#1950 film Babul

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Babul (1950) | dir. S. U. Sunny

[ Dilip Kumar and Nargis ]

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Today marks the 20th death anniversary of Uma Devi Khatri aka #TunTun. She was a well-known singer and actress, famous for being the first female comedian in Hindi cinema. Uma was born in 1923 in a small village near Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India. Tragically, her parents and brother were killed over a land dispute. Uma lost her family when she was very young and had to live as a maid with relatives. Despite these hardships, Uma's life changed when she met Akhtar Abbas Kazi, an Excise Duty Inspector, who supported and encouraged her. During the India-Pakistan partition, Kazi moved to Lahore, but Uma went to Bombay (now Mumbai) to pursue a singing career in movies. They later married in Bombay in 1947. Uma bravely approached composer Naushad Ali in Bombay, asking for a chance to sing, and he gave her an opportunity. She debuted as a singer in the film "Wamiq Azra" (1946) and quickly made a name for herself. Uma had a series of hit songs in the 1940s, including in the movie "Dard" (1947). Her singing career flourished, and she became one of the top playback singers. However, as music styles changed, she found it hard to compete with newer singers. Naushad suggested she try acting, and she debuted in the film "Babul" (1950) alongside Dilip Kumar, where she got her stage name "Tun Tun." Tun Tun became a famous comic actor, appearing in many films over the next decades, including with stars like Amitabh Bachchan. She acted in about 198 films in various languages, becoming a well-loved figure in Bollywood comedy. Her last film appearance was in "Kasam Dhande Ki" (1990). Tun Tun's name became a cultural reference in India, often associated with comic characters.

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MAESTRO CORNER! - Indies Top 165 Greats' Films, From World Cinema's No. 1 & No. 5 Greatest Actors! No.1 RAJESH KHANNA - 120 Films -115 Films in Top 1800 (of Indies Top 3600 Hindis) & 100 Films in Top 1600 & 83 Films in Bolly's Top 1000 ! & No.5 DILIP KUMAR - 45 Films in Top 1800 (of Indies Top 3600 Hindis) & 38 Films in Top 1000 !

Position Title Year 1 Sangdil 1952 2 Uran Khatola 1955 3 Mughal-E-Azam 1960 4 Aradhana 1969 5 Amar Prem 1972 6 Anand 1971 7 Devdas 1955 8 Tarana 1951 9 Naya Daur 1957 10 Aavishkar 1974 11 Dil Diya Dard Liya 1966 12 Jogan 1950 13 Maalik 1972 14 Aan 1952 15 Shikast 1953 16 Arzoo 1950 17 Khamoshi 1970 18 Sachaa Jhutha 1970 19 Tinku 1977 20 Daag 1952 21 Gunga Jumna 1961 22 Baharon Ke Sapne 1967 23 Yahudi 1958 24 Paigham 1959 25 Do Raaste 1969 26 Disco Dancer 1982 27 Bandhan 1969 28 Naukri 1978 29 Haathi Mere Saathi 1971 30 Bawarchi 1972 31 Karm 1977 32 Dil-E-Nadaan 1982 33 Khudai 1994 34 Ram Aur Shyam 1967 35 Naukadubi 1947 36 Musafir 1957 37 Amar 1954 38 Aaj Kaa M.L.A. Ram Avtar  1984 39 Hulchul 1951 40 Dushmun 1971 41 Deedar 1951 42 Namak Haraam 1973 43 Bairaag 1976 44 Dastaan 1972 45 Aadmi 1968 46 Sunghursh 1968 47 Souten 1983 48 Aakhri Khat 1966 49 Kati Patang 1970 50 Agar Tum Na Hote 1983 51 Shaheed 1948 52 Daag: A Poem of Love 1973 53 Safar 1970 54 Mehbooba 1976 55 Saudagar 1991 56 Madhumati 1958 57 Apna Desh 1972 58 Mere Jeevan Saathi 1972 59 Ajanabee 1974 60 Mehboob Ki Mehndi 1971 61 Bhola Bhala 1978 62 Janta Hawaldar 1979 63 Anurodh 1977 64 Ittefaq 1969 65 Anokha Rishta 1986 66 Babul 1950 67 Foot Path 1953 68 Prem Bandhan 1979 69 Nazrana 1987 70 Prem Kahani 1975 71 Dhanwan 1981

72 Gopi 1970 73 Andaz 1971 74 Awara Baap 1985 75 Thodisi Bewafaii 1980 76 Joroo Ka Ghulam 1972 77 Andaz 1949 78 Nadiya Ke Paar 1948 79 Aap Ki Kasam 1974 80 Adhikar 1986 81 Bundal Baaz 1976 82 The Train 1970 83 Dharam Kanta 1982 84 Ghar Ka Chiraag 1989 85 Mela 1948 86 Rajput 1982

87 Mazdoor 1983

88 Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 1977 89 Ghar Ki Izzat 1949 90 Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka 1977 91 Humshakal 1974 92 Anuraag 1972 93 Aakhir Kyon? 1985 94 Chakravyuha 1978 95 Qila 1998 96 Kudrat 1981 97 Maryada 1971 98 Aan Milo Sajna 1970 99 Hum Dono 1985 100 Shatru 1986 101 Amrit 1986 102 Avtaar 1983 103 Asha Jyoti 1984 104 Doli 1969 105 Jugnu 1947 106 Swarg 1990 107 Babu 1985 108 Dil Daulat Duniya 1972 109 Aanchal 1980 110 Aurat 1967 111 Amar Deep 1979 112 Raja Rani 1973 113 Prem Nagar 1974 114 Dard (Conflict of Emotions) 1981 115 Aaina 1977 116 Avam 1987 117 Shehzada 1972 118 Chhoti Bahu 1971 119 Tyaag 1977 120 Chalta Purza 1977 121 Chhailla Babu 1977 122 Naya Kadam 1984 123 Badnam Farishte 1971 124 Goraa 1987 125 Fiffty Fiffty 1981 126 Awaaz 1984 127 Phir Wohi Raat 1980 128 Raaz 1967 129 Shakti 1982

130 Kranti 1981 131 Insaniyat 1955 132 Anokha Milan 1972 133 Karma 1986 134 Roti 1974 135 Dharm Adhikari 1986 136 Ashanti 1982 137 Aakraman 1975 138 Maqsad 1984 139 Zamana 1985 140 Nasihat 1986 141 Nishaan 1983 142 Vijay 1988 143 Bandish 1980 144 Bewafai 1985 145 Rupaye Dus Karod 1991 146 Begunaah 1991 147 Kohinoor 1960 148 Insaaf Main Karoonga 1985 149 Oonche Log 1985 150 Masterji 1985 151 Dharm Aur Qanoon 1984 152 Alag Alag 1985 153 Woh Phir Aayegi 1988 154 Ghar Parivaar 1991 155 Maha Chor 1976 156 Jaanwar 1982 157 Sitapur Ki Geeta 1987 158 Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai 1984 159 Pyaar Zindagi Hai 2001 160 Durgaa 1985 161 Sautela Bhai 1996 162 Aa Ab Laut Chalen 1999 163 Wafaa 2008 164 Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein 1989 165 Main Tera Dushman 1989

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THE GOLDEN INDIES ! (Comprehensive Indies Bolly Awards List, for the Golden Era of Hindi Cinema, from 1948- 63 !)

'THE GOLDEN INDIES' -1948! Welcome to 'THE GOLDEN INDIES' -1948! Let's begin our keen eyed journey thru film history! Embarking with tooth comb,anew,for Hindi films down ages,from 1948(when sufficient films available for view to come up with a reasonable comprehensive overview)! Buckle up,& enjoy! 1st Category! I. BEST FILM : 1.GOPINATH - WINNER! 2.Shaheed 3.Shree Ram Bhakt Hanuman 4.Ziddi 5.Actress

6.Mela 7.Aag 8.Ghar Ki Izzat 9.Pyar Ki Jeet

10.Chandralekha !

2nd Category! II. BEST DIRECTOR :

MAHESH KAUL - GOPINATH .. WINNER!

Ramesh Saigal - Shaheed

Shahid Latif - Ziddi

Homi Wadia - Shree Ram Bhakt Hanuman

Raj Kapoor - Aag & Najam Naqvi - Actress.

3rd Category! III. BEST ACTOR :

DILIP KUMAR - SHAHEED & S.N. TRIPATHI - SHREE RAM BHAKT HANUMAN .. JOINT WINNERS!

Raj Kapoor -Gopinath

Dev Anand -Ziddi

Rehman -Pyar Ki Jeet

Prem Adib-Actress & Chandramohan-Shaheed.

4th Category! IV. BEST ACTRESS :

KAMINI KAUSHAL - SHAHEED & TRIPTI MITRA - GOPINATH …… JOINT WINNERS!

Nargis - Mela

Rehana - Actress

Meena Shorey - Actress

Mumtaz Shanti -Ghar Ki Izzat & Geeta Bali -Suhaag Raat

5th Category! V. BEST ENSEMBLE :

GOPINATH & SHAHEED .. JOINT WINNERS!

Ziddi

Actress

Ghar ki Izzat

Mela & 'THE GOLDEN INDIES' - 1948 .. ENDS! Hope y'all enjoyed our 1st outing, to these most unique, & merely by scarcity, most precious of award ceremonies! Till we meet again, tomorrow, walking up India's black & white artistic glory!

THE GOLDEN INDIES-1949!

Welcome to 'The Golden Indies' -1949!

A greatly artistically enriching year, with some superlative most evergreen timeless classics releasing in cluster, making judgment hard, yet infotaining & fulfilling! So let's begin ceremonies for the evening, anew! I. BEST FILM :

BARSAAT & BAZAAR …. JOINT WINNERS!

Sant Janabai

Mahal

Dillagi

Balam

Sawan Aya Re

Apne Desh

Lahore

Andaz

Ek Thi Ladki & Sunehre Din.

Apradhi & Dulari II. BEST DIRECTOR :

RAJ KAPOOR-BARSAAT ..WINNER!

G.Ghanekar-Sant Janabai

K.Amrohi-Mahal

K.Amarnath-Bazaar

A.R.Kardar-Dillagi

H.Wadia-Balam

V.Shantaram-Apna Desh

R.Shorey-Ek Thi Ladki

K.Sahu-Sawan Aya Re 10.Mehboob-Andaz;Anand-Lahore;Nigam-SunehreDin

III. BEST ACTOR:

SHYAM -DILLAGI & RAJ KAPOOR -BARSAAT .. JOINT WINNERS!

Shyam-Bazaar

Raj Kapoor-Sunehre Din

Ashok Kumar-Mahal

Umesh Sharma-Apna Desh

Dilip Kumar-Andaz

Wasti-Balam

Gope-Patanga

Kishore Sahu-Sawan Aya Re

Karan Dewan-Lahore!

V. BEST ACTRESS:

HANSA WADKAR - SANT JANABAI ..WINNER! 2.Meena Shorey-EkThiLadki 3.Nargis-Darogaji 4.Nargis-Andaz 5.Suraiya-Dillagi 6.Suraiya-BadiBahen 7.Rehana-SunehreDin 8.Nargis-Barsaat & Madhubala-Mahal

9.Pushpa Hans-ApnaDesh 10.Nimmi-Barsaat & Geeta Bali-BadiBahen!

V. BEST ENSEMBLE:

Dillagi

Sant Janabai

Bazaar

Sunehre Din

Barsaat

Balam

Andaz

Sawan Aya Re

Lahore

Apna Desh & Ek Thi Ladki ! & 'The Golden Indies' -1949 .. Ends! Hope y'all had as wonderful a time driving thru this list, as I had chiseling it out! Till tomorrow then! Happy climes, & beautiful pines! The '50s are upon us! Ciao, beautifuls!

THE GOLDEN INDIES-1950 !

Welcome again to 'The Golden Indies' -1950 !

Not as luxuriant in quantity, but certainly featuring v. high quality, with some of it's most unique players, at their peak! So let's begin exploring the 50s, with open arms & happy hearts..& for the lucky among,enriched souls! I. BEST FILM:

ARZOO & JOGAN & SAMADHI . …. 3 JOINT WINNERS!

Babul

Pehla Aadmi

Magroor

Dastan

Chhoti Bhabhi

Sheesh Mahal

Birha Ki Raat

Dahej

Shri Ganesh Mahima

Beqasoor ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

SHAHEED LATIF-ARZOO & KIDAR SHARMA-JOGAN &

RAMESH SAIGAL-SAMADHI. ..3 JOINT WINNERS!

S.U. Sunny - Babul & Bimal Roy- Pehla Aadmi

V.Shantaram -Dahej

J.Desai-Har Har Mahadev;Kardar-Dastan;& Shanti Kumar-Chhoti Bhabhi

Gyan Mukherjee-Sangram;& S.Modi-Sheesh Mahal ! III. BEST ACTOR :

DILIP KUMAR- ARZOO & DILIP KUMAR - JOGAN & DILIP KUMAR - BABUL ..JOINT WINNERS!

Ashok Kumar- Samadhi

Shyam - Samadhi ; & Rehman - Magroor

Raj Kapoor- Dastan ; & Ajit Khan- Beqasoor

Prithviraj Kapoor-Dahej ;& Sohrab Modi-Sheesh Mahal ! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

KAMINI KAUSHAL - ARZOO & NARGIS - JOGAN & NARGIS- CHHOTI BHABHI. .. 3 JOINT WINNERS!

Nargis- Babul & Nalini Jaywant- Samadhi

Smriti Biswas - Pehla Aadmi

Nalini Jaywant - Sangram

Madhubala-Beqasoor ; Naseem Banu-Sheesh Mahal & Nigar Sultana-Sheesh Mahal ! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (FULL CAST):

ARZOO & SAMADHI & JOGAN . …. 3 JOINT WINNERS!

Pehla Aadmi

Magroor

Beqasoor

Chhoti Bhabhi ! And 'The Golden Indies'- 1950.. Ends! Hope the day been as illuminating & enjoyable! See y'all tomorrow, locking down on another year of entt, confined to our pleasures!

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1951 !

Welcome all, to another evening of festivities!

'The 1951 Golden Indies'! Some o' finest motion art on display, with a never-before-seen dash of pizzazz & extravagance! And embedded with it all, masters in their emotive brilliance. Let's summarize, beautifully as can! I. BEST FILM:

TARANA & AFSANA. …JOINT WINNERS!

Awara

Deedar

Hulchul

Albela

Hum Log

Kali Ghata

Dholak & Baazi

Madhosh

Sansar

Amaanat ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

RAJ KAPOOR - AWARA & B. R. CHOPRA- AFSANA. …JOINT WINNERS!

Ram Daryani-Tarana

Zia Sarhadi-Hum Log

Bhagwan-Albela

Kishore Sahu-Kali Ghata

G.Dutt-Baazi

S.K. ojha - Hulchul

Nitin Bose - Deedar

R.Shorey-Dholak

Vasan-Sansar

J.B.H.Wadia-Madhosh

A.Sen-Amaanat III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR -TARANA & DILIP KUMAR - DEEDAR & BALRAJ SAHNI -HUM LOG. …JOINT WINNERS!

Dilip Kumar - Hulchul & Ashok Kumar-Afsana 3.Bhagwan-Albela 4.Raj Kapoor-Awara 5.Sajjan-Hum Log 6.Prem Nath-Badal 7.Kishore Sahu-Kali Ghata & Buzdil 8.Ajit-Dholak 9.Bharat Bhushan-Amaanat 10.Manher Desai-Madhosh!

IV. BEST ACTRESS:

MADHUBALA - TARANA .. WINNER!

Nargis -Awara & Nimmi - Deedar

Geeta Bali -Albela

Meena Shorey -Dholak

Nalini Jaywant -Jadoo

Nutan & Shyama -Hum Log & Nargis - Hulchul

Kalpana Karthik & Geeta Bali -Baazi

Pushpavalli -Sansar

Bina Rai -Kali Ghata 10.Madhubala-Nadaan! V. BEST ENSEMBLE ( BEST FULL CAST):

TARANA .. WINNER!

Hum Log

Afsana

Awara

Dholak

Baazi

Albela

Sansar

Kali Ghata

Hulchul & Amaanat ! & 'The 1951 Golden Indies' … Ends!

