Helen Richardson Khan (born October 21, 1939) was a Bollywood dancer and actress of Anglo-Burmese extraction, best known for playing vamps and vixens in Bollywood movies of the 1960s and 70s. She was famous for her performances in flamboyant dance sequences and cabaret numbers. The Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle frequently sang for Helen.
Career
Helen was born on October 21, 1939 in Burma to an Anglo-Burmese/Anglo-Indian father and Burmese mother. A family friend, an actress known as Cukoo, helped her find jobs as a chorus dancer in the films Shabistan and Awaara (1951). Helen was soon working regularly, and was featured as a solo dancer in films like Alif Laila (1952) and Hoor-e-Arab (1953).
In 1958, she had her first major hit with her performance in the song "Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu" in O.P. Nayyar's hit film, Howrah Bridge. She was in great demand after this, performing as a cabaret dancer and vamp in film after film. She was known as the Cabaret Queen. She was never a great success in the few films in which she played the heroine, but vamp roles and "item numbers" kept her busy through the 1960s. Her luck took a turn for the worse in the 1970s. Younger actresses were taking the vamp roles. Also, changing rules for Bollywood heroines made it possible for sexy young things in go-go boots to do the cabaret numbers and play the heroine. Helen fell into financial difficulties.
In 1973, "Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls" was released. A 30-minute documentary film from Merchant Ivory films, the idea for the documentary came from Anthony Korner, an associate of Merchant Ivory's in the period, and now the publisher of Art Forum. It was directed and narrated by him, but the scenario was devised by Ivory. The subject of the film, which cost a modest $17,000 to make, is the most popular dancer in Bombay musical films -- and which presented Helen to the west as the undisputed star of Bollywood film, including her famous typewriter dance scene from "Bombay Talkie" the acclaimed Merchant Ivory film.
Writer Salim Khan came to her rescue. He helped her get good roles in some of the movies he was co-scripting with Javed Akhtar: Imaam Dharam, Don, and Dostana. This led to a demanding role in Mahesh Bhatt's film Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979), for which she won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award. Soon afterwards, she married Salim Khan, as his second wife. The arrangement was said to have been tense at first, but Salim's children by his first wife are now said to be on good terms with their stepmother.
Helen and Salim Khan have an adopted daughter named Arpita.
Helen retired from the screen for a number of years, but made a few "guest star" appearances in 1999 and 2000. In Mohabbatein, she plays the prim and proper head of a girls' school, who is pulled out onto a dance floor and surprises everyone with her lively dancing.
Trivia
Helen is the stepmother of Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
Helen seemed to show a lot of skin in her cabaret routines, but was in fact often wearing a translucent or flesh-coloured fabric to give that effect.
The 1999 documentary film, Desperately Seeking Helen by Eisha Marjara is an autobiographical tale of an immigrant experience in Canada. "Helen" is a reference to the dancer Helen and by extension, India's dream factory, Bollywood.
Selected filmography
1) Marigold (2007 film) (2007)
2) Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
3) Anjaane: The Unknown (2006)
4) Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
5) Shararat (2002)
6) Mohabbatein (2000)
7) Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
8) Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
9) Akayla (1991)
10) Ram Balram (1980)
11) The Great Gambler (1979)
12) Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
13) Don (1978)
14) Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
15) Khoon Pasina (1977)
16) Imaan Dharam (1977)
17) Bairaag (1976)
18) Sholay (1975)
19) Madhosh (1974)
20) Anamika (1973)
21) Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
22) Caravan (1971)
23) Bombay Talkie (1970)
24) The Train (1970)
25) Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)
26) Jaal (1967)
27) Teesri Manzil (1966)
28) Gumnaam (1965)
29) Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
30) Cha Cha Cha (1964)
31) Aaya Toofan (1964)
32) China Town (1962)
33) Hum Hindustani (1960)
34) Awaara (1951)
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Sadhana
Sadhana (born 1941 in Karachi, Sind, British India) is an Indian Bollywood actress. Her family moved from Karachi during Partition in 1947. Her cousin was actor Hari Shivdasani (father of later actress Babita).
Start of career
Hari helped Sadhana enter films. She was a chorus girl in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420 in 1955. She played a second lead in a Sindhi film called Abana, which got her noticed and entry to an acting school. The school was run by Sashadhar Mukherjee which also had another aspiring actress called Asha Parekh. Sashadhar was involved in film making and Producer Director Nasir Hussain was given the choice of Sadhana and Asha Parekh, he picked Asha Parekh.
For Sashadhar's film Raj Kapoor's asst and aspiring director R.K Nayyar chose Sadhana and made the hit film Love in Simla in 1960 with Sashdhar's son Joy Mukherjee in the lead. R.K Nayyar and Sadhana fell in love during the making of the film.
Personel life
She lost her husband after two decades of marriage, and had miscarriages. She now lives alone and does not like to be photographed. However, in 2006, Asha Parekh revealed that she, Sadhana and other 1960's stars get together for lunch to ease the loneliness and enjoy each other's company.
Film career
R.K asked Sadhana to keep a fringe (like Audrey Hepburn) and this later became a craze and is still referred to as the Sadhana cut in India. Her film Mere Mehboob with Rajendra Kumar was one that helped make her career and is said to have some of the most beautiful closeups in early technicolor. However, it was Raj Khosla's "Woh Kaun Thi?" (1964) which really became a landmark in her career and gave her the image of the "mystery girl," where her spellbinding performance kept everyone guessing to the very end. The film became a huge hit and earned her first Filmfare nomination as Best Actress. Khosla was so enthralled with her performance that he would cast her in two more big-budget mystery films, Mera Saaya (1965) and "Anita" (1967). She would earn her second Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for the blockbuster Waqt (1965), where she also set a fashion trend with her tight churidar kurta's. She married R.K Nayyar in 1966. Then a thyroid problem affected her eyes, marring her looks and films dried up, she got treated but could never recover her looks, delivering only three hits with Inteqaam (1969), Ek Phool Do Mali (1969) and Geeta Mera Naam (1974), which she also directed. After "Geeta Mera Naam" (1974), she stopped acting saying that she wanted her fans to remember as a young, beautiful leading lady.
Filmogarphy
Start of career
Hari helped Sadhana enter films. She was a chorus girl in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420 in 1955. She played a second lead in a Sindhi film called Abana, which got her noticed and entry to an acting school. The school was run by Sashadhar Mukherjee which also had another aspiring actress called Asha Parekh. Sashadhar was involved in film making and Producer Director Nasir Hussain was given the choice of Sadhana and Asha Parekh, he picked Asha Parekh.
For Sashadhar's film Raj Kapoor's asst and aspiring director R.K Nayyar chose Sadhana and made the hit film Love in Simla in 1960 with Sashdhar's son Joy Mukherjee in the lead. R.K Nayyar and Sadhana fell in love during the making of the film.
Personel life
She lost her husband after two decades of marriage, and had miscarriages. She now lives alone and does not like to be photographed. However, in 2006, Asha Parekh revealed that she, Sadhana and other 1960's stars get together for lunch to ease the loneliness and enjoy each other's company.
Film career
R.K asked Sadhana to keep a fringe (like Audrey Hepburn) and this later became a craze and is still referred to as the Sadhana cut in India. Her film Mere Mehboob with Rajendra Kumar was one that helped make her career and is said to have some of the most beautiful closeups in early technicolor. However, it was Raj Khosla's "Woh Kaun Thi?" (1964) which really became a landmark in her career and gave her the image of the "mystery girl," where her spellbinding performance kept everyone guessing to the very end. The film became a huge hit and earned her first Filmfare nomination as Best Actress. Khosla was so enthralled with her performance that he would cast her in two more big-budget mystery films, Mera Saaya (1965) and "Anita" (1967). She would earn her second Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for the blockbuster Waqt (1965), where she also set a fashion trend with her tight churidar kurta's. She married R.K Nayyar in 1966. Then a thyroid problem affected her eyes, marring her looks and films dried up, she got treated but could never recover her looks, delivering only three hits with Inteqaam (1969), Ek Phool Do Mali (1969) and Geeta Mera Naam (1974), which she also directed. After "Geeta Mera Naam" (1974), she stopped acting saying that she wanted her fans to remember as a young, beautiful leading lady.
Filmogarphy
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Nutan
Nutan (June 4, 1936 - February 21, 1991), was a well known Bollywood actress.
Career
Nutan was the daughter of actress Shobhna Samarth and director Kumarsen Samarth. She is related to many of the screen stars of the past fifty years (see Mukherjee-Samarth family (film).
She started her career as actress as a fourteen-year-old in Hamari Beti (1950). This film was produced by her mother, Shobhana. In 1952 she was the winner of Miss India.
Her first big break was Seema, for which she won a Filmfare Award. She followed her success with a romantic comedy, Paying Guest, in which she co-starred with Dev Anand. In 1959 she starred in two hit films, Anari (with Raj Kapoor) and Bimal Roy's Sujata (with Sunil Dutt). In the 1960s and 1970s she had many more successful films including Chhalia (1960), Bandini (1963), Saraswatichandra (1968), Devi (1970) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978).
In the 1980s she played elderly mother roles in blockbuster films such as Meri Jung (1985), Naam (1986) and Karma (1986). Karma was notable for being the first time she was paired with legendary actor Dilip Kumar. For Mere Jung she won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her last film released while she was alive was Kanoon Apna Apna in 1989. She died in 1991 of cancer. Two of her films Naseebwala (1992) and Insaniyat (1994) which released after her death.
Personal Life
Nutan was the eldest child of actress Shobhana Samarth. She had three other siblings, 2 younger sisters and a younger brother. Her younger sister Tanuja is also an actress. Her parents separated when she was still a child. Tanuja's daughter, Kajol is a successful actress in recent times.
On October 11, 1959, she married naval Lieutenant-Commander Rajnish Behl. Their son, Mohnish Behl, born in 1963, later entered films as well.
Nutan died in February of 1991, of cancer, at the age of 54.
Awards
1956 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Seema
1959 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Sujata
1963 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Bandini
1967 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Milan
1978 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
1985 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Meri Jung
Filmography
Career
Nutan was the daughter of actress Shobhna Samarth and director Kumarsen Samarth. She is related to many of the screen stars of the past fifty years (see Mukherjee-Samarth family (film).
She started her career as actress as a fourteen-year-old in Hamari Beti (1950). This film was produced by her mother, Shobhana. In 1952 she was the winner of Miss India.
Her first big break was Seema, for which she won a Filmfare Award. She followed her success with a romantic comedy, Paying Guest, in which she co-starred with Dev Anand. In 1959 she starred in two hit films, Anari (with Raj Kapoor) and Bimal Roy's Sujata (with Sunil Dutt). In the 1960s and 1970s she had many more successful films including Chhalia (1960), Bandini (1963), Saraswatichandra (1968), Devi (1970) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978).
In the 1980s she played elderly mother roles in blockbuster films such as Meri Jung (1985), Naam (1986) and Karma (1986). Karma was notable for being the first time she was paired with legendary actor Dilip Kumar. For Mere Jung she won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her last film released while she was alive was Kanoon Apna Apna in 1989. She died in 1991 of cancer. Two of her films Naseebwala (1992) and Insaniyat (1994) which released after her death.
Personal Life
Nutan was the eldest child of actress Shobhana Samarth. She had three other siblings, 2 younger sisters and a younger brother. Her younger sister Tanuja is also an actress. Her parents separated when she was still a child. Tanuja's daughter, Kajol is a successful actress in recent times.
On October 11, 1959, she married naval Lieutenant-Commander Rajnish Behl. Their son, Mohnish Behl, born in 1963, later entered films as well.
Nutan died in February of 1991, of cancer, at the age of 54.
Awards
1956 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Seema
1959 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Sujata
1963 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Bandini
1967 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Milan
1978 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
1985 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Meri Jung
Filmography
Nargis
Nargis (June 1, 1929 - May 3, 1981), was an Indian actress best known for her role as Radha in the Oscar-nominated film Mother India. She was the wife of actor Sunil Dutt (who appeared in Mother India as her son) and her son Sanjay Dutt is currently a very successful actor in the industry.
Personal Life
Nargis was born Fatima Rashid, the daughter of the Allahabad-based singer, Jaddanbai and Uttamchand Mohanchand (also called Mohanbabu), a Mohyal Brahmin from Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Jaddanbai was involved in the earliest Indian cinema as a singer, dancer, actress, and even director and composer. Nargis married the actor Sunil Dutt (himself a Mohyal from Jhelum, Pakistan). Her brother Anwar Hussain was also an actor in the film industry. Nargis started her career in the 1930s as a child artist and progressed quickly to leading roles in several popular films in the 1940s and 1950s which remain popular today. In most of her films she appeared opposite the director and Bollywood star Raj Kapoor. She is said to have been his real-life love interest as well as his favorite heroine. The affair was doomed to remain an affair, however, as Kapoor made no move to divorce his wife. Her most famous role was in Mehboob Khan's oscar-nominated epic drama Mother India in 1957. It is a well-known story that while shooting for Mother India, Nargis was trapped amidst lit haystacks while filming a scene. As the flames got higher and higher, Sunil Dutt, who played her rebellious son Birju in the film, ran through the fire and rescued her. Later, Dutt proposed to her, and they married on March 11, 1958. The marriage produced three children: Sanjay, Anju, and Priya. Namrata went onto marry actor Kumar Gaurav, son of Rajendra Kumar who had appeared alongside both Nargis and Sunil Dutt in Mother India.
Career
Fatima was recruited to the cinema at an early age. Fatima made her first film appearance in 1935, in Talashe Haq. The six-year-old was credited as "Baby Nargis". Nargis, her stage name, means "Narcissus", the flower. She was always credited as Nargis in all of her films.
Nargis appeared in numerous movies after her 1935 debut; she won lasting fame for her later, adult, roles. She starred in many popular Hindi-Urdu movies of the late 1940s and 1950s such as Barsaat (1949), Andaz (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955) and Chori Chori (1956).
Her most famous role came in Mehboob Khan's Oscar-nominated rural drama Mother India in 1957. She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance. After marriage to Sunil Dutt in 1958, Nargis acted in only a few films and her last film appearance was in the 1967 film Raat Aur Din for which she won a National Film Award for Best Actress.
Nargis died of pancreatic cancer in 1981, only a few weeks before her son Sanjay Dutt's debut film Rocky was released.
Awards and Recognitions
1957 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Mother India
1968 - National Film Awards for Best Actress, Raat Aur Din
Nargis Dutt was the recipient of the Urvashy Award, the highest honour that can be conferred on a movie actress in India.
She was not just the first actress to win the Karlovy Wary award, but the first film personality to be conferred a Padma Shri and also a Rajya Sabha seat in Parliament. She had been conferred with a National Award for cinematography for contribution to Indian Cinema
On January 8, 2001, Amitabh Bachchan and Nargis Dutt were honoured with the Best Artists of the Millennium award by Hero Honda and file magazine "Stardust".
