Aag, released in 1948 was the first film by Raj Kapoor as director. Kewal(Raj Kapoor) is a young and passionate young man wanting to make a career in theater but his father wants him to continue the family tradition of practicing law. He fails in the exam and runs from his house to fulfill his dream of working in theater.
The film shows the lifelong obsession of Kewal with Nimmi(a girl whom he loved as a small boy). This reaches to the point that he names Nimmi whomsoever is closest to his heart. The film shows that Raj Kapoor was both a capable actor and director. Though the film is not technically brilliant, the use of shadows is remarkable. The songs, being composed in forties aren't very remarkable, apart from Mukesh's "Zinda Hoon Is Tarah". The acting by Nargis and other supporting cast is also good.
The film shows the lifelong obsession of Kewal with Nimmi(a girl whom he loved as a small boy). This reaches to the point that he names Nimmi whomsoever is closest to his heart. The film shows that Raj Kapoor was both a capable actor and director. Though the film is not technically brilliant, the use of shadows is remarkable. The songs, being composed in forties aren't very remarkable, apart from Mukesh's "Zinda Hoon Is Tarah". The acting by Nargis and other supporting cast is also good.