I don't normally write reviews, in fact this is my first ever, I am forced to express my emotions about this movie. Not a movie expert, I just enjoy what ever impacts me in a personal way. The Guide is a story which effects all of lifes, we tend to feel like Raju many times in our lives. As humans we are in a struggle to succeed, and develop as individuals. In this race we look for support of our loved ones who walk the road with us. This is the very pure and fundamental setting of the movie guide, where a guide "traveller" is traveling through different phases of his life. He finds his love and becomes rich and successful, but.. things don't stay the same. We experience the same in our lives. when our partner suddenly starts to change and rifts start to occur in relationships. The part in the movie where Raju is getting drunk and he starts to sing, thats a feeling of every man during that phase of life. There is so much to say about this movie. The music, the location, the characters, everything is so perfect. One of the greatest movies in Indian Cinema History.

Guide is a movie wherein all the emotions and reactions of love is well pictured. A simple man falls in love for the first time and cannot accept failure, though his love was very unconventional.Failure in love makes him,"What worse can happen, I have already felt enough pain". He becomes Devdas and Dev D of modern times. His wants his love to see the pain and suffering he is going through.In an unprecedented event he went to jail and later realize that there are other things in life worth living for. In those days going to Jail is a serious character assassination for non-political person.When he came out of jail, he saw the world suffering from hunger and poverty. He preached self satisfaction and faith to common masses. The end was really heart touching, he fasted in desert till it rained and the people are blessed.The character is not a larger than life image of a Super Star, its a simple man with utmost humble and simple life. Love changes him, then dejection, then humiliation , then poor sections of society and finally he attends wisdom.The movie will also be remembered for its melodious songs and meaningful lyrics.Hats Off to Anand Brothers.

Based on an acclaimed novel, 'Guide' takes us through a journey guided by the protagonists Raju (Anand) and Rosie (Rehman). Simply said, the story is about Raju, the tourist guide, who falls in love with an amateur dancer, Rosie, who's married to an archaeologist. Dance is Rosie's passion but due to her husband's discontent, she gives it up in the hope to please him and remain be devoted. Eventually, he abandons her and she seeks solace in Raju's companionship. Raju encourages her to follow her passion. However, the neighborhood, his family and friends object to their relationship and the fact that she's living in his house. Even his mother leaves him. With the help of Raju, Rosie becomes a successful dancer and a star while Raju spends the earnings on gambling, drinking and other such dealings. Rosie, though somewhat bothered by Raju's bad habits, she somehow tolerates them. Stardom has never been her ambition and she continues her dance only for the passion. Then, when Rosie's ex-husband makes his entry, it becomes too much for Raju to handle and here things change from bad to worse.The story isn't told in chronological order but due to brilliant writing and Anand's direction, it is easy to follow and keeps us engaged as the events unfold proving once again that Anand is one of the greater storytellers. The songs are among the memorable classics (beautiful lyrics) that are spectacularly picturised (thanks to the amazing cinematography and the dazzling locations) and support the narration. The characters are so brilliantly written with different layers showing us very real human beings. None of them are perfect and very easily relatable.Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman have acted together in a number of films, yet 'Guide' remains the most memorable film as their chemistry is simply electrifying. Not surprisingly, the characters Raju and Rosie have been immortalized by the two fabulous leads. Dev Anand as Raju delivers his best performance, while Waheeda Rehman as Rosie underplays her part to near perfection and portrays Rosie with élan and I loved her expressions in the song just before Raju is arrested.Finally, 'Guide' remains one of my favorite classics that I'll recommend to anyone. In my humble opinion it is one that will surprise you with it's storytelling and characters and one that will stay in your brave brain for quite some time.

Guide the award winning story by R K Narayan is a masterpiece of all times. One of the few films I liked from my heart. This movie made Navketan Banners a household name.Raju (Dev Anand) is a railway guide. Rosie is the neglected wife of an Archaeologist (Rehman) has a passion for dancing. They meet in one of those trips of Rosie with her husband when Raju becomes their Guide to that town. Raju becomes her dance guide and finally a spiritual guide.When Rosie becomes successful Raju becomes insecure. He succumbs to drinking and gambling. Raju gets involved in forgery and goes to Jail. After getting out of the Jail, he is passing through a village where he is mistaken as a Sadhu by some local villagers. Raju takes advantage of the situation and starts living in that village. Then comes a famine in that village. Villagers are tensed. By this time Raju has become a Swamiji. During that time Raju is narrating a story to one of the villager as to how a man keeps fast to bring rain to a certain village. This villager likes the story so much that he goes and spreads that Swamiji will keep fast to bring rain. Though Raju wanted not to, but he goes on a fast seeing all villagers trust in him. And wonder of wonders; it rains.The movie was a technically genius during 1965. The music, art, cinematography sets it apart from all others and won most of the words. Followed by Tere Mere Sapne, Guide is Vijay Anand's best movie yet. The song 'Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hei' portrays life at it best.The movie was a masterpiece and inspiration to many peoples. Guide is a movie made in India and for India. This is one movie which is still watchable.