PM as everyone knows gave the much needed First superhit of Amitabh Bachchan after consecutive flops since 1969 till 1973 with Zanjeer. AB suddenly became an actor to reckon with After Zanjeer, the duo gave hits after hits with Hera Pheri(1976), MQS(1978), Laawaris(1981), Namak Halaal(1982) and Sharaabi(1984) after which they reunited with their first disaster Jaadugar(1989) Sharaabi released when AB was going through a bad phase and he was leaving Bwood for Politics. The film however became a big hit and got him praise and till today it remains one of his benchmarks. The film is a remake of Arthur but the director indianises it perfectly. The film succeeds in showing us how a drunk character can be normal, fun loving, jovial though it all may not be realistic but yet it does drive the emotions. The character is very likable and the situations are superb. The film also drives a message that the result of people becoming Alcoholics are due to misgivings of society. The film has several brilliant scenes like the clash between father and son, the breakdown of AB when Pran rejects the proposal.AB's breakdown again at Munshi's death is superb(the scene wasn't dubbed due to AB's strong performance) There are several funny scenes like the most famous Muche ho to Nathulal Ji jaisi ho and the fight in the bar is superb, the scenes between AB and Munshiji their bonding is superb too. The pace does drop at places especially in the second half, the film is also a bit lengthy as old films were, at the length of 22 reels(2:49 hours).
Direction by PM is superb Music by Bappi Lahiri is superb again after Namak Halaal Jahaan Char Yaar is superb song sung by Kishore Kumar and AB and well picturised. Mujhe Naulakha is still remembered and played during Navratri, Asha Bhosle and Kishore again do a splendid job, Kishore's portion Log Kehte Hai is superb Inteha Ho Gayi too is still remembered, Kishore and Asha again show their versatility. Manzilein Apni Jagah Hai by Kishore is again wonderful, the song got him best playback singer award.De De Pyaar De(both versions) are superb Yet again the chemistry between Ab and Kishore is splendid.
Amitabh Bachchan though looking aged and wrinkled yet does a superb job in his role, he has played a drunkard several times in films like Suhaag but he adds a different touch in this film and conveys all emotions perfectly. His dialogues are still memorable, He had to keep his hand in the pocket as his hand was burnt during diwali but it added well to the character and made it famous. Jaya Pradha is decent in her role Pran is good in his role, Om Prakash is awesome Deepak Parashar is good in his part, Ranjeet is as usual Satyen Kapoo seen for the third time in PM films as a villain after Laawaris and NH is decent Mukri is superb as Nathulal, rest are okay AK Hangal has a brief role and is okay
Direction by PM is superb Music by Bappi Lahiri is superb again after Namak Halaal Jahaan Char Yaar is superb song sung by Kishore Kumar and AB and well picturised. Mujhe Naulakha is still remembered and played during Navratri, Asha Bhosle and Kishore again do a splendid job, Kishore's portion Log Kehte Hai is superb Inteha Ho Gayi too is still remembered, Kishore and Asha again show their versatility. Manzilein Apni Jagah Hai by Kishore is again wonderful, the song got him best playback singer award.De De Pyaar De(both versions) are superb Yet again the chemistry between Ab and Kishore is splendid.
Amitabh Bachchan though looking aged and wrinkled yet does a superb job in his role, he has played a drunkard several times in films like Suhaag but he adds a different touch in this film and conveys all emotions perfectly. His dialogues are still memorable, He had to keep his hand in the pocket as his hand was burnt during diwali but it added well to the character and made it famous. Jaya Pradha is decent in her role Pran is good in his role, Om Prakash is awesome Deepak Parashar is good in his part, Ranjeet is as usual Satyen Kapoo seen for the third time in PM films as a villain after Laawaris and NH is decent Mukri is superb as Nathulal, rest are okay AK Hangal has a brief role and is okay