The original political thriller — 176 minutes of Dilip Kumar serving looks AND justice.
Vijay Khanna is a law graduate-cum-tabloid editor he falls in love with Princess Sunita, while general election are underway. Vijay becomes a murder accused of a political leader. Gradually the couple tries to expose a criminal-politician nexus. (From wikipedia)
Acting
Dilip Kumar's smoldering intensity as the crusading editor.
Costume
Vyjayanthimala's princess wardrobe — pure 60s opulence.
Writing
Surprisingly sharp critique of criminal-politician nexus for 1964.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during India's third general elections, the film's political corruption storyline was remarkably bold for its era.
This was Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala's seventh film together — their chemistry was already legendary by this point.
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