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Arth

  • 1982
  • 2 Std. 18 Min.
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Arth (1982)
DramaRomance

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuA film-maker who is having an extra-marital affair with an actress decides to leave his wife. Arth is the story of this women's search for her identity.A film-maker who is having an extra-marital affair with an actress decides to leave his wife. Arth is the story of this women's search for her identity.A film-maker who is having an extra-marital affair with an actress decides to leave his wife. Arth is the story of this women's search for her identity.

  • Regie
    • Mahesh Bhatt
  • Drehbuch
    • Mahesh Bhatt
    • Sujit Sen
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Shabana Azmi
    • Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    • Smita Patil
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
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    7,8/10
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    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Mahesh Bhatt
    • Drehbuch
      • Mahesh Bhatt
      • Sujit Sen
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Shabana Azmi
      • Kulbhushan Kharbanda
      • Smita Patil
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  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
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      • 5 Gewinne & 2 Nominierungen insgesamt

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    Shabana Azmi
    Shabana Azmi
    • Pooja
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    • Inder Malhotra
    Smita Patil
    Smita Patil
    • Kavita Sanyal
    Raj Kiran
    Raj Kiran
    • Raj
    Shehzad Askari
    Gulshan Grover
    Gulshan Grover
    • Gulshan
    Rohini Hattangadi
    Rohini Hattangadi
    • Pooja's Maid
    Geeta Kak
    Geeta Kak
    • Aparna
    • (as Gita Siddharth)
    Siddharth Kak
    Siddharth Kak
    • Anil
    Mazhar Khan
    Mazhar Khan
    • Harish
    Dina Pathak
    Dina Pathak
    • Kavita's Mother
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    • Hostel Principal
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    • Mrs. Bhalla
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    Om Shivpuri
    • Dr. Puri
    Dalip Tahil
    Dalip Tahil
    • Dalip
    Chand Usmani
    Chand Usmani
    • School Adminstrator
    Kiran Vairale
    Kiran Vairale
    • Pooja's Hostel Room-Mate
    • Regie
      • Mahesh Bhatt
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      • Mahesh Bhatt
      • Sujit Sen
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    Life After Divorce

    Mahesh Bhatt's 'Arth' is said to be loosely based on his own marriage. The main story is of a woman coming to terms with life after separation from her husband (who was having an affair with an actress). The theme is quite simple and so is the execution but Bhatt gives it a raw but realistic and authentic look. While many have complained that 'Arth' is slow moving, the pace wasn't problematic for me. It's not a slick fast paced movie but I liked that Bhatt takes his time to let the events unfold as the characters are faced with decisions to make. It is very much a character driven piece and the film gives us the time to study these intriguing people. Moreover, Jagjit Singh's ghazals beautifully reflect the inner feelings of the characters.

    Bhatt tells the story very convincingly and he has put a lot of heart into it. I liked that he didn't turned Inder Malhotra (the character who's based on himself) into a good guy towards the end and that perhaps his portrayal of his story is honest. But, whether real or not, that doesn't matter because the story in 'Arth' works very well regardless. It is clearly one of his best films.

    Shabana Azmi gives a tour-de-force performance as the heartbroken Pooja. It is her film all the way and Azmi displays Pooja's growth with élan. It's one of the strongest portrayals by an actress. Smita Patil is equally fabulous in a smaller role as Kavita, the tormented actress. I always love watching these two actresses share the screen and here too their shared scenes are among highlights of the film. Kulbushan Kharbanda holds his own in a woman-oriented film. The rest of the cast that include Raj Kiran and Mazhar Khan offer adequate support.

    'Arth' is a rare gem of the 80s which was known to be the worst decade of Indian cinema.
    jmathur_swayamprabha

    A tribute to the Ghazal maestro

    Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh has passed away. The world of Ghazals and Shaayari is mourning the sad demise of the one and only Jagjit Singh. Ghazal singing has never been a profession for him. He always took it as the worship of the Lord. His soulmate Chitra stopped singing after the demise of their the only son - Vivek in an accident in 1993 but Jagjit did not stop it. Can a devotee stop worshipping the Almighty in any condition ? No. Hence Jagjit Singh continued, suppressing and trying to forget the grief in his heart.

