The present is not always what is visible. Often what is invisible to the eyes is hidden deep in the soul and in the heart. And this is the true present.
I believe that 50% of the success of any film depends on the director, 30% on the script and 20% on the actors. Absolutely. After all, the director is the Creator , with a capital letter. And if the Creator feels the story that he is going to show the world, passes it through his heart, lives with all his soul from beginning to end, then he can only create a masterpiece, and nothing else. So is this movie. Everything is perfect here. From the first to the last minute of viewing, the soul was awe, and the heart beat in unison. It's an indescribable feeling. A beautiful love story, beautiful actors who performed, no, who lived this story on the screen, a beautiful Creator, beautiful music.
When love is real, sincere, coming from the very heart, then such love can not destroy any obstacles and obstacles. And it is.
The actors are brilliant, you can’t say otherwise. The irresistible Rajesh Khanna (Prakash), dazzling as ever. It's perfect. Tanuja's delicious Tanuzha (Joty), like a beautiful flower. Clean, sensual, gentle. Loved her the whole movie. They seem to be created for each other, a beautiful screen pair (although Rajesh Khanna and Charmila Tagore always look very harmonious). And the unique Helen (Princess Camini), who played the role of an insanely rich princess hysterical, suffering from alcoholism, is something incredible. What she did not do to get the attention of Prakash when she did not seduce him. Amazing. She's an amazing actress, peculiar. I love Helen. She's always amazing. There are no such actresses and there will be no more. In the 70s of the last century, Helen made a real revolution in Bollywood, showing the most naked body and revealing outfits. It was a real breakthrough. Amazing.
Everything is performed at the highest level. Music simply divine, the songs are very melodic and lyrical, memorable for a long time (even found them on the Internet separately, now I listen). A beautiful love story with a beautiful ending. Filmed in the best traditions of Indian cinema, with the unique highlight that was in the films of the 70s - 80s, and which you will not meet now.
10 out of 10
P.S. "Who am I to you?" - Who are you to me? Yeah. You are my life partner!