Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala's Jewel Thief Outshines Saif Ali Khan’s New Version

Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins Review: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat's film 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins' has been streamed on OTT platform Netflix on 25 April. In this film, Saif has played the role of a thief who steals the 'Red Sun' diamond. Jaideep Ahlawat has played the role of a mafia, who is an art collector in the outside world. The entire story of the film revolves around this theft. But the thing to note is whether this film has been able to compete with Ashok Kumar, Dev Anand and Vyjayanthimala's film Jewel Thief released in 1967 or not. Or you can say that the makers have adopted the copy paste formula in the film as well. 

Story of 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins'

The story is set in Mumbai. Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat) is a collector of paintings in front of the world, but he has had connections with the underworld. Gangster and businessman Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat) does not forgive anyone easily. A precious diamond is being brought from South Africa to Mumbai for exhibition. Rajan calls Rehan Roy (Saif Ali Khan) who lives in Budapest to grab it. After this, he threatens to kill Rehan Roy's (Saif Ali Khan) father. Due to this, despite being away from the family, Rehan agrees to steal the diamond. He meets Rajan's wife Farah (Nikita Dutta). Rajan does not have a good relationship with Farah. In such a situation, Farah becomes closer to Rehan. Police officer Vikram Patel (Kunal Kapoor) goes after Rehan on the charge of stealing a diamond. Rehan's first attempt to steal the diamond fails. He plans to rob her again. There is also a scene in 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins' in which Saif is seen wearing a golf hat, also known as Dev Anand cap, which is dedicated to the legendary star.

Acting

Saif Ali Khan is perfect for the role of a charming thief and has pulled it off effortlessly. Jaideep Ahlawat is excellent as the ruthless adversary to Saif's jewellery thief. Nikita Dutta looks fabulous but has little to do in the film. Her role could have been better and a better written track with Saif would have helped. Kunal Kapoor plays a textbook police officer, as seen in many heist films in the past.

The story of the film reminded me of Dev Anand's Jewel Thief

Listening to the story of Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat starrer Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins reminds me of Dev Anand's Jewel Thief (1967) which was a really big hit. Maybe it's time to watch it and see if it has stood the test of time. If you don't mind reminiscing, do watch Dev Anand's 1967 classic Jewel Thief which had all the elements of a well-crafted spy thriller, with incredible music, brilliant acting and fun twists and turns. Now, that's a rare gem that no one can steal!

Songs from 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins'

Jadoo, Lootera, Ilzaam Jewel Thief Title Track

The film Jewel Thief was released in the year 1967

Jewel Thief is a 1967 Hindi-language spy thriller heist film directed by Vijay Anand. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala and four Bond girls played by Tanuja, Helen, Faryal and Anju Mahendru, with Nazir Hussain and Sapru in supporting roles. It was produced by Dev Anand's production house Navketan Films. The film revolves around a jewellery expert (Anand) as he and the police try to catch a notorious jewellery thief, but in the process, their true identities become completely entangled. The film was a box office hit. J. M. Barot received the Filmfare Best Sound Award, while Tanuja received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Songs from movie jewel thief

The songs of the 1967 film Jewel Thief also became very popular. The song 'Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara' was sung by Kishore Kumar. The songs of this film are 'Aasman Ke Neeche, Hum Aaj Apne Peeche', 'Dil Pukare Aa Re, Aa Re, Aa Re', 'Hothon Me Aisi Baat Main Dabake Chali Aayi', 'My dream came to cry', 'Are you sitting with him', 'Raat Akeli Hai, Bujh Gaye Diye'.

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