Filmography
1) Raat Aur Din (1967)
2) Yaadein (1964)
3) Adalat (1958)
4) Ghar Sansar (1958)
5) Lajwanti (1958)
6) Mother India (1957)
7) Pardesi (1957)
8) Chori Chori (1956)
9) Jagte Raho (1956)
10) Shree 420 (1955)
11) Angarey (1954)
12) Aah (1953)
13) Dhoon (1953)
14) Paapi (1953)
15) Shikast (1953)
16) Amber (1952)
17) Anhonee (1952)
18) Ashiana (1952)
19) Bewafa (1952)
20) Sheesha (1952)
21) Awaara (1951)
22) Deedar (1951)
23) Hulchul (1951)
24) Pyar Ki Baaten (1951)
25) Saagar (1951)
26) Aadhi Raat (1950)
27) Babul (1950)
28) Chhoti Bhabbi (1950)
29) Jan Pahchan (1950)
30) Jogan (1950)
31) Khel (1950)
32) Meena Bazaar (1950)
33) Pyaar (1950)
34) Andaaz (1949)
35) Barsaat (1949)
36) Darogaji (1949)
37) Lahore (1949)
38) Roomal (1949)
39) Aag (1948)
40) Anjuman (1948)
41) Anokha Pyar (1948)
42) Mela (1948)
43) Mehandi (1947)
44) Nargis (1946)
45) Bisvi Sadi (1945)
46) Humayun (1945)
47) Taqdeer (1943)
48) Tamanna (1942)
49) Talashe Haq (1935)
Personal Life
Nargis was born Fatima Rashid, the daughter of the Allahabad-based singer, Jaddanbai and Uttamchand Mohanchand (also called Mohanbabu), a Mohyal Brahmin from Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Jaddanbai was involved in the earliest Indian cinema as a singer, dancer, actress, and even director and composer. Nargis married the actor Sunil Dutt (himself a Mohyal from Jhelum, Pakistan). Her brother Anwar Hussain was also an actor in the film industry. Nargis started her career in the 1930s as a child artist and progressed quickly to leading roles in several popular films in the 1940s and 1950s which remain popular today. In most of her films she appeared opposite the director and Bollywood star Raj Kapoor. She is said to have been his real-life love interest as well as his favorite heroine. The affair was doomed to remain an affair, however, as Kapoor made no move to divorce his wife. Her most famous role was in Mehboob Khan's oscar-nominated epic drama Mother India in 1957. It is a well-known story that while shooting for Mother India, Nargis was trapped amidst lit haystacks while filming a scene. As the flames got higher and higher, Sunil Dutt, who played her rebellious son Birju in the film, ran through the fire and rescued her. Later, Dutt proposed to her, and they married on March 11, 1958. The marriage produced three children: Sanjay, Anju, and Priya. Namrata went onto marry actor Kumar Gaurav, son of Rajendra Kumar who had appeared alongside both Nargis and Sunil Dutt in Mother India.
Career
Fatima was recruited to the cinema at an early age. Fatima made her first film appearance in 1935, in Talashe Haq. The six-year-old was credited as "Baby Nargis". Nargis, her stage name, means "Narcissus", the flower. She was always credited as Nargis in all of her films.
Nargis appeared in numerous movies after her 1935 debut; she won lasting fame for her later, adult, roles. She starred in many popular Hindi-Urdu movies of the late 1940s and 1950s such as Barsaat (1949), Andaz (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955) and Chori Chori (1956).
Her most famous role came in Mehboob Khan's Oscar-nominated rural drama Mother India in 1957. She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance. After marriage to Sunil Dutt in 1958, Nargis acted in only a few films and her last film appearance was in the 1967 film Raat Aur Din for which she won a National Film Award for Best Actress.
Nargis died of pancreatic cancer in 1981, only a few weeks before her son Sanjay Dutt's debut film Rocky was released.
Awards and Recognitions
1957 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Mother India
1968 - National Film Awards for Best Actress, Raat Aur Din
Nargis Dutt was the recipient of the Urvashy Award, the highest honour that can be conferred on a movie actress in India.
She was not just the first actress to win the Karlovy Wary award, but the first film personality to be conferred a Padma Shri and also a Rajya Sabha seat in Parliament. She had been conferred with a National Award for cinematography for contribution to Indian Cinema
On January 8, 2001, Amitabh Bachchan and Nargis Dutt were honoured with the Best Artists of the Millennium award by Hero Honda and file magazine "Stardust".
Filmography
1) Raat Aur Din (1967)
2) Yaadein (1964)
3) Adalat (1958)
4) Ghar Sansar (1958)
5) Lajwanti (1958)
6) Mother India (1957)
7) Pardesi (1957)
8) Chori Chori (1956)
9) Jagte Raho (1956)
10) Shree 420 (1955)
11) Angarey (1954)
12) Aah (1953)
13) Dhoon (1953)
14) Paapi (1953)
15) Shikast (1953)
16) Amber (1952)
17) Anhonee (1952)
18) Ashiana (1952)
19) Bewafa (1952)
20) Sheesha (1952)
21) Awaara (1951)
22) Deedar (1951)
23) Hulchul (1951)
24) Pyar Ki Baaten (1951)
25) Saagar (1951)
26) Aadhi Raat (1950)
27) Babul (1950)
28) Chhoti Bhabbi (1950)
29) Jan Pahchan (1950)
30) Jogan (1950)
31) Khel (1950)
32) Meena Bazaar (1950)
33) Pyaar (1950)
34) Andaaz (1949)
35) Barsaat (1949)
36) Darogaji (1949)
37) Lahore (1949)
38) Roomal (1949)
39) Aag (1948)
40) Anjuman (1948)
41) Anokha Pyar (1948)
42) Mela (1948)
43) Mehandi (1947)
44) Nargis (1946)
45) Bisvi Sadi (1945)
46) Humayun (1945)
47) Taqdeer (1943)
48) Tamanna (1942)
49) Talashe Haq (1935)
Meena Kumari
Mahjabeen Bano (August 1, 1932 - March 31 – 1972), more commonly known as Meena Kumari, was a prominent Indian Bollywood film actress.
Childhood
She was born as Mahjabeen Bano in what was then Dr. Gadre's Clinic in Bombay as the third daughter in a row. She was the youngest amongst Khursheed, Madhu, and Mahjabeen-the name given to her. Because the family was so poor, there was no money to give the doctor. Ali Bux, her father, almost left her at a Muslim orphanage, but picked her up after a few hours. Bux was upset that his wife had given birth to another daughter.
Family
Her father, Ali Bux, variously identified as a Sunni Muslim or a Parsi, was already a dabbler in cinema. A veteran of Parsi theater, he used to play the harmonium, wrote Urdu poetry and was a music teacher. He had played small roles in films like Id Ka Chand and had composed music for small films like Shahi Lutere. Her mother, Prabhawati Devi, was apparently the second wife of Ali Bux. One tradition connects her to the Tagore family. Meena Kumari's grandmother, Hem Sundari Thakur (Tagore) was married into the Tagore family but after her husband, Rev Bill's death, she was compelled to give up the use of the family name by the powerful Tagore clan. Her daughter, Prabhawati Devi was a stage actress and dancer with the stage name Kamini before meeting Ali Bux. After their marriage, Prabhawati converted to Islam and changed her name to Iqbal Begum.
Career
When Mahjabeen was born, AliBakhsh had hit upon hard times and was living near Rooptara Studios, where he had hopes of getting a role as an actor. Her therefore mastered his disinclination and, urged on by his wife, tried to get his daughter into films, despite her protestations of wanting to go to school. Young Mahjabeen is remembered to have said I don't want to work in films. I want to go to school and learn like other children. Meena had a love-hate relationship with films until her death.
Early Work
Mahjabeen was renamed Baby Meena and her first film as a child was Farzand-e-Watan or Leatherface (1939), directed by Vijay Bhatt for Prakash Studios. She was the sole bread-earner of the family as she was given roles in films all throughout the 1940s. Her early adult work consisted of mainly mythological films like Veer Ghatotkach (1949), Shri Ganesh Mahima (1950) and fantasies like Alladin and The Wonderful Lamp (1952).
Breakthrough
Meena hit the big time with her mentor Vijay Bhatt's Baiju Bawra (1952). With Baiju Bawra, the suffering Indian woman found a new face in Meena Kumari (for the film she adopted the name Meena Kumari). The heroine in the film is ever ready to negate herself for the material and spiritual advancement of the man she loves and is even willing to annihilate herself to provide him the experience of pain so that his music would be enriched. Her performance fetched her the inaugural Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1953.
With Parineeta (1953), Daera (1953), Ek Hi Raasta (1956), Sharda (1957) and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi (1960), Meena went from strength to strength playing the suffering woman, the martyr to prefection. It is a pity that Meena was known for her tragic roles and she too chose more such roles to cultivate her image of being the great tragidienne because in the few light-hearted films she did in-between like Azaad (1955), Miss Mary (1957), Shararat (1959), and Kohinoor (1960) she displayed an unhibitedness that was refreshing to say at least.
However, it was tragedy that saw Meena Kumari's greatest performance and immortalized her. The film was Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), produced by Guru Dutt. The sequence where Choti Bahu dresses for her husband singing is a poignant exploration of a woman's expectations and sexual desire. But Meena was on the road to gradual ruin. She began drinking heavily (like her character Choti Bahu) to a point of no return, but carried on. That year, Meena Kumari made history as she garnered all three Best Actress nominations for the Filmfare Award- for Aarti (1962), Main Chup Rahoongi (1962), and of course Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)- for which she won the award. However, the common factors between the actress's life and Choti Bahu are too dramatic to be merely coincidental - the estranged marital relationship, the taking of alcohol, younger male company, the craving to be understood and loved by all, are elements in Meena Kumari's own life. Elements which were mythicized in the film world in the 1960s.
Later work
While on the professional front, the emphatic success of Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Kajal (1965), and Phool Aur Pathar (1966) kept her a top star. Meena increasingly relied on the intimate kindness of younger men like Dharmendra and often dulled her senses with liquor. Her image grew in dimension as she was now widely seen as an eternal martyr. Meena spent the last years of her life playing the doomed diva. With heavy drinking she had lost her looks and she began playing character roles in potboilers like Jawab (1970) and Dushmun (1971). A talented poetess in her own right, she recorded a disc of her Urdu poems - I write, I recite.
She came up with a strong portrayal of an old woman caught between two street gangs of frustrated, unemployed youth, whose killing finally makes them realise the futility of violence in Gulzar's directorial debut Mere Apne (1971) and realised she had a limited time left and went out of her way to complete what has now become a cult classic - Pakeezah (1972). Pakeezah finally released in February, 1972 and opened to a lukewarm response. However after Meena Kumari's death a month after the film's release, it became a hit.
Death
On March 31, 1972, Meena Kumari was extremely sick and had to be admitted to hospital where she was on oxygen for four hours. She left bits and pieces of Urdu poetry for Gulzar. She died of cirrhosis of the liver at 3:25 p.m.Meena Kumari's last film was Gomti Ke Kinare (1972). Tanha Chand, a collection of her Urdu poems under the pseudonym Naaz was compiled by Gulzar and published after her death. Pakeezah became a box-office superhit after her death and she has since acquired the legendary status and Pakeezah is regarded as her best film.
Relationship with Kamala Amrohi
On the sets of one of her films, Meena fell in love with Kamal Amrohi and she herself wrote about Amrohi:
Dil saa jab saathi paya
Bechain bhi woh saath le aaya
Although he was 15 years elder than her, she liked him. Kamal Amrohi was married earlier too. The marriage took place very soon in that same year, 1952 and they went for a honeymoon. Honeymoon plans were for a film that would be a love story reflecting the real life love story of Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari. They planned and completed a film called Daera (1953) which was one of Kamal Amrohi's 4 films and they planned Pakeezah. Nobody knew that Pakeezah would take 14 years (1958 to 1972) to reach the silver screen.
Kamal lovingly called his wife Manju. Since the two had no children of their own, they raised Kamal Amrohi's son Taajdaar. Taajdaar was highly attached to his chhoti ammi (younger mother), Meena Kumari. Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi started developing disparity and their differences grew much larger as the both of them were highly accomplished and successful characters.
She would not like any interference in her work as she was in authority herself. However, Kamal was very upset at her habit of following her own rules and decisions. Relations began to grow sour. In the meantime, the marriage of Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari had turned so sour that it had resulted in separation and divorce in 1964. At this time, the shooting of Pakeezah came to a halt. This shaped her private life also. The once very happy Meena Kumari turned into the epitome of tragedy in a short time when she took refuge in alcohol (and poetry). She expressed her sorrows and miseries in many places and most importantly in her poetry which is the best reflection of her feelings. The same person who wrote beautiful poetry about Kamal Amrohi said -
Tum kya karoge sunkar mujhse meri kahani
Belutf zindagi ke kisse hain pheeke pheeke
At the time of the divorce she had said -
Talaak to de rahe ho
Nazare kahar ke saath Jawani bhi mere lauta do Mehar ke saath
Childhood
She was born as Mahjabeen Bano in what was then Dr. Gadre's Clinic in Bombay as the third daughter in a row. She was the youngest amongst Khursheed, Madhu, and Mahjabeen-the name given to her. Because the family was so poor, there was no money to give the doctor. Ali Bux, her father, almost left her at a Muslim orphanage, but picked her up after a few hours. Bux was upset that his wife had given birth to another daughter.
Family
Her father, Ali Bux, variously identified as a Sunni Muslim or a Parsi, was already a dabbler in cinema. A veteran of Parsi theater, he used to play the harmonium, wrote Urdu poetry and was a music teacher. He had played small roles in films like Id Ka Chand and had composed music for small films like Shahi Lutere. Her mother, Prabhawati Devi, was apparently the second wife of Ali Bux. One tradition connects her to the Tagore family. Meena Kumari's grandmother, Hem Sundari Thakur (Tagore) was married into the Tagore family but after her husband, Rev Bill's death, she was compelled to give up the use of the family name by the powerful Tagore clan. Her daughter, Prabhawati Devi was a stage actress and dancer with the stage name Kamini before meeting Ali Bux. After their marriage, Prabhawati converted to Islam and changed her name to Iqbal Begum.
Career
When Mahjabeen was born, AliBakhsh had hit upon hard times and was living near Rooptara Studios, where he had hopes of getting a role as an actor. Her therefore mastered his disinclination and, urged on by his wife, tried to get his daughter into films, despite her protestations of wanting to go to school. Young Mahjabeen is remembered to have said I don't want to work in films. I want to go to school and learn like other children. Meena had a love-hate relationship with films until her death.
Early Work
Mahjabeen was renamed Baby Meena and her first film as a child was Farzand-e-Watan or Leatherface (1939), directed by Vijay Bhatt for Prakash Studios. She was the sole bread-earner of the family as she was given roles in films all throughout the 1940s. Her early adult work consisted of mainly mythological films like Veer Ghatotkach (1949), Shri Ganesh Mahima (1950) and fantasies like Alladin and The Wonderful Lamp (1952).
Breakthrough
Meena hit the big time with her mentor Vijay Bhatt's Baiju Bawra (1952). With Baiju Bawra, the suffering Indian woman found a new face in Meena Kumari (for the film she adopted the name Meena Kumari). The heroine in the film is ever ready to negate herself for the material and spiritual advancement of the man she loves and is even willing to annihilate herself to provide him the experience of pain so that his music would be enriched. Her performance fetched her the inaugural Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1953.
With Parineeta (1953), Daera (1953), Ek Hi Raasta (1956), Sharda (1957) and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi (1960), Meena went from strength to strength playing the suffering woman, the martyr to prefection. It is a pity that Meena was known for her tragic roles and she too chose more such roles to cultivate her image of being the great tragidienne because in the few light-hearted films she did in-between like Azaad (1955), Miss Mary (1957), Shararat (1959), and Kohinoor (1960) she displayed an unhibitedness that was refreshing to say at least.
However, it was tragedy that saw Meena Kumari's greatest performance and immortalized her. The film was Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), produced by Guru Dutt. The sequence where Choti Bahu dresses for her husband singing is a poignant exploration of a woman's expectations and sexual desire. But Meena was on the road to gradual ruin. She began drinking heavily (like her character Choti Bahu) to a point of no return, but carried on. That year, Meena Kumari made history as she garnered all three Best Actress nominations for the Filmfare Award- for Aarti (1962), Main Chup Rahoongi (1962), and of course Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)- for which she won the award. However, the common factors between the actress's life and Choti Bahu are too dramatic to be merely coincidental - the estranged marital relationship, the taking of alcohol, younger male company, the craving to be understood and loved by all, are elements in Meena Kumari's own life. Elements which were mythicized in the film world in the 1960s.
