This BLOG is about the Past of Hindi Films Specially Black and White Cinema We will refresh your memories by bringing out forgotten or unseen songs and clippings of film scenes We will try to give you as much information as we gather from our research.
This Blog was started as a one-man’s passion for film history but has now become an addiction for many music lovers who are equally passionate about Hindi films
Yash Chopra is undoubtedly India's most successful film-maker. With a career spanning over five decades, he has been associated with almost 35 films, most of which have created box-office history. Born on 27th September 1932, in Jalandhar (Punjab), is younger brother of B R Chopra another Legend of Bollywood. He started out as an assistant to his brother and went on to direct 5 very successful films for his brother’s banner - B.R.Films. These were Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Dharmputra (1961), Waqt (1965), Ittefaq (1969) & Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969).
Song from Sasural
Quwali from Dharamputra
song from Waqt
After leaving B R Films he Directed movies for other banners.Joshila (1973), Deewaar (1975), Trishul (1978) for Producer Gulshan Rai & Parampara (1993).for Firoz A Nadiadwala.
Song from Joshila
Yash Chopra founded his own production company, Yash Raj Films,in 1971launched with Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), Starring Rajesh Khanna and Rakhi.In 1976 Yashraj Films Kabhie Kabhie was released.It was an instant hit.
Song from Daag
The period from late seventies to 1989 marked a professional setback in Chopra's career; several films he produced or directed in that period failed to leave a mark at the Indian box office, notably Doosra Aadmi (1977), Mashaal (1984), Faasle (1985) andVijay (1988). In 1989, Chopra directed the commercially and critically successful cult film Chandni,After that he made many love Stories.The 1991 film Lamhe was a beutiful love story.Though the film didn't run as per the expectation but it was acclaimed by the critics.As per Yash Chopra Lamhe was his all time favourite film.
Song from Lamhe
Song from Chaandni
In 1993 he produced and Directed Darr Starring Shahrukh Khan, it was a sympathetic look at obsessive love and defied the image of the conventional hero. -Chopra directed three more romantic films, all starring Khan; Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Veer-Zaara(2004), and Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), before he announced his retirement from directing in 2012.
His career has spanned more than five decades and 50 films; he is considered one of the leading filmmakers in the history of Hindi cinema. He came to be known as the "King of Romance" of the Indian cinema.
Song from Veer Zara
He was one of the first directors to take his camera to countries such as Switzerland, Holland, Germany and the United Kingdom.The Swiss Government honoured him for helping rediscover Switzerland and he was presented a special Award by screen goddess, Ursula Andress, on behalf of the Swiss Government. In fact, a lake in Switzerland has been unofficially named ‘The Chopra Lake’ because of the way he had used it in his films.
Yash Chopra married Pamela Singh and together they have two sons Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra, born in 1971 and 1973,Yash Chopra died of Dengue Fever on 21 October 2012. Tribute To Yash Chopra
Part-1Dev Anand , one of my hot favorites, had a phenomenal impact on Indian cinema and Indian audience was Born on 26 th September 1923 at Gurdaspur in undivided Punjab.He was third of four brother. His older brothers were Manmohan Anand (Advocate, Gurdaspur Dist. Court) and Chetan Anand and younger one was Vijay Anand.Dev Anand did his schooling till matriculation from Sacred Heart School, Dalhousie, (then in Punjab) and went to college Dharamsala before going to Lahore to study. Later Dev completed BA degree in English Literature from the Government College, Lahore in British India.
Scene from Hum Ek Hain
Video clipping of Dev Anand's First Film
Dev Anand left his hometown to work in the Military Censor Office at Churchgate, Bombay. He was offered a role in the 1946 flick 'Hum Ek Hain by Prabhat Studio .Dev Anand was paid a handsome monthly salary of Rs 400 for the film.He bought a house with that money.During that time Guru Dutt was also working with Prabhat Studio This is where he stuck a friendship with Bollywood legend Guru Dutt.
In 1947 his 2 films Mohan and Aage Badho were released but hegot first real recognition from 1948 film Ziddi. It was offered to him by his favorite actor, Ashok Kumar. Interestingly, Ashok Kumar's brother, Kishore Kumar, sung his first complete song (for Dev Anand) here, and the two would later become very close friends. Before Ziddi, Kishore sang a few lines in 'Aath Din' (1946) under music director SD Burman. After Ziddi's success, Anand decided that he would start producing films.
