Zindagi Zindagi
This movie revolves around a village hospital that was built by a generous hearted man, Choudhury Ramprasad (Ashok Kumar) who is also a patient in the hospital. The other patients include Isamil (Iftekhar), Dayaram (Anwar Hussain), Ratan (Jalal Agha), and the doctor is Dr. Sunil (Sunil Dutt). Amongst the patient is a singer (Deb Mukherji), who loves Shyama (Farida Jalal) a worker in the hospital. When Meeta Sharma (Waheeda Rehman) comes to the hospital to admit her son, she meets Sunil and their romance is rekindled. In the background of the hospital atmosphere is an election in the village, which is proceeding smoothly, but causing a disturbance is Ramprasad's son (Ramesh Deo). Other supporting caste include Jagirdar, Chand Usmani, and Jankidas.
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Plot Summary
Zindagi Zindagi is a drama that revolves around a dedicated doctor who works tirelessly in a rural village, often facing challenges and skepticism from the community. He is passionate about improving their health and well-being, despite limited resources. The film explores his personal struggles, relationships, and his unwavering commitment to his noble profession.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, Zindagi Zindagi was met with a mixed to positive reception. While its social message and performances were often praised, some critics found the pacing to be slow at times. The film resonated with audiences for its emotional depth and its portrayal of rural Indian life and healthcare.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its earnest portrayal of a doctor's dedication and social service.
- The film's emotional narrative and performances, particularly Sunil Dutt's, were highlighted.
- Some noted that the storytelling could be more concise.
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Fun Fact
The film marked the directorial debut of Ravi Tandon, who would go on to direct several other successful Bollywood films.
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