Whoppaa! Till the next night then, dreaming up another annual feast, to remember for posterity!

THE GOLDEN INDIES -1952 !

Welcome to 'The 1952 Golden Indies'!

A year marked by most stupendous achievements in individual & collective glory, v.many top shelf films paving way into folklore, & judgment (bottom half esp) fairly tough. Yet a most illuminating & moving experience! Let's begin again! I. BEST FILM:

SANGDIL & AAN …JOINT WINNERS !

Baiju Bawra

Daag

Yatrik

Ashiana

Nau Bahar

Maa

Mr.Sampat

Aladdin Aur Jadui Chirag & Sindbad The Sailor

Saqi & Hyderabad Ki Nazneen ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

MEHBOOB KHAN-AAN & R. C. TALWAR-SANGDIL ..JT WINNERS! 2.Vijay Bhatt-Baiju Bawra 3.Kartick-Yatrik 4.B.Trilochan-Ashiana 5.A.Kumar-NauBahar 6.Bimal Roy-Maa 7.S.S. Vasan -Mr.Sampat

8.Homi Wadia -Aladdin 9.Nanabhai Bhatt -Sindbad

H.S.Rawail -Saqi & S.M.Yusuf -Hyderabad Ki Nazneen III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR

SANGDIL & DILIP KUMAR - AAN & DILIP KUMAR - DAAG …JT WINNERS!

2.Ashok Kumar-NauBahar 3.Bharat Bhushan-BaijuBawra &

Bharat Bhushan - Maa 5.Raj Kapoor-Ashiana 6.Motilal-Mr.Sampat 7.Ranjan-Sindbad.. 8.Mahipal-Aladdin.. 9.Abhi Bhattacharya - Yatrik & V.Choudhary-Yatrik

10.Ashok Kumar-Jalpari! BEST ACTRESS:

MADHUBALA - SANGDIL …WINNER!

Nimmi - Daag

Nargis - Anhonee

Nadira - Aan

Nimmi - Aan

Nalini Jaywant - Nau Bahar

Nargis - Ashiana

Nargis - Bewafa

Padmini - Mr. Sampat

Geeta Bali -Anand Math ! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (BEST FULL CAST):

AAN … WINNER !

Daag

Nau Bahar

Ashiana

Mr. Sampat

Saqi

Aandhiyan

Yatrik

Bewafa

Aladdin Aur Jadui Chirag! & '1952 Golden Indies' .. Ends!

Congrats all, & my online friend(who as mere side matter also happens to be arguably Greatest actor in History o'World Cin!), Dilip Kumar, as win not just 2(previous),but 3 acting trophies, for 3 diff film,at same ceremony, & same yr!

THE GOLDEN INDIES -1953 !

Welcome to 'The 1953 Golden Indies' ! Another mid moon-lit & sun-shone day, to revel in the most surreal artworks!

The usual masters & some impressive debutantes into the Indies fold, energize this fest! Hope y'all enjoy being here,as much as ur viewers!

Let's amp it! I. BEST FILM:

SHIKAST & JEEVAN JYOTI. …JOINT WINNERS!

Jhansi Ki Rani & Do Beegha Zameen

Shole & Aah

Ladki & Anarkali

Daaera & Parineeta

Rahi & Surang

Baaz

Teen Batti Char Raasta

Footpath

Chacha Chowdhury ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

RAMESH SAIGAL - SHIKAST & MAHESH KAUL - JEEVAN JYOTI …JOINT WINNERS!

Sohrab Modi -Jhansi ki Rani & Bimal Roy- Do Beegha Zameen

Raja Nawathe - Aah

M. V. Raman - Ladki

Nandlal Jaswantlal - Anarkali

Kamal Amrohi - Daaera

Bimal Roy- Parineeta

K.A.Abbas-Rahi & V.Shantaram-Surang

Guru Dutt-Baaz

Roop Shorey- Ek Do Teen ! III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR - SHIKAST & DILIP KUMAR - FOOTPATH & BALRAJ SAHNI- DO BEEGHA ZAMEEN …JOINT WINNERS!

Ashok kumar - Shole

Raj Kapoor - Aah

Nasir Khan - Daaera

Ashok Kumar - Parineeta

Shekhar - Aas & Pradeep Kumar - Anarkali

Raja Paranjpe - Chacha Chowdhury

Romesh Thapar - Footpath

Shammi Kapoor - Jeevan Jyoti

& Dev Anand - Rahi

Karan Dewan - Teen Batti Char Raasta IV. BEST ACTRESS:

BINA RAI - ANARKALI & MEHTAB - JHANSI KI RANI & NALINI JAYWANT - SHIKAST. ….JOINT WINNERS!

Chand Usmani & Leela Mishra- Jeevan Jyoti & Nargis - Aah

Meena Kumari - Parineeta & Meena Kumari - Daaera.

Meena Shorey - Ek Do Teen & Geeta Bali - Baaz

Sandhya Shantaram - Teen Batti Char Raasta

Nalini Jaywant - Rahi

Kamini Kaushal - Aas &

Anjali Devi - Ladki

Bina Rai - Shole

Shashikala- Surang

Nirupa Roy - Do Beegha Zameen ! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (FULL CAST):

SHIKAST & JEEVAN JYOTI .. JOINT WINNERS!

Jhansi Ki Rani & Do Beegha Zameen

Aah

Shole

Parineeta

Daaera

Teen Batti Char Raasta

Aas

Chacha Chowdhury

Ek do Teen ! & 'The 1953 Golden Indies' .. Ends! Hope the year been as agreeable & enjoyable, as been for the makers in it's adjudication & presentation! See y'all tomorrow again, rolling back more time..down our classical ages!

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1954 !

Welcome to 'The 1954 Golden Indies'!

A year beset with the most novel searing tales & most devotional on one hand, and most absorbing art overall. Another year of domination by masters, & uniquely timeless efforts of artistry alongside to boot. & Let the ceremonies begin! I. BEST FILM:

AMAR & BIRAJ BAHU. …JOINT WINNERS!

Shabab & Chakradhari

Nagin & Aar Paar

Mirza Ghalib & Tulsidas

Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Hamlet

Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor

Waris & TaxiDriver

Bahut Din Huwe & Radha Krishna 10.Adhikar & Naukri! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

GURU DUTT - AAR PAAR & MEHBOOB KHAN - AMAR. …JOINT WINNERS!

M. Sadiq - Shabab

Nandlal Jaswantlal - Nagin

Vijay Bhatt - Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & Raman B. Desai - Chakradhari

Kishore Sahu - Hamlet

Homi Wadia - Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor

Sohrab Modi - Mirza Ghalib

Bhalchandra Shukla & Harsukh Bhatt - Tulsidas

Chetan Anand - Taxi Driver & Nitin Bose- Waris

S.S. Vasan - Bahut Din Huwe ! III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR - AMAR & ABHI BHATTACHARYA - BIRAJ BAHU. ….JOINT WINNERS!

Bharat Bhushan - Shabab & Bharat Bhushan - Mirza Ghalib & Bharat Bhushan - Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Shahu Modak - Chakradhari

Kishore Sahu - Hamlet

Abhi Bhattacharya - Jagriti

Balraj Sahni - Bazooband

Kishore Kumar - Naukri

Kishore Kumar - Adhikaar

Mahipal - Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor

Mahipal - Tulsidas ! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

KAMINI KAUSHAL - BIRAJ BAHU .. WINNER!

Nimmi-Amar

Jayshree-SubahKaTara

Kamini Kaushal-Radha Krishna

Mala Sinha-Hamlet

Meena Kumari-Ilzam

Nutan-Shabab

Nalini Jaywant-Nastik

Suraiya-Mirza Ghalib;Madhubala-Amar 10.Shyama-AarPaar! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (FULL CAST):

HAMLET .. WINNER !

Biraj Bahu

Amar

Shabab

Bahut Din Huwe

Chakradhari

Subah Ka Tara

Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor

Waris

Chandni Chowk !

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1955 !

Welcome to 'The 1955 Golden Indies',art buffs!

Mellow start to the day, 29/3/2020,as Indies call for 1' tribute of silence,in passing of its glorious o'members..a master himself! . . . . (We'll miss u terribly Irrfan!) & So Let the celebrations (also routine lordings of another master) begin..! I. BEST FILM:

URAN KHATOLA & WAMAN AVTAR & DEVDAS. ….JOINT WINNERS!

Munimji

Garm Coat

Milap

Ganga Maiya & Seema

Adl-e-Jehangir & Abe Hayat

Bara Dari & Vachan & Veer Rajputani

Shree 420 & Kundan & Mr & Mrs. 55 & Insaniyat

Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje & Azaad & House No. 44

Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

S. U. SUNNY - URAN KHATOLA & SUBODH MUKHERJI - MUNIMJI. …JOINT WINNERS!

Bimal Roy - Devdas

Amar Kumar - Garm Coat

Raman B. Desai - Waman Avtar

Raj Kapoor - Shree 420

Raj Khosla - Milap

Chandrakant - Ganga Maiya

K. Amarnath - Bara Dari

Sohrab Modi - Kundan

J.B.H. Wadia - Veer Rajputani & Shameem Bhagat - Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja & V. Shantaram - Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje ! III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR - DEVDAS & DILIP UMAR - URAN KHATOLA. …JOINT WINNERS!

Balraj Sahni - Garm Coat & Balraj Sahni - Seema

Dev Anand - Munimji

Raj Kapoor - Shree 420

Dilip Kumar- Insaniyat

Dilip Kumar - Azaad & Kishore Kumar - Pehli Jhalak

Ajit - Bara Dari & Prem Nath - Abe Hayat

Pradeep Kumar - Adl-e-Jehangir

Manher Desai - Veer Rajputani

Gope - Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja ! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

SUCHITRA SEN - DEVDAS &

NIMMI - URAN KHATOLA. …JOINT WINNERS!

Sandhya Shantaram - Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje

Surya Kumari - Uran Khatola & Vyjyanthimala - Devdas & Nargis -Shree 420

Nimmi - Kundan

Nutan - Seema

Geeta Bali - Bara Dari

Nalini Jaywant - Munimji

Shakila - Veer Rajputani

Madhubala - Mr & Mrs. 55 ; & Sumitra - Ganga Maiya! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (FULL CAST):

MUNIMJI … WINNER!

Garm Coat

Uran Khatola

Shree 420

Seema

Kundan

Azaad

Bara Dari

Ganga Maiya

Vachan !

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1956 !

Welcome To 'The 1956 Golden Indies', All!

A year viewed by this judging panel more than 2 yrs back, warranting laborious re-visitation & revision,in lieu of vast addition to tune of several thousands,past while..reason for the inordinate delay. Happy Belated Labour Day,btw! Imp year,to h/l key aspects,of immense impact.. "God of Acting", "Bradman of Hin Cin", was voluntarily easing up..while also-rans past decade, unto blossom (a phase we could never get back to /). The "Era of Dev"(& "Devi"-yup u guessed who, right!), Was About To Begin! & Let's! I. BEST FILM:

JAGTE RAHO & HATIM TAI. …JOINT WINNERS!

Pocketmaar & C.I.D. & Basant Bahar.

Funtoosh & Bandhan & New Delhi.

Raj Hath & Halaku & Shatranj.

Sati Ansuya & Ek Shola.

Hum Sab Chor Hain.

Bhai Bhai & Inspector

Bhagam Bhaag & Paisa Hi Paisa.

26th January & Durgesh Nandini.

Devta & Parivar ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

AMIT MAITRA & SOMBHU MITRA - JAGTE RAHO & HOMI WADIA - HATIM TAI. …JOINT WINNERS!

H. S. Rawail -Pocketmaar & Raj Khosla -C.I.D.

Raja Nawathe-Basant Bahar & Chetan Anand-Funtoosh.

Mohan Sehgal-New Delhi

Sohrab Modi - Raj Hath

Gyan Mukherjee - Shatranj

I.S. Johar - Hum Sab Chor Hain

Ramesh Saigal - 26th January

Dhirubhai Desai - Sati Ansuya

Hemchander Chander -Bandhan ! III. BEST ACTOR:

RAJ KAPOOR - JAGTE RAHO & DEV ANAND - FUNTOOSH. …JOINT WINNERS!

Dev Anand - C.I.D & Bharat Bhushan - Basant Bahar.

Dev Anand - Pocketmaar & Paidi Jairaj - Hatim Tai.

Pradeep Kumar - Bandhan

Shammi Kapoor - Hum Sab Chor Hain.

Ajit - Halaku ; & Pradeep Kumar - Raj Hath.

Ashok Kumar - Bhai Bhai

Kishore Kumar - Paisa Hi Paisa

Ashok Kumar- Inspector

Gemini Ganesan - Devta ! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

MEENA KUMARI - SHATRANJ & MADHUBALA - RAJ HATH. …JOINT WINNERS !

Nalini Jaywant - Hum Sab Chor Hain

Sumitra Devi - Sati Ansuya ; & Sulochana - Sati Ansuya; & Nimmi - Basant Bahar.

Geeta Bali - Inspector

Meena Kumari - Halaku ; & Meena Kumari - Bandhan.

Sheila Ramani - Funtoosh

Shakila - CID ; & Waheeda Rehman - CID.

Shyama - Bhai Bhai ; & Nimmi - Bhai Bhai.

Anjali Devi - Devta

Mala Sinha - Ek Shola ! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (FULL CAST):

NEW DELHI … WINNER !

Ek Shola

Jagte Raho

Pocketmaar

Raj Hath

C.I.D.

Halaku

Hum Sab Chor Hain

Paisa Hi Paisa

Basant Bahar ! And 'The 1956 Golden Indies' … This the 9th Yr/Edition .. Ends ! Rewards of greater labor, are even more sumptuous, aren't they !? .. Certainly affording greater variety in main course! Stay tuned,as we await better & better,golden,down the batter of time!

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1957 !

Welcome to 'The 1957 Golden Indies', folks! One o' truly great years, with first 5, in first 75 All-Time,no less..first 4 in Top 20!

When Master..King..not be denied, even in face of Film Grail! When Queen & Goddess, stood atop,again! A few superlative starters,to begin! When..Winning 13th-14th Indie trophy!..'The Federer of Motion Pics',was now in line for similar unheard 20 titles,god willing!(5 times more than most legend satisfy at!) & When 'The Venus of Screen', was tightening hold on Indie ceremonies! Let's begin munching, year worth! I. BEST FILM:

PYAASA & NAYA DAUR. …JOINT WINNERS!

Do Aankhen Barah Hath

Nau Do Gyarah

Bhabhi & Mai Baap

Gateway of India & Dekh Kabira Roya

Ek Gaon Ki Kahani & Abhimaan & Musafir.

Paying Guest & Champakali & Bade Sarkar

Pardesi & Nausherwan-e-Adil

Chenghiz Khan

Agra Road & Do Roti ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

GURU DUTT - PYAASA …WINNER !

B. R. CHOPRA - NAYA DAUR 3. V. Shantaram - Do Aankhen Barah Hath

Vijay Anand - Nau Do Gyarah

R. Krishnan & S. Panju - Bhabhi.

M. Sadiq - Mai Baap

Amiya Chakrabarty - Dekh Kabira Roya

Mahesh Kaul - Abhimaan

Kishore Sahu - Bade Sarkar

K. A. Abbas -Pardesi & Nandlal Jaswantlal- Champakali ! III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR - NAYA DAUR & DILIP KUMAR - MUSAFIR & GURU DUTT - PYAASA …JOINT WINNERS!

V. Shantaram -Do Ankhen Barah Hath

Balraj Sahni -Mai Baap

Dev Anand -Nau Do Gyarah

Abhi Bhattacharya- Ek Gaon Ki Kahani

Talat Mahmood - Ek Gaon Ki Kahani

Kishore Sahu - Bade Sarkar

Rajkumar - Mother India

Balraj Sahni - Bhabhi

Ajit Khan - Miss Bombay ! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

MADHUBALA - GATEWAY OF INDIA & MEENA KUMARI - SHARADA …JOINT WINNERS!