Later work
While on the professional front, the emphatic success of Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Kajal (1965), and Phool Aur Pathar (1966) kept her a top star. Meena increasingly relied on the intimate kindness of younger men like Dharmendra and often dulled her senses with liquor. Her image grew in dimension as she was now widely seen as an eternal martyr. Meena spent the last years of her life playing the doomed diva. With heavy drinking she had lost her looks and she began playing character roles in potboilers like Jawab (1970) and Dushmun (1971). A talented poetess in her own right, she recorded a disc of her Urdu poems - I write, I recite.
She came up with a strong portrayal of an old woman caught between two street gangs of frustrated, unemployed youth, whose killing finally makes them realise the futility of violence in Gulzar's directorial debut Mere Apne (1971) and realised she had a limited time left and went out of her way to complete what has now become a cult classic - Pakeezah (1972). Pakeezah finally released in February, 1972 and opened to a lukewarm response. However after Meena Kumari's death a month after the film's release, it became a hit.
Death
On March 31, 1972, Meena Kumari was extremely sick and had to be admitted to hospital where she was on oxygen for four hours. She left bits and pieces of Urdu poetry for Gulzar. She died of cirrhosis of the liver at 3:25 p.m.Meena Kumari's last film was Gomti Ke Kinare (1972). Tanha Chand, a collection of her Urdu poems under the pseudonym Naaz was compiled by Gulzar and published after her death. Pakeezah became a box-office superhit after her death and she has since acquired the legendary status and Pakeezah is regarded as her best film.
Relationship with Kamala Amrohi
On the sets of one of her films, Meena fell in love with Kamal Amrohi and she herself wrote about Amrohi:
Dil saa jab saathi paya
Bechain bhi woh saath le aaya
Although he was 15 years elder than her, she liked him. Kamal Amrohi was married earlier too. The marriage took place very soon in that same year, 1952 and they went for a honeymoon. Honeymoon plans were for a film that would be a love story reflecting the real life love story of Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari. They planned and completed a film called Daera (1953) which was one of Kamal Amrohi's 4 films and they planned Pakeezah. Nobody knew that Pakeezah would take 14 years (1958 to 1972) to reach the silver screen.
Kamal lovingly called his wife Manju. Since the two had no children of their own, they raised Kamal Amrohi's son Taajdaar. Taajdaar was highly attached to his chhoti ammi (younger mother), Meena Kumari. Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi started developing disparity and their differences grew much larger as the both of them were highly accomplished and successful characters.
She would not like any interference in her work as she was in authority herself. However, Kamal was very upset at her habit of following her own rules and decisions. Relations began to grow sour. In the meantime, the marriage of Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari had turned so sour that it had resulted in separation and divorce in 1964. At this time, the shooting of Pakeezah came to a halt. This shaped her private life also. The once very happy Meena Kumari turned into the epitome of tragedy in a short time when she took refuge in alcohol (and poetry). She expressed her sorrows and miseries in many places and most importantly in her poetry which is the best reflection of her feelings. The same person who wrote beautiful poetry about Kamal Amrohi said -
Tum kya karoge sunkar mujhse meri kahani
Belutf zindagi ke kisse hain pheeke pheeke
At the time of the divorce she had said -
Talaak to de rahe ho
Nazare kahar ke saath Jawani bhi mere lauta do Mehar ke saath
Awards
Incomplete list ......
Mala Sinha
Mala Sinha (born 11 November 1936) is an Indian actress. She was quite popular in Bollywood films of the sixties and early seventies.
Early Life
She was born to a Bengali-Nepali Christian couple and was named "Alda." Her friends at school used to tease her calling Dalda (a branded vegetable oil of India), so she changed her name. Her father's name was Albert Sinha. Noted Bengali film director Ardhendu Bose saw her acting in a school play and took permission from her father to cast her as a heroine in his film Roshanara (1952), her cinematic debut.
After acting in a couple of films in Calcutta, Mala had to go to Bombay to shoot for a Bengali film. There she met Geeta Dutt, a noted Bollywood playback singer, who was charmed by her and introduced her to film director Kidar Sharma. It was Sharma who cast her as a heroine in his film Rangeen Ratein.
Mala was also a singer of some repute and used to sing for All India Radio, albeit she was never allowed to sing playback (even for herself) in the movies.
In 1957, noted Bollywood actor and film director Guru Dutt (the husband of Geeta Dutt) cast Mala in his film Pyaasa. Mala gave a memorable performance as the woman who chooses to marry a rich man (played by character artiste Rehman) rather than a poor unsuccessful poet (played by Guru Dutt himself). The film remains to this day a classic in the history of Indian cinema.
Mala Sinha went on to do other memorable films like Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Hariyali Aur Raasta (1962), Anpadh (1962), Gumrah (1963), Jahan Ara (1964), Himalay Ki God Mein (1965), and Aankhen (1967). She mostly essayed roles in strong women-oriented films. In spite of putting up commendable performances, she has never won the Filmfare award for any of her roles.
In 1966, Sinha went to Nepal to act in a Nepali film called "Maitighar" when the Nepali film industry was still in its infancy. Her hero in the film was an estate owner called C.P. Lohani [1]. Soon after, Mala Sinha married C.P.Lohani with the blessings of her parents. From the beginning theirs was a long-distance marriage with Lohani based in Kathmandu to look after his business and she living in Bombay with their daughter Pratibha. Mala continued acting in films after her marriage.
Later years
As she grew older, Mala Sinha gracefully moved on to doing character roles that befitted her age. She currently lives in Bombay with her now-retired husband and daughter Pratibha.
Her daughter Pratibha Sinha is an aspiring Bollywood actress.
She has also been a heroine in Nepali and Bengali films. In Bengali films she has acted with Uttam Kumar. Her last Bengali film was Kavita which featured Ranjit Mullick and Kamal Hassan.
Filmography
Hindi Films
1. Pyaasa
2. Phir Subah Hogi
3. Dhool Ka Phool
4. Hariyali Aur Raasta
5. Parvarish
6. Gumrah
7. Bahurani
8. Mere Huzoor
9. Himalaya Ki God Mein
10. Aasra
11. Do Kaliyan
12. Aankhen
13. Anpadh
14. Hariyali
15. Hariyali aur Rasta
16. Dil Tera Diwana
17. Dillagi
18. Sanjog
19. Maryada
20. Zindagi
21. Maya
22. Dharm Putra Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
Bengali Films
1. Roshanara
2. Shohorer Itikotha ( with Uttam Kumar )
3. Abhaya O Srikanta
4. Lookochoori (with Kishore Kumar)
5. Kavita
Nepali Films
1. Maitighar
Early Life
She was born to a Bengali-Nepali Christian couple and was named "Alda." Her friends at school used to tease her calling Dalda (a branded vegetable oil of India), so she changed her name. Her father's name was Albert Sinha. Noted Bengali film director Ardhendu Bose saw her acting in a school play and took permission from her father to cast her as a heroine in his film Roshanara (1952), her cinematic debut.
After acting in a couple of films in Calcutta, Mala had to go to Bombay to shoot for a Bengali film. There she met Geeta Dutt, a noted Bollywood playback singer, who was charmed by her and introduced her to film director Kidar Sharma. It was Sharma who cast her as a heroine in his film Rangeen Ratein.
Mala was also a singer of some repute and used to sing for All India Radio, albeit she was never allowed to sing playback (even for herself) in the movies.
In 1957, noted Bollywood actor and film director Guru Dutt (the husband of Geeta Dutt) cast Mala in his film Pyaasa. Mala gave a memorable performance as the woman who chooses to marry a rich man (played by character artiste Rehman) rather than a poor unsuccessful poet (played by Guru Dutt himself). The film remains to this day a classic in the history of Indian cinema.
Mala Sinha went on to do other memorable films like Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Hariyali Aur Raasta (1962), Anpadh (1962), Gumrah (1963), Jahan Ara (1964), Himalay Ki God Mein (1965), and Aankhen (1967). She mostly essayed roles in strong women-oriented films. In spite of putting up commendable performances, she has never won the Filmfare award for any of her roles.
In 1966, Sinha went to Nepal to act in a Nepali film called "Maitighar" when the Nepali film industry was still in its infancy. Her hero in the film was an estate owner called C.P. Lohani [1]. Soon after, Mala Sinha married C.P.Lohani with the blessings of her parents. From the beginning theirs was a long-distance marriage with Lohani based in Kathmandu to look after his business and she living in Bombay with their daughter Pratibha. Mala continued acting in films after her marriage.
Later years
As she grew older, Mala Sinha gracefully moved on to doing character roles that befitted her age. She currently lives in Bombay with her now-retired husband and daughter Pratibha.
Her daughter Pratibha Sinha is an aspiring Bollywood actress.
She has also been a heroine in Nepali and Bengali films. In Bengali films she has acted with Uttam Kumar. Her last Bengali film was Kavita which featured Ranjit Mullick and Kamal Hassan.
Filmography
Hindi Films
1. Pyaasa
2. Phir Subah Hogi
3. Dhool Ka Phool
4. Hariyali Aur Raasta
5. Parvarish
6. Gumrah
7. Bahurani
8. Mere Huzoor
9. Himalaya Ki God Mein
10. Aasra
11. Do Kaliyan
12. Aankhen
13. Anpadh
14. Hariyali
15. Hariyali aur Rasta
16. Dil Tera Diwana
17. Dillagi
18. Sanjog
19. Maryada
20. Zindagi
21. Maya
22. Dharm Putra Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
Bengali Films
1. Roshanara
2. Shohorer Itikotha ( with Uttam Kumar )
3. Abhaya O Srikanta
4. Lookochoori (with Kishore Kumar)
5. Kavita
Nepali Films
1. Maitighar
Waheeda Rehman
The birth of Waheeda Rehman took place in Hyderabad in a traditional Muslim family in the year 1936. To be a doctor was the dream of Waheeda Rehman but due to infection in lungs she could not finish her education. Waheeda Rehaman was trained in Bharatnatyam. She got chance to act in two Telugu films in 1955. Guru Dutt offered her the role of vamp in film C.I.D. (1956) and took her to Mumbai. After success of C.I.D. she got role of heroine in the film Pyasa. During the production of Pyasa the unsuccessful love affair started between Waheeda Rehman and Guru Dutt which ran up to 1963. In 1964 Guru Dutt committed suicide.
Waheeda Rehman (born May 14, 1936) is a famous Indian actress whose prime was in the late-1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She has an alternated date of birth of February 3, 1936, and stands 5'1" tall.
Early Life
Waheeda Rehman was born into a traditional Muslim family in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh in 1936. Her father, a DM, was posted all over the South. She had dreamt of becoming a doctor, but destiny willed otherwise and she could not undergo proper schooling, due to some infection in her lungs. She was trained in Bharatnatyam and, prodded by her helpful parents, hit the silver screen with the Telugu film Jaisimha (1955), followed by Rojulu Maraayi (1955). She lost her father at the age of twelve.
Hindi films
She was spotted by Guru Dutt in a song in a later film and was brought to Bombay and cast as a vamp in his production C.I.D. (1956), directed by Raj Khosla. After a few years of joining Hindi films, she lost her mother. After the success of C.I.D., she was given a leading role in Pyaasa (1957). It was at this point that she got involved in an unsuccessful love affair with director Guru Dutt. Their next venture together, Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), depicted the story of a successful director's fall from grace after he falls for his leading lady, and foreshadowed events in Guru Dutt's own life as well. Guru Dutt's marital status and her success in films outside his tore them apart personally and professionally, although they continued to work together in 1960's Chaudhvin Ka Chand. She completed Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) under some strain. They broke away from each other after the film's indifferent reception at the Berlin Film Festival in 1963. Guru Dutt committed suicide in 1964.
Late Career
Her career continued throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her roles in Guide (1965) and Neel Kamal (1968), but despite good roles in subsequent films some of the films failed at the box office. At around this time, Kamaljit Singh (who starred opposite her in Shagun (1964)) proposed marriage. She accepted the proposal and they were married on April 27, 1974. After her marriage, she shifted to a farmhouse in Bangalore and took to farming. She bore two children named Sohail and Kashvi. On November 21, 2000 her husband died following a prolonged illness. She cut down her film assignments and moved back to her sea-facing bungalow in Bandra, Bombay where she lives currently.
Recently she has taken on selected roles. Her performance is Rang De Basanti was widely acclaimed.
Awards
Filmfare best actress award for Guide in 1965
Filmfare best actress award for Neel Kamal in 1968
Filmography
· C.I.D.
1956
· Pyasa
1957
· 12 O'clock
1958
· Solva Saal
1958
· Kagaj Ke Phool
1959
· Chaudahavin Ka Chand
1960
· Ek Phool Char Kante
1960
· Girl Friend
1960
· Kala Bazar
1960
· Roop Ki RaniChoron Ka Raja
1961
· Bat Ek Rat Ki
1962
· Bees Sal Bad
1962
· Rakhee
1962
· Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam
1962
· Ek Di Sau Afsane
1963
· Mujhe Jeene Do
1963
· Kohra
1964
· Majboor
1964
· Shagun
1964
· Guide
1965
· Dil Diya Dard Liya
1966
· Teesri Kasam
1966
· Ghar Ka Chirag
1967
· Palki
1967
· Patthar Ke Sanam
1967
· Ram Aur Shyam
1967
· Aadmi
1968
· Bazi
1968
· Neel Kaml
1968
· Khamoshi
1969
· Meri Bhabhi
1969
· Shatranj
1969
· Darpan
1970
· Dharti
1970
· Man Ki Aankhen
1970
· Prem Pujari
1970
· Man Mandir
1971
· Reshma Aur Shera
1971
· Dil Ka Raja
1972
· Subah o Sham
1972
· Trisandhya
1972
· Zindgi Zindgi
1972
· Insaf
1973
· Fagun
1973
· Kabhi Kabhi
1976
· Adalat
1976
· Trishul
1978
· Aaj Ki Dhara
1979
· Jwalamukhi
1980
· Jyoti Bane Jwala
1980
· Dharam Kanta
1982
· Namak Halal
1982
· Namkin
1982
· Sawal
1982
· Coolie
1983
· Ghungharu
1983
· Himmatwala
1983
· Mahan
1983
· Pyasi Aankhen
1983
· Mashal
1984
· Maksad
1984
· Sunny
1984
· Alla Rakkha
1986
· Sinhasan
1986
· Chandni
1989
· Lamhe
1991
· Swayam
1991
· Ulfat Ki Nai Manjile
1994
· East Is East
1999
· Om Jai Jagdeesh
2002
· 15 Park Avenue
2005
· Maine GandhiNahin Mara
2005
· Water
2005
· Rang De Basanti
2006
Waheeda Rehman (born May 14, 1936) is a famous Indian actress whose prime was in the late-1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She has an alternated date of birth of February 3, 1936, and stands 5'1" tall.
Early Life
Waheeda Rehman was born into a traditional Muslim family in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh in 1936. Her father, a DM, was posted all over the South. She had dreamt of becoming a doctor, but destiny willed otherwise and she could not undergo proper schooling, due to some infection in her lungs. She was trained in Bharatnatyam and, prodded by her helpful parents, hit the silver screen with the Telugu film Jaisimha (1955), followed by Rojulu Maraayi (1955). She lost her father at the age of twelve.
Hindi films
She was spotted by Guru Dutt in a song in a later film and was brought to Bombay and cast as a vamp in his production C.I.D. (1956), directed by Raj Khosla. After a few years of joining Hindi films, she lost her mother. After the success of C.I.D., she was given a leading role in Pyaasa (1957). It was at this point that she got involved in an unsuccessful love affair with director Guru Dutt. Their next venture together, Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), depicted the story of a successful director's fall from grace after he falls for his leading lady, and foreshadowed events in Guru Dutt's own life as well. Guru Dutt's marital status and her success in films outside his tore them apart personally and professionally, although they continued to work together in 1960's Chaudhvin Ka Chand. She completed Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) under some strain. They broke away from each other after the film's indifferent reception at the Berlin Film Festival in 1963. Guru Dutt committed suicide in 1964.
