The imagination to fathom subtle human values and sentiments is gradually diminishing, rather dieing out from the screen audience of this age who love to watch and fantasize about the superficial/artificial events. People and the cine-goers are more crazy to watch special effects, computer animated graphics and the temporal side of life which is nowhere near the real-to-life experiences. It is a pity that now movies are not made in this fashion. The legendary song "Aye mere dil kaheen aur chal", that repeatedly punctuates the sequence of the story is still a memorable piece of meaningful song coupled with fine music and stymieing lyrics. Dilip Kumar's excellent portrayal of Shankar instantly rose him to new heights of stardom. And would never again touch it and instead find solace and peace in the warm bosom and company of his lover and now wife. Nevertheless, in the end, he would muster the courage and determination to break the bottle filled with the liquid that brings temporary succor to his perplexed vibes. His mother would long to convert her unruly and waverly son into bringing some discipline and purpose to his life. It is all about a weak will powered but honest and kind hearted sculptor who notwithstanding the life's bitter and hard challenges takes refuge by intoxicating himself.
Appropriately named, the movie describes the weak personality traits of a young romantic man, Shankar, who uses alcohol to tranquilize his many a worldly shortcomings and life's misgivings. It may be on somebody's face or on the face of moon. Reviewed by Umar Mansoor Bajwa 10 / 10 A masterpiece of a Love Story ! Unable to live without Parvati, he takes up drinking again and heads on to a path of self-destruction. This is where he will be forced to face his past, and ultimately be told that Parvati's marriage has been arranged elsewhere. But his world will soon be shattered after he goes to ask for the hand of a now wealthy Parvati. After an argument with his mother, Shankar departs to the city, gives up drinking, earns a lot of money, and returns home just to time to pay off his mortgage. He is attracted to Parvati, who also lives a poor lifestyle along with her step-brother, Jagat Narayan, his wife, and their daughter, Pushpa. Living a poor lifestyle with his widowed mother, Shankar sells toys for a living, but is addicted to alcohol.
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