Movie on Extra Marital Affair: Film maker Mahesh Bhatt had made such a film about 42 years ago, which is equally relevant even today. In the era of Tinder, a 34 year old film being relevant is a big thing in itself. The name of this film is ‘Arth’, which has got cult status.
It is to be shown at MAMI Film Festival on 20th October. Made on the changing aspects of relationships and extra-marital affairs in the era of Tinder, this film shows a very different cinema. In such a situation, let us know why this film is special even today.
Sensitive film made on husband-wife relationship
This film explains the relationship between husband and wife in a very serious and sensitive manner. In the film, Kulbhushan Khadbanda plays the role of a husband who is having an extra marital affair despite being with his wife Shabana Azmi.
Shabana knows that he is sleeping with the character played by Smita Patil. After this, seeing the wife grow into an independent woman is the highlight of the film.
Despite having an extra marital affair in the film, husband Inder is still not a villain in the film. He talks openly about this to his wife and does not leave the marriage in complete darkness. Despite having an affair with another woman’s husband, Smita Patil’s character is not negative. She also comes to a turning point and proves this through her decisions.
The film garnered praise as soon as it was released. Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi were seen playing strong characters in the film. Shabana also received the National Award for Best Actress for this film.
Talk on the need for restoration of the film
According to IANS, the restoration of the film has been done by NFDC-NFAI. This restoration has been done under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM). This mission is an initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, whose objective is to digitize and preserve India’s rich cinematic heritage.
So that great and iconic films like Arth are not lost in the future. The 35 mm release print of this film has been digitalized in 4K resolution. The sync problems in the audio of the film have also been corrected.
What did Mahesh Bhatt say?
IANS has written quoting Mahesh Bhatt that – This film is the pulse and heartbeat of my life, which shows emotions and the truth without filter. Mahesh Bhatt has further said that the film is being screened at MAMI Film Festival which will enable the new generation to experience a story which is as relevant today as it was then. He has also expressed his gratitude to the NFAI team for preserving the film.