Late Career
Her career continued throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her roles in Guide (1965) and Neel Kamal (1968), but despite good roles in subsequent films some of the films failed at the box office. At around this time, Kamaljit Singh (who starred opposite her in Shagun (1964)) proposed marriage. She accepted the proposal and they were married on April 27, 1974. After her marriage, she shifted to a farmhouse in Bangalore and took to farming. She bore two children named Sohail and Kashvi. On November 21, 2000 her husband died following a prolonged illness. She cut down her film assignments and moved back to her sea-facing bungalow in Bandra, Bombay where she lives currently.
Recently she has taken on selected roles. Her performance is Rang De Basanti was widely acclaimed.
Awards
Filmfare best actress award for Guide in 1965
Filmfare best actress award for Neel Kamal in 1968
Filmography
· C.I.D.
1956
· Pyasa
1957
· 12 O'clock
1958
· Solva Saal
1958
· Kagaj Ke Phool
1959
· Chaudahavin Ka Chand
1960
· Ek Phool Char Kante
1960
· Girl Friend
1960
· Kala Bazar
1960
· Roop Ki RaniChoron Ka Raja
1961
· Bat Ek Rat Ki
1962
· Bees Sal Bad
1962
· Rakhee
1962
· Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam
1962
· Ek Di Sau Afsane
1963
· Mujhe Jeene Do
1963
· Kohra
1964
· Majboor
1964
· Shagun
1964
· Guide
1965
· Dil Diya Dard Liya
1966
· Teesri Kasam
1966
· Ghar Ka Chirag
1967
· Palki
1967
· Patthar Ke Sanam
1967
· Ram Aur Shyam
1967
· Aadmi
1968
· Bazi
1968
· Neel Kaml
1968
· Khamoshi
1969
· Meri Bhabhi
1969
· Shatranj
1969
· Darpan
1970
· Dharti
1970
· Man Ki Aankhen
1970
· Prem Pujari
1970
· Man Mandir
1971
· Reshma Aur Shera
1971
· Dil Ka Raja
1972
· Subah o Sham
1972
· Trisandhya
1972
· Zindgi Zindgi
1972
· Insaf
1973
· Fagun
1973
· Kabhi Kabhi
1976
· Adalat
1976
· Trishul
1978
· Aaj Ki Dhara
1979
· Jwalamukhi
1980
· Jyoti Bane Jwala
1980
· Dharam Kanta
1982
· Namak Halal
1982
· Namkin
1982
· Sawal
1982
· Coolie
1983
· Ghungharu
1983
· Himmatwala
1983
· Mahan
1983
· Pyasi Aankhen
1983
· Mashal
1984
· Maksad
1984
· Sunny
1984
· Alla Rakkha
1986
· Sinhasan
1986
· Chandni
1989
· Lamhe
1991
· Swayam
1991
· Ulfat Ki Nai Manjile
1994
· East Is East
1999
· Om Jai Jagdeesh
2002
· 15 Park Avenue
2005
· Maine GandhiNahin Mara
2005
· Water
2005
· Rang De Basanti
2006
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Madhubala
Nobody will hesitate in saying that Madhubala was the most striking heroine. She will be ever remembered not only for her beauty but also for her brilliant performance in the films.
The real name of Madhubala was Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi. She was the 5th child out of 11 children belonging to a poor traditional Muslim family. It is said that a Moulvi (Muslim priest) predicted that Mumtaz would receive reputation and destiny but would not lead a happy life as well as expire at a young age. Ataullah Khan, her father, was a coachman in Dehli who later on migrated to Bombay for a better source of revenue.
After struggling for over a year Mumtaz entered Bollywood as a child-artist as Baby Mumtaz.
Devika Rani was impressed by her performance in her first film Basant (1942) and changed her name as Madhubala for future films. Madhubala played a role in the film Jwar Bhata (1944) in which Dilip Kumar was hero.
Kedar Sharma produced the film Neel Kamal (1947) in which Madhubala and Raj Kapoor were in leading role. This film proved to be a big break for both of them.
The film Neel Kamal established Madhubala in the Indian screen very well. She became a part of Bombay Talkies. In 1949 Bombay Talkies produced the film Mahal in which Ashok Kumar and Madhubala were in leading role. The film came out as a super hit. The song ‘Ayega aanewal’ was appreciated vastly and due to this song Madhubala as well as playback singer Lata Mangeshkar became most popular.
She performed with the leading actors viz. Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Rehman etc. of those days and became more and more popular. Mid-1950s proved critical days for her as some her films flopped but in 1958 her films Phagun, Howrah Bridge, Kalapani and Chalti Ka Naam Gadi turned out to be superhits.
Madhubala made her supreme performance in the film Mughal-e-Azam (1960) as ‘Anarkali’. After Mughal-e-Azam she acted in Passport (1961), Jhumroo (1961), Boy Friend (1961), Half Ticket (1962) and Sharabi (1964). Jwala, one of her films, was released in 1971 i.e. two years after her death.
Madhubala's was suffering from heart problem since 1950. Heart surgery was not available in those days. She faced the disease bravely and even she managed to keep her illness a secret from the industry for many years. After 1964 she could not continue to act in films due to her illness. She died in 1969.
List of films
1. Baghdad Ka Chor
1934
2. Shaheed-E-Mohabbat
1936
3. Basant
1942
4. Mumtaz Mahal
1944
5. Dhanna Bhagat
1945
6. Rajputani
1946
7. Pujari
1946
8. Phoolwari
1946
9. Saat Samundaron Ki Mallika
1947
10. Mere Bhagwan
1947
11. Khubsoorat Duniya
1947
12. Dil-Ki-Rani Sweet-Heart
1947
13. Chittor Vijay
1947
14. Neel Kamal
1947
15. Parai Aag
1948
16. Lal Dupatta
1948
17. Desh Sewa
1948
18. Amar Prem
1948
19. Sipahiya
1949
20. Singaar
1949
21. Paras
1949
22. Neki Aur Badi
1949
23. Mahal
1949
24. Imtihaan
1949
25. Dulari
1949
26. Daulat
1949
27. Apradhi
1949
28. Pardes
1950
29. Nishana
1950
30. Nirala
1950
31. Madhubala
1950
32. Hanste Aansoo
1950
33. Beqasoor
1950
34. Tarana
1951
35. Saiyan
1951
36. Nazneen
1951
37. Nadaan
1951
38. Khazana
1951
39. Badal
1951
40. Aaram
1951
41. Saqi
1952
42. Sangdil
1952
43. Rail Ka Dibba
1953
44. Armaan
1953
45. Bahut Din Huye
1954
46. Amar
1954
47. Teerandaz
1955
48. Naqab
1955
49. Naata
1955
50. Mr. & Mrs. '55
1955
51. Shirin Farhad
1956
52. Raj Hath
1956
53. Dhake Ki Malmal
1956
54. Yahudi Ki Ladki
1957
55. Gateway of India
1957
56. Ek Saal
1957
57. Police
1958
58. Phagun
1958
59. Kalapani
1958
60. Howrah Bridge
1958
61. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
62. Baghi Sipahi
1958
63. Kal Hamara Hai
1959
64. Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
65. Do Ustad
1959
66. Mehlon Ke Khwab
1960
67. Jaali Note
1960
68. Barsaat Ki Raat
1960
69. Mughal-E-Azam
1960
70. Passport
1961
71. Jhumroo
1961
72. Boy Friend
1961
73. Half Ticket
1962
74. Sharabi
1964
75. Jwala
1971
The real name of Madhubala was Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi. She was the 5th child out of 11 children belonging to a poor traditional Muslim family. It is said that a Moulvi (Muslim priest) predicted that Mumtaz would receive reputation and destiny but would not lead a happy life as well as expire at a young age. Ataullah Khan, her father, was a coachman in Dehli who later on migrated to Bombay for a better source of revenue.
After struggling for over a year Mumtaz entered Bollywood as a child-artist as Baby Mumtaz.
Devika Rani was impressed by her performance in her first film Basant (1942) and changed her name as Madhubala for future films. Madhubala played a role in the film Jwar Bhata (1944) in which Dilip Kumar was hero.
Kedar Sharma produced the film Neel Kamal (1947) in which Madhubala and Raj Kapoor were in leading role. This film proved to be a big break for both of them.
The film Neel Kamal established Madhubala in the Indian screen very well. She became a part of Bombay Talkies. In 1949 Bombay Talkies produced the film Mahal in which Ashok Kumar and Madhubala were in leading role. The film came out as a super hit. The song ‘Ayega aanewal’ was appreciated vastly and due to this song Madhubala as well as playback singer Lata Mangeshkar became most popular.
She performed with the leading actors viz. Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Rehman etc. of those days and became more and more popular. Mid-1950s proved critical days for her as some her films flopped but in 1958 her films Phagun, Howrah Bridge, Kalapani and Chalti Ka Naam Gadi turned out to be superhits.
Madhubala made her supreme performance in the film Mughal-e-Azam (1960) as ‘Anarkali’. After Mughal-e-Azam she acted in Passport (1961), Jhumroo (1961), Boy Friend (1961), Half Ticket (1962) and Sharabi (1964). Jwala, one of her films, was released in 1971 i.e. two years after her death.
Madhubala's was suffering from heart problem since 1950. Heart surgery was not available in those days. She faced the disease bravely and even she managed to keep her illness a secret from the industry for many years. After 1964 she could not continue to act in films due to her illness. She died in 1969.
List of films
1. Baghdad Ka Chor
1934
2. Shaheed-E-Mohabbat
1936
3. Basant
1942
4. Mumtaz Mahal
1944
5. Dhanna Bhagat
1945
6. Rajputani
1946
7. Pujari
1946
8. Phoolwari
1946
9. Saat Samundaron Ki Mallika
1947
10. Mere Bhagwan
1947
11. Khubsoorat Duniya
1947
12. Dil-Ki-Rani Sweet-Heart
1947
13. Chittor Vijay
1947
14. Neel Kamal
1947
15. Parai Aag
1948
16. Lal Dupatta
1948
17. Desh Sewa
1948
18. Amar Prem
1948
19. Sipahiya
1949
20. Singaar
1949
21. Paras
1949
22. Neki Aur Badi
1949
23. Mahal
1949
24. Imtihaan
1949
25. Dulari
1949
26. Daulat
1949
27. Apradhi
1949
28. Pardes
1950
29. Nishana
1950
30. Nirala
1950
31. Madhubala
1950
32. Hanste Aansoo
1950
33. Beqasoor
1950
34. Tarana
1951
35. Saiyan
1951
36. Nazneen
1951
37. Nadaan
1951
38. Khazana
1951
39. Badal
1951
40. Aaram
1951
41. Saqi
1952
42. Sangdil
1952
43. Rail Ka Dibba
1953
44. Armaan
1953
45. Bahut Din Huye
1954
46. Amar
1954
47. Teerandaz
1955
48. Naqab
1955
49. Naata
1955
50. Mr. & Mrs. '55
1955
51. Shirin Farhad
1956
52. Raj Hath
1956
53. Dhake Ki Malmal
1956
54. Yahudi Ki Ladki
1957
55. Gateway of India
1957
56. Ek Saal
1957
57. Police
1958
58. Phagun
1958
59. Kalapani
1958
60. Howrah Bridge
1958
61. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
62. Baghi Sipahi
1958
63. Kal Hamara Hai
1959
64. Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
65. Do Ustad
1959
66. Mehlon Ke Khwab
1960
67. Jaali Note
1960
68. Barsaat Ki Raat
1960
69. Mughal-E-Azam
1960
70. Passport
1961
71. Jhumroo
1961
72. Boy Friend
1961
73. Half Ticket
1962
74. Sharabi
1964
75. Jwala
1971
Rakesh Roshan
Rakesh Roshan (born Rakesh Roshanlal Nagrath on September 6 1949 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India) is a producer and director of and former actor in Bollywood films. He is a member of the famous Roshan film family; his father was the legendary Bollywood music director Roshan and his brother, Rajesh Roshan, is also a music director. Rakesh himself is married to film actress Pinky Roshan, and their son, Hrithik Roshan, is currently one of the most popular and sought-after actors in the industry.
Career
Rakesh Roshan started his career as an actor in the 1970s and has acted in over 70 films. He then set up his own production company Filmkraft and has been producing and directing Hindi movies since 1982. His most successful films as a director include Khudgarz (1987), Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) and Karan Arjun (1995). Rakesh launched his son Hrithik's career as an actor with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. This film enters the Limca Book of Records for the most number of Awards won by a Bollywood Film. He directed his son once again in the science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), and its sequel, the science fiction superhero film Krrish (2006) both of which have been very successful at the box office.
Trivia
He was shot on January 21, 2000, by hitmen believed to be acting for the mob targeting the Indian film industry. When the doctors opened his chest they found clogged coronary vessels which they cleaned. Without the incident they might have gone undetected before causing a deadly heart attack.
All movies directed by Rakesh Roshan begin with the letter K. According to him, this is for good luck. Rakesh originally didn't want his name to be Rakesh Roshan. He wanted his name to be Rockin' Roshan because he wanted to be cool like his friends in his hometown Surat. But his parents refused to change his name because it wasn't appropriate for the family. In later years, he also had violent arguments with his spouse, over legally changing his son Hrithik Roshan's name to Hott Roshan
Awards
1. 2000 - Filmfare Best Film Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
2. 2000 - Filmfare Best Director Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
3. 2000 - Star Screen Best Film Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
4. 2000 - Star Screen Best Director Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
5. 2000 - Sansui Film Awards Best Film, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
6. 2000 - Sansui Film Awards Best Director, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
7. 2001 - IIFA Best Director Award , Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
8. 2001 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Film, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
9. 2001 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Director, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
10. 2001 - Zee Cine Netizen Award Best Film, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
11. 2003 - Filmfare Best Film Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
12. 2003 - Filmfare Best Director Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
13. 2003 - Star Screen Best Film Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
14. 2003 - Star Screen Best Director Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
15. 2003 - Sansui Film Awards Best Director, Koi... Mil Gaya
16. 2004 - IIFA Best Director Award , Koi... Mil Gaya
17. 2004 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Film, Koi... Mil Gaya
18. 2004 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Director, Koi... Mil Gaya
Other Awards
Apart from Popular Films Awards, Rakesh Roshan has won many Aashirwaad Awards, Anandlok Awards, Apsara Awards and other Awards
Honor
Rakesh Roshan was honoured on December 3, 2006 during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji for his contribution to mainstream cinema.
On 11 December, 2006 Rakesh Roshan was honoured during the Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA) for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema over the past 35 years.
Filmography
As a Director
1. Kool Hai... Rockin' (2008)
2. Krrish 2 (2008)
3. Krrish (2006)
4. Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
5. Karobaar (2000)
6. Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
7. Koyla (1997)
8. Karan Arjun (1995)
9. King Uncle (1993)
10. Khel (1991)
11. Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)
12. Khudgarz (1987)
Career
Rakesh Roshan started his career as an actor in the 1970s and has acted in over 70 films. He then set up his own production company Filmkraft and has been producing and directing Hindi movies since 1982. His most successful films as a director include Khudgarz (1987), Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) and Karan Arjun (1995). Rakesh launched his son Hrithik's career as an actor with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. This film enters the Limca Book of Records for the most number of Awards won by a Bollywood Film. He directed his son once again in the science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), and its sequel, the science fiction superhero film Krrish (2006) both of which have been very successful at the box office.
Trivia
He was shot on January 21, 2000, by hitmen believed to be acting for the mob targeting the Indian film industry. When the doctors opened his chest they found clogged coronary vessels which they cleaned. Without the incident they might have gone undetected before causing a deadly heart attack.
