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This is really a milestone in world cinema - not just Indian cinema. The story, the lyrics, songs, music, photography, editing and above all class act. Everyone has poured their heart in this film. This indeed is a poetry in form of a film. Though the topic is very depressing it but reflects reality from eyes of a defeatist, maybe the only flaw I see in the picture, and perhaps the reason why the film never saw a good box office record. However, it may have a lot to do with personal struggles of Guru Dutt at the time of making of this film. Only if the film had been about triumph of human struggle to overcome all odds, outcomes could have been different. A lot of credit is given to Guru Dutt alone, however I feel the classic nature of this film has a lot to do with contribution of everyone - the music is touching today as I suppose it might have been then. One who has never seen Wahida Rehman in younger days is dazed at her beauty and innocence. Guru Dutt himself looks rather handsome. Kaifi Azmi's lyrics are just inimitable. Photography is great - considering it was done in 50a. I came up with the DVD by chance and I'm now going to see more of Guru Dutt's work. I not for a moment want to deny Guru Dutt his share of glory, however one must also acknowledge other geniuses who made this movie a classic!

The movie is mediocre at best. Definitely not worth the hype. The movie is plagued by a weak storyline and editing.Old Bollywood plot being used for past 60 years used for this movie. The movie show signs of weak editing. The movie has been stretched around Amitabh and lacks character development of other actors in the movie. One can understand he is a main selling point, but actors like Sanjay, Jackie suffer. Hardly any time is devoted to their character development. Information has been repeated in several scenes. For a short running movie this is definitely a sign of weakness. I suppose the pre-production was not well thought.Information is repeated several times. Scenes are pro-longed unnecessarily. This makes the movie boring between the middle run. I would say the movie is technically and directorial weak. Seems like a dry soap opera at best.

What a let down! Sometimes you are amazed the best in town have no creativity. Only good part in the movie is the ones copied from the original. SHK is now on decline - this movie shows he is no longer the king. He is now signaled to adapt like Amitabh to look for character roles. Karena was a wrong choice to match Helen for the famous song. She showing the extra pounds in them tight dress she does not justify, neither does she have the dance grace. Even Boman Irani does not match the Inspector King - Iftekhar!! I think the team just a poor job on casting and adapting. I did not see a point to the movie, where the director and screenplay writer did not think to adapt the movie and actor casting. Well I was stuck in hall in between people so I stay put else would have moved out faster.. well I had to come back and watch the original DON!! As I said there is only one DON!! This is a lame excuse to waste time and money.