The story line of this film was definitely unique and I thought it had a lot of potential. However, when Rakhee's character Sharda awakens from her coma, you can't help but hate both Shashi Kapoor and Rekha's characters. Poornima (Rekha) claims that she only married her brother-in-law because she wanted to raise her sister's child. This was a misleading statement because there are many aunts who are still in the lives of their nephews and nieces while being married to other people.
Another aspect which creates negative feelings towards Sharda's husband, Balraj (Shashi Kapoor)is when Sharda comes back, he exhibits no love for her. You'd think if your wife was gone for 14 years, the man would show some genuine care for her rather than acting like her coming back is a mere disturbance. Furthermore, is Balraj's wedding to Poornima even legal? considering his wife was alive at the time or did he divorce her? If he hadn't divorced her then his line near the end of the film about Poornima being the lady of the house and how their relationship is not illegitimate means nothing.
Another thought the viewer is left wondering is the fact that Balraj has been providing finances towards getting Sharda better for 14 years so he must have had the hope that she would get better. If he had faith that she would get better and continued her treatment then why did he marry her sister? Once the movie is done, the viewer is left asking questions and feeling very sympathetic towards Sharda. She was a genuinely nice woman who's life was not considered when her so-called husband and sister decided to get married to suit their own conveniences. The director tries to justify Balraj and Poornima's actions by showing that it was Poornima and Sharda's own father who suggested they get married. However, no person can force another person into anything, especially not marriage and that too with your brother-in-law. In my opinion, Sharda was the only character in that film who displayed true caring love.
This film was interesting but it did not leave the viewer with a satisfied feeling.
Another aspect which creates negative feelings towards Sharda's husband, Balraj (Shashi Kapoor)is when Sharda comes back, he exhibits no love for her. You'd think if your wife was gone for 14 years, the man would show some genuine care for her rather than acting like her coming back is a mere disturbance. Furthermore, is Balraj's wedding to Poornima even legal? considering his wife was alive at the time or did he divorce her? If he hadn't divorced her then his line near the end of the film about Poornima being the lady of the house and how their relationship is not illegitimate means nothing.
Another thought the viewer is left wondering is the fact that Balraj has been providing finances towards getting Sharda better for 14 years so he must have had the hope that she would get better. If he had faith that she would get better and continued her treatment then why did he marry her sister? Once the movie is done, the viewer is left asking questions and feeling very sympathetic towards Sharda. She was a genuinely nice woman who's life was not considered when her so-called husband and sister decided to get married to suit their own conveniences. The director tries to justify Balraj and Poornima's actions by showing that it was Poornima and Sharda's own father who suggested they get married. However, no person can force another person into anything, especially not marriage and that too with your brother-in-law. In my opinion, Sharda was the only character in that film who displayed true caring love.
This film was interesting but it did not leave the viewer with a satisfied feeling.