All movies directed by Rakesh Roshan begin with the letter K. According to him, this is for good luck. Rakesh originally didn't want his name to be Rakesh Roshan. He wanted his name to be Rockin' Roshan because he wanted to be cool like his friends in his hometown Surat. But his parents refused to change his name because it wasn't appropriate for the family. In later years, he also had violent arguments with his spouse, over legally changing his son Hrithik Roshan's name to Hott Roshan
Awards
1. 2000 - Filmfare Best Film Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
2. 2000 - Filmfare Best Director Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
3. 2000 - Star Screen Best Film Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
4. 2000 - Star Screen Best Director Award, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
5. 2000 - Sansui Film Awards Best Film, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
6. 2000 - Sansui Film Awards Best Director, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
7. 2001 - IIFA Best Director Award , Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
8. 2001 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Film, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
9. 2001 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Director, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
10. 2001 - Zee Cine Netizen Award Best Film, Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
11. 2003 - Filmfare Best Film Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
12. 2003 - Filmfare Best Director Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
13. 2003 - Star Screen Best Film Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
14. 2003 - Star Screen Best Director Award, Koi... Mil Gaya
15. 2003 - Sansui Film Awards Best Director, Koi... Mil Gaya
16. 2004 - IIFA Best Director Award , Koi... Mil Gaya
17. 2004 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Film, Koi... Mil Gaya
18. 2004 - Zee Cine Award Award Best Director, Koi... Mil Gaya
Other Awards
Apart from Popular Films Awards, Rakesh Roshan has won many Aashirwaad Awards, Anandlok Awards, Apsara Awards and other Awards
Honor
Rakesh Roshan was honoured on December 3, 2006 during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji for his contribution to mainstream cinema.
On 11 December, 2006 Rakesh Roshan was honoured during the Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA) for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema over the past 35 years.
Filmography
As a Director
1. Kool Hai... Rockin' (2008)
2. Krrish 2 (2008)
3. Krrish (2006)
4. Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
5. Karobaar (2000)
6. Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
7. Koyla (1997)
8. Karan Arjun (1995)
9. King Uncle (1993)
10. Khel (1991)
11. Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)
12. Khudgarz (1987)
Rishi Kapoor
Date of birth - September 4,1952
Place of birth- Mumbai
Biography
He is the second son of famous film director and star Raj Kapoor. His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. Rishi is the paternal uncle of today's actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. Rishi married actress Neetu Singh, with whom he had several hit movies, in 1980. They have two children named Ranbir Kapoor and Ridhima Kapoor
Career
Mr. Kapoor first debuted in his father's 1970 film Mera Naam Joker (My Name is Joker), playing his father's role as a child. Rishi Kapoor had his first lead role, opposite Dimple Kapadia, in the popular 1973 film Bobby which became an instant hit with youngsters. He has since then appeared in hundreds of movies. He played the lead role romancing young heroines till the year 2000 with the delayed release of Karobaar: The Business of Love. He moved on to supporting roles with Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006). He also directed a film Aa Ab Laut Chalen, which did not do well at the box office. He is also due to appear in his first English-language film Don't Stop Dreaming.
Awards
1971-National award for best child artist,Mera Naam Joker
1973-Filmfare best actor award,Bobby
2006-Zee cine award for lifetime achievement
Filmography
Kalash(2008)... Special Appearance
Sashank Mavayya (2007) (telugu film) ... Eashwar Prasad
Namastey London (2007)
Don't Stop Dreaming (2007)
Fanaa (2006)
Pyar Mein Twist(2005) ... Yash Khurana
Hum Tum (2004)
Tehzeeb (2003)
Love at Times Square (2003)
Kucch To Hai (2003) .. Professor Bakshi
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001)
Raju Chacha (2000) ... Sidhant Rai
Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000)
Jai Hind (1999)
Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (1997)
Daraar (1996) ... Raj
PremGranth (1996)
Yaraana (1995)
Hum Dono (1995)
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
Prem Yog (1994)
Pehla Pehla Pyaar (1994)
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
Mohabbat Ki Arzoo (1994)
Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
Dhartiputra (1993)
Damini - Lightning (1993)
Anmol (1993)
Gurudev (1993)
Sahibaan (1993)
Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
Deewana (1992) .... Ravi
Bol Radha Bol (1992)
Banjaran (1991)
Ranbhoomi (1991)
Henna (1991)
Ajooba (1991)
Ghar Parivar (1991)
Amiri Garibi (1990)
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
Sher Dil (1990)
Shesh Naag (1990)
Khoj (1989)
Paraya Ghar (1989)
Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989)
Chandni (1989)
Hathyar (1989)
Naqab (1989)
Gharana (1989)
Hathyar (1989)
Naqab (1989)
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988)
Hamara Khandaan (1988)
Janam Janam (1988)
Vijay (1988)
Vozvrashcheniye Bagdadskogo vora (1988)
Sindoor (1987)
Hawalaat (1987)
Pyaar Ke Kabil (1987)
Nagina (1986)
Naseeb Apna Apna (1986)
Sitamgar (1985)
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan (1984)
Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
Duniya (1984)
Coolie (1983)
Bade Dil Wala (1983)
Prem Rog (1982)
Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)
Yeh Vaada Raha (1982)
Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981)
Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981)
Naseeb (1981)
Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
Karz (1980)
Dhan Daulat (1980)
Do Premee (1980)
Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
Salaam Memsaab (1979)
Sargam (1979)
Anjane Mein (1978)
Badalte Rishte (1978)
Naya Daur (1978)
Zehreela Insaan (1978)
Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978)
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
Doosra Aadmi (1977)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
Barood (1976)
Ginny Aur Johny
Laila Majnu (1976)
Rangila Ratan (1976)
Khel Khel Mein (1975)
Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
Raja (1975)
Zinda Dil (1975)
Bobby (1973)
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Place of birth- Mumbai
Biography
He is the second son of famous film director and star Raj Kapoor. His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. Rishi is the paternal uncle of today's actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. Rishi married actress Neetu Singh, with whom he had several hit movies, in 1980. They have two children named Ranbir Kapoor and Ridhima Kapoor
Career
Mr. Kapoor first debuted in his father's 1970 film Mera Naam Joker (My Name is Joker), playing his father's role as a child. Rishi Kapoor had his first lead role, opposite Dimple Kapadia, in the popular 1973 film Bobby which became an instant hit with youngsters. He has since then appeared in hundreds of movies. He played the lead role romancing young heroines till the year 2000 with the delayed release of Karobaar: The Business of Love. He moved on to supporting roles with Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006). He also directed a film Aa Ab Laut Chalen, which did not do well at the box office. He is also due to appear in his first English-language film Don't Stop Dreaming.
Awards
1971-National award for best child artist,Mera Naam Joker
1973-Filmfare best actor award,Bobby
2006-Zee cine award for lifetime achievement
Filmography
Kalash(2008)... Special Appearance
Sashank Mavayya (2007) (telugu film) ... Eashwar Prasad
Namastey London (2007)
Don't Stop Dreaming (2007)
Fanaa (2006)
Pyar Mein Twist(2005) ... Yash Khurana
Hum Tum (2004)
Tehzeeb (2003)
Love at Times Square (2003)
Kucch To Hai (2003) .. Professor Bakshi
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001)
Raju Chacha (2000) ... Sidhant Rai
Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000)
Jai Hind (1999)
Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (1997)
Daraar (1996) ... Raj
PremGranth (1996)
Yaraana (1995)
Hum Dono (1995)
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
Prem Yog (1994)
Pehla Pehla Pyaar (1994)
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
Mohabbat Ki Arzoo (1994)
Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
Dhartiputra (1993)
Damini - Lightning (1993)
Anmol (1993)
Gurudev (1993)
Sahibaan (1993)
Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
Deewana (1992) .... Ravi
Bol Radha Bol (1992)
Banjaran (1991)
Ranbhoomi (1991)
Henna (1991)
Ajooba (1991)
Ghar Parivar (1991)
Amiri Garibi (1990)
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
Sher Dil (1990)
Shesh Naag (1990)
Khoj (1989)
Paraya Ghar (1989)
Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989)
Chandni (1989)
Hathyar (1989)
Naqab (1989)
Gharana (1989)
Hathyar (1989)
Naqab (1989)
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988)
Hamara Khandaan (1988)
Janam Janam (1988)
Vijay (1988)
Vozvrashcheniye Bagdadskogo vora (1988)
Sindoor (1987)
Hawalaat (1987)
Pyaar Ke Kabil (1987)
Nagina (1986)
Naseeb Apna Apna (1986)
Sitamgar (1985)
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan (1984)
Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
Duniya (1984)
Coolie (1983)
Bade Dil Wala (1983)
Prem Rog (1982)
Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)
Yeh Vaada Raha (1982)
Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981)
Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981)
Naseeb (1981)
Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
Karz (1980)
Dhan Daulat (1980)
Do Premee (1980)
Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
Salaam Memsaab (1979)
Sargam (1979)
Anjane Mein (1978)
Badalte Rishte (1978)
Naya Daur (1978)
Zehreela Insaan (1978)
Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978)
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
Doosra Aadmi (1977)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
Barood (1976)
Ginny Aur Johny
Laila Majnu (1976)
Rangila Ratan (1976)
Khel Khel Mein (1975)
Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
Raja (1975)
Zinda Dil (1975)
Bobby (1973)
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Monday, May 07, 2007
Sunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt (June 6, 1930 – May 25, 2005), born as Balraj Dutt was an Indian Bollywood actor, producer, director and politician. He was the cabinet minister for Youth Affairs and Sports in the Manmohan Singh government (2004-2005). His son, Sanjay Dutt, is currently also a Bollywood star.
In 1984 he joined the Congress (I) party and was elected to Parliament for five terms from the constituency of Mumbai North West.
Early Life
Sunil was born in the village of Khurd in the Punjab'Jhelum District of Punjab in British India (now located in Pakistan). His family moved to India during the Partition of India (1947). In Mumbai, he joined Jai Hind College as an undergraduate and took up a job.
Career
Starting out in radio, Sunil Dutt was a hugely popular announcer on the Hindi Service of Radio Ceylon, the oldest radio station in South Asia. He moved to acting in Hindi films and got introduced to the film industry in the 1955 film Railway Platform. He shot to the stardom in the 1957 film Mother India in which he co-starred with Nargis, whom he married on March 11, 1958. He had one son Sanjay Dutt, also a successful film actor and two daughters, Priya Dutt and Namrata (Anju) Dutt. His daughter Namrata married Sunil Dutt's good friend and also Mother India co-star Rajendra Kumar's son Kumar Gaurav.
He continued to star in many successful films from the late 1950s through to the 1970s which included Sadhna (1958), Sujata (1959), Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (1963) and Padosan (1967). His collaboration with B.R. Chopra resulted in many hits such as Gumraah (1963), Waqt (1965) and Hamraaz (1967). In 1971 he produced, directed as well as starred in Reshma Aur Shera which was appreciated by critics but was a failure at the box office. He then went on to appear in many multi-starrer films which included Nagin (1976), Jaani Dushman (1979) and Shaan (1980).
He launched his son Sanjay's career in the film Rocky in 1981. In that same year, his wife died of pancreatic cancer. He set up Nargis Dutt foundation in memory of his wife for the cure of cancer patients. He was also a sponsor of the India Project, a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated organization akin to Operation Smile for the treatment of Indian children with facial deformities.
In 1982 he was appointed as the Sheriff of Mumbai, an apolitical titular position, a position bestowed on him by the Maharashtra government for the period of a year. He acted in fewer films in the 1980s and 90s and retired from the film industry after his last few film releases Parampara (1992) and Kshatriya (1993).
His political career was halted for some years in the early 1990s when he worked to free his son from jail after he was arrested following Hindu-Muslim clashes in Mumbai.
He returned to films shortly before his death in the 2003 Bollywood film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. In this film he shared the screen with son Sanjay for the first time although they had both appeared earlier in Rocky (1981) and Kshatriya (1993) but did not appear in any scenes together.
He died of a heart attack at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai in his sleep. His seat in Parliament was contested by his daughter, Priya Dutt who eventually won it and is a Member of Parliament from North West Mumbai. His death coincided with the death of film producer Ismail Merchant who was famous for his Merchant-Ivory productions.
Awards And Honors
1963- Filmfare best actor award Mujhe jeene do
1965- Filmfare best actor award khandaan
1995- Filmfare lifetime achievement award
1998- Star screen lifetime achievement award
2001- Zee cine award for lifetime achievement
Sunil Dutt was a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India
Acting Filmography
In 1984 he joined the Congress (I) party and was elected to Parliament for five terms from the constituency of Mumbai North West.
Early Life
Sunil was born in the village of Khurd in the Punjab'Jhelum District of Punjab in British India (now located in Pakistan). His family moved to India during the Partition of India (1947). In Mumbai, he joined Jai Hind College as an undergraduate and took up a job.
Career
Starting out in radio, Sunil Dutt was a hugely popular announcer on the Hindi Service of Radio Ceylon, the oldest radio station in South Asia. He moved to acting in Hindi films and got introduced to the film industry in the 1955 film Railway Platform. He shot to the stardom in the 1957 film Mother India in which he co-starred with Nargis, whom he married on March 11, 1958. He had one son Sanjay Dutt, also a successful film actor and two daughters, Priya Dutt and Namrata (Anju) Dutt. His daughter Namrata married Sunil Dutt's good friend and also Mother India co-star Rajendra Kumar's son Kumar Gaurav.
He continued to star in many successful films from the late 1950s through to the 1970s which included Sadhna (1958), Sujata (1959), Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (1963) and Padosan (1967). His collaboration with B.R. Chopra resulted in many hits such as Gumraah (1963), Waqt (1965) and Hamraaz (1967). In 1971 he produced, directed as well as starred in Reshma Aur Shera which was appreciated by critics but was a failure at the box office. He then went on to appear in many multi-starrer films which included Nagin (1976), Jaani Dushman (1979) and Shaan (1980).
He launched his son Sanjay's career in the film Rocky in 1981. In that same year, his wife died of pancreatic cancer. He set up Nargis Dutt foundation in memory of his wife for the cure of cancer patients. He was also a sponsor of the India Project, a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated organization akin to Operation Smile for the treatment of Indian children with facial deformities.
In 1982 he was appointed as the Sheriff of Mumbai, an apolitical titular position, a position bestowed on him by the Maharashtra government for the period of a year. He acted in fewer films in the 1980s and 90s and retired from the film industry after his last few film releases Parampara (1992) and Kshatriya (1993).
His political career was halted for some years in the early 1990s when he worked to free his son from jail after he was arrested following Hindu-Muslim clashes in Mumbai.
He returned to films shortly before his death in the 2003 Bollywood film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. In this film he shared the screen with son Sanjay for the first time although they had both appeared earlier in Rocky (1981) and Kshatriya (1993) but did not appear in any scenes together.
He died of a heart attack at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai in his sleep. His seat in Parliament was contested by his daughter, Priya Dutt who eventually won it and is a Member of Parliament from North West Mumbai. His death coincided with the death of film producer Ismail Merchant who was famous for his Merchant-Ivory productions.
