Namak Haraam

People often forget Rajesh Khanna's less commercial but greater act in Namak Haraam. Anand is a masterpiece no doubt. But Namak Haraam is also equally lovable like Other of Kaka's Movies. Amitabh's role was highly overshadowed in both the movies and when I was growing up, whenever I watched this movie, I thought why Amitabh's role is not so big here. But recently when I watched, I understood, that by overshadowing also Kaka did a greater good for Big B. The movie is not only a cinematic art, a poetic reference to many further movies but also a time stopping plot with songs and dialogues so good, which makes ur heart cry for everything which Somu (Kaka's character sees.)

I have no problems in accepting that when I watched this movie as a child, I was completely unaware of Rajesh Khanna's stature in Indian film Industry. Yet, I loved watching every scene where Amitabh is there, But recently I was watching the movie and I really understood, that the movie is not about two actors or two characters, it is about the good and bad and how we separate good from bad. How a Wolf, when it starts living in a group of lambs, starts feeling their helplessness. It clearly shows the depth of friendship, the guilt and a father-son relationship.


If you have loved Anand, you should surely watch Namak haraam and pay a classic tribute to our own Rajesh Khanna. 


The following song from this movie is a tribute to him from this blog:



Main Shaayar Badnaam
Ho Main Chalaa Main Chalaa
Mehfil Se Naaqaam
Ho Main Chala Main Chala
Main Shaayar Badnaam


Mere Ghar Se Tumko
Kuchh Saamaan Milega
Deewaane Shaayar Kaa
Ek Divaan Milega
Aur Ek Cheez Milegi
Tuta Khaali Jaam
Ho Main Chala Main Chala
Main Shaayar Badnaam


Sholon Pe Chalna Tha
Kaanto Pe Sona Tha
Aur Abhi Ji Bharke
Kismat Pe Rona Tha
Jaane Aise Kitne
Baki Chhodke Kaam
Ho Main Chala Mai.N Chala
Main Shaayar Badnaam


Rasta Rok Rahi Hai
Thodi Jaan Hai Baaki
Jaane Tute Dil Mein
Kya Armaan Hai Baaki
Jaane Bhi De Ae Dil
Sabko Mera Salaam
Ho Main Chala Main Chala
Main Shaayar Badnaam

Long Live Kaka!