Naya Zamana

Under-rated gem, a thought-provoking film about the norms and values of South Asian culture. It was released in 1971, and I'm reviewing it in 2020 and to my amazement all the characters in the films are relatable and mirror images of our society.

It is a simpleton tale of a struggling writer who challenges the perception of a richmen about poverty and low castes. It comprised of limited characters, but magnificently explored throughout the film. To me, all the dialogues were Ironic and all actors delivered brilliantly especially Dharmendra, Pran, Mehmood, and Ashok Kumar.

If I talk about acting then everyone justified their roles. Dharmendra was mature and realistic, he has some powerful dialogues which can still lit the crisis of our society. Pran was deadliest, meanest man ever. Mehmood has varied emotions and he delivered it perfectly. Hema Malini was an array of beauty, she acted well in most parts of the film. To me, Ashok Kumar was the surprise package. This is the first time I watched him perform, he has blown me away with his natural acting.

Music is classy, Anand Bakhsi lyrics have powerful meanings. "Duniya O Duniya" and "Naya Zamaana Aayega" will be added to my playlist.

"Naya Zamaana" is a classical cinema, the kind of story which is a story of millions of people who are hopeful for a better time to live in this world. An era of equal opportunity, love, and harmony.

8/10