Guide (1965)

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This is one of the seminal movies in the history of Bollywood, one of its very best - like the characters it portrays it's flawed but completely fascinating and compelling. And with music and lyrics by S. D. Burman and Shailendra vocals mainly by Rafi and Lata complemented by incessantly inventive camera-work and direction and sets in the very best '60's tradition you have something special.And there's a gripping roller-coaster script too: Dev Anand as Raju is released from prison for forgery, goes to a small village and inadvertently becomes the villagers swami while his story comes out in flashback. He was a slick-talking guide for a rich man who (just like a fool) didn't love his younger beautiful wife Rosie played by Waheeda Rehman who in turn loved dancing and Raju helped set up her career as a stage performer and fell in love with her and – well, far more to it than just that. The characterisations are fairly deep but episodic as style was definitely preferred over substance by director Vijay Anand – and the Style is relentless, continually restless cameras and snappy movement on screen to streams of audio interpolation or character interplay or invective means attention must be paid, right from the start. The songs are beautiful and more important than usual because they're integral to the plot. Even Waheeda ecstatically dancing by herself carried a wealth of information and plot development. Out of such a great selection my favourites were Piya Tose Naina Laage Re and Saiyaan Beimaan both sung by Lata with their colourful sets and costumes and vibrant dance routines – in fact they're two of my favourite Lata songs ever; the stately Gaata Rahe Mere Dil duet by Kishore Kumar and Lata always sticks in my mind afterwards. And Aaj Phir Jeene was voted 12th Bollywood movie song of all-time by listeners to UK BBC Asian Network in 2013. The song lyrics are beautiful but the dialogue is also wise – life and death may be illusions as averred by Raju's soul but this surely is fact!Dev said people thought him mad for pursuing with this Hindi version when an English one had flopped, and there was a cool initial reaction to the film when it was released. For those wishing for the first time for a view of Olde Bollywood, start here. This proper version is nearly three hours long and yet still leaves you thinking that there could have been more and was it rushed, just like real life. Not perfect, what is - but once seen, never forgotten.

After having watching the film, you get the feeling that this could have been a very good film if it had been better directed. Waheeda Rehman's dancing act isn't convincing. Nobody in India, and certainly nobody in Europe goes to watch Bollywood dreamworld dances. Apparently they do in the film. In the film Rosie becomes a famous dancer, but what we see of her talent is not impressively choreographed Hindi film kitsch. I've seen the same thing in worse films, so I can't see why the director couldn't think of anything more original for this film, which obviously sets its sights higher than the average Hindi film. This could have been a very good film with better direction, and with a slightly improved script.

Based on an acclaimed novel, 'Guide' takes us through a journey guided by the protagonists Raju (Anand) and Rosie (Rehman). Simply said, the story is about Raju, the tourist guide, who falls in love with an amateur dancer, Rosie, who's married to an archaeologist. Dance is Rosie's passion but due to her husband's discontent, she gives it up in the hope to please him and remain be devoted. Eventually, he abandons her and she seeks solace in Raju's companionship. Raju encourages her to follow her passion. However, the neighborhood, his family and friends object to their relationship and the fact that she's living in his house. Even his mother leaves him. With the help of Raju, Rosie becomes a successful dancer and a star while Raju spends the earnings on gambling, drinking and other such dealings. Rosie, though somewhat bothered by Raju's bad habits, she somehow tolerates them. Stardom has never been her ambition and she continues her dance only for the passion. Then, when Rosie's ex-husband makes his entry, it becomes too much for Raju to handle and here things change from bad to worse.The story isn't told in chronological order but due to brilliant writing and Anand's direction, it is easy to follow and keeps us engaged as the events unfold proving once again that Anand is one of the greater storytellers. The songs are among the memorable classics (beautiful lyrics) that are spectacularly picturised (thanks to the amazing cinematography and the dazzling locations) and support the narration. The characters are so brilliantly written with different layers showing us very real human beings. None of them are perfect and very easily relatable.Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman have acted together in a number of films, yet 'Guide' remains the most memorable film as their chemistry is simply electrifying. Not surprisingly, the characters Raju and Rosie have been immortalized by the two fabulous leads. Dev Anand as Raju delivers his best performance, while Waheeda Rehman as Rosie underplays her part to near perfection and portrays Rosie with élan and I loved her expressions in the song just before Raju is arrested.Finally, 'Guide' remains one of my favorite classics that I'll recommend to anyone. In my humble opinion it is one that will surprise you with it's storytelling and characters and one that will stay in your brave brain for quite some time.

Guide the award winning story by R K Narayan is a masterpiece of all times. One of the few films I liked from my heart. This movie made Navketan Banners a household name.Raju (Dev Anand) is a railway guide. Rosie is the neglected wife of an Archaeologist (Rehman) has a passion for dancing. They meet in one of those trips of Rosie with her husband when Raju becomes their Guide to that town. Raju becomes her dance guide and finally a spiritual guide.When Rosie becomes successful Raju becomes insecure. He succumbs to drinking and gambling. Raju gets involved in forgery and goes to Jail. After getting out of the Jail, he is passing through a village where he is mistaken as a Sadhu by some local villagers. Raju takes advantage of the situation and starts living in that village. Then comes a famine in that village. Villagers are tensed. By this time Raju has become a Swamiji. During that time Raju is narrating a story to one of the villager as to how a man keeps fast to bring rain to a certain village. This villager likes the story so much that he goes and spreads that Swamiji will keep fast to bring rain. Though Raju wanted not to, but he goes on a fast seeing all villagers trust in him. And wonder of wonders; it rains.The movie was a technically genius during 1965. The music, art, cinematography sets it apart from all others and won most of the words. Followed by Tere Mere Sapne, Guide is Vijay Anand's best movie yet. The song 'Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hei' portrays life at it best.The movie was a masterpiece and inspiration to many peoples. Guide is a movie made in India and for India. This is one movie which is still watchable.