VVC made several great films like PARINDA(1989) In 1942 Love Story he reunites with Jackie, Anil, Anupam Kher and brings yet another good film The film is completely a fiction and holds no true story of real independence struggle(as far as my knowledge) People looking out for historical accuracy should not watch the film The film was in news as it was the last film music maestro RD Burman composed music for. The film was released after his death. Though Ghatak and Gang delayed films with Burman's music released much later in 1996 and 2000 respectively. The film starts with hanging of Anil Kapoor and then is told in flashback where during the chaos of struggle of independence Anil and Manisha fall in love. The first half focuses more on the love story with songs breaking in every 10 minutes, All the brilliant songs are in the first half the subplot of Anupam Kher is superbly handled and also the track of Anil's father and Danny's subplot too. The story takes off at interval after Jackie enters the frame and then the focus is on nationalism and patriotism. The film manages to hold your attention and make you feel for the viewers though it's a bit melodramatic yet the handling is brilliant The ending also isn't realistic yet it works with the patriotism element VVC does a great job, his expertise shows in drama and crowd scenes too Music by RD Burman is classic, every song is brilliant and most are still known of, Ek Ladki, Kuch Naa Kaho, Rim Jhim, Pyaar Hua Chupke se every song is a classic, Rut Na Jaana is also memorable Yeh Safar by Sivaji Chattopadhyaya is superb too their placements is too quick especially in first half though
Amongst performances The film has a wide range of actors Anil Kapoor does a great job as usual playing the romantic lover to the patriotic hero, he does a great job Jackie Shroff comes in the second half but does a superb job too again in a VVC film he always stole the show Manisha Koirala looks beautiful and acts brilliantly, a far cry from her previous days and later recent days. Amongst rest Sushma Seth is usual, Manohar Singh is terrific Danny is admirable in his role, Anupam Kher excels in his role as usual Pramod Moutho(for once the good guy) does a great job too Raghuvir Yadav is superb too Brian Glover is theatrical in his stereotypical bad British guy role. Chandni as Chanda is good
The film was an average at the box office but yet it's remembered especially for it's music
Amongst performances The film has a wide range of actors Anil Kapoor does a great job as usual playing the romantic lover to the patriotic hero, he does a great job Jackie Shroff comes in the second half but does a superb job too again in a VVC film he always stole the show Manisha Koirala looks beautiful and acts brilliantly, a far cry from her previous days and later recent days. Amongst rest Sushma Seth is usual, Manohar Singh is terrific Danny is admirable in his role, Anupam Kher excels in his role as usual Pramod Moutho(for once the good guy) does a great job too Raghuvir Yadav is superb too Brian Glover is theatrical in his stereotypical bad British guy role. Chandni as Chanda is good
The film was an average at the box office but yet it's remembered especially for it's music