Review of Abhimaan

Abhimaan (Pride) is a mellow film that does not falter at all. Narrating the story of a popular singer (Amitabh Bachchan) who courts and marries a woman (Jaya Bachchan) and how her superior singing ability makes his ego come out of the den is told so beautifully, it's hard to dismiss any of the scenes. Of course, the film is problematic from today's lens but after having watched it on the big screen for the first time 50 years later since its initial release, I kind of get it why it's legendary. A true gem of a film worth its melodious songs, central cast and their chemistry, and the overall vibe of this 1973 stunner.

(Watched at the 2022 International Film Festival of India in Goa.)