Chetna (1970) User Reviews

A nicely written drama from the era of painfully melodramatic films

[kaustubh09 · 8/10 · 16 May 2018]

Considering the era in hindi cinema this film is from, Chetna is a remarkable achievement. The plot is tight and does not slip into anything unnecessary. The acting is also contained and the dialogues are to the point and revelatory. There is a sensitivity and sensuality to the film that is otherwise lacking in Indian cinema. One starts feeling for the two central characters from the very start of the film. There is no unnecessary heroism neither is there any useless sentimentality. Anil Dhawan is okay. Perhaps the best film of his non-illustrious career. But Rehana Sultan is a sweetheart as Seema. She carries out her role with an elan in the first half and a pathos in the second which was quite a surprise for me to find in Bollywood films. Hardly ever such detailed and nuanced characters are written for women in Indian cinema. One can even say that it is a woman centric film. But it climaxes to a place that elevates the narrative to a higher point. Must watch for anyone who looks for more than just entertainment in cinema. I am going to check out other works of B.S. Ishara now.

A superb Movie

[soenlipo · 9/10 · 9 July 2005]

It was indeed a too good movie during those days. The acting of Rehana Sultan, Anil Dhavan is really superb. How caring was Anil Dhavan with Rehana Sultan. It was a story of an Indian women how integrated they are about their life. Rehana sultan has performed her all time best. The song as one of the popular of Mukesh has given an added point to this movie. The song " Mai to har mod par tuje dundhta Raha " has won the heart of every people. It was also the song which the people know the movie by name. Although there was nothing to give a mark of " A " but during those days it was considered as an Adult Movie. It is not at all an adult movie. The ending emotional sensitive scene grabs the heart of all, leaving them with tears

Found it far away from that generation

[dkgupta493 · 9/10 · 28 July 2021]

It was 30 years ahead movie to talk on such kind of prostitution issues. Anil I seen him in hero no. 1 and I can't recognize he is such a old actor and brilliant actor.