Kalpana Kartik - Nau Do Gyarah

Mala Sinha - Ek Gaon Ki Kahani & Vyjayanthimala -Naya Daur

Chand Usmani - Abhimaan

Suchitra Sen - Champakali

Pandari Bai - Bhabhi

Madhubala - Ek Saal & Kamini Kaushal - Bade Sarkar

Nutan - Baarish

Mala Sinha - Pyaasa & Waheeda Rehman - Pyaasa

Mala Sinha - Nausherwan-e-Adil ! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (FULL CAST):

NAYA DAUR .. WINNER !

Do Ankhen Barah Hath

Bhabhi

Mai Baap

Ek Gaon Ki Kahani

Dekh Kabira Roya

Abhimaan

Musafir

Bade Sarkar

Pyaasa !

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1958 !

Welcome to 'The 1958 Golden Indies',dearies! Year of splendor & enmeshed love,contemplation on life cycle & heredity struggle.

When 'King of Cinema'-'Man with Other Dimension' stamped his authority..& "The Most Beautiful Woman in Film History" defined value to us forever! (Recall a Beautiful Elegantly Formal Framed Pic, in my Granddad's house, of when he interviewed Dilip, as Editor's exclusive for Toi. Wondering since last nite, what've asked! .. I know my 1st-last qun to him-"If not actor in 40-50-60s, then?!!") Alright, w/o further ado..! I. BEST FILM:

HOWRAH BRIDGE & YAHUDI …JOINT WINNERS!

Solva Saal & Aakhri Dao

Madhumati & Phagun & Panchayat

Kala Pani & Raj Tilak

Sohni Mahiwal & Ghar Sansar & 12 O' Clock

Sadhna

Sahara & Savera

Mehndi & Milan

Sitaron Se Aagey & Karigar

Parvarish & Talaq ! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

SHAKTI SAMANTA - HOWRAH BRIDGE …WINNER!

Mahesh Kaul - Aakhri Dao

Lekhraj Bhakri - Panchayat

Bimal Roy - Yahudi

Pramod Chakravorty - 12 O' Clock

Lekhraj Bhakri - Sahara

Bimal Roy - Madhumati

S. S. Vasan - Raj Tilak

Raj Khosla - Kala Pani

Satyen Bose - Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi ! III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR - YAHUDI & DILIP KUMAR - MADHUMATI …JOINT WINNERS!

Ashok Kumar - Sitaaron Se Aagey & Dev Anand - Solva Saal.

Ashok Kumar - Howrah Bridge & Dev Anand - Kala Pani & Shekhar - Aakhri Dao

Bharat Bhushan - Sohni Mahiwal & Sunil Dutt - Sadhna

Guru Dutt- 12 O' clock & Johnny Walker -12 O' Clock & Bharat Bhushan -Phagun &

Ashok Kumar -Savera

Raj Kapoor-Phir Subah Hogi & Ajit-Mehndi & Rajendra Kumar-Talaq & Ajit-Milan.

Raj Kapoor - Parvarish

Dev Anand - Amar Deep

Balraj Sahni - Khazanchi

Rajkumar - Dulhan ! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

MADHUBALA - HOWRAH BRIDGE & MADHUBALA - KALA PANI. …JOINT WINNERS!

Nimmi - Sohni Mahiwal & Meena Kumari - Sahara & Meena Kumari - Yahudi

Nargis -Ghar Sansar &

Nutan -Aakhri Dao & Vyjayantimala -Sadhna & Vyjayantimala -Madhumati & Veena - Mehndi & Meena Kumari -Savera.

Madhubala-Phagun & Waheeda Rehman-Solva Saal

Vyjayantimala-Sitaron Se Aagey

Nalini Jaywant-Kala Pani

Mala Sinha-Phir Subah Hogi

Nalini Jaywant-Milan

Madhubala-Chalti ka Naam Gaadi & Waheeda Rehman-12 O' Clock

Madhubala - Baghi Sipahi & Mala Sinha - Parvarish & Nirupa Roy - Karigar &

Kamini Kadam - Talaq ! V. BEST ENSEMBLE:

PANCHAYAT … WINNER!

Sahara.

Yahudi

Aakhri Dao

Raj Tilak

Sitaron Se Aagey

12 O' Clock

Savera

Mehndi

Talaq ! & 'The 1958 Golden Indies' .. Ends! Hope yr as enriching as prior all..& novel attempt by this independent team/body, reminding India of not just ancient c/f culture, but not so bygone Resplendence & Mastery in Art & Hrt Science..hits!

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1959 !

Welcome to 'The 1959 Golden Indies', loves!

Pivotal year..Top 4 here,in Top 10 All-Time..deeply breathtakingly colorful on one hand,& ethic bound on other, heart captivating coexistence of all life,& rightful dignity of human life..passing honors successfully,simultaneously! I see(few years)seem not like Annual Top 10,rather Top 20-30,thru to highest ranks. Do appreciate,these be 'Golden Years',precisely as all 25-30,in this each lot,fall mostly in Top 500-600 All Timers zone..outta 3500/4000,& 2 diff lists! Let's mine & mint some art,whatsay! I. BEST FILM:

NAVRANG & SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN & ANARI. …JOINT WINNERS!

Heera Moti & Paighaam

Maa Ke Ansoo & Ujala

Chand & Satta Bazaar

Deep Jalta Rahe & Do Behnen & Love Marriage & Sujata & Kaagaz Ke Phool & Insaan Jaag Utha

Chacha Zindabad & Do Gunde & Goonj Uthi Shehnai

Bank Manager & Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan & Dhool Ka Phool

Char Dil Char Raahen & Bhai Bahen & Kangan

Jagir & Dil Deke Dekho & Ardhangini.

Chhoti Bahen & Kavi Kalidas. II. BEST DIRECTOR:

V. SHANTARAM - NAVRANG & HARSUKH BHATT - SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ CHAHAN & HRISHIKESH MUKHERJEE - ANARI. …JOINT WINNERS!

Krishan Chopra - Heera Moti

& S.S. Vasan - Paighaam & Dhirubhai Desai- Maa Ke Ansoo & Naresh Saigal - Ujala.

Lekhraj Bhakri - Chand & Bimal Roy - Sujata.

Ravindra Dave - Satta Bazaar.

Guru Dutt- Kaagaz Ke Phool & Shakti Samanta - Insaan Jaag Utha & Subodh Mukherjee - Love Marriage & Yash Chopra- Dhool Ka Phool

J. Om Prakash - Chacha Zindabad & Nanabhai Bhatt- Kangan.

Vijay Bhatt - Goonj Uthi Shehnai

Devendra Goel - Char Dil Char Raahen & Rakhan - Bank Manager

Nasir Hussain - Dil Deke Dekho

L. V. Prasad - Chhoti Bahen &

S.N. Tripathi - Kavi Kalidas! III. BEST ACTOR:

PAIDI JAIRAJ - SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN & DILIP KUMAR - PAIGHAAM & RAJ KAPOOR - ANARI. …JOINT WINNERS!

Balraj Sahni - Heera Moti & Mahipal - Navrang

Ajit - Maa Ke Ansoo & Balraj Sahni - Chhoti Bahen

Shammi Kapoor - Ujala & Abhi Bhattacharya - Deep Jalta Rahe & Ajit - Do Gunde

Dev Anand - Love Marriage & Kishore Kumar - Chacha Zindabad & Shekhar - Bank Manager

Ashok Kumar - Kangan

& Balraj Sahni - Satta Bazaar & Balraj Sahni - Chand & Prem Nath - Jagir

Rajendra Kumar - Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan & Rajendra Kumar - Dhool Ka Phool & Shammi Kapoor - Dil Deke Dekho.

Sunil Dutt - Sujata & Sunil Dutt - Insaan Jaag Utha & Rehman - Chhoti Bahen

Bharat Bhushan - Kal hamara Hai & Bharat Bhushan - Kavi Kalidas & Pradeep Kumar - Duniya Na Maane & Sunil Dutt - Didi & Guru Dutt - Kaagaz Ke Phool

Kishore Kumar - Shararat! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

SANDHYA SHANTARAM - NAVRANG & NUTAN - ANARI & ANITA GUHA - SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN. …JOINT WINNERS!

Lalita Pawar-Anari & Nutan-Sujata & Nirupa Roy-Heera Moti & Ameeta-Goonj Uthi Shehnai & Shubha Khote - Heera Moti.

Mala Sinha - Ujala & Mala sinha - Love Marriage & Meena Kumari - Chand & Shyama - Do Behnen & Vyjayantimala - Paighaam &

Anita Guha - Chacha Zindabad & Madhubala - Insaan Jaag Utha & Asha Parekh - Dil Deke Dekho.

Nalini Jaywant - Maa Ke Ansoo & Meena Kumari - Ardhangini & Jagir & Satta Bazaar & Nirupa Roy -Kangan & Kamini Kaushal -Bank Manager

Meena Kumari -Chand Kahan Roshni Kahan & Madhubala -Kal Hamara Hai & Nirupa Roy -Kavi Kalidas! V. BEST ENSEMBLE:

SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN - WINNER!

Heera Moti

Ujala

Maa Ke Ansoo

Anari / Navrang

Chacha Zindabad

Bank Manager

Char Dil Char Raahen

Chhoti Bahen

Jagir! & 'The 1959 Golden Indies' … Ends! Veritable flood, of v. good to extraordinary art work on display, these 12 years & counting…as we move into the rocking -Geva 60's! & Brace yourself,for the most un-replicable technical stamps,exhibition could ever conjour.

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1960 !

Welcome to 'The 1960 Golden Indies', my people! The new decade brought about, arguably - The Greatest Directed Film Of Hindi Cinema (gravitas & range of subject aside), obviously finding top honors everywhere by canter, for that exclusive & never before-after level skill. Yet a year that ironically included 'Indies Greatest Hindi Film Ever', great comprehensive mytho, befitting such tricky top slots. As well as, arguably - The Greatest Ever-Relevant Social Causes Film Of Hin Cin. Alongside,dreamer,in his metier,like none else! Let's reveal! BEST FILM:

MUGHAL-E-AZAM …..WINNER!

Maya Machhindra & Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai & Kanoon

Baraat & Ghunghat & Bambai Ka Babu & Parakh.

Chaudhvin Ka Chand & Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai & Barsaat Ki Raat & Love In Simla

Patang & Manzil & Shriman Satyawadi & Angulimaal & Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.

Usne Kaha Tha & Mere Ghar Mere Bachche & Kala Bazar & Basant & Apna Hath Jagannath & Veer Durgadas

Aanchal & Girl Friend & Mehlon Ke Khwab & Ek Phool Char Kaante

Ghar Ki Laaj & Barood & College Girl

Jaali Note & Singapore

Babar & Chhalia & Anuradha & Kalpana & Masoom III. BEST DIRECTOR:

K. ASIF - MUGHAL - E - AZAM ….WINNER !

Radhu Karmakar - Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai & B. R. Chopra - Kanoon & Raj Khosla - Bambai Ka Babu

Bimal Roy - Parakh

& Ramanand Sagar - Ghunghat & K. Amarnath - Baraat & R. K. Nayyar - Love In Simla & Babubhai Mistry - Maya Machhindra

M. Sadiq - Chaudhvin Ka Chand & Kishore Sahu - Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

Vijay Bhatt -Angulimaal & Arjun Hingorani -Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere

Bibhuti Mitra-Basant

Ramchandra Thakur-Veer Durgadas

Sohrab Modi-Mera Ghar Mere Bachche

Mohan Sehgal -Apna Hath Jagannath 10.Bhappi Sonie -Ek Phool Char Kaante III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR - MUGHAL -E - AZAM & RAJ KAPOOR - JIS DESH MEIN GANGA BEHTI HAI & PRITHVIRAJ KAPOOR - MUGHAL - E- AZAM

& ASHOK KUMAR - KANOON …JOINT WINNERS!

Ajit - Baraat & Manher Desai - Maya Machhindra.

Dev Anand - Bambai Ka Babu & Dev Anand - Manzil & Shammi Kapoor - Basant & Rehman - Chaudhvin ka Chand

Guru Dutt - Chaudhvin Ka Chand & Joy Mukherjee - Love In Simla & Bharat Bhushan - Barsaat Ki Raat & Bharat Bhushan -Angulimaal & Raj Kumar - Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai & Raj Kapoor - Shriman Satyawadi &

Motilal - Parakh

Paidi Jairaj - Veer Durgadas & Balraj Sahni - Anuradha & Balraj Sahni - Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere & Sunil Dutt - Ek Phool Char Kaante & Ajit - Mughal -e- Azam

Bharat Bhushan - Ghunghat & Rajendra Kumar - Patang & Pradeep Kumar - Ghunghat & Kishore Kumar - Girl Friend & Shammi Kapoor - Singapore

Dev Anand - Jaali Note & Dev Anand - Kala Bazar & Kishore Kumar - Apna Hath Jagannath

Raj Kapoor - Chhalia

& Ashok Kumar -Aanchal & Abhi Bhattacharya -Anuradha & Pradeep Kumar -Mehlon Ke Khwab & Pradeep Kumar -Tu Nahi Aur Sahi

Sohrab Modi -Ghar Ki Laaj

Sunder - Bade Ghar Ke Bahu! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

MADHUBALA - MUGHAL-E-AZAM …WINNER!

Padmini-JisDeshMeinGangaBehtiHai & Bina Rai-Ghunghat & Meena Kumari-DilApnaAurPreetParai & Madhubala-BarsaatKiRaat & Sadhna-LoveInSimla & Mala Sinha-Patang & Nutan -Basant

& Nutan- Manzil & Durga Khote -Mughal-e-Azam

Nirupa Roy - Maya Machhindra & Nigar Sultana - Mughal- e-Azam & Shakila - Baraat & Suchitra Sen - Bambai Ka Babu & Waheeda Rehman - Chaudhvin Ka Chand & Vyjayantimala - College Girl & Kumkum - Nache Nagin Baje Been.

Nanda - Usne Kaha Tha & Leela Naidu - Anuradha. .

Nirupa Roy - Veer Durgadas & Waheeda Rehman - Ek Phool Char Kaante & Madhubala - Mehlon Ke Khwab.

V. BEST ENSEMBLE:

MUGHAL - E - AZAM …WINNER!

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai

Kanoon

Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere & Baraat

Usne Kaha Tha & Ghunghat

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai & Angulimaal & Parakh & Mera Ghar Mere Bachche & Love In Simla

Patang & Shriman Satyawadi & College Girl

Aanchal & Singapore

Anuradha & Kalpana

Masoom! & 'The 1960 Golden Indies' … Ends! A fascinating cinematic time in history awaits,as more use of color, & larger budgets to satiate frame, added most imp'y to same golden old world soul, produce more entertaining & softly thrilling silver screen magic. Be here!

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1961 !

Welcome to 'The 1961 Golden Indies',mates!

Filled with raw intoxication,& classy charm. When Master go to shocking neo-retirement,but only post mortally unimaginable 20th Indie! When Queen found a hole in her seat o'glory,& gracefully faded..a Goddess to reign,next decade! Also year o'firsts…Indie's first ever(& perhaps last) 'Best Actor' bestowed upon child actor! & Indie sweep in all 5 categories,for film not even nominated in any award ceremony in history. Also,of titillating intt…when Bollywood saw it's first ever 'fan war' erupting.. ..Master lost to Raj ji for "Jis Desh Mein.."(Most not even realizing biggest folly by Ff-which it committed routinely-Twas released previous yr,hence ineligible)..& Fans across cried sabotage. Hence Indie philosophy best..which awards "not people,but levels". Let's level up!

I. BEST FILM:

BHABHI KI CHUDIYAN … …WINNER !

Maya & Char Diwari .

Ganga Jumna & Batwara & Kabuliwala & Hum Dono

Sanjog & Junglee & Dharmputra

Senapati & Sasural & Gharana & Chhaya .

Amar Rahe Yeh Pyar & Shama & Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja .

Shola Aur Shabnam & Aas Ka Panchhi

Jai Chittor & Krorepati .

Pyar Ki Pyas & Zindagi Aur Khwab .

Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai & Opera House & Reshmi Roomal & Stree & Suhag Sindoor! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

SADASHIV J. ROW KAVI - BHABHI KI CHUDIYAN & D. D. KASHYAP - MAYA …JT WINNERS! .

Krishan Chopra - Char Diwari .

