Aap Ki Kasam

Aap Ki Kasam is an emotional family drama directed by J.Om Prakash.It is the story of a married couple Kamal(Rajesh Khanna) and Sunita(Mumtaz). Kamal is very possessive about Sunita.Initially they are happy in their marriage,but until cupid strikes.Kamal starts suspecting an affair between his wife and his close friend Mohan(Sanjeev Kumar),which is not true. This creates a rift between both of them.One day,Kamal sees a man running out from his house compound and misunderstands him to be his wife's lover.This acts as the final blow in their already strained relationship. She leaves home and later both of them get divorced.Later,Kamal gets to know the truth,but he is too late now.Why and what happens next forms the plot of the remaining portion of the story.

The film is a remake of a Malayalam film Vaazhve Mayam.The story is good, but the screenplay of the movie is very bad.The film is no sugary tale of happy endings,and that is good for a change.J.Om Prakash's direction is average.The music by R.D.Burman is good,but the songs 'suno kaho', and 'paas nahin aana' could have been done away with.But still they are good songs.The editing could have been crisper.The cinematography is average.The lyrics and dialogues are good.

Coming to the performances,Sanjeev Kumar stands out.He is very good and gives a very realistic performance as always.Rajesh Khanna is also very good.Mumtaz gives a very good performance.The supporting cast comprising of Rehman,Ranjeet,Dina Pathak,Ruby Myers,Ranjeet,Lolita Chatterjee, Asrani,Satyen Kappu,Jayshree.T.,Keshto Mukherjee,Murad,A.K.Hangal, Sunder, all of them have acted well.The film should have concentrated more on the post-marriage plot and the movie could have been shorter.

On the overall,the movie is an above average movie.The story is very good but hasn't been treated well.

Aap Ki Kasam has Super Star Rajesh Khanna playing a role of a man who falls in love with Mumtaaz. He marries her and then starts suspecting that she is having an affair with his friend Sanjeev Kumar. In the process he ruins his married life. Ranjeet then makes him realise that he was the reason for Rajesh Khanna to suspect his wife. Ranjeet was having an affair and used to go through Rajesh's house. Rajesh repents but it is too late. He then makes good his life by sacrificing it trying to save his daughter. An excellent movie which is a must see for all husband and wives. Rajesh Khanna excels in his performance as a suspecting husband and captures all sympathies. He is ably supported by Mumtaaz, late Sanjeev Kumar, Rehman and Ranjeet. The music by R D Burman was a great hit and all the songs are still remembered today like "Jai Jai Shivshankar", "Karwatein badalten rahen", "Zindagi ke safar mein" etc.. A great movie of 1970s and a must see.

Kamal is a small town guy who also has a lot of respect during his days as a youth. This plot somehow connects to the time when his friend Mohan Babu offers him a job and place to live which he willingly takes up but has always been stuck there in his mind. Sunita is a well off , beautiful and open minded girl who gets along with Mohan Babu in a very casual neighbor relation. Here the plot on Mohan Babu who has a disturbed marriage has been used as the seed that makes Kamal dubious about the closeness between his wife and Mohan Babu as a close possibility. He is mystified by the mistrust building up inside him and his manhood relents to get him out of the zone. The Story quickly takes a steep turn when he is faced with reality again pitching in the negative side of Kamal thereby filling him with a sense of regret and failure. He finally is able to fill his regrets when he dies in the arms of his own daughter and touching the feet of his ex-wife Sunita.

"Aap Ki Kasam" is a classic Bollywood film directed by J. Om Prakash and released in 1974. The movie stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, and Sanjeev Kumar in lead roles and explores the themes of love, trust, and marital relationships.

The film tells the story of Kamal Bhatnagar (Rajesh Khanna) and his wife Sunita (Mumtaz). Kamal is a successful businessman who is deeply in love with his wife. However, due to his possessiveness and suspicious nature, he frequently doubts Sunita's loyalty and accuses her of infidelity. Despite her innocence and unwavering love for him, their relationship becomes strained.

The film's narrative takes a dramatic turn when Kamal, consumed by jealousy, divorces Sunita. This decision leads to a series of heartbreaking events and challenges their love and commitment to each other. Sunita is devastated by the separation and faces immense hardships while trying to prove her love and loyalty to Kamal.

One of the highlights of "Aap Ki Kasam" is the outstanding performances by the lead actors. Rajesh Khanna delivers a powerful portrayal of a man torn between love and suspicion, capturing the nuances of his character's emotional journey. Mumtaz shines as the devoted wife, portraying a range of emotions with grace and conviction. Sanjeev Kumar also delivers a commendable performance as Kamal's friend and confidante.

The film's music, composed by R. D. Burman, is another aspect that stands out. The soundtrack of "Aap Ki Kasam" features memorable songs like "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar" and "Karvatein Badalte Rahe." These songs have become evergreen hits and are still loved by audiences today.

While "Aap Ki Kasam" received mixed reviews upon its release, it has gained a cult following over the years. The film explores complex emotions and showcases the fragility of relationships, making it relatable to audiences even decades later. It addresses themes of trust, jealousy, and forgiveness, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.

Overall, "Aap Ki Kasam" is a classic Bollywood film that showcases powerful performances, melodious music, and a poignant storyline. It is a must-watch for fans of romantic dramas and fans of Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.

Review By Kamal K

Aap Ki Kasam is a very emotional story which alternately enraged me and then made me cheer, and it isn't one of those "happily ever after" films you sort of expect from 70s Bollywood. It highlights several of Rajesh Khanna's finer qualities: he picked unusual films and scripts-with unusual roles for a "hero"-and he didn't mind sharing screen space with equally adept actors like Sanjeev Kumar.

RD Burman's music is fabulous as well. I especially love the exuberant song "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar.

Sanjeev Kumar in this itsy bitsy role is absolutely wasted. They should have opted for someone else. Sanjeev Kumar is too good an actor for this small supporting role. The comic interludes starring Kesto Mukherjee should have been cut out. They eat into the narrative.

Rajesh Khanna exercises restraint as the jealous husband. Mumtaz is very good as Sunita. She looks a bit old in those westerns but in her performance she is top-notch. Especially when she lands a proverbial slap on Kamal's face by walking out on him, I feel like running and hugging her. Yes, her actions and expressions deserve an applause there...