Avtaar

While Amitab Bachan had ushered an era of action movies riddled with violence and was flying high as a top notch Bollywood icon; there was still some beacon light left in Rajesh Khanna to attract the cine-goers with a real life sentimental social drama which proved to be a Box office hit.

Although the ephemeral limelight stolen by Rajesh Khanna in 1983 with the simultaneous release of "Souten" and "Agar Tum Na Hote" was short lived, still he portrayed a convincingly strong role in Avtaar, when many a times he mesmerizes the audience with his originality while sublimely touching the latent strings of anguished vibes/feelings.

Mohan Kumar as director had the greatest hit of his career with the release of Avtaar. Although, Naseeruddin Shah performed very well in Masoom the same year and won the National Award, it would not be out of place to suggest that Rajesh Khanna was an equally strong contender for this award.

To recapitulate, in 1972 Rajesh Khanna was unjustly superseded by Manoj Kumar for the National Filmfare Best Actor Award for "BeIman", a crappy movie instead of the romantic, evocative and memorable portrayal by Rajesh in "Kati Patang". Nevertheless, just and fair things don't always happen in this imperfect world. The times and response of the audience is a bitter judge of decisions made with a twisted conscience.

The heart and soul of Avtaar is Rajesh Khanna and his brilliant portrayal of the title role. He is ably supported amongst others by Shabana Azmi as Avtaar's wife and A. K. Hangal as a friend with similar problems. Mohan Kumar is a director who has made several successful films but not any that gained critical acclaim, that is until Avtaar. Avtaar not only was a huge commercial hit, but it is a film that was very highly reviewed. It is unfortunate that Rajesh Khanna had to miss out on the Best Actor award to another great acting performance of 1983, Naseeruddin Shah for Masoom. Avtaar in my opinion was one of the three best films of 1983 and is a must see, specially for Rajesh Khanna fans.

Avtaar is a family drama film directed by Late Mohan Kumar. The film stars Late Rajesh Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Sachin, Gulshan Grover, Shashi Puri, Priti Sapru, Rajni Sharma, Late A. K. Hangal, Ranjan Grewal, Late Madhu Malini, Late Pinchoo Kapoor, Late Yunus Parvez and late Sujit Kumar.

Avtaar a typical middle class man was living a happily married life with his wife and two sons, however when he meets with an accident which leaves him partially handicapped his sons betrays him. With the support of a dutiful servant and his ever supportive wife he starts a new venture and becomes super rich. Soon his sons realizes their mistakes.

One of the most successful film of Rajesh Khanna's career and this film not only helped Rajesh Khanna bounce back strongly after a series of unsuccessful films but also made the parents to change their will to their name instead of their kids. This film gave inspiration to many such family dramas and Baghban is also said to be inspired from this film.

The film has a great plot and superb execution. The film has a perfect mixture of emotion and family values. The film displays the true face of the society and the ignorance and disgrace faced by the senior citizens by their kids. The film will make you angry, emotional, happy and might moist your eyes.

In the acting department Rajesh Khanna was superb and was very impressive in the role of a lovingly husband and a father who gets heartbroken after getting betrayed by his sons. This was one of the most difficult character and Rajesh Khanna played it with utmost dedication and perfection. Shabana Azmi was also very impressive and played the role of a dedicated wife and a soft hearted mother with an ease. Sachin, Gulshan Grover and the rest of the cast was also impressive.

Screenplay if the film is very gripping and will keep you glued, climax of the film is emotional and gives a film a great closure.

One of the best and a must watch family drama.

Review By Kamal K

Salute to the director of avtaar movie that how he defined each character in their role in a beautiful & real manner. This is not a movie only but it is also a real lesson in which the director shown in day today life condition. . Its a great piece of work showing the harsh but the true reality. Excellent movie.

A CLASSIC MOVIE, PERFECTLY PICTURISED OUR SOCIETY'S DARK SIDE WHERE PARENTS SPENT THEIR EARNINGS AND VALUABLE TIMES TO CONSTRUCT THEIR CHILDREN'S FUTURE AND BETRAYED BY OWN BLOOD.