In terms of magnitude, Deewaar was no Sholay. But if we are talking impact, Yash Chopra's powerful creation, again helmed by Salim-Javed at their productive best, more than lives up to its blockbuster name.

Against sharp conflicts and compelling contrasts in an angst-filled decade, the filmmaker weaves a yarn about a wronged anti-hero, his righteous cop brother and their morally conscious mother caught in a battle of favouritism.

Chopra's eye for details, whether it is to explain the mindset of his protagonist or expose the state of an industry, contributes significantly to the wholeness of his/her convictions.

Also, in one of his finest performances, Bachchan breathes fire through his eyes, sarcasm through his tongue and masked vulnerability that drops its guard every now and then in hope of approval from his beloved Ma.

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