I’m gonna try to make notes although we have our Zoom call, and we’ll be speaking about the very same thoughts so this entire thing need to sense like one huge dialogue, Zoom and here.
Who is much more charming, Shammi or Sanjeev or Zeenat?
Shammi! He must be bothersome, and still he was charming. So most charming! Or Zeenat, due to the fact she is taking part in a character that need to not be charming. Or Sanjeev, due to the fact this is this sort of an unconventional role for him, completely comedian and juvenile and so on? We had 3 individuals on this simply call, and 3 unique answers!
Was the “argument” scene in the next half when Shammi puts Zeenat on the mattress way too significantly?
Yes! None of us appreciated it! But Naina pointed out a thing that altered my full viewpoint, this would have been the intermission place of the film. So you require one thing to get the viewers and bring them in.
Much too lighthearted of a take on intercourse function, or ok?
Would not work today, but all right for the time. They did admit the problems, explicitly in the script statements about violence and so on. And the location tells you this is a bit of a fantasy environment, not meant to be a “authentic” model of these lives.
As well severe of a take on intercourse function (finally she doesn’t want her daughter executing it), or okay?
Ok, it would have been much too dark if there experienced been children all-around through her intercourse perform, so they go up to that line and then say “no, that’s also dim, I have to improve my life” was the correct choice.
Is the plot AT ALL reasonable?
Indeed! If we accept that placing on a false beard implies your girlfriend will no lengthier figure out you.
Do we obtain the romance?
Definitely. Zeenat says it, this is the initial time she’s been in a position to boss around a male as a substitute of the other way spherical and it is intoxicating. And Sanjeev had in no way been with a lady right before, in addition this is ZEENAT AMAN, so of program he would fall in enjoy.
Can it be recast today?
No. There are quite a few actors who could engage in Comedian Charming Shammi and Humorous Hero Sanjeev, but there is no actress who can be the contemporary western but Indian captivating but likeable Zeenat!
And then, what to observe following? We landed on one thing common and feminist.
So, my strategies! Zanjeer: I love this movie, I assume Jaya’s character is excellent and the romance is incredible, moreover of training course it was Amitabh’s large break. (on einthusan)
Blackmail: Raakhee’s favorite motion picture of her possess, really foolish and enjoyment and happy, great performances from Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha far too. (on einthusan)
Lal Pathar: Ok, this one particular is finally sad. But it is a Terrific role for Hema Malini, and definitely truly interesting and uncommon. (on Netflix)