Half Ticket

Half Ticket (1962) : Brief Review -

Copies half of the Hollywood formula and gives FULL Entertainment of its own. I remember watching the 1942 Billy Wilder comedy "The Major and the Minor," in which the beautiful blonde, Ginger Rogers, pretends to be a minor girl because she only has half the money to buy a ticket. I could have never imagined a male actor doing that in Hindi cinema. Kishore Kumar, a chameleon in his own league, did it for Indian audiences. Besides that half-ticket formula, this Kalidas' comedy has not been much inspired or copied; rather, it gave a lot to others to copy. Remember that scene in Sholay (1975), when Jay (Amitabh Bachchan) tarnishes the image of Veeru in front of Maasi? Kishore Kumar did that 13 years before Big B. You might have hurt this dialogue in many movies over the years: "Mein pagal nahi hu, Mera bas dimag kharab hai." It came from here, I believe. We have seen the villain chasing the hero throughout the film for a piece of jewelry (sometimes drugs, documents, or some other element), and they get involved in too many messy situations. Half Ticket goes bonkers with that thing. We have two of the best funny songs of all time, "Chil Chil Chilla Ke" and "Oo Gujariya," involving the hero and villain in a chase in this movie. None of Kishore Kumar and Madhubala's romantic numbers were that good. It's shocking, but it didn't matter much. Madhubala has less to do, but whatever scenes she has, they are beautiful. Otherwise, the entire movie belongs to Kishore Kumar from start to finish. This is the most nasty Kishore Kumar could get in a movie. So many hilarious dialogues, so many funny moments, and some iconic comedy scenes-Half Ticket has full entertainment loaded for you. Kalidas has made an "epic" comedy, which, barring that Hollywood idea, I believe, is a cult classic! I don't mind if anyone's keeping it on the "top 25 comedies of all time" list.

RATING - 7.5/10*

By - #samthebestest.

Every body who has seen any comedy movie of Kishore Kumar would like it and this movie arguably tops all the other movies in a sense that KK is pretending to be grown up with a kids brain (Munna) in this movie and still flirting successfully with the beauty queen Madhubala. The theme itself is worth a pot of gold besides all the songs in this movie are funny and Hit. Watch it, you won't regret it though the climax was grossly messed up.

I saw this movie recently and was amazed by the quality of the hilarious comedy that this film offers. It beats the films of these days in terms of comedy. Kishor Daa has had a tremendous role and everything in the movie is up to the mark. I recommend everyone at least give it a chance and you will be a happy person on earth. Each scene of the film has something in it to make you laugh. You will be a laughing bag at the end. And then the film has a romantic story too which has a happy ending. A must watch for everyone. Even if it is black and white movie, the excellent movie that it is makes it a treat to watch. A lot of scenes has some fancy stuff in it that makes one think what quality the movies of earlier era had in them. Then the music quality of the movie is some of the best. The song that Kishor sings in both male and female voice is the most hilarious. This song is made alive by the play made by Kishor Kumar.

I can see why it was hit at time of it's release but it doesn't stand test of time.

"Half Ticket" is a classic Bollywood comedy film released in 1962, directed by Kalidas. The movie features the legendary actor-singer Kishore Kumar in the lead role, along with Madhubala, Pran, and Shammi.

The film revolves around a young man named Vijay, played by Kishore Kumar, who lives in a small village. Vijay dreams of going to Bombay (now Mumbai) to fulfill his aspirations and escape the monotony of his village life. In order to afford a train ticket to Bombay, Vijay comes up with a mischievous plan. He disguises himself as a child and manages to get a half ticket on the train.

Once in Bombay, Vijay gets caught up in a series of humorous situations and mistaken identities. He befriends a child named Raja, played by Baby Naaz, who becomes his partner in crime. Together, they create chaos and comic confusion wherever they go, leading to many hilarious moments.

Kishore Kumar's impeccable comic timing and his ability to effortlessly switch between different characters make the film highly entertaining. His portrayal of Vijay is charming, and he brings his unique style of humor to the character. The chemistry between Kishore Kumar and Baby Naaz is delightful, and their on-screen antics provide the movie with its comedic backbone.

The film also boasts some memorable songs, with Kishore Kumar lending his voice to several of them. Songs like "Aake Seedhi Lagi," "Aankhon Mein Tum," and the famous "Aake Teri Bahon Mein" are still popular among fans of Hindi film music.

"Half Ticket" is a light-hearted comedy that offers a pleasant escape from reality. It showcases Kishore Kumar's versatility as an actor and singer, and the film's humor has stood the test of time. If you enjoy classic Bollywood comedies and are a fan of Kishore Kumar's work, "Half Ticket" is definitely worth watching.