Koshish (1972) Review: Gulzar’s Poetic Brilliance Is Not Just Eye-opening But Also Heart-Melting

RATING – ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4/5*

Koshish Review Movie Talkies:

“Koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahin hoti,” is a phrase we often quote while talking about determination, and Gulzar’s heart-touching classic Koshish truly makes you believe in it. There are films with one or two beautiful moments, and then there is this film—one that offers almost a dozen such moments, each winning you over and leaving you emotional. I don’t care if I give out spoilers, because I want to talk about a few scenes.

Koshish Story:

The film is about Aarati and Hari, both deaf and mute, who meet, fall in love, and get married. It is a simple yet unique story, elevated by a brilliant screenplay that takes the narrative several notches higher. Two deaf and mute individuals forming a bond with a blind person, the moments of joy when they realise their son is not like them, and my favourite—using rejection twice in the story, each time in a completely different situation.

“I am sorry about rejecting the proposal for the first time,” writes Aarati, and years later, her son uses the same line for his future wife. What a remarkable metaphor! One needs a very high sense of storytelling to conceive something like this and then successfully bring that vision to the screen.

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Koshish – Gulzar's Brilliance:

Gulzar was absolutely on fire, doing everything right. Sanjeev Kumar delivers a memorable performance. He truly deserved the National Award, and I still don’t understand why this film didn’t win the Best Feature Film award. Jaya Bachchan looks absolutely adorable and performs with such grace—something that feels rare and almost impossible to imagine today, given her public persona. But what a performer she was in the 1970s. Om Shivpuri and Dina Pathak do full justice to their roles, while Asrani remains the only cruel character in the story—a villain whose actions hardly leave a lasting impact on the lives of the leading couple. The tragedy happens because of him, but both we, and the couple, soon rise above it.

Koshish Movie Review:

Koshish carries a powerful emotional quotient that leaves you in tears—not once or twice, but at least ten times. All you need to understand this film is a heart. My heartfelt thanks and salute to Gulzar and the entire team of Koshish for creating this timeless classic. I can watch this film even 50 years later and still feel the same emotions. An absolute gem!

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