    Jagjit Singh always sung from the heart. And he always chose Ghazals and Nazms of very high literary quality for singing. That's how he became instrumental in popularizing Ghazals as a form of light music. He sang for Bollywood movies too. The Ghazal, Nazm and songs of Saath Saath (1982) and the immortal love song - Hothon Se Chhoo Lo Tum (Prem Geet - 1981) are a few illustrations. However Mahesh Bhatt's Arth (1982) is different in the sense that Jagjit Singh not only sang the Ghazals and Nazms but he only composed their music also. The music director of Arth is none other than Jagjit Singh himself. Though he had composed the music of Prem Geet also, Arth is his unique contribution to Bollywood music because in addition to composing the music, he and his soulmate Chitra sang all the Ghazals and Nazms included in the movie and all are invaluable gems for the lovers of music and Shaayari. I pay my tribute to him through review of this movie which was considered quite bold at the time of its release.

    Arth (meaning) is the story of extra-marital relationship of Inder (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) and Kavita (Smita Patil). Inder is married to Pooja (Shabaana Azmi). Inder leaves Pooja for the sake of mentally insecure and unstable Kavita but finally Kavita also discards him. Pooja is heartbroken whom Raj (Raj Kiran) tries to console through his love for her. However Pooja decides to search an identity for herself in the world, independent of the support of any male.

    Mahesh Bhatt used to direct average movies prior to Arth (Manzilen Aur Bhi Hain, Lahu Ke Do Rang, Vishwasghaat etc.). Arth was a milestone in his directorial career after which he never looked back. He always blew the trumpet that Arth was inspired by his own life-story (Parveen Babi being the abnormal other woman in his life). Whether it has anything to do with his life or not, Arth is an admirable movie. A good story was taken and the climax made the announcement of the true woman-lib, i.e., liberation from the shackles of dependence on men.

    Arth boasts of power-packed performances of all the three principal actors - Shabaana Aazmi, Smita Patil and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. I won't try to show lamp to the sun by saying anything about the leading ladies who were the pillars of the parallel cinema movement of the seventies and the eighties. However I say about Kulbhushan Kharbanda that it is definitely one of the best ever performances of this underrated actor.

    But the trouble lies in the fact that Mahesh Bhatt painted all these three characters with very thick colours. So thick that they lost their naturalness and turned from flesh and blood human-beings to lifeless portraits on the canvas. Mahesh Bhatt could not restrain himself in certain matters and went for exaggeration. And his over-enthusiasm did not allow the movie to become a classic or a masterpiece. What Kavita realized later (that when Inder could leave Pooja for her, he could leave her too for someone else), could have been (and should have been) realized by her earlier too. Inder returns back to Pooja (after he has been discarded by Kavita) like a beggar. It does not match his basic Character.

    Raj Kiran as the Ghazal singer has performed even better than the main threesome and he has impressed the most because his character has not lost its natural flavour like the other three. His performance in the song - Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho is simply lovable. That's why Shabaana's refusing his love in the end does not appeal to the audience because independence from men does not mean a life devoid of love.

    Other than Raj Kiran, the other supporting characters also performed very well. And it's the performance of the supporting cast which elevated the movie by a few notches. The performance of Rohini Hattangadi as the maid of Pooja deserves special mention.

    Ultimately, it's the music composed by Jagjit Singh, using the Shaayari of Shabaana's father and the great Shaayar - Janaab Kaifi Aazmi which makes this movie an unforgettable one. You can forget the movie, not its songs. Whether it's the Ghazals - Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho and Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar Beqaraar Hai Ki Nahin (both sung by Jagjit Singh himself) and Tu Nahi To Zindagi Mein Aur Kya Reh Jaayega (sung by Chitra Singh) or it's the heart-piercing Nazms - Koi Ye Kaise Bataaye and Tere Khushboo Mein Base Khat Main Jalaata Kaise, every piece is enchanting for the listener. Jagjit himself sung the songs because no other voice could do justice to the lyric and the composition. Ghazal word has been derived from Ghazala (female deer) and the painful sound coming from its throat is known as Ghazal. And that's why the true Ghazal singer is one who is able to convey the Soz (pain) inherent in the words. Jagjit Singh with his God-given voice perfectly suiting Ghazals and Nazms, only could do it as far as the songs of Arth are concerned. The music of this movie is an invaluable jewel in the treasure of Bollywood music.

