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FILMINDI A
May, 1946
Recruit S. H. Shah of Moholla Imam Barra, Rawalpindi, is just 22 years old and has had experience of college dramatics.
EXCELLENT DIRECTION
As a motion picture "Sharbati Ankhen" is a smart production. It has a well thought out scenario which does not drag the story even in a single spot. The dialogue is witty and sparkling. The songs are quite suitably composed and the tunes, though not of the cheaply popular type, are still quite enjoyable. The photography is pleasant. Sound recording, however, is not so carefully done. The sets are well-finished, something which was rarely found in the previous Wadia pictures.
The best part of the picture, however, is the direction of Ramchandra Thakur. "Sharbati Ankhen" is essentially a director's picture and we like the way Thakur has shot the picture and directed '.he several intricate and humorous situations. Ramchandra Thakur shows clever imagination in keeping the camera in harmony with the drama — an art many of our leading directors have yet to learn. "Sharbati Ankhen" is slick and entertaining because of excellent direction.
From the players, with the exception of Agha in the role of Comrade, almost everyone gives a good performance. Agha's performance is too artificial to be convincing. He makes strange faces and remains camera conscious all along. Agha seems to be .111 artiste of very poor talent.
Vanmala, in the role of Madhavi. sparkles in the humorous half of the picture. It is only when pathos sets
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in that the girl becomes less convincing. Vanmala's streamlined appearance doesn't seem to be suitable for pathetic situations. Even her tears seem to lack the taste of bitterness. Vanmala, however, looks very emaciated in appearance and it is high time she pulls herself together. She is an excellent type for certain roles and we would like to see her on the screen oftener.
Ishwarlal, in the role of Madhav, gives his usual performance without being brilliant. For the first time, Harish does well as the scheming
villain. In the role of Shrikant, he makes his presence felt throughout, something which he never did before.
Kelkar shines in the role of Shastriji. He stumbles at a couple ot places in the phonetics of his dialogue, but on the whole he acquits himself very creditably. Another one who attracts attention is Nand Kishore in the role of Chandramani. He does well, too well in places.
Well, whatever the drawback of the subject, "Sharbati Ankhen" is a fine entertainment for the city audiences and is certainly worth a visit.
SUPPORTED BY ■
* SURAIYA BANU * RASHID * ROSHAN LAL * Photography : N. M. ADHIKARI Audiography : N . S . N AIR Dances : D. BABULAL Music : A R U N ROY & S.ASIF
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