Khaan Dost

Cinema is the greatest manifestation of dramatic art. Although, poetry is often considered as the real art among all departments of literature but as far as entertainment is considered dramatic art has larger acceptability. Through the Celluloid portrayal, drama has attained higher octave. In India, cinema had been the only medium of round the year crowd entertainment. In this digital age, cinema has retained relevance despite change in the perspective and presentation.

But Indian Cinema has certain unique characteristics. Satan transforming into Saint is a much experimented theme in India. Salvation has always been one of the favourite themes of Indian film makers. The film Khaan Dost starring Raj Kapoor and Shatrugan Sinha is such a film. One of the reasons behind its popularity is of course Raj Kapoor; the greatest showman who defined Indian Cinema both as an actor and a producer.

However, question is not about Raj Kapoor alone. The Movie has a brilliant storyline. The humanistic appeal with a larger message is its hallmark. The action is straight forward that depicts the relationship between a Police constable and a convicted criminal. This unique bonding ultimately makes the criminal repent for whatever he has done. Apart from Raj Kapoor and other actors, Shatrugan Sinha has made one of his best performances of his career in this Movie. This film obviously shows the grand legacy of Hindi Cinema of the bygone era. A must watch film indeed.