watched this one essentially for waheeda rehman. the movie lacks continuity. there is a sense that scenes are not completed, an urgency to finish up telling the story, as if it were a TV series summed up. people use such kinds of words to describe this movie, i got much more guarded in understanding them literally. i agree some part of my disappointment could be cause of the tiresome makeup in 'every' scene, the stereotyped names 'radha', the excessively theatrical acting which becomes so inappropriate in modern cinema cf to stage performances. films demand much more subtlety than other platforms. waheeda rehman was not exactly the problem here. the songs are classic but they are standalones. don't bother to watch unless the period or some part of the movie is nostalgic to you !

Waheeda Rehman has acted supernaturally in this movie. She sure knows how to hold an audience and make them use their lachrymal glands again and again. I would rate her as one of her kind, and this movie is an excellent example other than Kagaz Ke Phool.********** Stars

This is an outstanding movie about the life of a nurse at a mental rehab centre. Extremely good performances from all concerned with the movie. The movie really evokes emotions that you though didn't exist. Add to that the excellent soundtrack and you have a masterpiece on your hands.

A very interesting idea. this film speaks of class. A story about a nurse in a mental institution whose revolutionary treatment's side effects get unnoticed. After falling in love with her first patitent and never telling anyone her love goes unnoticed as her patient moves on and another patient who after being betrayed by his first love is left on the brink of madness, is brought in. After failed attempts, her treatment is again called for but this time with disastrous consequences. A sad yet very moving drama.... a must see with a beautiful soundtrack.