Manoj Kumar an actor who is mostly known for his patriotic films be it UPKAR(1967) or the later released KRANTI(1981)
Here he showcases the problems of basic Indians gauged by the title Roti Kapda aur makaan. The film showcases almost everything in the almost 3 hrs run time
The film has a nice story and it's brilliantly handled by Manoj Kumar who has also written the script, screenplay and edited the film.
There are several brilliant scenes like the spat between Amitabh and Manoj initially, Manoj Kumar-Zeenat Aman track, Manoj-Mousumi track and then the twist in the tale(interval)
The second half focuses more on the consequences of Manoj's decision The twists in the tale are well handled, the film does tend to drag with too many songs but the storytelling is perfect
Though on the flipside, there is an overdose of Manoj Kumar which is anyway predicted afterall he is in every other department but even actingwise he is in every frame, every song.etc other characters do get a bit lesser development
The film does tend to get surreal at times like in the climax Amitabh performing stunts with a bike with just one hand( as his one hand gets chopped off)
Direction by Manoj Kumar is brilliant, several scenes are well handled This ranks amongst his best works Music by LP is fantastic, all songs are best but my fav is Main Na Bhulunga 2 by Mukesh and Lata, Aur Nahin is perfectly placed and rendered by Mahendra and so is Mehngai Maar Gayi All songs are brilliantly picturised
Amongst actors Manoj Kumar hams his way through the role, He used to have one style approach that of a self pity shrug and he carries it throughout Amitabh perhaps signed this film before Zanjeer as this is rare to see him play second fiddle, but he does a great job as usual Zeenat Aman does a good job in her role Mousumi excels in her part, Shashi Kapoor does a good job too This is the first film starring Amitabh and Shashi amongst rest,Prem Nath is likable while Madan Puri is excellent and so is Aruna Irani and the rest
Here he showcases the problems of basic Indians gauged by the title Roti Kapda aur makaan. The film showcases almost everything in the almost 3 hrs run time
The film has a nice story and it's brilliantly handled by Manoj Kumar who has also written the script, screenplay and edited the film.
There are several brilliant scenes like the spat between Amitabh and Manoj initially, Manoj Kumar-Zeenat Aman track, Manoj-Mousumi track and then the twist in the tale(interval)
The second half focuses more on the consequences of Manoj's decision The twists in the tale are well handled, the film does tend to drag with too many songs but the storytelling is perfect
Though on the flipside, there is an overdose of Manoj Kumar which is anyway predicted afterall he is in every other department but even actingwise he is in every frame, every song.etc other characters do get a bit lesser development
The film does tend to get surreal at times like in the climax Amitabh performing stunts with a bike with just one hand( as his one hand gets chopped off)
Direction by Manoj Kumar is brilliant, several scenes are well handled This ranks amongst his best works Music by LP is fantastic, all songs are best but my fav is Main Na Bhulunga 2 by Mukesh and Lata, Aur Nahin is perfectly placed and rendered by Mahendra and so is Mehngai Maar Gayi All songs are brilliantly picturised
Amongst actors Manoj Kumar hams his way through the role, He used to have one style approach that of a self pity shrug and he carries it throughout Amitabh perhaps signed this film before Zanjeer as this is rare to see him play second fiddle, but he does a great job as usual Zeenat Aman does a good job in her role Mousumi excels in her part, Shashi Kapoor does a good job too This is the first film starring Amitabh and Shashi amongst rest,Prem Nath is likable while Madan Puri is excellent and so is Aruna Irani and the rest