Dushman (1971)

Director: Dulal Guha

Writer: Virendra Sinha

Star Cast: Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Meena Kumari, Kanhaiyalal, Anwar Hussain

Music By: Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Running time: 177 minutes

Surjit Singh (Rajesh Khanna), a truck driver, accidentally kills a farmer named Ram Din in a truck accident. But instead of running from the accident place, he decides to face the consequences. In an attempt to set a novel and exemplary method, Judge gives him the punishment to serve and look after Ram Din's family for 2 years. There he tries to gain the trust of Ram's family and protect villagers from a covetous landlord who wants to capture the poor farmers' land.

During my vacation I got an opportunity to watch this Classic Bollywood film of the first superstar of Indian Cinema Rajesh Khanna a.k.a Kaka. He was marvelous in his role. In most of the films we've watched Kaka in romantic roles but in Dushman, he is in action Avatar.  He looked totally reckless and arrogant.  Mumtaz was so beautiful and energetic that you can't even blink your eyes when she's on-screen. Her on-screen chemistry with Khanna has always been a favorite topic for entertainment magazines.

Dushman, being a long film yet successfully keeps viewers invested and entertained. The actors looked credible and with a good storyline, Dushman gives you a great cinematic experience. Watching Bollywood film of the early days was such a heart whelming and refreshing experience. Every actor is remarkable. One of the assets of the film is its euphonious songs. Melodious Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar's voice gives you a mellifluent feel. “Maine Dekha Tune Dekha” is my personal favorite.

Overall you can watch Dushman with your whole family. It's an amazing and beautiful movie. If you are a Kaka fan then you can't miss this film at any cost.

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