Vijay Anand & Amarjeet - Hum Dono

Subodh Mukherjee - Junglee & Hrishikesh Mukherjee - Chhaya & T. Prakash Rao - Sasural

Nitin Bose - Ganga Jumna & Karunesh Thakur - Batwara

Hemen Gupta - Kabuliwala & Pramod Chakravorty - Sanjog

Yash Chopra - Dharmputra & Kedar Kapoor - Senapati & S. S. Vasan - Gharana .

Prabhu - Amar Rahe Yeh Pyar & H. S. Rawail - Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Mahesh Kaul - Pyar Ki Pyas & Ramesh Saigal - Shola Aur Shabnam

Nasir Hussain - Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai

& S. Banerjee - Zindagi Aur Khwab! III. BEST ACTOR:

DILIP KUMAR - GANGA JUMNA & DEV ANAND - HUM DONO & BALRAJ SAHNI - KABULIWALA & MASTER AZIZ - BHABHI KI CHUDIYAN …JOINT WINNERS!

Balraj Sahni - Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan & Shailesh Kumar - Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan & Shammi Kapoor - Junglee & Dev Anand - Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai .

Sunil Dutt - Chhaya & Shashi Kapoor - Char Diwari

Rajendra Kumar - Sasural & Rajendra Kumar - Gharana . . . .

Pradeep Kumar - Batwara

& Rehman - Batwara . . .

Dev Anand - Maya & Dev Anand - Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja .

Kishore Kumar - Krorepati

Ajit - Opera House & Manoj Kumar - Reshmi Roomal .

Dharmendra - Shola Aur Shabnam .

Jayant - Zindagi Aur Khwab! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

M E E N A K U M A R I -B H A B H I K I C H U D I Y A N ..W I N N E R !

Saira Banu -Junglee & Mala Sinha -Maya & Mala Sinha -Dharmputra & Anita Guha -Sanjog

Nanda - Char Diwari & Nimmi - Shama & Nalini Jaywant - Amar Rahe Yeh Pyar &

Sandhya Shantaram - Stree & Vyjayantimala - Ganga Jumna

Sadhna-Hum Dono & Asha Parekh-Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai .

Nanda-Hum Dono & Suraiya-Shama & Honey Irani-Pyar Ki Pyas & Waheeda Rehman-Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja & Meena Kumari -Zindagi Aur Khwab & Vyjayantimala- Nazrana & Usha Kiran -Nazrana! V. BEST ENSEMBLE:

BHABHI KI CHUDIYAN - WINNER! . .

Sasural & Kabuliwala .

Gharana & Batwara .

Senapati & Dharmputra .

Hum Dono & Maya .

Chhaya .

Amar Rahe Yeh Pyar & Shola Aur Shabnam

Krorepati

Ganga Jumna

Sanjog! & 'The 1961 Golden Indies' … Ends! How would Bollywood cope with the near-simultaneous exit, from the long captured scene, of not only it's most exhilarating reel life but also real life couple !? Find out next year, maybe! Till then..Watch this space!

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1962 !

Welcome to 'The 1962 Golden Indies', ma familia! Time of true blue privilege-dropping, with 5 Films from Top 100..3 in Top 50..2 in Top 15..& Winner,sweeping all categories this season, finding pride of place among TOP 5 All- Timers of Hin Cin,no less..making the yr's honors! That belong to 'Guru of Heartland Cinema', Guru Dutt, Greatest all-rounder of Art world, with 2 Top Acting Honors(& major directing hand in No.5 All-timer-No.1 for yr,say)! 3 Indie Wins & 8 Noms..in just 12 acting roles thus far! & To think,was mostly Cinema's Top Dir! Also yr,of arguable The Greatest Female Performance of Hin Cin, & ofcourse it's most popular ever roles..from Goddess herself! For 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam',with 'Aurat'(40),emerging as perhaps the 2 Greatest Representative films,of Ind Life thru history..Indie contend! Svp! I. BEST FILM:

SAHIB BIBI AUR GHULAM - WINNER !

SAUTELA BHAI

Asli Naqli & Sangeet Samrat Tansen & Shiv Parvati & Aarti

Bezubaan & Professor & Dr. Vidya & Main Chup Rahungi

China Town & Ek Musafir Ek Hasina & Hariyali Aur Rasta & Dil Tera Deewana & Gangu & Rungoli

Zindagi Aur Hum & Shaadi & Aashiq

Nakli Nawab & Soorat Aur Seerat .

Gyarah Hazar Ladkiyan & Man Mauji .

Rakhi .

Burmah Road & Jhoola! II. BEST DIRECTOR:

ABRAR ALVI - SAHIB BIBI AUR GHULAM &

MAHESH KAUL - SAUTELA BHAI …JOINT WINNERS!

Hrishikesh Mukherjee - Asli Naqli & Phani Majumdar - Aarti

S. N. Tripathi - Sangeet Samrat Tansen & S. N. Tripathi - Shiv Parvati .

Ram Kamlani - Bezubaan

Lekh Tandon - Professor

A. Bhimsingh - Main Chup Rahungi & Shakti Samanta - China Town

Vijay Bhatt - Hariyali Aur Rasta

B. R. Panthulu - Dil Tera Diwana & Anand Kumar - Zindagi Aur Hum

Amar Kumar - Rungoli

Pramod Chakravorty - Gangu & Raj Khosla - Ek Musafir Ek Hasina III. BEST ACTOR:

GURU DUTT - SAHIB BIBI AUR GHULAM . & . GURU DUTT - SAUTELA BHAI . …JOINT WINNERS!

Bharat Bhushan - Sangeet Samrat Tansen . .

Dev Anand - Asli Naqli & Shammi Kapoor - Professor & China Town

Manoj Kumar - Dr. Vidya

& Ashok Kumar - Aarti & Samar Chatterjee - Soutela Bhai . .

Ashok Kumar - Bezubaan . .

Aroop Kumar - Bezubaan & Manoj Kumar - Nakli Nawab

Rehman - Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam & Shammi Kapoor - Dil Tera Diwana

Sunil Dutt - Main Chup Rahungi

Bipin Gupta - Sautela Bhai

Mehmood - Dil Tera Diwana & Sheikh Mukhtar - Gangu! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

M E E N A K U M A R I - S A H I B B I B I A U R G H U L A M. … W I N N E R !

Meena Kumari - Aarti & Pranoti Ghosh - Sautela Bhai.

Waheeda Rehman - Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam & Anita Guha - Sangeet Samrat Tansen & Meena Kumari - Main Chup Rahungi .

Nalini Jaywant - Zindagi Aur Hum & Chand Usmani - Zindagi Aur Hum

Sadhna - Asli Naqli & Sandhya Roy - Asli Naqli & Kalpana - Professor.

Ragini - Shiv Parvati

Mala Sinha -Anpadh & Mala Sinha - Dil Tera Diwana & Mala Sinha - Hariyali Aur Rasta .

Shashikala-Aarti & Lalita Pawar - Professor

Vyjayantimala -Dr.Vidya

Sulochana-Gangu! V. BEST ENSEMBLE:

SAHIB BIBI AUR GHULAM & SAUTELA BHAI & AARTI -JT WINNERS!

Asli Naqli

Zindagi Aur Hum & Bezubaan

Professor & Main Chup Rahungi

Gangu & Dr.Vidya

Rungoli

China Town

Dil Tera Diwana

Sangeet Samrat Tansen 10.Hariyali Aur Rasta & 'The 1962 Golden Indies' .. Ends! Hope y'all had as fascinating time,witnessing,as I had(actually had much more,courtesy classic home theatre advance bking;) preparing-organizing. Let's meet again..for classics plentiful,& our hrts & historic missions,gainful!

THE GOLDEN INDIES - 1963 ! Welcome to 'The 1963 Golden Indies', film universe! A year of many firsts. Largest 'Best Actor' winner pool,for any year, herein being 9! P.S. U may choose to call it too many stand- out performances,or lack of any one!(Choice depending on ur stds). Impressive either way! On female side, where the Goddess' unique winning spirit, alongside a Princess at zenith of her charms, stood out..& atop..proudly holding aloft their befitting golden chalices! Also a year of some leading all-time submission for different 'genres',all equally well-regarded! For year of arguably: The Greatest 'Love Story' of Hin Cin……..with arguably, Greatest 'Film on Mughal royalty in India'…….& Greatest (jointly with 1940's Aurat) film 'on Deep set Rural India'. Quite an eclectic mix, to delve & dive into, eh! So Let's….Roll! I. BEST FILM:

GODAAN & TERE GHAR KE SAMNE & TAJ MAHAL …JOINT WINNERS!

Dil Ek Mandir & Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke

Mere Mehboob & Dil Hi Toh Hai & Faulad & Gehra Daag.

Bahurani & Begaana & Pyar Ka Bandhan & Grahasti & Humrahi.

Bandini & The Householder & Nartaki & Gumrah

Jabse Tumhe Dekha Hai & Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya & Kan Kan Me Bhagwan & Bluffmaster & Bin Badal Barsaat

Jabse Tumhe Dekha Hai & Phool Bane Angaray & Mere Armaan Mere Sapne & Kinare Kinare

Ghar Basake Dekho & Meri Surat Teri Ankhen & Shikari

Rustom Sohrab

Mujhe Jeene Do. II. BEST DIRECTOR:

TRILOK JETLEY - GODAAN . &

. VIJAY ANAND - TERE GHAR KE SAMNE . & . M. SADIQ - TAJ MAHAL …JOINT WINNERS! . 2. C. V. Sridhar - Dil Ek Mandir & R. K. Nayyar - Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke

H. S. Rawail - Mere Mehboob . & . C. L. Rawal & Pyarelal Santoshi - Dil Hi Toh Hai & Naresh Saigal - Pyar Ka Bandhan

Mohd. Hussain - Faulad & O.P. Ralhan - Gehra Daag

Sadashiv J. Row Kavi - Begaana & Bimal Roy - Bandini & Nitin Bose - Nartaki & B. R. Chopra - Gumrah & Kishore Sahu - Grahasti

T. Prakash Rao - Bahurani

& T. Prakash Rao - Humrahi & Manmohan Desai - Bluffmaster.

James Ivory - The Householder . .

Vishram Bedekar - Rustom Sohrab . .

Jyoti Swaroop - Bin Badal Barsaat . .

K. Shankar - Bharosa & Mohd. Hussain - Shikari! III. BEST ACTOR: 1.RAJ KUMAR -GODAAN & DEV ANAND -TERE GHAR KE SAMNE & RAJENDRA KUMAR -DIL EK MANDIR & RAJENDRA KUMAR - GEHRA DAAG & SUNIL DUTT -YEH RASTEY HAIN PYAR KE & RAJ KAPOOR -DIL HI TOH HAI & GURU DUTT-BAHURANI &

SHAILESH KUMAR-BEGAANA & PRITHVIRAJ KAPOOR-RUSTOM SOHRAB ..JT WINNERS!

Raj Kumar - Dil Ek Mandir & Ashok Kumar - Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke & Grahasti & Motilal - Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke & Sunil Dutt - Nartaki & Shammi Kapoor - Bluffmaster & Guru Dutt - Bharosa

Rehman - Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke & Rajendra Kumar - Mere Mehboob & Humrahi & Raj Kumar - Pyar Ka Bandhan &

Dharmendra - Begaana & Shammi Kapoor - Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya & Manoj Kumar - Ghar Basake Dekho

Pradeep Kumar - Taj Mahal & Ashok Kumar -Bandini & Ashok Kumar - Gumrah & Shashi Kapoor -The Householder & Prem Nath -Rustom Sohrab

Sunil Dutt -Gumrah & Kanhaiyalal -Bharosa & Chetan Anand -Kinare Kinare & Dev Anand-Kinare Kinare & Ashok Kumar -Meri Surat Teri Ankhen! IV. BEST ACTRESS:

MEENA KUMARI - DIL EK MANDIR .

& . NUTAN - TERE GHAR KE SAMNE ..JOINT WINNERS! . .

Nutan - Bandini & Kamini Kaushal - Godaan & Bina Rai - Taj Mahal & Leela Naidu - Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke

Nutan -Dil Hi Toh Hai & Sadhna & Ameeta -Mere Mehboob & Mala Sinha-GehraDaag & Mala Sinha - Bahurani & Mala Sinha - Gumrah & Mala Sinha - PhoolBaneAngaray & Nishi-Pyar Ka Bandhan

& Anita Guha -KanKanMeBhagwan & Saroja Devi -PyarKiyaTohDarnaKya & Meena Kumari-AkeliMatJaiyo

Veena - Taj Mahal & Jamuna - Humrahi & Nanda - Nartaki & Geeta Bali - Jabse Tumhe Dekha Hai & Meena Kumari - Kinare Kinare

Lalita Pawar - Gehra Daag & Naaz - Pyar Ka Bandhan & Supriya Chowdhury - Begaana & Asha Parekh - Bin Badal Barsaat & Bharosa &

Shyama - Ghar Basake Dekho & Waheeda Rehman - Mujhe Jeene Do! V. BEST ENSEMBLE (FULL CAST):

TERE GHAR KE SAMNE & TAJ MAHAL & YEH RASTEY HAIN PYAR KE …JOINT WINNERS!

Godaan & Dil Ek Mandir & Gehra Daag & Grahasti & Bharosa

Pyar Ka Bandhan .

The Householder & Bandini .

Bluffmaster .

Meri Surat Teri Ankhen & Phool Bane Angaray . .

Ghar Basake Dekho .

Gumrah .

Nartaki .

Dil Hi Toh Hai! & 'The Golden Indies 1963' … Ends! First for Golden Awards, when panel veer into realms of 1500+. Thus sparking contemplation, on cut-off for 'Golden yrs of HinCin'..end of 60s or 70s? Yet few days, for that judgment! Enjoy the journey & exploration till then!

TOP 15 ACTORS OF GOLDEN ERA(1948-63): (LUCKY 27!)

DILIP KUMAR! (210 pts)

RAJ KAPOOR! (66.35 pts)

DEV ANAND! (60.3 pts)

BALRAJ SAHNI! (53.6 pts)

GURU DUTT! (47.5 pts)

ASHOK KUMAR! (45.6 pts)

RAJENDRA KUMAR & SUNIL DUTT & BHARAT BHUSHAN & SHAMMI KAPOOR & PRITHVIRAJ KAPOOR & RAJ KUMAR! (~25 pts)

SHYAM & RAJ KUMAR & SHAILESH KUMAR! (~17 pts)

JAIRAJ & S. N. TRIPATHI! ( ~12 pts)

AJIT & ABHI BHATTACHARYA! (~11-11.5 pts)

MANHER DESAI! (9.5 pts)

REHMAN & MOTILAL! (~5-6 pts)

MAHIPAL & SHAHU MODAK! (~3-4.5 pts)

SHASHI KAPOOR & MANOJ KUMAR ! (~1.5 pts)

DHARMENDRA & SHEKHAR! (~1.25 pts)

TOP 15 ACTRESSES OF BOLLYWOOD/HINDI CINEMA’S GOLDEN ERA (1948-63): (LUCKY 25!)

MADHUBALA & MEENA KUMARI! (78 – 81pts)

KAMINI KAUSHAL & NARGIS & NUTAN & NIMMI! (35 – 43 pts)

NALINI JAYWANT! (25 pts)

MALA SINHA! (~20 pts, from many roles)

ANITA GUHA! & BINA RAI! ( ~20 pts – from 2 roles)

SANDHYA! (~17 pts)

VYJAYANTHIMALA! (~11 pts)

SUCHITRA SEN & HANSA WADKAR & TRIPTI MITRA & MEHTAB ! (~10.5 pts)

MEENA SHOREY & SADHNA & AMEETA ! (~6-6.5 pts) 10.CHAND USMANI & NIRUPA ROY! (~5.5-5.75 pts)

PADMINI & KALPANA KARTIK & LEELA NAIDU & LEELA CHITNIS & LALITA PAWAR & SAIRA BANU ! (~4.75 - 5 pts)

WAHEEDA REHMAN & NANDA! (~3.25 – 3.5 pts)

GEETA BALI! (~2.25 pts)

ASHA PAREKH & REHANA! (~2 pts)

SHAKEELA & SHYAMA ! (~1.6 pts)

TOP 10 DIRECTORS OF

BOLLYWOOD/ HINDI CINEMA’S

GOLDEN ERA (1948-63)!

