Hindi Cinema in 1952

1952
-The First International Film Festival Held in Bombay
-The Filmfare magazine Launched this year

-The "Cinematograph Act of 1952" was passed by Parliament. This replaces the earlier act of 1918.
-The Bomay Talkies closes after a successful run for18 years. Devika Rani marries the russian painter Svetoslav Roerich, sells her Bombay Talkies shares and leaves the industry. After several tentatives to reunite the studio, it is sold to Tolaram Jalan, a businessman, who decides to cease its operations.
-Asha Parekh made her film debute at the age of 10 in "Aasman". She goes under the name "Baby Asha Parekh".
-Actor Rishi Kapoor was born.on 4th September 1952.
-The first Technicolor Film in India Aan was Released.
-104 Hindi Films released in 1952
Top 10 Hit Films 0f 1952

Aan

starring Dilip Kumar, Nadra, Nimmi,produced and directed by Mehboob Khan, which was India's first technicolour film, as it was shot in 16mm Gevacolour and was blown up in Technicolor.The cost of the film was Rs. 3.5 million and it turned out to be the highest grosser of 1952.Aan was one of the first Indian films to have a worldwide release. The film had an extremely lavish London premiere attended by Mehboob Khan, his wife Sadar Akhter and Nimmi. The English version was entitled Savage Princess. On the London trip, they met many western film personalities including Errol Flynn.

Baiju Bawra starring Bharat Bhushan and Meena Kumari (her first successful film) Directed by Vijay Bhatt. Produced by Prakash Pictures, with story by Ramchandra Thakur and Music by Naushad. Baiju Bawra was a musical "megahit.The songs like the bhajan, "Man Tadpat Hari Darshan Ko Aaj", becoming popular

Jaal starring Dev Anand and Geeta Bali,Directed by Guru Dutt.Music of S D Burman was instant hit,the song sung by Hemant Da 'Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni Phir Kaha Sun Jaa Dil Ki Dastaan.and
Kishore and Geeta Dutt Duet "De Bhi Chuke Hum Dil Nazrana"became immortal.This was Guru Dutt's Second hit after Baazi.

Daag starring Dilip Kumar,Nimmi. Produced and Directed by Amiya Chakravarty.The film's music was composed by Shankar Jaikishan.The film fared well at the box office and was declared a hit.The song "Ae Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal" sung by Talat Mahmood is immortal.

Anhonee starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis,Directed by K A Abbas.The film can be remembered as Nargis film, Nargis was highly appreciated for enacting a dual role and her performance garnered critical acclaim.The film deals with the story of two sisters—Mohini and Roop—both played by Nargis—the legal one raised by a courtesan and the illegal child.The film had music composed by Roshan while lyrics were written by Ali Sardar Jafri.

Maa starring Bharat bhushan and Shyama,It was the last hit of Bombay Talkies which was going through a very rough time,Devika Rani quit Bombay Talkies this year,Bimal Roy was the Director of this film.In fact he was called from Calcutta to Bombay to direct this movie.This was the first film Roy directed in Bombay

Sangdil starring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala, Directed by R. C Talwar.The film's music is by Sajjad Hussain and film song lyrics by Rajinder Krishan.Dara Singh also seen for the first time.After ” Aan ” and ” Daag ” , this film ” Sangdil “ was 3rd consecutive hit of Dilip Kumar in 1952 and thus riding on the wave of 3 super hit films , he reached the dizzying heights of super.stardom.

Nagina starring Nutan and Naseer Khan,this film was considered as horror films It was given A certificate,the heroine Nutan was not adult Infact this film was considered too frightening for children (rated: 'A'). The film's 15 year old star, Nutan, was escorted by family friend Shammi Kapoor to the film's premier, but was not allowed into the theater.

Bewafa starring Raj Kapoor, Nargis and Ashok Kumar,directed by M.L Anand It is considered as one of the best films of Raj Kapoor.Talat Mahmood sung all the songs for Raj Kapoor.The song "Dil Matwala Lakh Sambhala " was instant hit.

Aandhiyan starring Dev Anand,Nimmi and Kalpna kartik.It was a navketan Film directed by Chetan Anand.Music of the film was given classical musician, Ali Akbar Khan with lyrics by Narendra Sharma.The great Ravi Shankar gave the background music along with Ali Akbar khan.

TOP SONGS of 1952