    I recommend this sentimental movie with a strong message to the people interested in watching meaningful cinema.
    9Peter_Young

    The true meaning of life

    Mahesh Bhatt was one of the finest filmmakers of the 1980s in the Hindi film industry. Most of his films of that period, whether it's Arth, Saaransh or Kaash, dealt with subjects most people have to deal with in their lives. Arth is one of his finest works and is perhaps the most famous of his films of that time. The movie is mainly about marriage, infidelity and divorce, but it also deals with other relevant issues through some of its minor characters. These issues are handled exceptionally well by Bhatt, who keeps everything genuinely life-like and pays attention to details. Arth depicts a world which is real and authentic and it captures the urban lifestyle of that time with complete precision. The dialogues, the characters and the situations are very simple and realistic. That may be the main reason Arth is so moving and riveting. It has the ability to captivate and enthrall simply because it is very easy to relate to.

    Arth may particularly inspire women to fight for their rights, but it can equally hearten any individual to never give up, showing that there always is a way of starting everything afresh. The story shows consistent development and is very interesting to see, particularly because its realism allows the viewer connect to the story. The film's main protagonist, Pooja Malhotra, is a true example of that. She is first a dependent wife who cannot even imagine her life without her husband, then a broken woman who mourns his betrayal and abandonment, still hoping to get him back. And finally, after coming to terms with herself, she understands the meaning of life and realises her own strength and ability to stand on her own and do it her way without anyone else's support or mercy. Pooja is a brilliantly written character which is well developed and the viewers highly anticipate the moment she makes a place in the sun.

    There's one person who owns Arth and makes it the memorable picture it is today. It is of course Shabana Azmi, who delivers one of the finest performances of Indian cinema. The power of her portrayal seems to come in equal parts from her understanding of the character, and of course from the fact that she does not just act, but becomes. With ease and conviction she transforms into a simple woman who deals with problems in her life. Despite her heartbreak, Pooja never loses her sense of optimism and is brave enough to summon up the courage and fight for her dignity and for her right to find new happiness in life. Pooja's pain, suffering, honesty, growth and ultimately her coming of age, are very real and involving, and that's simply because they are portrayed with rare subtlety, depth and sincerity by Azmi, who, by the way, looks absolutely beautiful, authentic and graceful throughout the movie.

    Azmi utterly dominates her scenes, and some of them are unforgettable. Just see Pooja's phone call to Kavita, when she begs the latter to give her husband back to her as she has nothing without him; just see Pooja's devastation and the astonishing pain in her tearful eyes upon seeing her husband with his lover at a party during the poignant Ghazal "Koi Yeh Kaise Bataye"; just see the subsequent scene in which she gets completely inebriated, attacks Kavita and publicly calls her a whore. These scenes show emotional conditions few actresses could master. Apart from other scenes between Pooja and her husband post their separation, another great scene is the one when Pooja goes to meet Kavita. The scene, devoid of clichés, shows both Kavita's conscience and Pooja's forgiving nature, and at the same time we see that Pooja has finally overcome her divorce from her husband and does not hold any grudge.

    An equally great actress, Smita Patil delivers an incredibly convincing performance as the mentally unstable actress Kavita Senyal, a role that is smaller but even more complex than that of Azmi. Patil is amazing, performing the most difficult of scenes with unsettling intensity. She displays something very disturbing within her, and yet balances it with naturally played feelings of guilt and moments of sanity. While watching Azmi and Patil share the screen, one can see a competition between the two, a healthy one I mean, not the sort of childish rivalry between the young actresses of today. They were true actresses and unlike the new girls in the industry who may fight over who's had more hits, they competed to enhance the quality of their performances, and this extracted the best out of them. Kulbhushan Kharbanda is excellent as Inder, the infidel husband whose own weakness and confusion lead him to self-ruin.

    The supporting cast--from Raj Kiran who plays the aspiring singer who falls for Pooja to Mazhar Khan, Dina Pathak and Kiran Vairale who play minor parts--is superb. But the one who stands out is Rohini Hattangadi, who plays Pooja's nameless housemaid. People often overlook Hattangandi's role, but she is pretty much a reflection of Pooja. Given a role of very minimal screen time, she plays a lower-middle class woman who herself is married to a drunkard who abuses and cheats on her. And she does it with great skill, getting the mannerisms, the dialect and the hopes of people of her region and class exceedingly well. She manages to convey so much of her character's essence, whether it's her way of accepting her fate, her dreams of building a future for her daughter, or her compassion towards Pooja's state (despite having pretty much the same problems and even worse), that it's hard to believe she is there for only 20 minutes. Truly a remarkable feat.

