Bawarchi (1972) :
Brief Review -
Bollywood's cracking answer to Hollywood Classic 'My Man Godfrey' is even better. Yet another Gem by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. I have been watching this film since childhood on TV and couple of years back have watched it from Movie Buff's point of view, and obviously i understood it even better but never thought about writing a review. Recently when i saw a Hollywood Classic 'My Man Godfrey' (1936), i thought let's watch Bawarchi again to have a comparison between these two films so i went right ahead with the plan. Now, i am writing this review and feeling proud about one of those rare times when Bollywood defeated Hollywood. Let's be fair, My Man Godfrey was made in mid 30s when Bollywood was not even making proper Films so yes Hollywood is way ahead of Bollywood. My Man Godfrey was more about the personal satisfaction and passion while the Bawarchi deals with selfless service and finding own pleasure from it and both the films have similar character in the middle of the house, the Butler/Cook. My Man Godfrey is close to reality and seriousness of the topic because of unromantic gesture whereas finding a character like Bawarchi in real world is almost impossible. Still, Bawarchi manages to beat My Man Godfrey with the help of moral lessons and immortal message on humanity. Hrishikesh Mukherjee brings an unbelievable yet lovable character on screen who does only believable things to change the lives of typical human beings. The dialogues are Outstanding, the Screenplay is Marvellous, the Writing is Wonderful and what not. I don't really what can be bashed? There's nothing like that. Hats off of Hrishi da for discovering a never seen before teaching method to teach the simple morals of the life through and entertaining and emotional film. Overall, Another Cinematic Gem in Hrishi da's Filmography. A MASTERPIECE!
RATING - 9/10*
By - #samthebestest
Bollywood's cracking answer to Hollywood Classic 'My Man Godfrey' is even better. Yet another Gem by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. I have been watching this film since childhood on TV and couple of years back have watched it from Movie Buff's point of view, and obviously i understood it even better but never thought about writing a review. Recently when i saw a Hollywood Classic 'My Man Godfrey' (1936), i thought let's watch Bawarchi again to have a comparison between these two films so i went right ahead with the plan. Now, i am writing this review and feeling proud about one of those rare times when Bollywood defeated Hollywood. Let's be fair, My Man Godfrey was made in mid 30s when Bollywood was not even making proper Films so yes Hollywood is way ahead of Bollywood. My Man Godfrey was more about the personal satisfaction and passion while the Bawarchi deals with selfless service and finding own pleasure from it and both the films have similar character in the middle of the house, the Butler/Cook. My Man Godfrey is close to reality and seriousness of the topic because of unromantic gesture whereas finding a character like Bawarchi in real world is almost impossible. Still, Bawarchi manages to beat My Man Godfrey with the help of moral lessons and immortal message on humanity. Hrishikesh Mukherjee brings an unbelievable yet lovable character on screen who does only believable things to change the lives of typical human beings. The dialogues are Outstanding, the Screenplay is Marvellous, the Writing is Wonderful and what not. I don't really what can be bashed? There's nothing like that. Hats off of Hrishi da for discovering a never seen before teaching method to teach the simple morals of the life through and entertaining and emotional film. Overall, Another Cinematic Gem in Hrishi da's Filmography. A MASTERPIECE!
RATING - 9/10*
By - #samthebestest