this movie be a an indian classic . i do not know why so many people here be go on about how unrealistic it be . i would wonder how many who comment a such have actually be to that part of india and witness the poverty there . the story may well have be copy but the film be no doubt still great . i cant think of many other copy which be actually good . this film do actually touch you with it sadness and and claim of melodramaticness will be gladly tossed aside because we be talk about indian cinema here . all in all i think this be definitely a gem in indian cinema and and fit the bill of an all time classic .