(LUCKY 36!):

MAHESH KAUL! (36.2 pts)

RAMESH SAIGAL! (26.2 pts)

RAJ KAPOOR & GURU DUTT & MEHBOOB KHAN & B. R. CHOPRA! (~ 21 pts)

BIMAL ROY & M. SADIQ! (~16-16.5 pts)

HRISHIKESH MUKHERJEE & S.U. SUNNY! (~ 15-15.5 pts)

V. SHANTARAM & VIJAY ANAND & SHAHEED LATIF! (~12.5 -13.5 pts)

HOMI WADIA & SHAKTI SAMANTA & SUBODH MUKHERJI & SADASHIV ROW KAWI & D.D. KASHYAP & K. ASIF! (~ 10.5 pts)

KRISHAN CHOPRA & HARSUKH BHATT & TRILOK JETLEY & KIDAR SHARMA & RAJ KHOSLA ! (~9.5 pts)

NARESH SAIGAL & H.S. RAWAIL & R.K. NAYYAR! (~6.25 pts)

VIJAY BHATT & G. GHANEKAR & DHIRUBHAI DESAI. & SOHRAB MODI & S.S.VASAN & KIDAR SHARMA & RAM DARYANI! & LEKHRAJ BHAKRI & PHANI MAJUMDAR! (~4.5-5 pts)

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Dilip Kumar shares rare throwback pic with Nargis

Dilip Kumar shares rare throwback pic with Nargis

Image Source : TWITTER/DILIP KUMAR Dilip Kumar shares rare throwback pic with Nargis Veteran actor Dilip Kumar got discharged from the hospital on Friday after he was diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion, the legendary actor shared a priceless throwback picture on his social media. He took to his Twitter handle and shared a photograph in which the veteran actor could be seen standing just…

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Youtube Links of films (with english subtitles) *Update*

It’s been a while since I posted this list, so some links are no longer available (including Dil Diya Dard Liya, Milan, Padosan and Parineeta). I also modified some links and added new ones. If anyone's looking for a particular movie, please send me an ask and I’ll try to add it.

Films  in alphabetical order (1936-1969):

A:

Aag (1948) / Aah (1953) / Aan (1952) / Aar Paar (1954) / Achhut Kanya (1936) / Amar (1954) /An Evening in Paris (1967) / Anari (1959) / Anarkali (1953) / Andaz (1949) / Anokhi Raat (1968) / Awara (1951)

B:

Baarish (1957) / Baaz (1953) / Baazi (1951) / Babul (1950) / Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) / Baiju Bawra (1952) / Bandini (1963) / Barsaat (1949) / Barsaat Ki Raat (1960) / Benazir (1964) / Bluff Master (1963) / Boot Polish (1954)

C:

C.I.D (1956) / Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) / Chhalia (1960) / Chori Chori (1956)

D:

Daera (1953) / Devdas (1936) / Devdas (1955) / Dillagi (1949) / Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)  / Do Bigha Zameen (1953) / Do Ustad (1959)

G:

Ganga Jumna (1961) / Gumnaam (1965)

I:

Ittefaq (1969)

J:

Jaali Note (1960) / Jagte Raho (1956) / Jewel Thief (1967) / Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960)

K:

Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) / Kismet (1943)

M:

Madhumati (1958) / Mahal (1949) / Mela (1948) / Mirza Ghalib (1954) /Mr. and Mrs. ‘55 (1955) / Mughal-E-Azam (1960-Black & White version) / Munimji (1955)

N:

Nagin (1954) / Neel Kamal (1968)

P:

 Pyaasa (1957)

S:

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) / Sangam (1964) / Sangdil (1952) / Sangram (1950) / Sautela Bhai (1962) / Shree 420 (1955) / Sujata (1959)

T:

Tarana (1951)

U:

Upkar (1967)

Y:

Yahudi (1958) / Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi  (1966)

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DAY 3639

‘sun city’ , Jodhpur           Mar 10/11,  2018            Sat/Sun  6:12 AM

When there is improbability .. when there is disturbed routine .. when the natural demands the unnatural .. then ..

‘stiffen the sinews summon up the blood, disguise fair nature with hard-favour’d rage ..’

and get to battle .. to battle the demons .. to fly past them and those that be the cause .. screaming within, the valour of strength .. and fight to victory ..

It is of no surprise, how that which is taught, learned experienced in the ages gone by, the decades, remains etched in us, to last the eternal span of our lives !

Shakespeare and ‘Henry V’ as quoted above in italics, has no referendum, no reason, no quality of its express now and here .. yet it comes by in a wave of celebrated mind, when thoughts are needed to convey that which has its difficulty in conveyance ..

.. that Math table drummed into you as you accompany Father during his long morning walks about the lanes surrounding residence in place of birth, Allahabad, 17 Clive Road .. and the fear of not getting the tables after the 10 .. 11 was easy, but after, a mess, and the apprehension of that whack on the head ..

.. that slap on the face from classmate , whom you challenged jokingly without realising the consequences .. and then just giving in because he was bigger and stronger .. unlike what Mother encouraged, to fight 3 other friends who bullied me and made me come crying and complaining to Ma .. and she sending me back to fight and win .. I did win in the end ..

.. that ‘babul’ tree plant that you come across during work now on film TOH in Jodhpur, Meherangarh Fort ramparts, and the story you tell crew and associates on film, of how we cured that stye in the eye, by breaking the leaf of the plant, rubbing it over the painful stye, and thrusting it upon one of the many prominent thorns of the plant .. as the leaves dried up on thorn, so did the stye ..! 

.. of painting the floor of the road outside your home , 17 Clive Rd again, with the initials AB, along with a few other friends also bearing same initials, and waiting on Holi with filled ‘pickaries’, to spray on any that walked across that AB paint .. intrusion of our territory .. childish, yet so prominent in memory ..

.. that compassionate ‘maharajin’, the special lady cook of the house, making your favourite ‘rajma chawal’ in the summers of North, and sitting on one bed with iced floor, unique air conditioning by Mother to beat the heat, and in one ‘thali’ the three of us, Mother, brother and I dipping our hands into it together, no separate plates, and savouring the delicious lunch ..

.. the early morning breakfast and the forced spoon of Cod Liver Oil, a torture to digest, given by Mother, and every resentment of it, encouraged by Father in his continuous words ..’how delicious !’ ..

.. that special porridge cup, brought by Mother, having comic characters painted at the bottom base inside, and filled with ‘kela malai’ doused with sugar and the speed of devouring it to be able to see who would ‘see’ those figures at the bottom of the cup first , covered till then with the eatable ..

.. those buckets of ‘nimboo pani’ consumed during the summer months after you are back home sweaty and wet with perspiration, having just returned after an exhausting game of ‘catch me’ at your friend’s balcony with other friends ..

.. of School in the city of birth, and those breaks between classes, when out in the open grounds of BHS - Boys’ High School, you quickly mustered a game of ‘gulli danda’, hitting the ‘gulli’ and catching the eye of classmate, Sudhir, and causing him grave damage, getting whacked by the Principal for it .. and Sudhir, later, sharing a room with him and other BHS guys in Calcutta when working there in 1962, still in contact after so many years .. like 1950 to now 2018 ..

.. of travelling to School , BHS again, knicker pockets filled with marbles - a pride in the numbers you possessed, particularly the ‘sodri’, that off white opaque marble that was the stopper on soda water bottles in those days - and that is where the name of that marble came from - hitting it hard with the hand to open the soda water bottle, and after retrieving that special marble from inside the bottle, for after hitting the top stopper the marble used to go inside the bottle .. that was a special marble .. not just because it was difficult to possess, but for some reason it was the hardest marble .. used judiciously in the game of marbles, which we played at School, to ‘hit’ the opponents marble and gain points in the game - every opposition marble you hit, became your possession .. which is why the numbers in the pocket mattered - it represented your success at the game ..

.. those Boy Scouts routines and the learning of the various rope knots .. the ‘reef knot’ - left over right turn, right over left turn, pull - the strongest knot ever .. still use that formula when tying stings, threads, the ‘naada’ of the pyjamas, till date .. 

.. that procedure of putting eye drops .. learnt from the Mother of friend in Calcutta during the working years there .. keep the eye closed, and drop the drops in the little cavity formed between the eye and the nose bridge .. open the eye after and the medicine goes comfortably inside and washes it .. use the procedure still .. instead of holding the eye open with fingers and aiming the drops into the eye .. never get it right .. missing the mark often ..

.. those elementary disciplines during Boy Scout days and the teachings of crossing roads when walking .. look right, look left, look right again then cross .. because the traffic came from the right ..  I still practice that , even when walking across from Jalsa to Janak from behind in a bye lane, barely a few steps away to cross .. in the US and Europe of course you would change the routine and start by looking left first .. ( looking ‘left’ first .. hmm .. in certain McCarthy times you would probably warrant arrest ) ..

AHHH ... I would require an entire book to continue .. 

The sun peeks through the window .. the birds they chirp .. that summer bird prominent , nostalgic .. 

I must end .. the delay regretted .. Sunday of drumming work together for the days ahead .. a little rest if possible from those nagging pains ..

Amitabh Bachchan

a ‘pooja’ on the premises .. an offering to the Jain community Gods ..

AB, Jodhpur

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Youtube Links of films (with english subtitles) *Update*

It’s been a while since I posted this list, so some links are no longer available (including Dil Diya Dard Liya, Milan, Padosan and Parineeta). I also modified some links and added new ones. If anyone’s looking for a particular movie, please send me an ask and I’ll try to add it.

Films  in alphabetical order (1936-1969):

A:

Aag (1948) / Aah (1953) / Aan (1952) / Aar Paar (1954) / Achhut Kanya (1936) / Amar (1954) /An Evening in Paris (1967) / Anari (1959) / Anarkali (1953) / Andaz (1949) / Anokhi Raat (1968) / Awara (1951)

B:

Baarish (1957) / Baaz (1953) / Baazi (1951) / Babul (1950) / Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) / Baiju Bawra (1952) / Bandini (1963) / Barsaat (1949) / Barsaat Ki Raat (1960) / Benazir (1964) / Bluff Master (1963) / Boot Polish (1954)

C:

C.I.D (1956) / Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) / Chhalia (1960) / Chori Chori (1956)

D:

Daera (1953) / Devdas (1936) / Devdas (1955) / Dillagi (1949) / Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)  / Do Ustad (1959)

G:

Ganga Jumna (1961) / Gumnaam (1965)

I:

Ittefaq (1969)

J:

Jaali Note (1960) / Jagte Raho (1956) / Jewel Thief (1967) / Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960)

K:

Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) / Kismet (1943)

M:

Madhumati (1958) / Mahal (1949) / Mela (1948) / Mirza Ghalib (1954) /Mr. and Mrs. ‘55 (1955) / Mughal-E-Azam (1960-Black & White version) / Munimji (1955)

N:

Nagin (1954) / Neel Kamal (1968)

P:

 Pyaasa (1957)

S:

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) / Sangam (1964) / Sangdil (1952) / Sangram (1950) / Sautela Bhai (1962) / Shree 420 (1955) / Sujata (1959)

T:

Tarana (1951)

U:

Upkar (1967)

Y:

Yahudi (1958) / Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi  (1966)

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Queens that made us ROFL: A flashback

Be it horror, melodrama or musical; comedy has remained a sub-genre within every genre. Providing a comic relief to the audiences in the midst of a suspense thriller or an emotional outbreak is a task that has always been assigned to the men. Comedy, typically and strangely, has never been the genre for women. Even today, we have no female actors to match with the likes of Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Varun Dhawan. Interestingly, many summers back, Bollywood saw a wave of comediennes who captured the funny bones of their audiences, made them roll on the floor with laughter and have left an indelible impression in their hearts. We bring to you a list of some of the most loved and popular Queens of Comedy!    

Tun Tun

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Uma Devi Khatri is hailed as the first comedienne of Hindi cinema. Actor Dilip Kumar renamed her as Tun Tun, which became her screen name. Born in Uttar Pradesh, music fascinated her. A few years later, she ran away from her home to Mumbai to pursue her dream of making it big as a playback singer. Naushad Ali launched her voice in Wamiq Azra in 1946. Due to intense competition, she moved to acting on the recommendation of Ali.  She claimed to be a big fan of Dilip Kumar and told Ali that she would act only if her big break came in a film with Kumar. Finally, she made her debut in Dilip Kumar-Nargis starrer Babul in 1950. Soon, a comic legend was born. She came to be known for her effervescent personality, myriad forms of facial expressions and impeccable comic timing. She was famous for shedding off her real life persona and effectively slipping under the skin of any character she took up without being conscious of her image. Despite sharing screen space with Madhubala in Mr. and Mrs. 55 (1955) and Amitabh Bachchan in Namak Halal (1982), she managed to create a noteworthy frame for herself. In a career spanning several decades, she worked with other comic actors such as Johnny Walker, Bhagwan Dada and Keshto Mukherjee and established herself equal to her male peers. The 60s and the 70s belonged to Tun Tun who became a permanent comic relief in Hindi films. Her performance in films like Aabroo (1968, as Whiskey Rani), Pandit Aur Pathan (1977, as Champakali), Coolie (1983, as the mother to seven babies) and Shehzaade (1989, as Hitler’s bride) were praised and remembered to this day. She broke norms and set a new trend that was taken ahead by Sri Devi and Hema Malini.

Manorama

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Remember Champa from Ek Phool Do Maali (1969), or the more popular tyrannical Chachi from Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)? Yes, that is Manorama for you. Born as Erin Isaac Daniel, she started her career as a leading lady in the 40s. She came to be known as Manorama, which became her screen name, after she played a character of the same name in the 1941 pre-partition blockbuster Khazanchi. Thereafter, she shifted to comic and antagonistic roles. When asked the reason for the shift, she said in an interview with BBC in 2015 - “If I had chosen to act only as a heroine then I would have disappeared from the scene long ago.” She carved a niche for herself as a woman with superb comic timing and her idiosyncrasies such as exaggerated expressions, angry rants, iconic frown, eloquent eye movements and dramatic eye-lashes. Subsequently, she became famous as the stubborn wife with a henpecked husband. She made her own mark and held on her own despite sharing the same frame with acclaimed actors like Kishore Kumar, Madhubala, Sunil Dutt, Waheeda Rahman and Rajesh Khanna in films like Half Ticket (1962), Mujhe Jeeno Do (1963) and Mehboob Ki Mehendi (1971). Bombay To Goa (1971) achieved a cult status and became a very significant part of Manorama’s oeuvre as she shared screen space with some of the best comic actors of her times – Keshto Mukherjee, Mehmood, Sukhri, Sunder, Asit Sen and Oscar.

Preeti Ganguly

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Actor Ashok Kumar’s younger daughter Preeti Ganguly rose to eminence as a comic actress in the 70s and 80s. She became popular for her role in Basu Chatterjee’s Khatta Meetha (1978) as Freni Sethna, a big Amitabh Bachchan fan. In a career spanning 14 years, she appeared in 30 films as a comic relief. She, predominantly, played frumpy characters that made her a favourite among audiences. She featured in most of her films as an overly healthy woman. This was the sole criteria of being and making it big as a comic artist back in the day. When she began to shed some weight, she stopped getting film offers. She is remembered for her roles in films like Dillagi (1978), Chor Ke Ghar Chor (1978), Damaad (1978) and Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979).