    Arth is a fascinating picture about realisation, relationships, and the power of the overcoming human spirit. It proves the talent of all those who were associated with it, and the ending is terrific. A classic gem which deserves the highest of praise, that's it.
    8SAMTHEBESTEST

    Arth explains real Meaning of Woman Empowerment and Inherence.

    Arth (1982) : Brief Review -

    Arth explains real Meaning of Woman Empowerment and Inherence. Woman oriented films have always been special and important for Bollywood cinema and there have been at least one or two such films made in every decade since 50s. Bimal Roy's cinema was far ahead of time while others took right time to make such films and Mahesh Bhatt got his achievement in early 80s. Arth is a story of a married Woman whose husband leaves for other woman and the wife tries to find the meaning and cause of her existence. The topic is extremely important and worthy for Social change as it happens with so many women in real world but they endure such husbands for the sake of old school traditions of naive wife. Here, Arth teaches them a lesson to live thier life on thier own and maintain self-respect. What Arth lacks is excessive nature and poignant take on this issue. Every conflict in the film is small and that's how a realistic content should be so it works perfectly. The problem is, the motive comes into light too late, almost at the ending scene which was quite unfair from my point of view. Despite being so confident in married life, as she herself says to the lady servant about leaving such nasty husband, the wife takes soft stand when it comes to her life. She should have left him with confidence and then try to find her own path but she seems quite soft cause she's still hoping that her husband will be back one day. By the end she denies herself though, just like I said too late. It's effective for sure so don't make any opinion. The husband's character is perfectly written i don't see anything that can be improved and same goes the 2nd woman's role. She was looking little contradictory to her own views but it's okay to have at least one lose character so that the Main character will look effective. The climax is filled with intelligent sentiments which have rarely been seen in Bollywood cinema. Shabana Azmi is sublime in the film and deservingly won Filmfare and National Award. Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Raj Kiran are impressive whereas Smita Patil looks hot. Music is fulsomely situational so don't expect much. Dialogues are worthy and sharp, it lacks excessiveness though. Mahesh Bhatt's direction is fantastic. If am not wrong then Arth was First Ever Classic in his career and guess what? It lives forever. I don't care how many films were made on Woman Empowerment after Arth, it still works and it still feels special. So don't miss.

    RATING - 8/10*

    By - #samthebestest
    8ridi-arahan

    Pursuit of meaning and purpose in life

    Arth is a pleasantly surprising movie, a great cinematic experience. It's one of those few movies that makes us live the journey of the main character, and make us believe the decisions and path of the cast. It's a well acted, edited and directed movie with a powerful screenplay. It will be unfair to not appreciate the cast especially Sabhana Azmi. It's a philosophically satisfying conclusion. A strong ending and a feel good vibe. It's a must watch movie. Highly recommended.

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      Regarding her role in Arth,Rohini Hattangadi stated "Arth was towards the beginning, immediately after Gandhi. I never knew who Mahesh Bhatt was, or anything about the Hindi film industry. Only Kiran Vairale I knew from theatre and she said, 'Mahesh is looking for you and I will give you his address and you should go and meet him.' Shabana (Azmi) sent me a message: 'Don't say no to him, it's a good role.' So I went and met him and it was the maid's role which I think I liked actually. I liked the whole soul of that character because- they are so near to our lives, such characters. I remember my maid when I was a child. She was not formally educated. Her daughter was two years younger to me, she was studying in the same school as mine. So my mother used to keep my clothes, my school books, my uniformsthat I had outgrown. She used to keep those and pass them to her. Then afterwards I came to know, when I left Pune for the National School of Drama (NSD), that my maid's daughter, she went on to do the Montessori course and she was teaching in Montessori. So she had achieved something being a maid's daughter. So I had that in mind. And when I got to do this role, I immediately related to that.".
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      Pooja: Had I done all that you have done to me and returned in the same manner, would you have accepted me back?

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      Composed by Jagjit Singh

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