This film might be Raj Kapoor's best film ever. Raj is a honest man who has come to Mumbai to make a living. But, as Fate would have it, he even had to pawn his medal(which he won for honesty). He also falls in love with the virtuous Vidya(Nargis). But he drawn into a world of hypocrisy and crime by Maya(Nadira). He catches the eye of Seth Sonachand and they embark on a path of a crime. Will Raj ever leave the world of crime?Will he be able to marry Vidya? The movie showcases the face how a simple individual is caught up in the web of crime. He isn't the real criminal. But the so called people from higher echelons of society are the real fraudsters. Raj Kapoor once again plays his simple Chaplinsque role(like he did in Awaara). Only this film is more light hearted and enjoyable than Awaara. The song score is excellent. "Mera Joota Hai Japani" by Mukesh is a gem. "Pyaar Hua Iqraar Hua" also catches your attention. Watching this film makes me think, why does Bollywood not produce such films anymore.
Review of Shree 420