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Kalyanji Anandji's best recognition came long after they retired! The internationally acclaimed group Black Eyed Peas included tunes (with full credit to Kalyanji-Anandji) from two of their biggest hits (Yeh mera dil from Don and Ae naujawan from Apradh) in their song Don’t phunk with my heart. This song won a Grammy Award and Anandji was felicitated by BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc) on behalf of the duo in 2006, several years after their retirement! This perhaps is a recognition of the evergreen appeal of Kalyanji-Anandji’s music not only to the younger generation but also to a substantial international population. Several of their hits were remade in multiple languages, remixed, and featured in advertisements on TV.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to Anandji Virji Shah, Bollywood's renowned music director and one half of the incredible music director duo Kalyanji Anandji, who turned 85 today. Born in Kundrodi, Gujrat Anandji Virji Shah (born 2 March 1933) formed the Kalyanji-Anandji duo with his elder brother Kalyanji in 1953.His father was a business man who migrated from Gujrat to Mumbai to run a grocery shop.Both the brothers composed some of Bollywood's most memorable chart topping numbers from the 60s right up till the 90s.Kalyanji-Anandji's Bollywood entry was feted as a major turning point in the industry. A time when big music directors like Naushad, Hemant Kumar, Madan Mohan, S.D. Burman and Shankar Jaikishan ruled the industry, gaining a strong foothold was difficult, but Kalyanji-Anandji swept a million hearts in spite of the tough competition.The duo’s first major success came with Manmohan Desai’s “Chhaliya” in 1960.Two decisive scores, Himalay Ki God Mein and Jab Jab Phool Khile, established them as composers to reckon with.After this there was no looking back and they scored hits after hits for films like Dil bhi tera hum bhi terey (1960), Bluff master (1963), Dulha dulhan (1964), raaz (1967), Upkaar (1967) , 'Purab Aur Pachhim', 'Johny Mera Naam' etc. In 1965, they won their first Filmfare award for “Saraswathi Chandra”.Their success continued unabated through the 1970’s with films like Haseena maan jaayegi (1968) Apraadhi (1972), Blackmail (1973), Zanjeer (1973), Haath ki safaai(1974), Kora kaagaz (1974, they won their second Filmfare award for this film), rafoochakkar (1975), Dharmaatma (1975), Hera pheri (1976), Muqaddar ka sikander (1978), Don (1978) and Qurbani (1980). By the mid 1980’s their success began to wane a bit, with only a couple of hits like Jaanbaaz (1984) and Tridev (1989).Kalyanji Anandji composed music for over 250 films in a career spanning over 3 decades and had innumerable hits to their credit.Their last film as composer duo was Ulfat ki nayeen manzilain (1994). During the Golden era of film music in the 1950’s and 1960’s, they composed tuneful, soulful melodies, apt to the setting and era, Then when R D Burman arrived big time with Teesri manzil in 1968, they went with the flow of time and gave some of the greatest disco or otherwise western numbers. Who can forget their songs like Too kya jaaney wafaa (Haath ki safaai), Ye mera dil, pyaar ka deewaana (Don-original!), Laila main laila (Qurbani), Oh ya Allah (Muqaddar ka sikander), all of which had either the beats or orchestration heavily westernized? That apart the duo also gave quite a few folk numbers like Main to bhool chali babul ka des (Saraswathi Chandra), salaam-e-ishq meri jaan (Muqaddar ka sikander), khaike paan banaaras waala etc. Though they did not delve into pure or semi classical, their songs of 1950’s and 60’s were definitely based on classical or folk melodies.Kalyanji–Anandji's variety-studded music is complete with some of the topmost songs of all singers and genres. Both Kalyanji and Anandji worked as music composers for over 250 films, 17 of which were golden jubilees and 39 silver. Kalyanji and Anandji started an orchestral group called Kalyanji Virji and Party which organised musical shows in Mumbai and outside.This was the first attempt made for holding live musical shows in India.They were also responsible for presenting the Hindi film industry with some of its brightest singing stars. Kalyanji Anandji discovered raw musical talents such as Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Sadhna Sargam and Sunidhi Chauhan and gave them their first break. They also helped introduce or gave career defining breaks to lyricists like Anand Bakshi, Gulshan Bawra, Anjaan, Verma Malik and M G Hashmat.Kalyanji breathed his last in November 2000 but his younger brother Anandji has gamely carried on their legacy, through shows and the various charitable activities espoused by them through the years.He is a recipient of the civilian honour of Padma Shri (1992).

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Dilip Kumar in Babul (1950)

[ dir. S. U. Sunny | d.o.p. Fali Mistry ]

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BOLLYWOOD’S 1536 BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTERS / BOX-OFFICE SMASHERS OF ALL TIME! (INDIES INFLATION-ADJUSTED WORLDWIDE GROSS COLLECTIONS IE. TICKET COUNT AT WORLDWIDE BOX OFFICE)! (1912 - 2022)

These are based on Indies guesstimates of inflation-adjusted worldwide box-office collections of Bollywood Films thru history! Once again incorporating & requiring a modicum of ‘shruti-knowledge’ in assessment. Enjoy, & imbibe, svp!

Advantage of Indie inflation adjusted guesstimate if so accept, is- 1.Eliminate huge skew from 21st c,with 500+ times tkt price. 

2.V.IMP-Remove intermediary in process.. So bring all on level playing field- MULTIPLYING NO OF TKTS SOLD AT WORLD BO WITH ONE TKT PRICE ACROSS THE BOARD. Fair. . . Apt to acknowledge here, that Bollywood films of the 21st c., leave aside the (obvious) quality gap, would also suffer greatly at a systemic level, the new 'Mutiplex culture' being tailored for 1 week to 2-3 week runs at very best, naturally stunting even the potential for repetitive audience in large numbers, spread across several months, that contributed greatly to films of the 20th c., especially 60's & 70's, where witnessed b.o. at it's peak! This screening culture, as part of the vicious cycle of the new age, thus in turn also contributing to stunted artistic insight & outlook. And continue just the same, till major changes brought in at some level..

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. AND HERE ARE THE 1536 MOST POPULAR BOLLYWOOD FILMS OF ALL TIME!

