Simi Garewal

Singer Chandermohan is born in a well-off family and is the only child. Since he is of marriageable age, both he and his parents want him to get married. But since he was born with a strong & adverse influence of Mars (Mangalik) during his birth his horoscope has not been compatible with any suitable woman. On his friend's Gafoor's, who has two wives, advice he re-locates to Bombay, sings at the Tejpal Auditorium, meets and falls in love with wealthy Asha, who lives with her widower dad, ironically named Colonel Mangal Singh and her paternal grandma. Mangal would like Asha to get married to an army officer. His attempts fail and Asha and his mom convince him to let Asha, who is also Manglik, get married to Chandermohan. He reluctantly falls in line with them, but then a series of events makes everyone change their mind about Chandermohan, namely a fake astrological chart that shows he is not Manglik, and his accusations about Mangal, who he alleges is leading a double life, romancing, wooing, and having a child with wealthy Nisha, Nirmala from Jeevan Saathi matrimonial bureau and Rina respectively, apart from being an alcoholic, robbing Chandermohan, stealing from his own house, and exhibiting goon-like behavior. Hilarious chaos results as Mangal's mom and daughter attempt to figure out why Chandermohan is spreading these tall tales about their son and father respectively. —rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)

Kamini and Ravi Verma are in love and plan to get married. Sir Juda wants to take over the vast estate of Ravi, and finds out that he can only do so with the help Kamini. Sir Juda orders Kamini to marry Ravi and thereafter kill him accidentally, and Kamini agrees to do so. After Ravis death, his mother is devastated, and Sir Juda takes over the vast estate. In a strange turn of events, Ravi is reborn as Monty - and grows up to become a popular singer. He visits Ooty for a short holiday where he recollects his previous lifes memories. He later enquires about these memories and reaches the estate where he realizes the reason and motive of his rebirth. Upon realization, he decides to avenge his death and bring back his familys lost glory by putting Kamini and others behind bars. Will Monty succeed in his endeavor?

In Mera Naam Joker (1970), Raj Kapoor delivers one of the most moving performances of his career as Raju, a clown who makes others laugh while concealing his own sorrows. Raju`s journey, divided into three distinct chapters of his life, reflects the universal struggles of human emotions-first love, heartbreak, and the pursuit of meaning amidst adversity. The film`s structure, with its episodic storytelling, is unique. Each chapter, marked by Raju`s encounters with different women who shape his life, mirrors the stages of emotional growth and maturity. The film is a reflection of Kapoor`s own artistic journey, making it an emotional and introspective masterpiece.