Awards And Honors
1963- Filmfare best actor award Mujhe jeene do
1965- Filmfare best actor award khandaan
1995- Filmfare lifetime achievement award
1998- Star screen lifetime achievement award
2001- Zee cine award for lifetime achievement
Sunil Dutt was a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India
Acting Filmography
Railway Platform (1955)
Ek Hi Raasta (1956)
Mother India (1957)
Sadhna (1958)
Sujata (1959)
Main Chup Rahoongi (1962)
Gumraah (1963)
Mujhe Jeene Do (1963)
Yeh Raasten Hai Pyaar Ke (1963)
Yaadein (1964)
Waqt (1965)
Humraaz (1967)
Meherbaan (1967)
Milan (1967)
Padosan (1968)
Reshma Aur Shera (1971)
Zakhmee (1975)
Nagin (1976)
Jaani Dushman (1979)
Shaan (1980)
Rocky (1981)
Dard Ka Rishta (1982)
Kurbaan (1991)
Parampara (1992)
Kshatriya (1993)
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
Shammi Kapoor
Indian film lovers got three stars viz. Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor from the Prithwi Raj Kapoor’s family. Whereas Charlie Chaplin was the morel for Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor followed Elvis Presley to get success. The real name of Shammi Kapoor, born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1953, was Shamsher Raj Kapoor. He is second son of Prithwi Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor are respectively the first and third sons of Prithwi Raj Kapoor. All the three sons of Prithwi Raj Kapoor became film stars just like their father. Jeevan Jyoti (1953) was the first film of Shammi Kapoor as a hero in which Chand Usmani was heroine. Unfortunately Chand Usmani got a few films as heroine and perhaps that is the reason several of us are unaware of her. Shammi Kapoor started to act in serious films but after the grand success of films Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) and Dil De Ke Dekho he changed his pattern of acting and started to do fun and rowdy films. The famous singer Mohammad Rafi was one of his best friends and Shammi Kapoor always used to engage Mohammad Rafi to sing his songs. Shouting the word “YAHOOOOO"in a special style by Mohammad Rafi in title song of film Jungli (1961), picturized on Shammi Kapoor, made the song extraordinary popular. Shammi Kapoor won Filmfare award for best actor in the film Bramhachari. The great film actresses like Asha Parekh, Saira Bano and Sharmila Taigore started their film carrier from the films in which Shammi Kapoor had the leading role. Dil De Ke Dekho (1959), Jungli (1961) and Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) were the first films for Asha Parekh, Saira Bano and Sharmila Taigore respectively. Due to unusual gain in weight, Shammi Kapoor had to start accepting character roles in place of leading roles. Andaz (1971) was the last film in which he performed the role of hero. Whereas Shammi Kapoor was the leading man in the films of Saira Bano viz Jungli (1961) and Bluff Master (1964), he played the role of Saira Bano’s father in the film Zamir (1975). He became one of the best character actors in 1970’s. Shammi Kapoor was awarded second time the Filmfare award for best character actor for the film Vidhata (1982).
LEADING FILMS
Jeevan Jyoti
1953
Chaina Town
1962
Rail Ka Dibba
1953
Raj Kumar
1964
Thokar
1953
Kashmir Ki Kali
1964
Laila Majnu
1953
Janwar
1965
Ladki
1953
Teesri Manzil
1966
Shama Parwana
1954
An Evening in Paris
1967
Mehbooba
1954
Brhamchari
1968
Ehsan
1954
Prince
1969
Chor Bazar
1954
Andaz
1971
Tangewali
1955
Manoranjan
1974
Naqab
1955
Chhote Sarkar
1974
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Rocky
1981
Daku
1955
Prem Rog
1982
Sipasalar
1956
Vidhata
1982
Rangeen Raten
1956
Hero
1983
Memsahib
1956
Betab
1983
Ham SabChor Hain
1956
Sohni Mahiwal
1984
Tumsa Nahin Dekha
1957
Ijaazat
1988
Muzrim
1958
Ajooba
1991
Dil De Ke Dekho
1958
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
1996
Ujala
1959
Kareeb
1998
Basant
1960
Janam Samjha Karo
1999
Singapore
1960
East is East
1999
Boyfriend
1961
Wah Tera Kya Kahna
2002
Jungali
1961
Bhola in Bollywood
2005
Proffessor
1962
LEADING FILMS
Jeevan Jyoti
1953
Chaina Town
1962
Rail Ka Dibba
1953
Raj Kumar
1964
Thokar
1953
Kashmir Ki Kali
1964
Laila Majnu
1953
Janwar
1965
Ladki
1953
Teesri Manzil
1966
Shama Parwana
1954
An Evening in Paris
1967
Mehbooba
1954
Brhamchari
1968
Ehsan
1954
Prince
1969
Chor Bazar
1954
Andaz
1971
Tangewali
1955
Manoranjan
1974
Naqab
1955
Chhote Sarkar
1974
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Rocky
1981
Daku
1955
Prem Rog
1982
Sipasalar
1956
Vidhata
1982
Rangeen Raten
1956
Hero
1983
Memsahib
1956
Betab
1983
Ham SabChor Hain
1956
Sohni Mahiwal
1984
Tumsa Nahin Dekha
1957
Ijaazat
1988
Muzrim
1958
Ajooba
1991
Dil De Ke Dekho
1958
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
1996
Ujala
1959
Kareeb
1998
Basant
1960
Janam Samjha Karo
1999
Singapore
1960
East is East
1999
Boyfriend
1961
Wah Tera Kya Kahna
2002
Jungali
1961
Bhola in Bollywood
2005
Proffessor
1962
Rajendra Kumar
Whether it is film Aai Milan ki bela or Aarjoo, it may be Geet or Gawanr, the romantic action of Rajendra Kumar has been always appreciated. Right from 1959 to 1966 the films with Rajendra Kumar as hero were super hit and several of them celebrated silver and even golden jubilee, and as a result people used to call him Jubilee Kumar in place of his own name Rajendra Kumar.The birth of Rajendra Kumar took place at Siyalkot, Punjab, which is now in Pakistan, on 20th July 1929. Rajendra Kumar got a chance to act in the film Jogan (1950) for the first time. In Jogan there acted recognized actors like Dilip Kumar and Nargis. But audience became familiar with Rajendra Kumar from the film Mother India (957). In the film Mother India, Rajendra Kumar had the role of the son of Nargis. After Mother India, Rajendra Kumar acted in several successful films like DhooKa Phool (1959), Mere Mehaboob (1963), Aai Milan Ki Bela (1964), Sangam (1964), Aarzoo (1965), Suraj (1966) etc. In those days Rajendra Kumar became moneymaking machine for the film producers as each and every film with main role with Rajendra Kumar recovered the cost of making the film in few weeks.Though Rajendra Kumar was leading in 1960’s, starting years of 1970’s proved adverse for Rajendra Kumar as many of his films like Ganwar (1970), Tangewala (1972), Lalkar (1972), Gaon Hamara, Shahar Tumhar (1972), Aan Ban (1972) etc. flopped affecting his demand. The period from 1970 to 1977 was arduous for him. The film Sajan Bina Suhagan (1978), in which he worked with Nutan, again changed his fame and Rajendra Kumar became favorite of audience once again. Raj Kapoor offered him role of side hero in his films Sangam (1964) and Mera Naam Joker (1970). His performance with Raj Kapoor was appreciated in film Do Jasoos (1975) also.
In 1981, Rajendra Kumar introduced his son Kumar Gaurav by producing the film Love Story and he himself gone aside. Love Story was a grand success but after it Kumar Gaurav could not make any outstanding performance.
Rajendra Kumar died of cancer in 1999 just after 9 days of his birthday.
Leading films
Jogan
1950
Shatranj
1969
Aawaj
1956
Talash
1969
Toofan Aur Diya
1956
Dharti
1970
Mother India
1957
Ganwar
1970
Ek Jhalak
1957
Geet
1970
Devar Bhabhi
1958
Mera Naam Joker
1970
Ghar Sansar
1958
Aap AayeBahar Aai
1971
Khanjanchi
1958
Aan Ban
1972
Talaq
1958
Gaon HamaraShahr Tumhara
1972
Chirag KahanRoshni Kahan
1959
Gora Aur Kala
1972
Dhoo Ka Phool
1959
Lalkar
1972
Do Bahan
1959
Tangewala
1972
Goonj Uthi Shehnai
1959
Do Sher
1974
Santan
1959
Dukh BhanjanTera Nam
1974
Kanoon
1960
Do Jasoos
1975
Maa Bap
1960
Rani Aur Lalpari
1975
Mehandi Rang Lagyo
1960
Sunhara Sansar
1975
Patanga
1960
Teri Meri Zindgi
1975
Aas Ka Panchhi
1961
Majdoor Zindabad
1976
Dharma Putra
1961
Do Shole
1977
Gharana
1961
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
1977
Pyar Ka Sagar
1961
Aahuti
1978
Sasural
1961
Sajan Bina Suhagan
1978
Zindagi Aur Khwab
1961
Sone Ke DilLohe Ke Hath
1978
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
Daku Aur Mahatma
1978
Amar Rahe Ye Pyar
1963
Bin PhereHam Tere
1979
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
Oh Bewafa
1980
Gehra Dag
1963
Dhan Daulat
1980
Hamrahi
1963
Badla Aur Balidan
1980
Mere Mehboob
1963
Gunahgar
1980
Aai Milan Ki Bela
1964
Ye Rishta Na Tute
1981
Sangam
1964
Love Story
1981
Zindagi
1964
Sajan Ki Saheli
1981
Aarzoo
1965
Main Tere Liye
1988
Suraj
1966
Clerck
1989
Aman
1967
Phool
1993
Palki
1967
Diya Aur Toofan
1995
Jhuk Gaya Aasman
1968
Andaz
1995
Sathi
1968
Arth
1998
Anjana
1969
In 1981, Rajendra Kumar introduced his son Kumar Gaurav by producing the film Love Story and he himself gone aside. Love Story was a grand success but after it Kumar Gaurav could not make any outstanding performance.
Rajendra Kumar died of cancer in 1999 just after 9 days of his birthday.
Leading films
Jogan
1950
Shatranj
1969
Aawaj
1956
Talash
1969
Toofan Aur Diya
1956
Dharti
1970
Mother India
1957
Ganwar
1970
Ek Jhalak
1957
Geet
1970
Devar Bhabhi
1958
Mera Naam Joker
1970
Ghar Sansar
1958
Aap AayeBahar Aai
1971
Khanjanchi
1958
Aan Ban
1972
Talaq
1958
Gaon HamaraShahr Tumhara
1972
Chirag KahanRoshni Kahan
1959
Gora Aur Kala
1972
Dhoo Ka Phool
1959
Lalkar
1972
Do Bahan
1959
Tangewala
1972
Goonj Uthi Shehnai
1959
Do Sher
1974
Santan
1959
Dukh BhanjanTera Nam
1974
Kanoon
1960
Do Jasoos
1975
Maa Bap
1960
Rani Aur Lalpari
1975
Mehandi Rang Lagyo
1960
Sunhara Sansar
1975
Patanga
1960
Teri Meri Zindgi
1975
Aas Ka Panchhi
1961
Majdoor Zindabad
1976
Dharma Putra
1961
Do Shole
1977
Gharana
1961
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
1977
Pyar Ka Sagar
1961
Aahuti
1978
Sasural
1961
Sajan Bina Suhagan
1978
Zindagi Aur Khwab
1961
Sone Ke DilLohe Ke Hath
1978
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
Daku Aur Mahatma
1978
Amar Rahe Ye Pyar
1963
Bin PhereHam Tere
1979
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
Oh Bewafa
1980
Gehra Dag
1963
Dhan Daulat
1980
Hamrahi
1963
Badla Aur Balidan
1980
Mere Mehboob
1963
Gunahgar
1980
Aai Milan Ki Bela
1964
Ye Rishta Na Tute
1981
Sangam
1964
Love Story
1981
Zindagi
1964
Sajan Ki Saheli
1981
Aarzoo
1965
Main Tere Liye
1988
Suraj
1966
Clerck
1989
Aman
1967
Phool
1993
Palki
1967
Diya Aur Toofan
1995
Jhuk Gaya Aasman
1968
Andaz
1995
Sathi
1968
Arth
1998
Anjana
1969
Raj Kumar
Raj Kumar deserves an important position in Indian films. Heart touching and effective dialog delivery was the area of expertise of Raj Kumar.The real name of Raj Kumar was Kulbhushan Pandit. He born in Balochistan. For the period from 1940’s to starting of 1950’s, Raj Kumar worked as policeman in Bombay (now Mumbai). He got a chance to act in the film Rangili in the year 1952 for the first time. Film Rangili could not attract the audience. In next 5 years Raj Kumar performed in some of the films that were flop. In 1957 the famous film director Mehboob Khan offered him a role in his film Mother India. There was a small role of Raj Kumar in the film Mother India but this film was a break for Raj Kumar. Afterward Raj Kumar performed in several outstanding films like Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Waqt (1965), Humran (1967), Neel Kamal (1968), Pakizah (1971), Lal Patthar (1972) etc. during 1960’s and 1970’s. Raj Kumar had the great talent to understand the role and his dialog delivery was superb. These talents made Raj Kumar as an exclusive actor.Raj Kumar accepted the challenging role to act as rival of the great actor Dilip Kumar in Subhash Ghai’s film Saudagar and proved his own greatness doing the same that was appreciated by every one. The performance of both the great actors viz Dilip Kumar and Raj Kumar made the film Saudagar a super hit.Raj Kumar died in the year 1996.
Leading films
Leading films
God & Gun1995
Jawab1995
Ulfat KiNai Manzilen
1994
Betaj Badshah
1994
Insaniyat KeDevta
1993
Police Aur Muzrim
1993
Tiranga
1992
Saudagar
1991
Police Public
1990
Desh Ke Dushman
1989
Zungbaz
1989
Galiyon kaBadshah
1989
Surya
1989
Mahavir
1988
Mohabbat KeDushman
1988
Sajish
1988
Itihas
1987
Marte Dam Tak
1987
Muqaddar KaFaisla
1987
Ek Nai Paheli
1984
Raj Tilak
1984
Sharara
1984
Kudrat
1981
Bulandi
1980
ChambalKi Kasam
1980
Karmyogi
1978
Ek Se BadhKar Ek
1976
HindustanKi Kasam
1973
Dil Ka Raja
1972
Lal Patthar
1971
Maryada
1971
Heer Ranjha
1971
Mere Huzur
1970
Neel Kamal
1968
Wasna
1968
Humraj
1967
Nai Roshni
1967
Waqt
1965
Kajal
1965
Oonche Log
1965
Rishte Nate
1965
Dooj Ka Chand
1964
Zindgai
1964
Aaj Aur Kal
1963
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
Godan
1963
Phool BaneAngare
1963
Pyar Ka Bandhan
1963
Sautela Bhai
1962
Gharana
1961
Dil Apna AurPreet Parai
1960
Maya Machhindar
1960
Ardhangini
1959
Durga Mata
1959
Paigam
1959
Shararat
1959
Swarg Se SundarDesh Hamara
1959
Ujala
1959
Jailor
1958
Maya Bazar
1958
Panchayat
1958
Mother India
1957
Krishna Sudama
1957
Nausherwan-e-Dil
1957
Neel Mani
1957
Ghamand
1955
Aabshar
1953
Anmol Sahara
1952
Rangili
1952
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Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt Shiv Shankar Padukone is the full name of great ‘actor’, ‘director’ and ‘producer’ commonly known as “GuruDutt. He was born on July 9, 1925 in a Saraswat family of Mangalore. After getting his early education in Calcutta he joined the dancing school at Almora. He remained there for two years. Thereafter he joined ‘Prabhat Studio’ and began his apprenticeship in films. He was interested in every aspect of film-making, and learned them by assisting major Prabhat directors. He talents as a choreographer were mostly appreciated in film Hum ek Hain (1946), and he got a break.
Devanand as a colleague and good friend, promised him that he will give a chance to direct his film whenever he will produce a film. Dev Anand launched his own banner 'Navketan', and invited him to direct a film for him to keep his promise. He got a great break in 1951 with the film ‘Baazi’. Guru Dutt and Geeta Roy met during the song recording of Baazi and fell in love. They married on the 26th of May,1953.
‘Jaal’ (1952) was another film directed by him, again with Dev Anand as the hero. But it did not get that much success. After ‘Jaal’ he directed the film ‘Baaz’, which was also an unsuccessful effort to persuade back his public. Guru Dutt himself played the role of the hero in Baaz but the film failed. ‘Aar Paar’ (1954) was the film which established Guru Dutt as a recognized director. After ‘Aar Par’ he presented his best work in the form of the films ‘Mr. and Mrs 55’ and ‘Pyaasa’. ‘Kaagaz ke Phool’, the first ‘cinema scope’ movie of Indian Cinema, was the last film directed by Guru Dutt. Though it was his very ambitious film, it could not get much success and Guru Dutt never directed any film after this. He continued to produce films and act in both home and outside productions. ‘Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam’ won the President's silver medal. This film was also awarded with ‘the film of the year’ by the Bengal Film Journalists Association.