Position Title Year

1 Haathi Mere Saathi 1971

2 Do Raaste 1969

3 Disco Dancer 1982

4 Sachaa Jhutha 1970

5 Kati Patang 1970

6 Anand 1971

7 Aradhana 1969

8 Amar Prem 1972

9 Naseeb 1981

10 Jai Santoshi Maa 1975

11 Khamoshi 1969

12 Mehboob Ki Mehndi 1971

13 Daag: A Poem of Love 1973

14 Prem Kahani 1975

15 Shirdi Ke Sai Baba 1977

16 Bobby 1973

17 Ek Duuje Ke Liye 1981

18 Love Story 1981

19 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 1978

20 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995

21 Parakh 1960

22 Hum Dono 1961

23 Shiraz 1928

24 Ziddi 1948

25 Pukar 1939

26 Agneepath 1990

27 Solwah Saal 1958

28 Anmol Ghadi 1946

29 Nau Do Gyarah 1957

30 Asli-Naqli 1962

31 Munimji 1955

32 Nadiya Ke Paar 1982

33 Dil Ek Mandir 1963

34 Bheegi Raat 1965

35 Maryada 1971

36 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! 1994

37 Ram Teri Ganga Maili 1985

38 Khilona 1970

39 Karm 1977

40 Anurodh 1977

41 Prince 1969

42 Maya 1961

43 Balika Badhu 1976

44 Apna Desh 1972

45 The Train 1970

46 Bandhan 1969

47 Aan Milo Sajna 1970

48 Bawarchi 1972

49 Mehbooba 1976

50 Safar 1970

51 Kashmir Ki Kali 1964

52 Brahmachari 1968

53 Bhola Bhala 1978

54 Ajanabee 1974

55 Ramshastri 1944

56 Love in Simla 1960

57 Maine Pyar Kiya 1989

58 Aar-Paar 1954

59 Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai 1960

60 Chirag 1969

61 Ratan 1944

62 Teesri Manzil 1966

63 Kismet 1943

64 Doli 1969

65 Aap Ki Kasam 1974

66 Dushmun 1971

67 Ujala 1959

68 Phool Aur Patthar 1966

69 Shagird 1967

70 Dillagi 1949

71 Dil Deke Dekho 1959

72 Kaajal 1965

73 Maqsad 1984

74 Guide 1965

75 Jeewan Jyoti 1953

76 Khud-Daar 1982

77 Jagte Raho 1956

78 Joroo Ka Ghulam 1972

79 Panchayat 1958

80 Namak Haraam 1973

81 Asha Jyoti 1984

82 Andaz 1971

83 Khushboo 1975

84 Avam 1987

85 Angoor 1982

86 Barsaat 1949

87 Anarkali 1953

88 Nazrana 1987

89 Afsana 1951

90 Pagal 1940

91 Geet Gaata Chal 1975

92 Bhanvara 1944

93 Beti Bete 1964

94 Swarg 1990

95 Avtaar 1983

96 Ghunghat 1960

97 Dulhan 1958

98 Neel Kamal 1968

99 Chanda Aur Bijli 1969

100 Bahu Begum 1967

101 Godaan 1963

102 Gharana 1961

103 Jhuk Gaya Aasman 1968

104 Chaudhvin Ka Chand 1960

105 Sharaabi 1984

106 Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai 2000

107 Aavishkar 1974

108 Meri Bahen 1944

109 Babul 1950

110 Baiju Bawra 1952

111 Teen Devian 1965

112 Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke 1969

113 Veerana 1988

114 Aan 1952

115 Adil-E-Jahangir 1955

116 Har Har Mahadev 1950

117 President 1937

118 Sajan 1969

119 Dus Lakh 1966

120 Umrao Jaan 1981

121 Dil Daulat Duniya 1972

122 Gora Aur Kala 1972

123 Ganwaar 1970

124 Mard 1985

125 Yaadon Ki Baaraat 1973

126 Sunghursh 1968

127 Mahakaal 1994

128 Hamraaz 1967

129 Heera Moti 1959

130 Aarti 1962

131 Prem Nagar 1974

132 Mere Jeevan Saathi 1972

133 Humshakal 1974

134 Prem Bandhan 1979

135 Naukri 1978

136 Batwara 1961

137 Ram Bhakta Hanuman 1948

138 Kabuliwala 1961

139 Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1988

140 Ankhen 1968

141 Coolie 1983

142 Saboot 1980

143 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 1999

144 Shaheed 1948

145 Dastaan 1972

146 Telephone Ni Taruni 1926

147 Chakravyuha 1978

148 Aakraman 1975

149 Khoon Bhari Maang 1988

150 Shehzada 1972

151 Majhli Didi 1967

152 Chetna 1970

153 Pyar Hi Pyar 1969

154 Street Singer 1938

155 Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka 1977

156 Mera Saaya 1966

157 Souten 1983

158 Dil-E-Nadaan 1982

159 Rupaye Dus Karod 1991

160 Veer-Zaara 2004

161 New Delhi 1956

162 Budtameez 1966

163 Sant Tukaram 1936

164 Rajkumar 1964

165 Samadhi 1950

166 Bidyapati 1937

167 Khazanchi 1941

168 Purab Aur Pachhim 1970

169 Saheli 1965

170 Love in Tokyo 1966

171 Lamhe 1991

172 Chashme Buddoor 1981

173 Dil Tera Diwana 1962

174 Basant 1942

175 Chhoti Bahu 1971

176 Madhuri 1928

177 Aadmi 1968

178 Station Master 1942

179 Maalik 1972

180 Roti 1974

181 Amrit 1986

182 Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 1977

183 Aurat 1940

184 Bluff Master 1963

185 Maha Chor 1976

186 Love 86 1986

187 Khandaan 1942

188 Ladki Sahyadri Ki 1966

189 Amrit Manthan 1934

190 Waqt 1965

191 Jewel Thief 1967

192 Baharon Ke Sapne 1967

193 Jodhaa Akbar 2008

194 Prithvi Vallabh 1943

195 Chor Machaye Shor 1974

196 Chand 1959

197 Bairaag 1976

198 Howrah Bridge 1958

199 Basant Bahar 1956

200 Anuraag 1972

201 Professor 1962

202 Pinjra 1972

203 Bundal Baaz 1976

204 Purani Haveli 1989

205 Phagun 1958

206 Barsaat Ki Raat 1960

207 Do Ankhen Barah Haath 1957

208 Patthar Ke Sanam 1967

209 Nagin 1954

210 Raja Rani 1973

211 Mahal 1949

212 Shahjehan 1946

213 Baharon Ki Manzil 1968

214 Haseena Maan Jayegi 1968

215 Mere Mehboob 1963

216 Namak Halaal 1982

217 Raj Hath 1956

218 Biraj Bahu 1954

219 Chhaya 1961

220 Naya Daur 1957

221 Bhakta Surdas 1942

222 Vidya 1948

223 Satta Bazaar 1959

224 Utsav 1984

225 Ajooba Kudrat Ka 1991

226 Biwi Aur Makan 1966

227 Aashirwad 1968

228 Bharat Milap 1942

229 Bhakta Kabir 1942

230 Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu 1954

231 Kala Pani 1958

232 Aah 1953

233 Parineeta 1953

234 Mughal-E-Azam 1960

235 Seeta Aur Geeta 1972

236 Aaye Din Bahar Ke 1966

237 Shahenshah 1988

238 Padosi 1941

239 Julie 1975

240 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. 2003

241 Ittefaq 1969

242 Pyar Kiye Jaa 1966

243 Darwaza 1978

244 Gunga Jumna 1961

245 Sawan Ko Aane Do 1979

246 Roop Tera Mastana 1972

247 Andhera 1975

248 Kudrat 1981

249 Saraswatichandra 1968

250 Satyamev Jayate 1987

251 Junglee 1961

252 Mera Gaon Mera Desh 1971

253 Achhut Kanya 1936

254 Caravan 1971

255 Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar 1992

256 Janta Hawaldar 1979

257 Madhosh 1951

258 Rajput 1982

259 Pati Patni Aur Woh 1978

260 Dharam Kanta 1982

261 Chhailla Babu 1977

262 Gehra Daag 1963

263 Tere Ghar Ke Samne 1963

264 Nausherwan-E-Adil 1957

265 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi 1958

266 Gopal Krishna 1979

267 Pyaasa 1957

268 Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche 1972

269 Qaidi 1984

270 Hukumat 1987

271 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai 1960

272 Chakradhari 1954

273 Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati 1969

274 Tohfa 1984

275 Alibaba and 40 Thieves 1954

276 Pyar Jhukta Nahin 1985

277 Shaan 1980

278 Telephone 1985

279 Aage Ki Soch 1988

280 Lahore 1949

281 Karishma Kudrat Kaa 1985

282 Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke 1963

283 Funtoosh 1956

284 Veer Ghatotkach 1949

285 Sati Sulochana 1969

286 Agar Tum Na Hote 1983

287 Rajnigandha 1974

288 Dekh Kabira Roya 1957

289 Krishna Bhakt Sudaama 1968

290 Subah Ka Tara 1954

291 Gopal Krishna 1938

292 Darogaji 1949

293 Hatyara 1977

294 Naya Bakra 1979

295 Shadi Se Pahale 1980

296 Lalkar (The Challenge) 1972

297 Shrimanji 1968

298 Rakshaa Bandhan 1976

299 Jaani Dushman 1979

300 Dard (Conflict of Emotions) 1981

301 Bandh Darwaza 1990

302 Satyakam 1969

303 Nartaki 1940

304 Achhut 1939

305 Khol De Meri Zuban 1989

306 College Girl 1960

307 Samson 1964

308 Matwala Shair Ramjoshi 1947

309 Garam Coat 1955

310 Do Dil 1966

311 Yakeen 1969

312 Sawan Ki Ghata 1966

313 Raj Tilak 1959

314 Tamanna 1969

315 Bachpan 1970

316 Kalyug Aur Ramayan 1987

317 Aahuti 1978

318 Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath 1978

319 Waris 1954

320 Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se 1978

321 Raadha Aur Seeta 1979

322 Bees Saal Baad 1962

323 Bahurani 1964

324 Suhagan 1964

325 Solva Sawan 1979

326 Devdas 1936

327 Namoona 1949

328 Yahan Wahan 1984

329 Shair 1949

330 Katha 1983

331 Aage Badho 1947

332 Taaqat 1982

333 Chandni 1989

334 Sanjog 1943

335 Pati Bhakti 1922

336 Deewana 1992

337 Elan 1947

338 Mirza Ghalib 1954

339 Doctor 1940

340 Afsar 1950

341 Chandidas 1934

342 Paying Guest 1957

343 Bazar 1949

344 Apna Desh 1949

345 Halla Gulla 1954

346 Sadma 1983

347 Kamar-Al-Zaman 1931

348 Shirin Farhad 1931

349 Baadbaan 1954

350 Haqeeqat 1964

351 Nadaan 1951

352 Paraya Ghar 1989

353 Nagma-E-Sahra 1945

354 Hum 1991

355 Nauker 1979

356 Pakeezah 1972

357 Kissise Na Kehna 1983

358 Nagin Aur Suhagan 1979

359 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen 1977

360 Balak Aur Janwar 1975

361 Archana 1974

362 Ek Thi Larki 1949

363 Griha Pravesh 1979

364 Ra Kawat 1926

365 Khudgarz 1987

366 Jadugar 1946

367 Nakhrewali 1960

368 Gaon Ki Gori 1945

369 Awaara 1951

370 Jalan 1948

371 Kisan Kanya 1937

372 Parichay 1972

373 Shatranj Ke Khilari 1977

374 Insaaf Main Karoonga 1985

375 Indian 1996

376 Aakhri Cheekh 1991

377 Jamaibabu 1931

378 Sholay 1975

379 Agent Vinod 1977

380 Dil Kaa Heera 1979

381 Tinku 1977

382 Ek Gaon Ki Kahani 1957

383 Mai Baap 1957

384 Waman Avtar 1955

385 C.I.D. 1956

386 Jai Bhawani 1947

387 Damaad 1951

388 Khatta Meetha 1978

389 Masterji 1985

390 Chhabila 1955

391 Do Aur Do Paanch 1980

392 Upkar 1967

393 Rangeela Raja 1960

394 Baghdad Ki Raaten 1962

395 Nayakan 1987

396 Nawab Sahib 1978

397 Ranga Khush 1975

398 Bhartrahari 1944

399 Khooni Katar 1931

400 Kaamchor 1982

401 Boot Polish 1954

402 Pratiggya 1975

403 Victoria No. 203 1972

404 Insaf Ki Pukar 1987

405 Shola Aur Shabnam 1992

406 Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki 1978

407 36 Ghante 1974

408 Gol Maal 1979

409 Dr. Vidya 1962

410 Naya Zamana 1971

411 Sant Tulsidas 1939

412 Khubsoorat 1980

413 Sasural 1961

414 Tumhara Kalloo 1975

415 Kismat 1969

416 Adhikar 1986

417 Pannadai 1945

418 Inspector Eagle 1979

419 Bahar 1951

420 Chowkidar 1974

421 Muraliwala 1927

422 Dhool Ka Phool 1959

423 Mahabharat 1965

424 Indrasabha 1932

425 Pooja 1940

426 Dharmatma 1935

427 Devdas 1935

428 3D Saamri 1985

429 Panna 1944

430 Dak Ghar 1965

431 Aadmi Aur Insaan 1969

432 Maa 1957

433 Charitraheen 1974

434 Apne Rang Hazaar 1975

435 Pujarin 1969

436 Apne Dushman 1975

437 Gharwali Baharwali 1988

438 Dhoop Chhaon 1935

439 Chaani 1977

440 Bulbule Parastan 1926

441 Adventures of Aladdin 1978

442 Mere Hamdam Mere Dost 1968

443 Dosti 1946

444 Biwi Ho To Aisi 1988

445 Ustaad 1989

446 Aulad 1987

447 Chupke Chupke 1975

448 Vismi Sadi 1924

449 Naya Din Nai Raat 1974

450 Jeet 1949

451 Shri Krishna Leela 1971

452 Stree 1961

453 Krodhi 1981

454 Hanumaan Pataal Vijay 1951

455 Noorjehan 1967

456 Aaya Toofan 1964

457 Sikandar 1941

458 Anjali 1990

459 Nirali Duniya 1940

460 Baton Baton Mein 1979

461 Tansen 1943

462 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... 2001

463 Kohraa 1964

464 Pyar Ka Mausam 1969

465 Aasha 1980

466 Andaz Apna Apna 1994

467 Purana Mandir 1984

468 Gateway of India 1957

469 College Girl 1978

470 Rukmini Swayamvar 1946

471 Ram Rajya 1943

472 Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? 1970

473 Kashinath 1943

474 Narsi Bhagat 1940

475 Baghi Sipahi 1958

476 Solah Shukrawar 1977

477 Purana Purush

478 Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime 1978

479 Hum Dono 1985

480 Prem Geet 1981

481 Do Bigha Zamin 1953

482 Choron Ka Chor 1970

483 Chandi Sona 1977

484 Pyar Ka Devta 1990

485 Dak Bangla 1987

486 Aankh Ka Tara 1978

487 Call Girl 1974

488 Awara Ladki 1975

489 Do Sitare 1951

490 Main Intequam Loonga 1982

491 Gharaonda 1977

492 Amrit 1941

493 Baazigar 1959

494 Bhabhi 1957

495 Sangeet Samrat Tansen 1962

496 Jhansi Ki Rani 1953

497 Mahal 1970

498 Jagriti 1955

499 Kala Pahad 1927

500 Nadiya Ke Paar 1948

501 Kathputli 1971

502 Foot Path 1953

503 Dus Numbri 1976

504 Manzil 1936

505 Aag 1948

506 Albela 1951

507 Char Minar 1956

508 Baghdad 1952

509 Babu 1985

510 Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan 1959

511 Tere Mere Beech Mein 1984

512 Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein 1986

513 Paapi 1977

514 Dekha Pyaar Tumhara 1963

515 Haré Rama Haré Krishna 1971

516 Dr. Madhurika 1935

517 Udhaar 1949

518 Pak Daman 1940

519 Pocket Maar 1956

520 Heera Panna 1973

521 Hotel 1981

522 Mohini 1940

523 Mahaadev 1989

524 Swarag Se Sunder 1986

525 Raat Ke Rahi 1959

526 Sannata 1981

527 Saajan Ki Saheli 1981

528 Bin Phere Hum Tere 1979

529 Kapalkundala 1929

530 Mazdoor Zindabaad 1976

531 Mera Naam Joker 1970

532 Amar 1954

533 Pagal Premi 1926

534 Taxi Driver 1954

535 Prapanch Pash 1929

536 Raja Saab 1969

537 Sati Padmini 1924

538 Ghar Ek Mandir 1984

539 Shola Jo Bhadke 1961

540 Hariyali Aur Rasta 1962

541 Azadi Ki Raah Par 1948

542 Naram Garam 1981

543 Ham Sab Chor Hain 1956

544 Jab Jab Phool Khile 1965

545 Shandar 1990

546 Dushman 1938

547 Pardesi 1993

548 Anari 1959

549 Jeevan Prabhat 1937

550 Majaal 1987

551 Pyar Mohabbat 1966

552 Inspector Dhanush 1991

553 Shaitani Ilaaka 1990

554 Kanoon 1960

555 Madhumati 1958

556 Marte Dam Tak 1987

557 Muqaddar Ka Faisla 1987

558 Lakshmi Narayan 1951

559 Alam Ara 1931

560 Imaan 1974

561 Agni Rekha 1973

562 Angaarey 1975

563 Do Ladkiyan 1976

564 Bahadur 1944

565 Khel 1950

566 Khel Khel Mein 1975

567 Rang Birangi 1983

568 Dil Aur Patthar 1977

569 C.I.D. 1990

570 Dillagi 1942

571 Shabistan 1951

572 Garam Khoon 1980

573 Jagmagati Jawani 1930

574 Kaalia 1981

575 Rang 1993

576 Resham Ki Dori 1974

577 Mili 1975

578 Main Awara Hoon 1983

579 Guest House 1980

580 Pyar Hua Chori Chori 1992

581 No Entry 2005

582 Anari No. 1 1999

583 Khal Nayak 1993

584 Zimbo Shaher Mein 1960

585 Life's for Living: Aadmi 1939

586 Chhoti Si Baat 1976

587 Pushpaka Vimana 1987

588 Haisiyat 1984

589 Sampoorna Ramayana 1961

590 Gunahon Ka Devta 1990

591 Mahatma Vidur 1943

592 Jahan Sati Wahan Bhagwan 1965

593 Lal Haveli 1944

594 Rangila 1953

595 Baazi 1984

596 Sitamgar 1985

597 Saath Saath 1982

598 Yalgaar 1992

599 Buddha Mil Gaya 1971

600 Nastik 1954

601 Bees Saal Pehle 1972

602 Raja Babu 1994

603 Safed Jhoot 1978

604 Jaal 1952

605 Hukum ka ekka 1964

606 Minoo 1977

607 Naache Mayuri 1986

608 Mangu Dada 1970

609 Geet Gaaya Pattharon Ne 1964

610 Chitralekha 1941

611 Saathi 1968

612 Kirayadar 1986

613 Jurm 1990

614 Raahee 1987

615 Ek Phool Do Mali 1969

616 Manchali 1973

617 Shalimar 1978

618 Muflis Ashaq 1932

619 Ashiana 1952

620 Yahudi 1958

621 Jugnu 1973

622 Kalyug 1981

623 Kali Ghata 1980

624 Zindagi 1976

625 Patita 1953

626 Ravan Raaj: A True Story 1995

627 Chandni 1942

628 Oonche Log 1965

629 Boy Friend 1961

630 Diler Hasina 1960

631 Loafer 1973

632 Ishq Par Zor Nahin 1970

633 Vishwatma 1992

634 Actress 1948

635 Suhaag 1979

636 Judaai 1980

637 Pyar Ka Sapna 1969

638 Taqdeer 1967

639 Goraa 1987

640 Koshish 1972

641 Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye 1983

642 Begaanaa 1986

643 Dil Hi To Hai 1963

644 Arzoo 1965

645 Love Marriage 1959

646 Karan Arjun 1995

647 Aflatoon 1951

648 Talaashi 1996

649 Bewafai 1985

650 Khoj 1989

651 Watan Ke Rakhwale 1987

652 Bandish 1980

653 Sikandar E Azam 1965

654 Padosi 1971

655 Dil 1990

656 Vaastav: The Reality 1999

657 Man Tera Tan Mera 1971

658 Baazigar 1993

659 Badla Aur Balidan 1980

660 Munnibai 1999

661 Chandidas 1927

662 Dharti 1970

663 Paar 1984

664 Mafia Raaj 1998

665 Chacha Zindabad 1959

666 Madadgaar 1987

667 Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan 1959

668 Police Public 1990

669 Dhoop Chhaon 1977

670 Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai 1963

671 Kavi Kalidas 1959

672 Daulat 1982

673 Sawan Ke Geet 1978

674 Tu Nahin Aur Sahi 1960

675 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty 1975

676 Rajrani Meera 1933

677 Hamrahi 1963

678 Paap Ka Ant 1989

679 Janbaaz 1986

680 Bharat Ka Lal 1936

