Madhumati has a predictable storyline although some scenes were shocking. Many other old Bollywood movies had similar stories, although Madhumati may have been one of the first and hence still new for its time.
Perhaps if not "the best" certainly one of the best from Bimalda's kitty. Way back in 1958 Bimalda managed to weave a intriguing and nail- biting suspense movie which is nothing short of creative genius.
The movie Madhumati was made for lovers everywhere. It portrayed the saying "love never dies" perfectly and the actors, Dilip Kumar and Vijantymala were the perfect couple in this love story.
The movie is the story about a hilly village, Shyamnagar. One of the most important things in the movies of 50's and 60's was that they shown strong characters and each and every word that the characters spoke shown a sense of strength.
Bimal Roy's movies were invariable a tragedy. In this movie he tried to make a happy ending story.
Madhumati is far short of a perfect film. it's main flaw, like with many Bollywood ventures, lies in its pacing.
Simply beauty. Vaijyanthimala is simply exceptional as a village girl.
Dilip Kumar is Anand, a man who is rushing to the train station to meet his wife and kid. On the way his car breaks down and he has to seek shelter in a dilapidated mansion.
Most reviewers forget that they are watching a movie made in India in 1958 and that too in black and white. To see it with FX-laden tinted glasses would be do do a disservice to the makers and the actors.
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