Below is the list of films of Guru Dutta as Dance Director, Assistant Director, Director, Producer, Actor:
Ø Lakharani (1945)
Ø Mohan (1947)
Ø Girl's School (1949)
Ø Sangram (1950)
Ø Baazi (1951)
Ø Jaal (1952)
Ø Baaz (1953)
Ø Aar Paar (1954)
Ø Mr. & Mrs 55 (1955)
Ø Sailaab (1956)
Ø C.I.D. (1956)
Ø Pyaasa (1957)
Ø Twelve o'clock (1958)
Ø Kaagaz ke Phool (1959)
Ø Chaudhivi ka Chand (1960)
Ø Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962)
Ø Sautela Bhai (1962)
Ø Bahurani (1963)
Ø Bharosa (1963)
Ø Sanjh aur Savera (1964)
Ø Suhagan (1964)
List of films which Guru Dutt could not complete:
Ø Gauri (1957)
Ø Raaz (1959)
Ø Kaneez (1962)
Ø Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi (1963-64)
Ø Love and God (1963 - 64)
Devanand as a colleague and good friend, promised him that he will give a chance to direct his film whenever he will produce a film. Dev Anand launched his own banner 'Navketan', and invited him to direct a film for him to keep his promise. He got a great break in 1951 with the film ‘Baazi’. Guru Dutt and Geeta Roy met during the song recording of Baazi and fell in love. They married on the 26th of May,1953.
‘Jaal’ (1952) was another film directed by him, again with Dev Anand as the hero. But it did not get that much success. After ‘Jaal’ he directed the film ‘Baaz’, which was also an unsuccessful effort to persuade back his public. Guru Dutt himself played the role of the hero in Baaz but the film failed. ‘Aar Paar’ (1954) was the film which established Guru Dutt as a recognized director. After ‘Aar Par’ he presented his best work in the form of the films ‘Mr. and Mrs 55’ and ‘Pyaasa’. ‘Kaagaz ke Phool’, the first ‘cinema scope’ movie of Indian Cinema, was the last film directed by Guru Dutt. Though it was his very ambitious film, it could not get much success and Guru Dutt never directed any film after this. He continued to produce films and act in both home and outside productions. ‘Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam’ won the President's silver medal. This film was also awarded with ‘the film of the year’ by the Bengal Film Journalists Association.
Below is the list of films of Guru Dutta as Dance Director, Assistant Director, Director, Producer, Actor:
Ø Lakharani (1945)
Ø Mohan (1947)
Ø Girl's School (1949)
Ø Sangram (1950)
Ø Baazi (1951)
Ø Jaal (1952)
Ø Baaz (1953)
Ø Aar Paar (1954)
Ø Mr. & Mrs 55 (1955)
Ø Sailaab (1956)
Ø C.I.D. (1956)
Ø Pyaasa (1957)
Ø Twelve o'clock (1958)
Ø Kaagaz ke Phool (1959)
Ø Chaudhivi ka Chand (1960)
Ø Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962)
Ø Sautela Bhai (1962)
Ø Bahurani (1963)
Ø Bharosa (1963)
Ø Sanjh aur Savera (1964)
Ø Suhagan (1964)
List of films which Guru Dutt could not complete:
Ø Gauri (1957)
Ø Raaz (1959)
Ø Kaneez (1962)
Ø Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi (1963-64)
Ø Love and God (1963 - 64)
Raj Kapoor
Whenever someone thinks about famous Indian showman, the first name strikes into his mind is Raj Kapoor. As a great producer, director and actor he produced a number of outstanding Indian movies which proved milestones for Indian film industry.Ranbir Raj Kapoor (generally known as Raj Kapoor) was a great director, actor and showman. In 1935 when his age was eleven years only, he started playing roles in films. He started work as helper in “Bombay Talkies”. Thereafter he moved on to assist Kidar Sharma as clapper boy. Noticing his determination, Sharma gave him a chance to play the role of hero in his film ‘Neel Kamal’ in 1947 opposite Madhubala. He established his own studio, R.K. Films, in 1948. Afterward he started directing films. He was the youngest film director of his age. As a director his first film was ‘Aag’ (1948) with a great success. In 1949 Andaaz ) (film by Mehboob Khan) and ‘Barsat’ (his own film) made Raj Kapoor a top star.
Barsaat was the first film of music directors Shankar - Jaikishen, lyricists Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri and the actress Nimmi. The music of the film was the big hit of the year and is still remembered. Lata Mangeshkar became top playback singer from this film. There is no doubt that Raj Kapoor had a great musical sense and feel for rhythm. He presented the highest quality of music to the audience.
Raj Kapoor was the film industry’s pioneer. He made all the efforts to make movies for 'common man'. His films appealed to every section of society. He best utilized the Light & Shade at that age of Black & White cinema. He got appreciations from film fans as well as film critics also. People used to say him “Charlie Chaplin of Indian cinema”.
Up to 1988 he directed several films, which are still much popular. ‘Aag’, Barsat’, ‘Awara’, ‘Shri 420’, ‘Sangam’, ‘Mera Nam Joker’, ‘Bobby’, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ and ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ are the films directed by him. His early films became popular in Soviet Russia also.
List of Films
Barsaat was the first film of music directors Shankar - Jaikishen, lyricists Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri and the actress Nimmi. The music of the film was the big hit of the year and is still remembered. Lata Mangeshkar became top playback singer from this film. There is no doubt that Raj Kapoor had a great musical sense and feel for rhythm. He presented the highest quality of music to the audience.
Raj Kapoor was the film industry’s pioneer. He made all the efforts to make movies for 'common man'. His films appealed to every section of society. He best utilized the Light & Shade at that age of Black & White cinema. He got appreciations from film fans as well as film critics also. People used to say him “Charlie Chaplin of Indian cinema”.
Up to 1988 he directed several films, which are still much popular. ‘Aag’, Barsat’, ‘Awara’, ‘Shri 420’, ‘Sangam’, ‘Mera Nam Joker’, ‘Bobby’, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ and ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ are the films directed by him. His early films became popular in Soviet Russia also.
List of Films
Aag
Aah
Aashiq
Abdullah
Adhuri Kahani
Alam Ara
Amar Prem
Amber
Anand Math
Anari
Andaaz
Anhoni
Around The World
Ashiana
Awara
Barsaat
Bawre Nain
Bewafa
Bhanwara
Bombay By Night
Boot Polish
Chandi Sona
Char Dil Char Raahen
Chhalia
Chittor Vijay
Chori Chori
Dastan
Deewana
Dharam Karam
Dhoon
Dil Hi To Hai
Dil Ki Rani
Do Jasoos
Do Ustaad
Dulha Dulhan
Ek Dil Sau Afsane
Gopichand Jasoos
Gopinath
Hamari Baat
Jaan Pahechan
Jagte Raho
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Kanhaiya
Khan Dost
Lal Bangla
Main Nashe Mein Hoon
Mera Desh Mera Dharam
Mera Naam Joker
Naukari
Nazraana
Neel Kamal
Pappi
Parivartan
Parvarish
Phir Subah Hogi
Pyar
Sangam
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Sargam
Sharda
Shri 420
Shriman
Satyawadi
Sunehre Din
Teesri Kasam
Vakil Babu
Valmiki
Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar, original name Yusuf Khan, born in Peshawar, which is in Pakistan now, in 1922. He served an army canteen as assistant manager in Pune. Saving a sufficient amount he started a fruit stall. Afterward he left Pune and settled in Bombay (now Mumbai).
At that time Devika Rani was searching for a suitable person who can play the role of hero. Influenced by Yusuf, she offered him the role of hero in ‘Jwar Bhata’, released in 1944. For this film a new name “Dilip Kumar” was suggested for Yusuf. ‘Jwar Bhata’ was not that much success as compared to ‘Bombay Talkies’ previous film ‘Kismat’, but Dilip Kumar continued to work with ‘Bombay Talkies’. He played the role of hero for the films ‘Pratibha’ (1945) and ‘Milan’ (1946) both produced from the studio ‘Bombay Talkies’.
But he came out as a leading star from the films ‘Shaheed’ (1948) and ‘Mela’ (1948). In 1949, Mehboob Khan gave him a chance to work in his film ‘Andaz’ co-staring with ‘Raj Kapoor’ and ‘Nargis’. The film was great success and ‘Dilip Kumar’ became ‘Tragedy King’ of Indian Cinema. ‘Deedar’ (1951) and ‘Devdas’ (1955) are two other popular films in which ‘Dilip Kumar’ played tragic roles.
- Azad’ (1955)
- ‘Insaniyat’ (1955),
- ‘Madhumati’ (1958),
- ‘Paigam’ (1959),
- ‘Yahoodi’ (1958),
- ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960),
- ‘Ganga Jamuna’ (1961),
- ‘Leader’ (1964),
- ‘Dil Diya Dard Liya’ (1966),
- ‘Ram aur Shyam’ (1967),
- ‘Gopi’ (1970),
- ‘Sagina’ (1974),
- ‘Bairag’ (1976),
- ‘Kranti’ (1981),
- ‘Shakti’ (1982),
- ‘Vidhata’ (1982),
- ‘Karma’ (1986),
- ‘Saudagar’ (1991) and
- ‘Qila’ (1998)
There is no doubt that ‘Dilip Kumar’ is a great actor.
Devanand
Dharam Dev Ānand (he goes by his middle name) (born September 26, 1923) is a famous Indian actor and film producer. His real name was Devdutta Pishorimal Anand. Dev Anand is one of the most popular stars the Hindi Film Industry has seen. In his heydey, he was considered the epitome of the suave, urban gentleman.
His elder brother Chetan Anand is credited with bringing him and his younger brother Vijay Anand into the film world. Though he attempted to help launch his son Suneil Anand's film career in films with Anand aur Anand, the film and Suneil did not get noticed.
BIOGRAPHY
Dev Anand was born in Gurdaspur in Punjab to a well-to-do advocate, Pishorimal Anand. He graduated in English literature from the Government College, Lahore (now in Pakistan). His love for acting made him leave his hometown. Dev began his career in the military censor office at Churchgate, Mumbai, for a princely salary of Rs 160.
He was soon offered a break as an actor by Prabhat Talkies to star in their Hum Ek Hain (1946). While shooting for the film in Pune, Dev struck a friendship with fellow actor Guru Dutt. Soon, they were swapping shirts, double dating and sharing dreams. They made a pact: if Dev produced a film, Guru Dutt would direct it; if Guru Dutt produced a film, Dev would act in it.
Dev made the grade first. By a strange coincidence, Dev was offered his first big break by Ashok Kumar, his favourite star. Kumar spotted Dev hanging around in the studios and picked him as the hero for the Bombay Talkies production, Ziddi, costarring Kamini Kaushal (1948). His first success came with Ziddi (1948).
In 1949, he turned producer and launched his own company Navketan, which continues to churn out movies. Though his maiden attempt at direction, Prem Pujari, flopped, his second directorial effort Hare Rama Hare Krishna in 1971 with Zeenat Aman was a big success.
Dev never looked back. He bought his first car, a black Hillman. His dream of working with his teenage idol, actress Snehprabha Pradhan, was also fulfilled.
As promised, Dev gambled on Guru Dutt as director for the crime thriller, Baazi (1951). The dice rolled in favour of this creative collaboration; the Sahir Ludhianvi, lyricist song, Tadbeer se bigdi huyee taqdeer bana de, proved prophetic and Dev became a true star. It also crystallised his image as an urban cowboy with more than his share of smarts.
At this stage, Dev was drawn towards grey-shaded roles and films with a noirish flavour, like Jaal (1952). He played a gambler, a smuggler and a blackmarketeer. The year 1954 was a crucial one. Dev was one of the earliest Indian stars to visit Russia. His films Rahee and Aandhiyan, were screened there along with Raj Kapoor's Awaara. In the same year, Taxi Driver was declared a hit. Dev's heroine was Kalpana Kartik again, and the two decided to marry in a quiet ceremony during a lunch break.
Marriage and the birth of son Suneil in 1956 did not affect Dev's draw. A rapid-fire style of dialogue delivery, an array of hats (see for example Aye meri topi palat ke aa), and a penchant for nodding while speaking became Dev's style in films like Munimji, CID and Paying Guest.
His style was lapped up by the audience and was widely imitated. He starred in a string of box office successes for the remainder of the 1950s with hits including Munimji, CID, Paying Guest and Gambler, Tere Ghar ke Saamne and Kaala Pani.
Despite his characteristic style, Dev's detractors cast aspersions on his acting abilities and questioned his inclusion in the hallowed Raj Kapoor-Dilip Kumar league. Dev made them eat humble pie with his class act in Kala Pani (1958), as the son who is willing to go to any lengths — including sweet-talking a courtesan into believing he is in love with her — to clear his framed father's name. He won the Best Actor Award for the film.
He was romantically involved with singer-actress Suraiya and the two of them paired in six films together. During the shooting of a song sequence in the file, a boat capsized and Dev Anand saved Suraiya from drowning. She fell in love with him but her grandmother opposed the relationship. Suraiya remained unmarried all her life.
Dev Anand married film actress Kalpana Kartik in 1954.
He followed it up with an interesting double role in Hum Dono (1961) as a mustachioed major and his clean-shaven lookalike.
His first film in colour, Guide with Waheeda Rehman was based on the novel of the same name by R. K. Narayan. The impetus for making a film from the book came from Dev Anand himself, and he met and persuaded Narayan to give his assent to the project. Dev Anand tapped his friends in Hollywood to lauch an Indo-US co-production that was shot in Hindi and English simultaneously and was released in 1965. This is regarded by many as his best work to-date.[citation needed]
Guide, directed by younger brother Vijay Anand, silenced the staunchest of critics. Dev played Raju, a voluble guide who supports Rosy (Waheeda) in her bid for freedom; but is not above thoughtlessly exploiting her for personal gains. Combining style with substance, Dev gave an affecting performance as a man grappling with his emotions in his passage through love, shame and salvation.
Guide was Dev's creative acme. He reunited with Vijay Anand for the much-hyped Jewel Thief, featuring a bevy of beauties led by Vyjayanthimala and including Tanuja, Anju Mahendru, Faryal and Helen.
Their next collaboration, Johnny Mera Naam (1970) was a big hit. The film was released in the same year as Raj Kapoor's magnum 'flopus' Mera Naam Joker (it was a commercial failure). Unlike Raj and Dilip who slowed down in the Seventies, Dev continued to be a romantic hero.
His maiden attempt at direction, the espionage drama, Prem Pujari flopped, but Dev got lucky with his sophomore directorial effort Hare Rama Hare Krishna. It talked about the prevalent hippie cult. Zeenat Aman, who played the mini-skirt sporting, pot-smoking protagonist Janice, became an overnight sensation. Dev also became known as a filmmaker of trenchantly topical themes.
The presence of his discoveries — the zestful Zeenat and later, the elfin Tina Munim (heroine of Dev's last recognised hit Des Pardes in 1978) — fuelled Dev's image as the evergreen star even when he was well into his fifties.
Dev Anand is one of those few Indian actors/filmmakers who are politically aware and active and are ready to stand up for the cause that is dear to them. He was the one who led a group of film personalities who stood up against the Internal Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. He actively campaigned against her with his supporters in [Indian parliamentary elections in 1977 while very few among the film fraternity showed the courage to fight against the authoritarian regime.
Most of his films are an expression of his world view and have dealt with socially relevant subjects. He always emphasises this in his interviews. He thinks that his films represent his personal points of view.[citation needed]
Dev Anand's films are best known for their great music. Some of the most popular Bollywood songs were from his films.[citation needed] His association with music composers O. P. Nayyar, Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman, lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri, Neeraj, Shailendra, and playback singers Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar produced some very popular songs.
AWARDS,HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
Filmfare awards
1991 - Winner Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award [1]
1966 - Winner Best Actor for Guide
1966 - Winner Best Film for Guide [2]
1961 - Nominated Best Actor for Hum Dono
1960 - Nominated Best Actor for Kala Bazar
1959 - Nominated Best Actor for Love Marriage
1958 - Winner Best Actor for Kala Pani
1955 - Nominated Best Actor for Munimji
Others
In 1996, Dev Anand bagged the Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1997, he was given the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images Award for his Outstanding Services to the Indian Film Industry.
