Daag

"Daag" in Urdu language means "a scar". It may be on somebody's face or on the face of moon. Appropriately named, the movie describes the weak personality traits of a young romantic man, Shankar, who uses alcohol to tranquilize his many a worldly shortcomings and life's misgivings. It is all about a weak will powered but honest and kind hearted sculptor who notwithstanding the life's bitter and hard challenges takes refuge by intoxicating himself. His mother would long to convert her unruly and waverly son into bringing some discipline and purpose to his life. But all in vain.

Nevertheless, in the end, he would muster the courage and determination to break the bottle filled with the liquid that brings temporary succor to his perplexed vibes. And would never again touch it and instead find solace and peace in the warm bosom and company of his lover and now wife. Dilip Kumar's excellent portrayal of Shankar instantly rose him to new heights of stardom.

The legendary song "Aye mere dil kaheen aur chal", that repeatedly punctuates the sequence of the story is still a memorable piece of meaningful song coupled with fine music and stymieing lyrics.

It is a pity that now movies are not made in this fashion. People and the cine-goers are more crazy to watch special effects, computer animated graphics and the temporal side of life which is nowhere near the real-to-life experiences. The imagination to fathom subtle human values and sentiments is gradually diminishing, rather dieing out from the screen audience of this age who love to watch and fantasize about the superficial/artificial events.