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Sunday 2 May 2021

50 Years of 'Haathi Mere Saathi'



 Haathi Mere Saathi was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1971. It was released on 1st May 1971 and became an instant hit all over India. It was not a children's film but became a craze among children. Children's cinema was a rarity in the 70's decade which was dominated by action dramas. But one big exception was "Haathi Mere Saathi"(1971), directed by M.A.Thirumugham which was inspired by his own Tamil hit, "Vettaikkaaran"(1964).

This was the first film of Salim Javed as an independent script & screenplay writer. it was the biggest hit in the career of Rajesh Khanna as a hero. This movie is about the relationship/bondage between man and animal. Elephants play an equally important role with Rajesh Khanna in the movie and the movie revolves around them. Tanuja playing the heroine also contributes.

In an interview, Tanuja said, "I showed them the film when Kajol was six and Tanishaa around three years old, and for two weeks Kajol did not speak to me!! "Mummy, you killed the elephant! Because of you, he had to die!" screamed Kajol! "And Tanishaa was annoyed too!" 

Another highlight of the film was its music by Laxmikant Pyarelal who have composed some great hits for this movie sung by Kishore Kumar. One song by Mohammad Rafi is a class.

 The film ranks as a classic because it is still unequaled as the complete family fare in its genre for kids of all ages!. If you have not seen this film, you must see this film with your children.

Songs

#TitleSinger(s)
1"Chal Chal Chal Mere Saathi"Kishore Kumar
2"Dhak Dhak Kaise Chalti Hai Gaadi"Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
3"Duniya me rehna hai to kaam kar pyare"Kishore Kumar
4"Sunja Aa Thandi Hawa"Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
5"Dilbar Jani Chali Hawa Mastani"Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
6"Nafrat Ki Duniya Ko Chhod Ke"Mohammed Rafi






Songs of Haathi Mere Saathi' 1971

Wednesday 23 September 2020

Tanuja- She Regrets Refusing Hare Rama Hare Krishna

 


Hamari Yaad Aayegi(1961) was Tanuja's debut heroine-centric film as an adult. The film gave her recognition as a "spontaneous actor". However, the film did not do well at the box-office She appeared in a few insignificant films after that. She was the heroine of Mehmood in the 1965 film 'Bhoot Bangla'.One of her early films noted for her acting was Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), It was Guru Dutt, who spotted a hidden talent on her and took her for this film. 

It was Jewel Thief (1967),that made her popular with the song 'Raat Akeli Hai' and 'Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara' opposite Dev Anand. She got many offers of 2nd heroine in films after that. Her next big film was with JeetendraJeene Ki Raah (1969), an immediate and surprise hit. In the same year, Tanuja won the Best Supporting Actress at Filmfare for Paisa Ya Pyar. After the success of Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), she acted in Door Ka RaahiMere Jeevan SaathiDo Chor and Ek Baar Mooskura Do (1972), Kaam ChorYaaranaKhuddar, and Masoom. Some of the other films she has acted in are Pavitra Paapi,and Anubhav

In an interview Tanuha informed that when Dev Anand was starting Hare Rama Hare Krishna, he offered her the role if Jenice to her but I refused because it was a sister’s role. Of course, I regretted it later but I loved watching Zeenat do the role anyway..

Song of Mem Didi 1961

Song of Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi 1966

Song of Jewel Thief 1967

Song of Jeene Ki Rah 1969

Song of Haathi Mera Saathi 1971

Song of Anubhav 1971

Song of Do Chor 1972



















Friday 23 September 2016

Happy Birthday Tanuja



Born on  23 September 1943 Tanuja, is an Indian film actressof yesteryears. She is the daughter of Shobana Samarth and was married to Shomu Mukherjee, with whom she has two daughters, actresses, Kajol and Tanisha.

Tanuja was born in a Marathi family to filmmaker Kumarsen Samarth and actress Shobhna Samarth. She has three sisters, including actress Nutan and one brother. Her grandmother, Rattan Bai, and aunt Nalini Jaywant were also actresses.

She started her film career with her older sister Nutan in Hamari Beti (1950) as Baby Tanuja. As an adult, she debuted in the film Chhabili (1960) which was directed by her mother and had her sister, Nutan, in the lead. 



She  is most remembered for her roles in Hindi films like Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi, Jewel Thief, Haathi Mere Saathi, and Anubhav. Simultaneously she appeared in Marathi, Bengali and Gujarati films.
Scene from Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi



The film that truly marked her transition into adult heroine came with Hamari Yaad Aayegi (1961), directed by Kidar Sharma, She was a natural, spontaneous performer. Tanuja won the Best Supporting Actress at Filmfare for Paisa Ya Pyar.1969.The same year her film Jeene Ki Rah with Jeetendra as Heroine was a big hit.Tanuja married filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee in 1973.Afterward, Tanuja retired from films for a number of years but came back when her marriage ended. She was now offered supporting roles often starring former heroes. HerPyar Ki Kahani hero Amitabh Bachchan had to call her "bhabhi" (sister-in-law) in Khuddar (1982). She also played a supporting role in Raj Kapoor's Prem Rog (1982).She was recently seen in Son Of Sardar 2012 

Some Memorable Songs of Tanuja


Song from MemDidi


Kehde Kehde from Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi



Song from Jeene Ki Rah


song from Anubhav



Song from Izzat



Song from Do Chor



Song from Imtihan



Song from Haathi Mera Saathi


SONG FROM DO CHOR


Song from Jewl Thief