Musafir

This Hindi film was the debut of director Hrishikesh Mukherjee. And wow, what a film. In terms of theme, much ahead of its time! And not surprising hence to see it's a multi starrer with so many good actors including Dilip Kumar, Suchitra Sen, Kishore Kumar along with a very good support cast.

The film is about three stories that happen in a home each time when it gets rented out. Each story ends happily even if there is some hurt along the way. The stories capture various themes including love, family, problems of youth, sickness, despair and hope.

Suchitra Sen is graceful with captivating beauty in the first story. Although her accent when speaking Hindi is noticeable. Kishore Kumar is bubbly in the second story and adds to the comic element. While you wonder where he's been - Dilip Kumar shows up in the third story. I bet the lack of footage of the superstar is one of the reasons for the film not running much. It should also be boredom of him playing too many brooding characters after Devdas.

It's otherwise a gem of a film in the story, direction and performances. Highly recommend!