Sachaa Jhutha

Sachaa Jhutha (1970) : Brief Review -

Manmohan Desai's FAKE logic for a REAL masala Super Hit! I think Rajesh Khanna's peak time has definitely helped this film. The script almost makes it for the best double-role formula we have ever witnessed in Bollywood history, and that too with negative shades. Unlike Ram Aur Shyam, which showed both characters in a positive light, Sachha Jhuthaa is based on a simple line: "Dil saccha aur chehra jhutha." The logic is simple: the face can deceive you, but the heart cannot. To prove that, we have a dog. Now it's a very good trick, I mean. Humans can fail to recognise the real person because we believe in faces, but animals/pets can actually see beyond that. The logic falters in the screenplay as it delves deeper into consequences and upcoming events. For instance, the dog was eating something on the street, and suddenly he started running and reached the courtroom. Who told him so? The writer, I guess. One similar fault is with the previous scene, when Ranjit drinks the coke when he himself was the one who planned it. Why would he drink it after all when he is the one who planned it all? Barring these two major flaws, I don't think Sachaa Jhutha goes wrong anywhere, except in the stupid beginning. The brother is ready to marry his handicapped sister to an ugly-looking elder man, and that too after paying a dowry of Rs. 10,000. You don't really want me to believe this crap. Rest, it's a fantastic script with perfect situations of messy facial deception. Desai gives it a thrilling touch in the last quarter, which is absolutely mind-blowing. Rajesh Khanna dancing, romancing, doing action, and being the star of the film was so massy and lovable. Mumtaz looked gorgeous, and I really liked Faryal's glamorous exposure to the silver screen, which was too glittering for 1970. Overall, illogical in parts, but a true masala super hit from the golden age.

RATING - 6.5/10*

By - #samthebestest.

This is one of those formulaic film that Hindi cinema is famous for, including not-so-subtle moralistic teachings.

The simple, kind-hearted, charming village man vs the sophisticated, evil crook. Both played by handsome Rajesh Khanna with trademark mannerisms that somehow feel genuine.

With multitude of coincidences, the plot pushes along with the help of beautiful, sweet (though not smart) Mumtaz and melodious songs. Thrown in are the requisite damsel in distress scenes. We are at least spared the song in rain.

I give it 8 out 10 because it works, well, most of the time and the fast-forward is always handy. Also, Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz are very watchable. And I was interested enough to watch it through the end even if there is no mystery whatsoever about how a Hindi movie would end.

Before he made Bachchan blockbusters, Manmohan Desai tried good actors like Shammi Kapoor in BLUFF MASTER (1963) and Rajesh Khanna in SACHAA JHUTHA (1970)

This movie has Rajesh Khanna in a double role as a villager Bhola who meets a diamond thief double role of his named Ranjit in the city Ranjit promises to look after him and pay for his sister's wedding if he can impersonate him

Vinod Khanna is a CID Inspector and so is Mumtaz Both of them plan to lure the diamond thief Ranjit by making Mumtaz look like an African diamond heiress But Mumtaz falls in love with Bhola and so does Mumtaz

Rajesh Khanna played the innocent Bhola and menacing Ranjith with ease which is why he won the Filmfare Best Actor award Mumtaz is gorgeous but may have done better Vinod Khanna is good in a supporting role The rest of the cast fit the bill

Director manmohan desai unpredictable story based movie acted by leading actor superstar Rajesh khanna and Co star vinod khanna movie acting based and story based blockbuster on box office and really outstanding 1969 to 1972 Rajesh khanna get countinues 17 superhit and blockbusters movies this movies becomes blockbuster 80lakh budget and 6cr worldwide collection. Roti, aradhana , amar prem , the train , saccha jhutha, Rajput , Avtar , haathi mere sathi this movies are blockbusters of Rajesh khanna superstar and remaining superhits and Hits on box office I like this actor and his acting movies.

A penniless musician is unwittingly forced to trade places with a look-alike diamond merchant/thief causing a comedy of errors by everyone involved.

Released during Rajesh Khanna's super hit years, Sachaa Jhutta features two Rajesh Khannas - one a ruthless criminal, the other a flute playing village simpleton who is trying to raise to get his sister hitched. When the doppelgängers meet, a comedy of errors as well Action, humour and romance occur - the songs were hits in their day.

It's an enjoyable Hindi film; perhaps a little far fetched, however, it is executed with good acting and maintaining a good balance between drama and humour.