In 1998, he was given a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Ujala Anandlok Film Awards Committee in Calcutta. [4]
In 1999, he received the Sansui 'Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his 'Immense Contribution to Indian Cinema' in New Delhi. [5]
In July of 2000, in New York City, he was honoured by an Award at the hands of the then First Lady of the United States of America - Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton - for his 'Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema'. [6]
Donna Ferrar, Member New York State Assembly, honoured him with a New York State Assembly Citation for his 'Outstanding Contribution to the Cinematic Arts Worthy of the Esteem and Gratitude of the Great State of New York' on May 1, 2001. [7]
The President of India honoured Dev Anand with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award (India's third highest civilian award from the Government of India) on India's Republic Day - August 15, 2001. [8]
In 2001, he received a 'Special Screen Award' for his contribution to Indian cinema. [9]
In 2002, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award for cinematic excellence
In 2003, he received the special Lifetime Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ at IIFA Award [10] in Johannesburg, South Africa. [11]
In 2004, he was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry. [12]
In 2005, he was honoured with the Sony Golden Glory Award[13] In 2005, he was honoured with a Special National Film Award by the Government of Nepal at Nepal’s first
List of films
1) Hum Ek Hain (1946)
2) Mohan (1947)
3) Aage Badho (1947)
4) Ziddi (1948)
5) Vidya (1948)
6) Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1948)
7) Udhaar (1949)
8) Shayar (1949)
9) Shair (1949)
10) Jeet (1949)
11) Nirala (1950)
12) Nili (1950)
13) Madhubala (1950)
14) Khel (1950)
15) Hindustan Hamara (1950)
16) Dilruba (1950)
17) Birha Ki Raat (1950)
18) Afsar (1950)
19) Stage (1951)
20) Sazaa (1951)
21) Sanam (1951)
22) Nadaan (1951)
23) Do Sitare (1951)
24) Baazi (1951)
25) Aaram (1951)
26) Zalzala (1952)
27) Tamasha (1952)
28) Jaal (1952)
29) Aandhiyan (1952)
30) Rahi (1953)
31) Patita (1953)
32) Humsafar (1953)
33) Armaan (1953)
34) Taxi Driver (1954)
35) Kashti (1954)
36) Baadbaan (1954)
37) Munimji (1955)
38) Milap (1955)
39) Insaniyat (1955)
40) House No. 44 (1955)
41) Faraar (1955)
42) Pocket Maar (1956)
43) Funtoosh (1956)
44) C.I.D. (1956)
45) Paying Guest (1957)
46) Nau Do Gyarah (1957)
47) Dushman (1957)
48) Baarish (1957)
49) Solva Saal (1958)
50) Kalapani (1958)
51) Amar Deep (1958)
52) Love Marriage (1959)
53) Sarhad (1960)
54) Manzil (1960)
55) Kala Bazar (1960)
56) Jaali Note (1960)
57) Ek Ke Baad Ek (1960)
58) Bambai Ka Babu (1960)
59) Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961)
60) Maya (1961)
61) Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961)
62) Hum Dono (1961)
63) Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962)
64) Asli-Naqli (1962)
65) Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
66) Kinare Kinare (1963)
67) Sharabi (1964)
68) Teen Devian (1965)
69) Guide (1965)
70) Pyar Mohabbat (1966)
71) Jewel Thief (1967)
72) Kahin Aur Chal (1968)
73) Duniya (1968)
74) Mahal (1969)
75) Prem Pujari (1970)
76) The Evil Within (1970)
77) Johny Mera Naam (1970)
78) Gambler (1971)
79) Tere Mere Sapne (1971)
80) Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
81) Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972)
82) Shareef Budmaash (1973)
83) Heera Panna (1973)
84) Chhupa Rustam (1973)
85) Banarasi Babu (1973)
86) Joshila (1973)
87) Prem Shastra (1974)
88) Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974)
89) Amir Garib (1974)
90) Warrant (1975)
91) Jaaneman (1976)
92) Bullet (1976)
93) Saheb Bahadur (1977)
94) Kalabaaz (1977)
95) Darling Darling (1977)
96) Des Pardes (1978)
97) Man Pasand (1980)
98) Lootmaar (1980)
99) Swami Dada (1982)
100) Anand Aur Anand (1984)
101) Hum Naujawan (1985)
102) Sachche Ka Bol Bala (1989)
103) Lashkar (1989)
104) Awwal Number (1990)
105) Sau Crore (1991)
106) Gangster (1994)
107) Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
108) Censor (2001)
109) Aman Ke Farishtey (2003)
110) Love at Times Square (2003)
111) Mr Prime Minister (2005)
His elder brother Chetan Anand is credited with bringing him and his younger brother Vijay Anand into the film world. Though he attempted to help launch his son Suneil Anand's film career in films with Anand aur Anand, the film and Suneil did not get noticed.
BIOGRAPHY
Dev Anand was born in Gurdaspur in Punjab to a well-to-do advocate, Pishorimal Anand. He graduated in English literature from the Government College, Lahore (now in Pakistan). His love for acting made him leave his hometown. Dev began his career in the military censor office at Churchgate, Mumbai, for a princely salary of Rs 160.
He was soon offered a break as an actor by Prabhat Talkies to star in their Hum Ek Hain (1946). While shooting for the film in Pune, Dev struck a friendship with fellow actor Guru Dutt. Soon, they were swapping shirts, double dating and sharing dreams. They made a pact: if Dev produced a film, Guru Dutt would direct it; if Guru Dutt produced a film, Dev would act in it.
Dev made the grade first. By a strange coincidence, Dev was offered his first big break by Ashok Kumar, his favourite star. Kumar spotted Dev hanging around in the studios and picked him as the hero for the Bombay Talkies production, Ziddi, costarring Kamini Kaushal (1948). His first success came with Ziddi (1948).
In 1949, he turned producer and launched his own company Navketan, which continues to churn out movies. Though his maiden attempt at direction, Prem Pujari, flopped, his second directorial effort Hare Rama Hare Krishna in 1971 with Zeenat Aman was a big success.
Dev never looked back. He bought his first car, a black Hillman. His dream of working with his teenage idol, actress Snehprabha Pradhan, was also fulfilled.
As promised, Dev gambled on Guru Dutt as director for the crime thriller, Baazi (1951). The dice rolled in favour of this creative collaboration; the Sahir Ludhianvi, lyricist song, Tadbeer se bigdi huyee taqdeer bana de, proved prophetic and Dev became a true star. It also crystallised his image as an urban cowboy with more than his share of smarts.
At this stage, Dev was drawn towards grey-shaded roles and films with a noirish flavour, like Jaal (1952). He played a gambler, a smuggler and a blackmarketeer. The year 1954 was a crucial one. Dev was one of the earliest Indian stars to visit Russia. His films Rahee and Aandhiyan, were screened there along with Raj Kapoor's Awaara. In the same year, Taxi Driver was declared a hit. Dev's heroine was Kalpana Kartik again, and the two decided to marry in a quiet ceremony during a lunch break.
Marriage and the birth of son Suneil in 1956 did not affect Dev's draw. A rapid-fire style of dialogue delivery, an array of hats (see for example Aye meri topi palat ke aa), and a penchant for nodding while speaking became Dev's style in films like Munimji, CID and Paying Guest.
His style was lapped up by the audience and was widely imitated. He starred in a string of box office successes for the remainder of the 1950s with hits including Munimji, CID, Paying Guest and Gambler, Tere Ghar ke Saamne and Kaala Pani.
Despite his characteristic style, Dev's detractors cast aspersions on his acting abilities and questioned his inclusion in the hallowed Raj Kapoor-Dilip Kumar league. Dev made them eat humble pie with his class act in Kala Pani (1958), as the son who is willing to go to any lengths — including sweet-talking a courtesan into believing he is in love with her — to clear his framed father's name. He won the Best Actor Award for the film.
He was romantically involved with singer-actress Suraiya and the two of them paired in six films together. During the shooting of a song sequence in the file, a boat capsized and Dev Anand saved Suraiya from drowning. She fell in love with him but her grandmother opposed the relationship. Suraiya remained unmarried all her life.
Dev Anand married film actress Kalpana Kartik in 1954.
He followed it up with an interesting double role in Hum Dono (1961) as a mustachioed major and his clean-shaven lookalike.
His first film in colour, Guide with Waheeda Rehman was based on the novel of the same name by R. K. Narayan. The impetus for making a film from the book came from Dev Anand himself, and he met and persuaded Narayan to give his assent to the project. Dev Anand tapped his friends in Hollywood to lauch an Indo-US co-production that was shot in Hindi and English simultaneously and was released in 1965. This is regarded by many as his best work to-date.[citation needed]
Guide, directed by younger brother Vijay Anand, silenced the staunchest of critics. Dev played Raju, a voluble guide who supports Rosy (Waheeda) in her bid for freedom; but is not above thoughtlessly exploiting her for personal gains. Combining style with substance, Dev gave an affecting performance as a man grappling with his emotions in his passage through love, shame and salvation.
Guide was Dev's creative acme. He reunited with Vijay Anand for the much-hyped Jewel Thief, featuring a bevy of beauties led by Vyjayanthimala and including Tanuja, Anju Mahendru, Faryal and Helen.
Their next collaboration, Johnny Mera Naam (1970) was a big hit. The film was released in the same year as Raj Kapoor's magnum 'flopus' Mera Naam Joker (it was a commercial failure). Unlike Raj and Dilip who slowed down in the Seventies, Dev continued to be a romantic hero.
His maiden attempt at direction, the espionage drama, Prem Pujari flopped, but Dev got lucky with his sophomore directorial effort Hare Rama Hare Krishna. It talked about the prevalent hippie cult. Zeenat Aman, who played the mini-skirt sporting, pot-smoking protagonist Janice, became an overnight sensation. Dev also became known as a filmmaker of trenchantly topical themes.
The presence of his discoveries — the zestful Zeenat and later, the elfin Tina Munim (heroine of Dev's last recognised hit Des Pardes in 1978) — fuelled Dev's image as the evergreen star even when he was well into his fifties.
Dev Anand is one of those few Indian actors/filmmakers who are politically aware and active and are ready to stand up for the cause that is dear to them. He was the one who led a group of film personalities who stood up against the Internal Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. He actively campaigned against her with his supporters in [Indian parliamentary elections in 1977 while very few among the film fraternity showed the courage to fight against the authoritarian regime.
Most of his films are an expression of his world view and have dealt with socially relevant subjects. He always emphasises this in his interviews. He thinks that his films represent his personal points of view.[citation needed]
Dev Anand's films are best known for their great music. Some of the most popular Bollywood songs were from his films.[citation needed] His association with music composers O. P. Nayyar, Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman, lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri, Neeraj, Shailendra, and playback singers Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar produced some very popular songs.
AWARDS,HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
Filmfare awards
1991 - Winner Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award [1]
1966 - Winner Best Actor for Guide
1966 - Winner Best Film for Guide [2]
1961 - Nominated Best Actor for Hum Dono
1960 - Nominated Best Actor for Kala Bazar
1959 - Nominated Best Actor for Love Marriage
1958 - Winner Best Actor for Kala Pani
1955 - Nominated Best Actor for Munimji
Others
In 1996, Dev Anand bagged the Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1997, he was given the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images Award for his Outstanding Services to the Indian Film Industry.
In 1998, he was given a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Ujala Anandlok Film Awards Committee in Calcutta. [4]
In 1999, he received the Sansui 'Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his 'Immense Contribution to Indian Cinema' in New Delhi. [5]
In July of 2000, in New York City, he was honoured by an Award at the hands of the then First Lady of the United States of America - Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton - for his 'Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema'. [6]
Donna Ferrar, Member New York State Assembly, honoured him with a New York State Assembly Citation for his 'Outstanding Contribution to the Cinematic Arts Worthy of the Esteem and Gratitude of the Great State of New York' on May 1, 2001. [7]
The President of India honoured Dev Anand with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award (India's third highest civilian award from the Government of India) on India's Republic Day - August 15, 2001. [8]
In 2001, he received a 'Special Screen Award' for his contribution to Indian cinema. [9]
In 2002, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award for cinematic excellence
In 2003, he received the special Lifetime Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ at IIFA Award [10] in Johannesburg, South Africa. [11]
In 2004, he was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry. [12]
In 2005, he was honoured with the Sony Golden Glory Award[13] In 2005, he was honoured with a Special National Film Award by the Government of Nepal at Nepal’s first
List of films
1) Hum Ek Hain (1946)
2) Mohan (1947)
3) Aage Badho (1947)
4) Ziddi (1948)
5) Vidya (1948)
6) Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1948)
7) Udhaar (1949)
8) Shayar (1949)
9) Shair (1949)
10) Jeet (1949)
11) Nirala (1950)
12) Nili (1950)
13) Madhubala (1950)
14) Khel (1950)
15) Hindustan Hamara (1950)
16) Dilruba (1950)
17) Birha Ki Raat (1950)
18) Afsar (1950)
19) Stage (1951)
20) Sazaa (1951)
21) Sanam (1951)
22) Nadaan (1951)
23) Do Sitare (1951)
24) Baazi (1951)
25) Aaram (1951)
26) Zalzala (1952)
27) Tamasha (1952)
28) Jaal (1952)
29) Aandhiyan (1952)
30) Rahi (1953)
31) Patita (1953)
32) Humsafar (1953)
33) Armaan (1953)
34) Taxi Driver (1954)
35) Kashti (1954)
36) Baadbaan (1954)
37) Munimji (1955)
38) Milap (1955)
39) Insaniyat (1955)
40) House No. 44 (1955)
41) Faraar (1955)
42) Pocket Maar (1956)
43) Funtoosh (1956)
44) C.I.D. (1956)
45) Paying Guest (1957)
46) Nau Do Gyarah (1957)
47) Dushman (1957)
48) Baarish (1957)
49) Solva Saal (1958)
50) Kalapani (1958)
51) Amar Deep (1958)
52) Love Marriage (1959)
53) Sarhad (1960)
54) Manzil (1960)
55) Kala Bazar (1960)
56) Jaali Note (1960)
57) Ek Ke Baad Ek (1960)
58) Bambai Ka Babu (1960)
59) Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961)
60) Maya (1961)
61) Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961)
62) Hum Dono (1961)
63) Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962)
64) Asli-Naqli (1962)
65) Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
66) Kinare Kinare (1963)
67) Sharabi (1964)
68) Teen Devian (1965)
69) Guide (1965)
70) Pyar Mohabbat (1966)
71) Jewel Thief (1967)
72) Kahin Aur Chal (1968)
73) Duniya (1968)
74) Mahal (1969)
75) Prem Pujari (1970)
76) The Evil Within (1970)
77) Johny Mera Naam (1970)
78) Gambler (1971)
79) Tere Mere Sapne (1971)
80) Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
81) Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972)
82) Shareef Budmaash (1973)
83) Heera Panna (1973)
84) Chhupa Rustam (1973)
85) Banarasi Babu (1973)
86) Joshila (1973)
87) Prem Shastra (1974)
88) Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974)
89) Amir Garib (1974)
90) Warrant (1975)
91) Jaaneman (1976)
92) Bullet (1976)
93) Saheb Bahadur (1977)
94) Kalabaaz (1977)
95) Darling Darling (1977)
96) Des Pardes (1978)
97) Man Pasand (1980)
98) Lootmaar (1980)
99) Swami Dada (1982)
100) Anand Aur Anand (1984)
101) Hum Naujawan (1985)
102) Sachche Ka Bol Bala (1989)
103) Lashkar (1989)
104) Awwal Number (1990)
105) Sau Crore (1991)
106) Gangster (1994)
107) Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
108) Censor (2001)
109) Aman Ke Farishtey (2003)
110) Love at Times Square (2003)
111) Mr Prime Minister (2005)
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