Aap Ki Kasam

"Aap Ki Kasam" is a classic Bollywood film directed by J. Om Prakash and released in 1974. The movie stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, and Sanjeev Kumar in lead roles and explores the themes of love, trust, and marital relationships.

The film tells the story of Kamal Bhatnagar (Rajesh Khanna) and his wife Sunita (Mumtaz). Kamal is a successful businessman who is deeply in love with his wife. However, due to his possessiveness and suspicious nature, he frequently doubts Sunita's loyalty and accuses her of infidelity. Despite her innocence and unwavering love for him, their relationship becomes strained.

The film's narrative takes a dramatic turn when Kamal, consumed by jealousy, divorces Sunita. This decision leads to a series of heartbreaking events and challenges their love and commitment to each other. Sunita is devastated by the separation and faces immense hardships while trying to prove her love and loyalty to Kamal.

One of the highlights of "Aap Ki Kasam" is the outstanding performances by the lead actors. Rajesh Khanna delivers a powerful portrayal of a man torn between love and suspicion, capturing the nuances of his character's emotional journey. Mumtaz shines as the devoted wife, portraying a range of emotions with grace and conviction. Sanjeev Kumar also delivers a commendable performance as Kamal's friend and confidante.

The film's music, composed by R. D. Burman, is another aspect that stands out. The soundtrack of "Aap Ki Kasam" features memorable songs like "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar" and "Karvatein Badalte Rahe." These songs have become evergreen hits and are still loved by audiences today.

While "Aap Ki Kasam" received mixed reviews upon its release, it has gained a cult following over the years. The film explores complex emotions and showcases the fragility of relationships, making it relatable to audiences even decades later. It addresses themes of trust, jealousy, and forgiveness, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.

Overall, "Aap Ki Kasam" is a classic Bollywood film that showcases powerful performances, melodious music, and a poignant storyline. It is a must-watch for fans of romantic dramas and fans of Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.

Kamal is a small town guy who also has a lot of respect during his days as a youth. This plot somehow connects to the time when his friend Mohan Babu offers him a job and place to live which he willingly takes up but has always been stuck there in his mind. Sunita is a well off , beautiful and open minded girl who gets along with Mohan Babu in a very casual neighbor relation. Here the plot on Mohan Babu who has a disturbed marriage has been used as the seed that makes Kamal dubious about the closeness between his wife and Mohan Babu as a close possibility. He is mystified by the mistrust building up inside him and his manhood relents to get him out of the zone. The Story quickly takes a steep turn when he is faced with reality again pitching in the negative side of Kamal thereby filling him with a sense of regret and failure. He finally is able to fill his regrets when he dies in the arms of his own daughter and touching the feet of his ex-wife Sunita.

Review By Kamal K

Aap Ki Kasam is a very emotional story which alternately enraged me and then made me cheer, and it isn't one of those "happily ever after" films you sort of expect from 70s Bollywood. It highlights several of Rajesh Khanna's finer qualities: he picked unusual films and scripts-with unusual roles for a "hero"-and he didn't mind sharing screen space with equally adept actors like Sanjeev Kumar.

RD Burman's music is fabulous as well. I especially love the exuberant song "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar.

Sanjeev Kumar in this itsy bitsy role is absolutely wasted. They should have opted for someone else. Sanjeev Kumar is too good an actor for this small supporting role. The comic interludes starring Kesto Mukherjee should have been cut out. They eat into the narrative.

Rajesh Khanna exercises restraint as the jealous husband. Mumtaz is very good as Sunita. She looks a bit old in those westerns but in her performance she is top-notch. Especially when she lands a proverbial slap on Kamal's face by walking out on him, I feel like running and hugging her. Yes, her actions and expressions deserve an applause there...

Aap Ki Kasam has Super Star Rajesh Khanna playing a role of a man who falls in love with Mumtaaz. He marries her and then starts suspecting that she is having an affair with his friend Sanjeev Kumar. In the process he ruins his married life. Ranjeet then makes him realise that he was the reason for Rajesh Khanna to suspect his wife. Ranjeet was having an affair and used to go through Rajesh's house. Rajesh repents but it is too late. He then makes good his life by sacrificing it trying to save his daughter. An excellent movie which is a must see for all husband and wives. Rajesh Khanna excels in his performance as a suspecting husband and captures all sympathies. He is ably supported by Mumtaaz, late Sanjeev Kumar, Rehman and Ranjeet. The music by R D Burman was a great hit and all the songs are still remembered today like "Jai Jai Shivshankar", "Karwatein badalten rahen", "Zindagi ke safar mein" etc.. A great movie of 1970s and a must see.

What looks like a typical bollywood affair is actually a film enriched with deep human emotions. It comments upon relationships of love, marriage and friendship. Starts out as a cute and sparkling romance between an ordinary man Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaaz who is the only child of rich parents. Yes, they marry and the initial cute and sparkling chemistry is short lived. Next, you'll expect a 'Love Conquers All' and 'They lived happily ever after' scenario which you will NOT get here. Rajesh Khanna becomes a victim of Insecurity and suspicion and ruins it all -- his love, his friendship, his life, his everything.

Which of the performances are the best? The beautiful Mumtaaz with her portrayal of a loving, exuberant and an understanding wife or Rajesh Khanna playing the suspicious husband who brings tears to your eyes seeing his hapless state towards the end, or is it Sanjeev Kumar's portrayal of a friend, the likes of which is a rarity in this world. With this legendary cast you wont have an answer to this question.

Kishore Kumar's soulful song -- 'Zindagi Ke Safar Mei Guzar Jaatein Hai' will stick with you long after this is over.

Highly Recommended!