In 1949, he launched his own company Navketan Films (which means "newness").The company, true to its name, produced a range of path breaking noir films dwelling on the darker side of urban life in the 1950s. Its principal characters were drunks, card-sharpers taxi drivers and bootleggers.The first film of this banner was Afsar released in 1950,the film was an average hit.Next fim of this banner was Baazi released in 1951.This film made Dev Anand the Super Star.After that he gave one or more hits every year upto 1978.The Last hit was Des Pardes.
Dev Anand and Suraiya who were in love have worked together in seven films --Vidya (1948), Jeet (1949), Shair (1949), Afsar (1950), Nili(1950), Do Sitare (1951) and Sanam (1951), all of which were successful at the box office. Do Sitare was the last film in which they appeared together. Dev-Suraiya romance began when shooting the filmVidya. They couldn't marry because Suraiya's maternal grandmother was strongly opposed to the inter-religious romance. they decided not to act together after 1951.
Dev Anand married Christian actress Mona Singh in 1954.She changed her name to Kalpana Karthik to work in films.The couple turned parents in 1956 when their son Suneil Anand was born.
Dev Anand was among the group of film personalities who stood up to the Internal emergency imposed by then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. In 1977, he actively campaigned against her with his supporters in the Lok Sabha.
Though Dev Anand’s demand as the lead hero had not decreased even in the 1980s, he decided that it was the right time to introduce his son Suneil Anand in films as the hero. He launched his son in the Kramer vs. Kramer inspired Anand Aur Anand (1984), which was produced and directed by Dev Anand himself and had music by R.D. Burman. He expected the film to do well but the film was a box office disaster and Suneil Anand decided not to act in films any more.
Most of Dev Anand's movies explored his viewpoint of the world and often highlighted many socially relevant topics. Another notable feature in Anand's movie was the soul stirring music. He was on very friendly terms with most of the Bollywood music composers like O. P. Nayyar, Sachin Dev Burman and his son, Rahul Dev Burman. Others known to Dev Anand were lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri, Neeraj, Shailendra, and playback singers Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar.
One of the most handsome actors of his times, Dev Anand was asked not to wear black suit in public apparently because women would go crazy seeing him dressed in black and would jump from buildings.
.He introduced a multitude of talent to the Indian Film Industry by way of actors, directors, music composers and cinematographers. He had one of the finest Film Sound Post-Production facilities in India - Anand Recording Studios - that has to its credit more than 3,000 Indian feature films that have been mixed/ surround mixed for worldwide release. The 'Evergreen' Dev Anand went on to star in over 110 movies, spanning from 1946 through to 2005. In 1958 He has won two Filmfare Awards for his performance in the film Kala Paani (Black Water) and in 1966 for his performance in Navketan International Films' Guide.In 1979 his movie Hare Rama Hare Krishna turned out to be a blockbuster hit.In 2001, the President of India honoured him the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award on the Republic Day. and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
His career spanned more than 65 years with acting in 114 Hindi films, of which 92 have him play the main solo lead hero, and he did two English films.
Two of his films Kahin Aur Chal (1968) and a multistarrer Ek Do Teen Chaar (1980) remained unreleased till date .
Dev Anand was conferred upon the 'Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema' award by the current US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in July 2000.
In September 2007, Dev's own autobiography Romancing with Life was released at a birthday party with the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. In February 2011, his 1961 black and white film Hum Dono was digitised and colourised and released.
Dev Anand died in his room at The Washington Mayfair Hotel in London at the age of 88 on 3 December 2011 (4 December 2011 by Indian Standard Time) of a cardiac arrest. His death came just months after the release of his last film, Chargesheet.
Dev Anand's funeral at London
An illustrious chapter may have closed but the life and works of the evergreen star will continue to inspire individuals. Dev Anand'Songs Rare SONGS
Sunday,A day to refuel your soul and be greatful for your blessings.Take a deep breath and relax.Enjoy your family,your friends,a cup of coffee with these 7 Bollywood Songs Part 3-----25-9-2016
One of the most influential actors in the history of Indian Cinema,Dev Anand had graced silver screen for over six decades. He had acted in 114 Hindi films, out of which 104 had him as the solo lead hero.An actor, writer, director and producer; he had proved his versatility in every field. In his acting career of 65 years he played many characters,here i am presenting some of his most memorable roles in hindi films.
