Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi

Today I have watched another masterpiece which is YEH AAG KAB BUJHEGI. Dutt sahab was giving his whole soul in every scene. Sadly it was his last directed movie.

I swear, if Reshma Aur Shera was a box office success then he would definitely directed more evergreen films. Maybe his production house Ajanta Arts would be no 1. He directed this film for Rajiv Gandhi'd advice for dowry and Dard Ka Rishta (another great film which was released this before) in honour of his wife's death. Really Bollywood didn't gave much respect and love to Dutt Sahab.

Sunil Dutt Saahab's last directorial venture tackled the then blazing issue of dowry deaths. It introduced Sheeba in lead role who falls dowry victim to Shakti Kapoor and his family and is burnt alive. Sunil Dutt playing her father, then plays the avenger. Film also starred Rekha and Kabir Bedi who had a parallel track to the main plot. Film was socially relevant for that time and was declared tax free in most states including Maharashtra. Dutt Saahab's direction and treatment was 70s style. The basic theme of the need to strengthen the dowry laws was pertinent for that time and now, we do have strict law in this regard. The film didnt do that well at the box office. Overall, Yeh Aag kab bujhegi is a decent watch though it feels dated in todays time. I caught it on YouTube during the Covid lockdown period.