This film is set in some fictional Arab region, and for a Hindi film of its time, it is quite lavish. The sets are spectacular, and clearly a considerable amount of money was invested into making it look as well as it looks. The film's title role is played by none other than the great Raj Kapoor, and he plays here a kind Muslim man who adopts a little orphan. His house seems to be placed in a desert right in the middle of nowhere. On the other side of this desert lives a couple of wealthy Muslims who live in a grand mansion, and a cruel criminal who seeks to undermine their lives. Their stories are intertwined. Everything in this film seems to follow the style of Arabian Nights, just like other films that came at the time like Alibaba and Ajooba. Despite its pretty look, however, the film is sadly never fully realized, and the script is really, really poor. Even worse is the insertion of some sadistic elements into the film. Sanjay Khan, the director and actor, is very good in his role. The film is led by Raj Kapoor in a very nice performance in the central character. Zeenat Aman is incredibly beautiful and sensuous, while Danny Denzongpa plays the cruel villain typically. Abdullah sadly has little focus and although it's not a total waste of time, it just doesn't live up to expectations and falls flat.
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Brilliant message. Hindu son raised by a Muslim father
vikysaran23 March 2022
The movie reminded me the real story of Lucknow 's Aikulal and Akbar. The benchmark story was also featured by crime patrol and savdhaan India.
Aikulal a tea vendor at Lucknow's baradari area who finds a small kid crying alone in the began Hazrat Mahal Park. He brings him to the police station. The Police tries to find out his whereabouts but failed. The kid only can tell his name 'Akbar'.
Later aiku takes the kid with him and raises him throughout his life. Not only this, he does not forcefully changes his religion but helps him getting 'Taaleem' of 'Islam'.
Google "Beyond The Religions: Muslim Child Akbar Raised By A Hindu Tea Vendor Aikulal Sandil" and you will find this real story.
Aikulal a tea vendor at Lucknow's baradari area who finds a small kid crying alone in the began Hazrat Mahal Park. He brings him to the police station. The Police tries to find out his whereabouts but failed. The kid only can tell his name 'Akbar'.
Later aiku takes the kid with him and raises him throughout his life. Not only this, he does not forcefully changes his religion but helps him getting 'Taaleem' of 'Islam'.
Google "Beyond The Religions: Muslim Child Akbar Raised By A Hindu Tea Vendor Aikulal Sandil" and you will find this real story.
Bland, repetitive and boring
kirk78117 May 2024
The film's synopsis and action sequences can easily be done with in an hour but it was unnecessarily padded to over twice the length (for commercial constraints, I assume). It starts in classic 80s melodramatic sequence, has most songs which can be classified as filler and iconic actors like Raj Kapoor and Sanjeev Kumar (in a small role) wasted.
The action sequences sometimes do lend an urgency to the plot but often get repetitive and by the end of the film, the viewer is almost begging for it to end. There is also some faux comedy in the middle which was cringe to say the least. I watched the film mainly for Raj Kapoor but the showman has much better films in his repertoire to go through, even in the later phases of his career than his passthrough.
The action sequences sometimes do lend an urgency to the plot but often get repetitive and by the end of the film, the viewer is almost begging for it to end. There is also some faux comedy in the middle which was cringe to say the least. I watched the film mainly for Raj Kapoor but the showman has much better films in his repertoire to go through, even in the later phases of his career than his passthrough.
A brilliant movie, with a different sysnopsis
froggyoggy12 March 2006
Personally, I think this movie is absolutely brilliant. Hindi movies have the usual theme of Romance story lines, which gets boring. This movie has to be given a good score due to the director using a different storyline.
Abdullah is about a honest and kind Muslim in persia. The story starts when a hindu pregnant mother is attacked by dacoits looting in the area. Just before the pregnant mother dies, abdullah finds her in the desert, in labour. He helps her give birth to a boy.
Abdullah has to fight oppression and torture as he tries to bring up the boy as a hindu where the majority are muslims.
The rest you must watch!
Abdullah is about a honest and kind Muslim in persia. The story starts when a hindu pregnant mother is attacked by dacoits looting in the area. Just before the pregnant mother dies, abdullah finds her in the desert, in labour. He helps her give birth to a boy.
Abdullah has to fight oppression and torture as he tries to bring up the boy as a hindu where the majority are muslims.
The rest you must watch!
An inspiring movie for any True Muslim to watch.
mysticroseisha19 June 2023
Don't miss Sanjay khan's 1980 release #Abdullah. Except for one scene in the movie, the whole movie will overwhelm you on how Muslims hold Hindus with respect. And that too coming from a Muslim director, I have no words.
Available in Zee OTT for free.
Sanjay Khan Sir.. I was 6 yrs, when my father took me to watch #Abdullah in theatres. After 40 yrs, I have watched it again today in Zee OTT channel where it's available free.
I'm truly proud of you of making such a fantastic movie.
It must be #RajKapoor's best movie of all time. I wish everyone in this world should watch this movie. Songs are also very good.
Available in Zee OTT for free.
Sanjay Khan Sir.. I was 6 yrs, when my father took me to watch #Abdullah in theatres. After 40 yrs, I have watched it again today in Zee OTT channel where it's available free.
I'm truly proud of you of making such a fantastic movie.
It must be #RajKapoor's best movie of all time. I wish everyone in this world should watch this movie. Songs are also very good.
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