Raju in GUIDE (1965)-This role took Anand to the Zenith of his eventful career. He played a role of a Tourist Guide,never before in hindi films this character was played.Dev Anand in his style of acting and manerism made this role an immortal.His portrayal of a silver-tongued tourist guide who defied all traditions for his relationship with Rosie (Waheeda Rehman), and groomed her for a successful career as a dancer, takes the most unpredictable U-turn in the mid course of the movie.He was awarded the Best Hero Award by Filmfare.
Karan in KALA PANI (1958)-This role of a man on a mission to prove his incarcerated father’s innocence was a perfect show down answer. From a drunkard to a mischievous & playful boy, As a son who discovers by sheer chance that his father is not dead but imprisoned, he turns in a restrained performance without much of the mannerisms that became a part of his repertoire later.this challenging role got him his first Best Actor award..
Hum Bekhudi Mei Tumko
C.I.D. (1956)-Dev Anand plays Inspector Shekhar in this film.Dev's performance in this film is one of his most restrained. Dev Anand. What can one say? Gorgeous to look at, dashing, debonair... one can keep adding adjectives. As a man on the trail of an enemy who is lurking in the shadows, Dev keeps his Shekhar keen and focused, to the extent that he antagonises his girl friend; when asked to choose between his duty and her, he unapologetically chooses the former.
Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar from CID
Mangal in TAXI DRIVER (1954)-Mangal, who is called "Hero" by his friends. A driver who drives a cab by day, then drinks at night, listens to the seductive club dancer Sylvie, and then goes into a drunken stupor - and wakes up with a hangover. One day, while assisting another taxi driver, Mangal comes to the assistance of a damsel in distress Mala, who is being molested by two thugs. Mangal gallantly rescues her, and attempts to take her to her destination,The film got Filmfare Award for Best Music.Dev Anand's taxi in the movie was the British made Hillman Minx black car with number 1111. Such became the popularity following the film that the British made Hillman Minx became a vehicle of choice as a taxi in Bombay until the 1970s.
Jaye to Jaye Kahan
Madan in BAAZI (1951)-The role of Madan, a minor gambler who unintentionally gets involved in a murder mystery, made Dev Anand one of the most popular stars of his generation.After Ziddi in 1948 this was a super hit of Dev Anand which established him Super Star.He ruled bollywood for the next 3 decades.
Scene from Baazi
Major Verma & Capt. Anand in HUM DONO (1961)-Double Role played by Dev Anand made this movie a classic.The song "Abhi Na Jao Chodh Kar Ki Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi"is an immortal song.Dev Anand played the roles of Major Verma and Captain Anand.Capt. Anand goes to deliver the sad news of Major Verma’s demise to his family, but is mistaken as his lookalike and is forced to take his place.
Scene from Hum Dono
Architect Rakesh Anand Kumar in TERE GHAR KE SAMNE (1963)- Dev Anand Plays an Architect Design Houses for his father and the Heroine's father simultaneously.But their fathers are rivals, and the two of them must convince their parents to live in harmony. Dev Anand’s nonchalantly clumsy mannerisms and a suave urbane personality is to die for.
Scene from Tere Ghar Ke Samne
Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukar
Johny in JOHNY MERA NAAM (1970)-A story of two brothers (Mohan & Sohan) who excel in boxing. Their father, a police inspector gets killed by a goon. While Mohan (Pran) avenges his father, Sohan (Dev Anand) goes on to becoming a CID officer, who solves his cases taking up different guises. He takes the identity of Johny, a petty thief and gets himself in jail to solve another case. It is considered a Dev Anand classic.This Golden Jubilee thriller was the first Indian film to cross a commercial milestone—it did Rs. 50 lakh business per territory when tickets were priced at a maximum Rs 2.50Paisa.
