a long list of songs is there. Though, it is not as mind less as today's films but today's films are atleast a little funny. Some people may find the character of Pillai(a tamilian) offensive.

Coming to the music, the songs are just amazing. The best ever you can find any where, Hindi or otherwise. But, that alone doesn't overhaul its flaws.

Need More Rom-com Like These !

[PremKumarDayma · 10/10 · 23 October 2020]

One of the classic of Indian cinema. Great performance. Amazing music and I would say excellent repeat value.

Kishore Kumar's eccentric acting wins the heart

[guhar-samvedna105 · 8/10 · 13 August 2021]

I was familiar with its songs, which are very famous till this age. Kishore Kumar's talent for playing eccentric characters like Guru (Vishwapati) is what makes the movie special. Read it somewhere that Mehmood (it was the first film produced by him) convinced Kishore to play this character after so much of effort , but when film got released Vishwapati and his style overshadowed the role of Mehmood and Sunil Dutt. Eventually in final cut his role was toned down, even after this he shines like gem in the whole movie.

Greatest comedy of Hindi cinema.

[nadkarnisumeet · 8/10 · 21 February 2021]

Padosan review :

Comedian Mehmood Ali's maiden production; Padosan was a hilarious rom com based on a short Bengali story 'Pasher Bari' by Arun Chowdhury with Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, Kishore Kumar and Mehmood himself in lead roles.

The story revolved around Bhola (Sunil Dutt) who falls for his next door neighbour Bindu (Saira) and tries to woo her through the melodious voice of his pal Vidyapati (Kishore Kumar) and his naatak mandali. Mehmood plays Bindu's tamilian music teacher who is also trying to woo her.

The situational comedy is perfectly integrated with RD Burman's memorable songs like "Mere Saamne wali Khidki", "Ek Chatur naar" and my personal fave "Meri Pyaari Bindu". The way Kishore Kumar grooves in that song is sure to make you lol.

Sunil Dutt was fantastic as the gullible Bhola who cannot fight even four goons in one scene. Unfortunately, he received considerable flak from his fans for choosing such a role which was radically different from his tough action wala guy image. It may shock you to know that Padosan wasnt a huge hit in its first run but earned more revenue for Mehmood Saahab in its subsequent re-runs.

Mehmood and Kishore da's performances became a benchmark for future comedians and mimic artists. Kishore da was initially reluctant to sign on for the role and producer Mehmood had to literally coaxe him in to it.

Eventually, Padosan attained such universal popularity that it was remade in almost all Indian languages. In 1990, it was remade in Marathi as Patli Re Patli with top stars Laxmikant Berde and Varsha Usgaonkar in lead roles. A Hindi remake called Nayee Padosan also followed in 2003 but it was a colossal flop. After all, classics cant be replicated!!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.