Amitabh by late 70s had become a reigning force overtaking everyone else, In 1978 he gave back to back 4 big hits like Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Trishul and Kasme Vaade, This may not be as dramatic as the earlier ones yet it's a great entertainer and works well as a thriller. The basic premise is similar to Shakti Samantha's China Town(1962) and Shatrughan Sinha starrer Kalicharan(1976)but yet it's a good film The film took a long time to complete and the producer Nariman's untimely death caused it quite some losses, finally it was released and to everyone's surprise it not only became a big hit but is also remembered till today. Strangely, Amitabh played a dual role in Kasme Vaade too. The film starts off superbly, Don's scenes are superb especially the famous dialogue Don Ko Pakadna which is recalled even today. Don's sudden death does come as a surprise and then Vijay's entry is superb and the going-ons get enjoyable when Vijay enters the gang as Don. There are several brilliant chases, action scenes though which may belong to the 70s but yet work well. The drama towards the second half when Vijay finds himself in a mess are superb. Though the film does tend to drag in the second half, also there are some stupid scenes like Pran walking on the rope and the entire climax which looks too funny, Yet in all fairness, the film keeps you entertained. The film was different compared to films made in 70s, It didn't have maa beta, no high pitched dramatic scenes. Direction by Chandra Barot who didn't do a film after this, is superb Music is a superhit and most of the songs are still remembered today Kalyanji Anandji score yet again, Kishore Kumar and Amitabh Jodi is superb here too, be it the title song, Jiska Mujhe Tha(with Asha), Khaike Paan and Yeh Hai Bambai, Asha also does a superb job in Yeh Mera Dil Camera-work is good, Dialogues are superb
Amitabh Bachchan proves his versatility by portraying both the roles superbly, he is superb as DON while as Vijay too he excels, Something Srk couldn't succeed in the remake, Being from Allahabad himself, his bhojpuri accent works well. Zeenat Aman is superb in her part, while Pran is good in his role Kamal Kapoor, Macmohan, Om Shivpuri, Satyen Kapoo are all fantastic Helen is okay in a brief role, Arpana Chowdary as Anita is okay Shetty also leaves a mark
Amitabh Bachchan proves his versatility by portraying both the roles superbly, he is superb as DON while as Vijay too he excels, Something Srk couldn't succeed in the remake, Being from Allahabad himself, his bhojpuri accent works well. Zeenat Aman is superb in her part, while Pran is good in his role Kamal Kapoor, Macmohan, Om Shivpuri, Satyen Kapoo are all fantastic Helen is okay in a brief role, Arpana Chowdary as Anita is okay Shetty also leaves a mark