Pal Bhar ke Liye
Prince Amar in JEWEL THIEF (1967)-Vinay (Dev Anand), is an ordinary young man who finds himself constantly mistaken for a look-alike jewel thief named Amar. Vinay works with the police to impersonate Amar and crack his crime ring, but it seems that Amar has decided to impersonate Vinay, as well, and soon their true identities are thoroughly muddled.The film became a box office hit.The song "Hothon Mein Aisi Baat"became immortal.
Raja As Gambler in GAMBLER 1971-Raja (Dev Anand) has been abandoned by his biological mother at a very young age, and grows up with Master (Jeevan), a criminal don and card-sharp, who would like Raja to continue working with him on a commission basis.Raja meets Chanda Gangaram (Zaheeda) daughter of a wealthy industrialist and her uncle (Ifthekar)is also the city's police commissioner.Raja takes a liking to her at the very instant though she does not reciprocate, her uncle notices Raja's face to be familiar but ignores the suspicion.
Mera man Tera Pyasa
Prashant Jaiswal in HARE RAM HARE KRISHNA (1971) This is a Montreal-based family of the Jaiswals, consisting of mom, dad, son, Prashant, and daughter, Jasbir. Due to differences, Mr and Mrs Jaiswal separate, leaving Jasbir with dad, and Prashant with his mom. Eventually Prashant and his mom travel to India, leaving father and daughter behind in Montreal.Years later, Prashant has grown up to be a pilot. He has received a letter from his dad that Jasbir, who had rebelled and left home, is now located in Kathmandu, Nepal, with a group of hippies. Prashant decides to find his sister and hopefully get her back to the family. When Prashant lands in Kathmandu he does not find Jasbir, but instead finds Janice, who is indeed his sister with a new name. Janice lives with the hippies in the property rented out by local landlord Drona.Prashant tryed to convince her that he is her brother, who she had been told dead long back.The music of the film was composed by Rahul Dev Burman and the lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi. The songs, "Dum Maro Dum" and “Hare Rama Hare Krishna” were instant hits with the youth
Scene from Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Ramesh as paying guest in PAYING GUEST 1957
Ramesh who has been thrown out of his room by his exasperated landlord. (He hasn't paid the rent for six months; one can't really blame the poor guy.) He meets his friend and ask him to help.Ramesh goes off to see if he can get other accommodation. He is in luck; there's a room available, but the landlord wants a character certificate from Ramesh's previous landlord.When he takes up residence, he is disturbed by noises from the room above. When he tries to stop it by tapping on his ceiling from below (ending by poking a hole in it), he is faced with a beautiful virago (Nutan) who warns him that this is a 'shareefon ka mohalla' (respectable locality).Here also he had to vacate the room.Now once again he was lookout for accomodation. He takes another accomodation in disguise of an old man because the owner that house was not willing to give rooms to young people.Dev Anand plays Ramesh with an innocent goodness – with his gap-toothed grin and laid back charm, he was the perfect lover.
Chodd do yeh Aanchal
Tony in JAAL (1952)-The story moves around Carlos & Maria’s family, and the two strangers who enter their lives, Lisa and Tony. Maria falls in love with Tony, and is warned constantly about his wrongdoings and the disaster she is embracing. But, that doesn’t effect her love for Tony.This movie was another Successful movie of Dev Anand and Guru Dutt. After Baazi, this was the second film in which Dev Anand also came through as an actor with a unique style of his own.
Scene from Jaal
Gora a Revolutionist in Faraar (1955)-For some obscure reason it was subtitled “Dev Anand in Goa” for the reissue, ostensibly because in the interregnum three more films with the same title had hit the market at regular intervals. Another plausible reason could be this was the evergreen star's second and last visit to Goa for shooting.Gora (Dev Anand) is part of a group of revolutionaries who set the bomb the previous night. The police are searching for him, but Gora manages to reach the headquarters.
Har Ek Nazar
Prannath Kashyap (Dev Anand), a press reporter in Solva Saal 1958
Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman bring a lot to this film, not least their very comfortable equation with each other. Waheeda makes her Laaj believable, being neither too 'innocent' nor too much of a smart-mouth. Dev is Dev, young and handsome, and very comfortable in his own skin. Together, they provide us with two characters whom we are willing to invest in, and whose romance is something we root for.
