Padosan review :
Comedian Mehmood Ali's maiden production; Padosan was a hilarious rom com based on a short Bengali story 'Pasher Bari' by Arun Chowdhury with Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, Kishore Kumar and Mehmood himself in lead roles.
The story revolved around Bhola (Sunil Dutt) who falls for his next door neighbour Bindu (Saira) and tries to woo her through the melodious voice of his pal Vidyapati (Kishore Kumar) and his naatak mandali. Mehmood plays Bindu's tamilian music teacher who is also trying to woo her.
The situational comedy is perfectly integrated with RD Burman's memorable songs like "Mere Saamne wali Khidki", "Ek Chatur naar" and my personal fave "Meri Pyaari Bindu". The way Kishore Kumar grooves in that song is sure to make you lol.
Sunil Dutt was fantastic as the gullible Bhola who cannot fight even four goons in one scene. Unfortunately, he received considerable flak from his fans for choosing such a role which was radically different from his tough action wala guy image. It may shock you to know that Padosan wasnt a huge hit in its first run but earned more revenue for Mehmood Saahab in its subsequent re-runs.
Mehmood and Kishore da's performances became a benchmark for future comedians and mimic artists. Kishore da was initially reluctant to sign on for the role and producer Mehmood had to literally coaxe him in to it.
Eventually, Padosan attained such universal popularity that it was remade in almost all Indian languages. In 1990, it was remade in Marathi as Patli Re Patli with top stars Laxmikant Berde and Varsha Usgaonkar in lead roles. A Hindi remake called Nayee Padosan also followed in 2003 but it was a colossal flop. After all, classics cant be replicated!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.
Comedian Mehmood Ali's maiden production; Padosan was a hilarious rom com based on a short Bengali story 'Pasher Bari' by Arun Chowdhury with Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, Kishore Kumar and Mehmood himself in lead roles.
The story revolved around Bhola (Sunil Dutt) who falls for his next door neighbour Bindu (Saira) and tries to woo her through the melodious voice of his pal Vidyapati (Kishore Kumar) and his naatak mandali. Mehmood plays Bindu's tamilian music teacher who is also trying to woo her.
The situational comedy is perfectly integrated with RD Burman's memorable songs like "Mere Saamne wali Khidki", "Ek Chatur naar" and my personal fave "Meri Pyaari Bindu". The way Kishore Kumar grooves in that song is sure to make you lol.
Sunil Dutt was fantastic as the gullible Bhola who cannot fight even four goons in one scene. Unfortunately, he received considerable flak from his fans for choosing such a role which was radically different from his tough action wala guy image. It may shock you to know that Padosan wasnt a huge hit in its first run but earned more revenue for Mehmood Saahab in its subsequent re-runs.
Mehmood and Kishore da's performances became a benchmark for future comedians and mimic artists. Kishore da was initially reluctant to sign on for the role and producer Mehmood had to literally coaxe him in to it.
Eventually, Padosan attained such universal popularity that it was remade in almost all Indian languages. In 1990, it was remade in Marathi as Patli Re Patli with top stars Laxmikant Berde and Varsha Usgaonkar in lead roles. A Hindi remake called Nayee Padosan also followed in 2003 but it was a colossal flop. After all, classics cant be replicated!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.