Prem Rog

The writing on the wall is clear - "Prem Rog" qualifies to be the weakest link under the baton of the "Showman". Raj Kapoor fans will be disappointed with this outing.

The plot attempts to work on two levels namely realise true love and societal reforms, sadly it fails on both fronts. As I followed the narrative I felt that even Raj Kapoor realised that its not working and the nonchalant factor in the proceedings is apparent. The plot is preachy and clearly outdated for the time it was made.

Rishi Kapoor attempts to give his best shot to portray a idealist/ reformist but maybe some other actor without baggage would have been better. Padmini was a bad choice, again a fresh face could have given depth to the character who exuberates innocence and pain. The rest of the star-cast was adequate.

Music and lyrics are the only strong points of "Prem Rog". Raj Kapoor got Suresh Wadkar into the fold of RK banner. Lata as usual was at her melodious best.

This was one of Raj Kapoor's successful attempts at combining entertainment with social themes. The film is long but generally earns its length by dealing in some detail with the issue of widow remarriage. The film is basically a star vehicle for Padmini Kolhapure who is equal to the task. She is innocence personified in the first half and successfully shows a mature side later in the film. Rishi Kapoor is decent as usual while Shammi Kapoor is fine in a supporting role. The villains are mostly caricatures and the romantic scenes tend to drag on a bit. Some of the songs could have been cut. Still it's a good watch and one of Raj Kapoor's best films late in his career.

Overall 7/10

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Review By Kamal K

Very Powerful movie, i say..MUST watch.. No wonder why Rishi kapoor ji was a Heartthrob..Watching him is always a delight.. Beautiful story line.. And superb acting, Innocence of Rishi ji and Padmini ji stole the show.. I hv seen this movie multiple times.

Director, actor and producer Raj kapoor was started acting and self direction movie from age of 23 he was outstanding superstar in indian movies he was done many blockbuster Awara , shri420 , Barsat , sangam , chalia , chori chori , Ram teri ganga maili , bobby , Satyam shivam sundaram , andaz etc in the kapoor family and indian box office nobody born till now that beat Raj kapoor record of blockbusters and stardom in india , Russia and Europe. Awara movie world record that made 20lakh budget and earn worldwide 17.60cr , shri 420 budget 25lakh worldwide collection 20cr , barsat budget 20 lakh earn 15cr worldwide , sangam , mera naam joker iconic movie flop in india but outstanding earn from worldwide that movie becomes blockbuster in world's top movies.