Prem Kahani (1975) User Reviews

Phenomenal performances

[dansaek · 9/10 · 16 July 2015]

The songs were catchy. The plot dragged a little in the second half. But excellent performances from the all star cast more than compensated for the drag.

Mumtaaz was her usual vivacious self while Rajesh Khanna was subtle and probably gave one of his best as an actor. Shashi Kapoor was convincing and Vinod Khanna in a small role was effective. The story makes sense, including the ending. It's a masterpiece that surprisingly didn't made it to Box office hits but a very very good watch with great repeat value. This is what good acting should be. Worth watch for Rajesh Khanna. He outshone every one else in this grand movie.

My only crib is the costumes - they were so not pre-Independence! Otherwise excellent watch! Why don't they make such movies any more?

A love triangle

[alokc · 10/10 · 12 May 2007]

Super Star Rajesh Khanna is in love with Mumtaaz and they go around singing great songs composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. However, due to family compulsions Rajesh Khanna joins the freedom fighters and is on the run. Mumtaaz gets married to Shashi Kapoor, an old friend of Rajesh Khanna and whilst on the run, Rajesh takes refuge in the house of Shashi Kapoor to find his old love there. Confusions come in the lives of these three and ultimately Rajesh Khanna gets killed by Mumtaaz. Great movie with very good music. The movie has excellent and great performance by Rajesh Khanna and he is ably supported by Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna( in a small but dynamic role) and Mumtaaz. The songs of the movie are even hit today. A must see.

You are here,means you love Rajesh Khanna.

[sunilpatel · 10/10 · 28 January 2019]

I watched Phool aahista fenko song , again and again and again.....pure magic...Rajesh Khanna at his best..he wint disappointed you...Mumzat will stole your heart and belief me..you will fall in love with her.. Must watch..very good and sensible movie.

Love story beautifully told

[sksanjaykumar-69941 · 9/10 · 3 October 2023]

Prem kahani is an interesting love story in the backdrop of indian independence. The story is simple, but the screenplay is engrossing. It is a multi starrer with rajesh khanna, mumtaz, shashi kapoor with vinod khanna in an extended cameo.

Music by LP is good, but could have been better. Mumtaj looks aged & shashi kapoor makes a rather late appearance & has played his character well. Vinod khanna shines in the pathan role.

However, the real scene stealer is the evergreen superstar rajesh khanna. He owns this film from the 1st to the last frame. He has played his role with subtlety & calmness. He shines in the emotional scenes.

Somehow when we talk of kaka's best films, this flm is missed. Definitely one his best films. It is a pity that it did not do well in the box office.

The director deserves kudos for extracting very good performances from his case.

Beautiful movie

[tasbinkang · 10/10 · 31 May 2021]

This was the only movie of rajesh khanna in 1975 another was aakraman but there he was in guest role...prem kahani got superhit I watched it in karnal's inder palace cinema everyone was waiting eagerly for kakas film because after roti and aap ki kasam in 74 he didn't come in any film so our wait was over and as usual he didn't disappoint his fans .. I still rem we got tickets in black and paid thrice the real price of ticket.music is great songs are beautiful and yes vinod khanna and shashi kapoor acted very well too..mumu was at her best this was the 7th superhit of kaka mumu jodi..movie has got everything in it so .its a must watch for every hindi cinema lover.

Amazing performances and different story

[floradanes · 10/10 · 8 April 2017]

Loved the story and Mumtaz and Rajesh act really well.There is a scene where Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz and just look at each other with Noor Jehan's song "kuch bhi na kha..".What a scene!Both actors expressed their emotions so beautifully.I watched that scene again and again.Rajesh Kanna is a truly a gem of an actor. A must watch for all Rajesh Khanna fans.