681 Nagin 1976

682 Kala Bazar 1960

683 Jahan Pyar Miley 1969

684 Hyderabad Ki Nazneen 1952

685 Oonchi Haveli 1955

686 Phir Subha Hogi 1958

687 Zindagi 1940

688 Sindoor 1987

689 Seema 1955

690 Zamana 1985

691 Ghungroo Ki Awaaz 1981

692 Tahkhana 1986

693 Naya Kadam 1984

694 Guddi 1971

695 Sadhna 1958

696 Pyar Ka Karz 1990

697 Heer Raanjha 1970

698 Ardhangini 1959

699 Rishte Naahte 1965

700 Prem Kahani 1937

701 Prem Pujari 1970

702 Bhole Bhale 1950

703 Shaheed 1965

704 Raja Bhaiya 2003

705 Prem Nagar 1940

706 Adhikar 1971

707 Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje 1955

708 Sohag Raat 1948

709 Itihaas 1987

710 Jhoola 1941

711 Patanga 1949

712 Agni Pareeksha 1981

713 Sangam 1964

714 Raj Mahal 1982

715 Maha-Sangram 1990

716 Tarana 1951

717 Hurricane Special 1939

718 Mohan 1947

719 Hungama 1971

720 Hero 1983

721 Censor 2001

722 Mission Kashmir 2000

723 Souten Ki Beti 1989

724 Jwar Bhata 1973

725 Sharara 1984

726 Begunaah 1991

727 Mausam 1975

728 Karwane Hayat 1935

729 Mohabbat Zindagi Hai 1966

730 Main Azaad Hoon 1989

731 Bhakt Raj 1960

732 Beti 1957

733 Mr. and Mrs. Bombay 1936

734 House No. 44 1955

735 Dalaal 1993

736 Jawan Muhabat 1971

737 Bhanwar 1976

738 Aankhen 1993

739 Sandwich 2006

740 Insaan 1982

741 Yaarana 1981

742 Do Sholay 1977

743 The Modern Girl 1935

744 Sunehra Sansar 1975

745 Sasurvaas 1946

746 Paap Ki Duniya 1988

747 Pati Patni Aur Tawaif 1990

748 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain 1948

749 Half Ticket 1962

750 Gopinath 1948

751 Dharti Mata 1938

752 Khuda Gawah 1992

753 Raaz 1967

754 Zindagi 1964

755 Khuni Khanjar 1930

756 Daulat Ke Dushman 1983

757 Ashanti 1982

758 Tum Haseen Main Jawan 1970

759 Mr. Natwarlal 1979

760 Mumtaz Mahal 1944

761 Gumrah 1993

762 Naseeb 1998

763 Naukari 1955

764 Pukar 1983

765 Aur Kaun? 1979

766 Kabhie Kabhie 1976

767 Nafrat Ki Aandhi 1989

768 Vijay 1988

769 Geet 1970

770 Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin 1991

771 Zakhmi Sipahi 1995

772 Border 1997

773 Saajan Bina Suhagan 1978

774 Shri Ganesh Mahima 1950

775 Honeymoon 1973

776 Noorie 1979

777 Chal Chal Re Navjavan 1944

778 Dhanwan 1981

779 Rustom Sohrab 1967

780 Taj Mahal 1963

781 Punjab Mail 1929

782 Bhamto Bhut 1926

783 Inquilaab 1984

784 Dawat 1974

785 Jai Mahadev 1955

786 Yauvan Chakra 1926

787 Kunwara Baap 1974

788 Shararat 1959

789 Roti Kapada Aur Makaan 1974

790 Saajan 1991

791 Shravan Kumar 1984

792 Bachao - Inside Bhoot Hai... 2010

793 Yehi Hai Zindagi 1977

794 Intaquam 1969

795 Mukti 1937

796 Das Baje 1942

797 Nagina 1986

798 Kaaranama 1990

799 Abhimaan 1957

800 Dahshat 1981

801 Senapati 1961

802 Lucky Number 1961

803 Gunda 1998

804 Jeene Ki Raah 1969

805 Mohabbat Ki Kasam 1986

806 Naach Govinda Naach 1992

807 Deewaar 1975

808 Aakhree Raasta 1986

809 Awwal Number 1990

810 Angaara 1996

811 Jaadugar 1989

812 Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke 1993

813 Roti Kee Keemat 1990

814 Ek Sapera Ek Lutera 1965

815 Hum Se Na Takrana 1990

816 Sikandar Sadak Ka 1999

817 Tumhari Kasam 1948

818 Samraat 1982

819 Haseena Maan Jaayegi 1999

820 Raate Ke Andhere Mein 1969

821 Beta Ho To Aisa 1994

822 Padosan 1968

823 Heera Lal Panna Lal 1999

824 Cinema Ki Rani 1925

825 Badnam Farishte 1971

826 Aakhri Adaalat 1988

827 Mawaali 1983

828 Mohabbat Ke Aansu 1932

829 Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi 1966

830 Jaan Se Pyaara 1992

831 Nirbhay 1996

832 Daya Ni Devi 1927

833 Sipahsalar 1956

834 Anaar 1986

835 Do Chor 1972

836 Geraftaar 1985

837 Farishtay 1991

838 Ghutan 2007

839 Sanjog 1961

840 Shandaar 1974

841 Goonj 1952

842 Dil To Pagal Hai 1997

843 Oh Bewafa 1980

844 Bhule Bhatke 1952

845 Deewar 1955

846 Qurbani 1980

847 Ek Se Badhkar Ek 1976

848 Milap 1955

849 Suraj 1966

850 Ram Aur Shyam 1967

851 Wazir E Azam 1961

852 Anokhi Ada 1948

853 Maze Le Lo 1975

854 Aaj Ka Daur 1985

855 Singhasan 1986

856 Ab Ayega Mazaa 1984

857 Raj Rang 1928

858 Pyar Ka Mandir 1988

859 Milan 1967

860 Barood 1976

861 Biwi-O-Biwi 1981

862 Prem Rog 1982

863 Tigress 1948

864 Duniya Hai Dilwalon Ki 1966

865 Jagat Mohini 1940

866 Jodi No. 1 2001

867 Lagan 1941

868 Pet Pyaar Aur Paap 1984

869 Karma 1986

870 Sharmeelee 1971

871 Dharm Aur Qanoon 1984

872 Hey Ram 2000

873 Mere Apne 1971

874 Ganga Maang Rahi Balidan 1981

875 Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke 1969

876 Ek Nannhi Munni Ladki Thi 1970

877 Kasam Suhag Ki 1989

878 Duniya Na Mane 1938

879 Madam Zapatta 1962

880 Dhake Ki Malmal 1956

881 Zalzala 1988

882 Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta 2001

883 Actor 1950

884 Sheikh Chilli 1956

885 Apne Paraye 1980

886 Prithvi Putra 1926

887 Gamdeni Gori 1927

888 Aag Hi Aag 1987

889 Waaris 1988

890 Dhiraj 1942

891 Raagini 1958

892 New Delhi 1987

893 Saajan Chale Sasural 1996

894 Bombai Ka Babu 1960

895 Bharat Ramani 1930

896 Manzil 1960

897 Aashiq 1962

898 Samrat Shiladitya 1926

899 Suryaa: An Awakening 1989

900 Akashganga 1959

901 Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi 1988

902 Hanste Khelte 1984

903 Khoon Ka Karz 1991

904 Ustad 1957

905 Sehra 1963

906 Prabhu Ki Maya 1955

907 Karodpati 1936

908 Dharmatma 1975

909 Watan 1954

910 Saagar 1985

911 Dekha Pyar Tumhara 1985

912 Son of India 1962

913 Sitapur Ki Geeta 1987

914 Aadhi Roti 1957

915 Gunda 1969

916 Uljhan 1975

917 Gunehgaar 1939

918 Dharam Sankat 1991

919 Angaaray 1986

920 Azad Hindustan 1948

921 Romance 1983

922 Paraya Dhan 1971

923 Achanak 1998

924 Ganga Ki Kasam 1998

925 Ssukh 2005

926 Kath Putli 1957

927 Jaanwar 1982

928 Bhole Piya 1949

929 Jai Dwarkadheesh 1977

930 Aandhi 1975

931 Veer Parshuram 1978

932 Ram Bharose 1977

933 Red Rose 1980

934 Ghar Ki Izzat 1949

935 Sampoorna Santoshi Maa Ki Mahima 1981

936 Ram Balram 1980

937 Kali Ganga 1990

938 Yamraaj 1998

939 Tan-Badan 1986

940 Mohar 1959

941 Raaj Tilak 1984

942 Chauranghee 1942

943 Shikar 1968

944 Police Aur Mujrim 1992

945 Hatyara 1998

946 Aakhri Khat 1966

947 Lage Raho Munna Bhai 2006

948 Bewaqoof 1960

949 Batwara 1989

950 Daku Aur Mahatma 1977

951 Muqaddar Ka Badshaah 1990

952 Phir Wohi Raat 1980

953 Lekin... 1990

954 Pyar Ke Naam Qurban 1990

955 Tumse Achha Kaun Hai 1969

956 Maa 1992

957 Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare 1966

958 Dhan Daulat 1980

959 Sinhagad 1923

960 Mem-Didi 1961

961 Dholak 1951

962 Mere Huzoor 1968

963 Bilwamangal 1932

964 Ek Hi Raasta 1939

965 Bakhshish 1950

966 Mard Ki Zabaan 1987

967 Himmatwala 1998

968 Salma 1985

969 Sheesh Mahal 1950

970 Shatranj 1969

971 Bank Manager 1959

972 Durgaa 1985

973 Tangewala 1972

974 Pardesi Babu 1998

975 Grama Kanya 1936

976 Sant Janabai 1949

977 Nai Roshni 1967

978 Lakhpati 1991

979 Jungle Princess 1942

980 Karmayogi 1978

981 Haar Jeet 1972

982 Karz Chukana Hai 1991

983 Patit Pawan 1933

984 Shaukeen 1949

985 Jaag Utha Insan 1984

986 Pushpanjali 1970

987 Palki 1967

988 Balam 1949

989 Vardi 1989

990 Jogan 1950

991 Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka 1983

992 Veer Durgadas 1960

993 Navrang 1959

994 Socha Na Tha 1989

995 Bhagam Bhag 2006

996 Star 1982

997 College Girl 1990

998 Rocky 1981

999 Khush Rado 1949

1000 Bahadur Jeevan 1948

1001 Mohabbatein 2000

1002 Safdar Jung 1930

1003 Sapne Suhane 1961

1004 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah 1981

1005 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook 2003

1006 Arzoo 1950

1007 Devdas 1928

1008 Anamika 1973

1009 Mard 1998

1010 Jodidar 1997

1011 Ayee Milan Ki Bela 1964

1012 Char Aankhen 1946

1013 Krishnaavtar 1964

1014 Vanasundari 1951

1015 Grahasti 1948

1016 Dost 1944

1017 Duniya Ek Tamasha 1942

1018 Imtihan 1974

1019 The Burning Train 1980

1020 Amar Jyoti 1936

1021 Sadak 1991

1022 Ganesh Janma 1930

1023 Ji Haan 1945

1024 Aaj Ka Arjun 1990

1025 Dhola Maru 1956

1026 Karwa Chouth 1978

1027 Aakhir Kyon? 1985

1028 Paisa Ya Pyar 1969

1029 Salaam Mem Saheb 1961

1030 Woh Phir Aayegi 1988

1031 Shikari 1932

1032 Jaane-Anjaane 1971

1033 Azaad 1955

1034 Gadar: Ek Prem Katha 2001

1035 Main Kya Karun 1945

1036 Pathan 1962

1037 Phaansi 1978

1038 Aandhiyan 1952

1039 11 O'Clock 1948

1040 Kar Bhala 1956

1041 Lakhon Ki Baat 1984

1042 Tulsi 1985

1043 Typist Girl 1926

1044 Toorkey Hoor 1924

1045 Darr 1993

1046 Kaala Patthar 1979

1047 Sher-E-Hindustan 1997

1048 Madhuri 1932

1049 Kanyadaan 1968

1050 Chachi 420 1997

1051 Dukh Sukh 1942

1052 Bazaar 1982

1053 Mohabbat Ke Dushman 1988

1054 Khamosh 1986

1055 Shatru 1986

1056 Sanam Teri Kasam 1982

1057 Dil Diya Dard Liya 1966

1058 Pujarin 1936

1059 Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara 1972

1060 Aalavandhan 2001

1061 Swarg Narak 1978

1062 Kal Aaj Aur Kal 1971

1063 Manoranjan 1974

1064 Hathyar 1989

1065 Nakli Nawab 1962

1066 Surekha Haran 1921

1067 Phool Bane Angaare 1963

1068 Qatl 1986

1069 Chhupa Chhuppi 1981

1070 Jeeo Aur Jeene Do 1982

1071 Chhota Jawan 1963

1072 Khuda Kasam 1981

1073 Haath Ki Safai 1974

1074 Bin Baap Ka Beta 1979

1075 Jaani Dost 1983

1076 Sur Sangam 1985

1077 Paap Ki Kamaee 1990

1078 Do Gunde 1959

1079 Barsaat 1995

1080 Bari Behen 1949

1081 Passing Show 1956

1082 Fiffty Fiffty 1981

1083 Road No. 303 1960

1084 Arab Ka Sona: Abu Kaalia 1979

1085 Dil Aur Mohabbat 1968

1086 Hong Kong 1962

1087 Rocky Mera Naam 1973

1088 Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong 1971

1089 Masoom 1960

1090 Sindbad the Sailor 1952

1091 Sajan Ka Ghar 1948

1092 Salaakhen 1975

1093 Nagin Aur Sapera 1966

1094 Main Shadi Karne Chala 1962

1095 Labela 1966

1096 Pyaar Ki Raat 1949

1097 Azaad Desh Ke Gulam 1990

1098 Aatish 1979

1099 Ram Lila 1961

1100 Hunterwali 1935

1101 Muqaddar 1978

1102 Naukar Biwi Ka 1983

1103 Indira M.A. 1934

1104 Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga 1988

1105 Bhai-Bhai 1956

1106 Bhakta Vidur 1922

1107 Juari 1968

1108 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani 1970

1109 Kaala Sona 1975

1110 Patthar Ke Phool 1991

1111 Apne Dam Par 1996

1112 Rocket Girl 1962

1113 Kartavya 1979

1114 Badmash 1969

1115 Chhote Sarkar 1996

1116 Gambler 1995

1117 Trishul 1978

1118 Nishchaiy 1992

1119 Waqt Ka Badshah 1992

1120 Ustadon Ke Ustad 1963

1121 Maarg 1992

1122 Dastan 1950

1123 Professor Pyarelal 1981

1124 Kasam Khoon Ki 1977

1125 Zameen Ke Tare 1960

1126 Joker 1949

1127 Thodisi Bewafaii 1980

1128 Raja Jani 1972

1129 Karmyudh 1985

1130 Makkhee Choos 1956

1131 Bahadur Kisan 1938

1132 Ghulami 1985

1133 Basant 1960

1134 Dilavar 1984

1135 Elaan 1971

1136 Jail Yatra 1981

1137 Katil Katar 1935

1138 Divorce 1984

1139 Jaan Hatheli Pe 1986

1140 Gair Kaanooni 1989

1141 Dil Hai Tumhaara 2002

1142 Devta 1998

1143 Desh Drohi 2008

1144 Aadmi Khilona Hai 1993

1145 Loha 1987

1146 Maya Bazaar 1932

1147 Adhikar 1938

1148 Kahani Kismat Ki 1973

1149 Anokha Milan 1972

1150 The Don 1995

1151 Badi Maa 1945

1152 Sweety 1981

1153 Rakhwala 1971

1154 Apnapan 1977

1155 Roop Lekha 1949

1156 Yeh Desh 1984

1157 Hatya 1988

1158 Blackmail 1973

1159 Aa Ab Laut Chalen 1999

1160 Humshakal 1992

1161 Jung 1996

1162 Teesra Kaun 1965

1163 Balidan 1927

1164 Bhagam Bhag 1956

1165 Jallaad 1995

1166 Coolie No. 1 1995

1167 Amar Akbar Anthony 1977

1168 Mahaveera 1988

1169 Achchhaji 1950

1170 Dayavan 1988

1171 Tarkeeb 1984

1172 Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan 1980

1173 Aalha Udal 1962

1174 Sachai Ki Taqat 1989

1175 Pagla Kahin Ka 1970

1176 Adhikar 1954

1177 Saudagar 1991

1178 Mala the Mighty 1948

1179 Woh Kaun Thi? 1964

1180 Chudiyan 1942

1181 Zaban 1943

1182 Do Jasoos 1975

1183 Rustom-E-Baghdad 1963

1184 Kalakar 1942

1185 Sargam 1979

1186 Awaaz 1984

1187 Vaasna 1968

1188 Ajeeb Ladki 1952

1189 Reshmi Rumal 1961

1190 Bulundi 1981

1191 Chambal Ki Kassam 1980

1192 Devata 1978

1193 Himmat-e-Marda 1935

1194 Humsafar 1953

1195 Opera House 1961

1196 Bachke Rahna 1949

1197 Pehla Aadmi 1950

1198 Pareeksha 1963

1199 Aag Ka Dariya 1953

1200 Haathkadi 1995

1201 Karishmaa 1984

1202 Hum Hain Lajawaab 1984

1203 Rajaji 1999

1204 Tarzan Goes to India 1962

1205 Arjun Pandit 1976

1206 Heer 1956

1207 Halaal Ki Kamai 1988

1208 Jigar 1949

1209 Aakhri Baazi 1989

1210 Preet Na Jane Reet 1966

1211 Hind Mahila 1936

1212 Ram Lakhan 1989

1213 Pagli 1974

1214 Aisa Bhi Hota Hain 1971

1215 Ek Bar Mooskura Do 1972

1216 Bandhan 1956

1217 Lalach 1948

1218 Rama O Rama 1988

1219 Sarfarosh 1956

1220 Zindagi 1942

1221 Albela 2001

1222 Anokha Rishta 1986

1223 Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam 1988

1224 Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai 2002

1225 Farz Ki Jung 1989

1226 Shiva Shakti 1988

1227 Asmaan Se Ooncha 1989

1228 Judgement of Allah 1935

1229 Jayshree 1956

1230 Anarkali 1935

1231 Aaj Ka Hindustan 1940

1232 Tohfa Mohabbat Ka 1988

1233 Teri Kasam 1982

1234 Mem Sahib 1956

1235 Singapore 1960

1236 Anand Math 1952

1237 Aaj Ki Duniya 1940

1238 Tumsa Nahin Dekha 1957

1239 Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli 1971

1240 Mirza Sahiban 1957

1241 Mera Lahoo 1987

1242 Sadaa Suhagan 1986

1243 Durgesh Nandini 1956

1244 Gharana 1989

1245 Lovers 1983

1246 Sulochana 1933

1247 Ek Shola 1956

1248 Kundan 1955

1249 Daku Ki Ladki 1933

1250 Alakh Niranjan 1940

1251 Udayakal 1930

1252 Betaab 1983

1253 Alibaba 1940

1254 Holi 1940

1255 Vishwaroopam 2013

1256 Apsara 1961

1257 Hum Ek Hain 1946

1258 Mr. & Mrs. '55 1955

1259 Chitralekha 1964

1260 Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam 1962

1261 Subah Shyam 1944

1262 Nai Duniya 1942

1263 Preetam 1971

1264 Anjan 1941

1265 Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani 1946

1266 Khawab-E-Hasti 1934

1267 Karna 1928

1268 Hamara Desh 1941

1269 Dulari 1949

1270 Meri Surat Teri Ankhen 1963

1271 Rashk-e-Laila 1934

1272 Jadui Bandhan 1941

1273 Tirangaa 1992

1274 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998

1275 Dilli Ka Thug 1958

1276 Jawani Ka Rang 1941

1277 Tulsidas 1954

1278 Kanchan 1941

1279 Kasauti 1941

1280 Bedari 1957

1281 Laheri Jeewan 1941

1282 Mere Raja 1941

1283 Mr. Sampat 1952

1284 Dastak 1970

1285 Pyar Ki Jeet 1962

1286 Radhika 1941

1287 Bambai Ki Billi 1936

1288 Jungle Queen 1936

1289 Kanch Ki Gudiya 1961

1290 Jaali Note 1960

1291 Main Aur Meri Tanhai 1980

1292 Shahzadi 1941

1293 Pujarini 1935

1294 Chala Murari Hero Banne 1977

1295 Ghar Parivaar 1991

1296 Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein 1989

1297 Awara Baap 1985

1298 Apna Ghar 1960

1299 Hill Station 1957

1300 Naughty Boy 1962

1301 Maa Beti 1986

1302 Main Tera Dushman 1989

1303 Pyaar Zindagi Hai 2001

1304 Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein 2010

1305 Gunehgaar 1980

1306 New Searchlight 1937

1307 Baazi 1951

1308 Jagat Kesari 1937

1309 Shrimati 420 1956

1310 Ooparwala Jane 1977

1311 Tere Mere Sapne 1971

1312 Miss 58 1958

1313 Zehari Saap 1933

1314 Shri Nagad Narayan 1955

1315 Arab Ka Saudagar 1956

1316 Some Where in Delhi 1956

1317 Man Pasand 1980

1318 Kinare Kinare 1963

1319 Pratima Aur Payal 1977

1320 Prithvi Vallabh 1924

1321 Peechha Karro 1986

1322 Holi Ayee Re 1970

1323 Sanjhi 1985

1324 Kala Dhanda Goray Log 1986

1325 Anjaana 1969

1326 Wafaa 2008

1327 Ek Do Teen 1953

1328 Bharat Milap 1965

1329 Dil Ka Raaja 1972

1330 Insaniyat Ke Devta 1993

1331 Des Pardes 1978

1332 Jawani Ki Hawa 1959

1333 Alag Alag 1985

1334 Awara Shehzadi 1956

1335 Shiv Bhakta 1955

1336 Khel Mohabbat Ka 1986

1337 Suhag Sindoor 1961

1338 Shalimar 1946

1339 Kisan Aur Bhagwan 1974

1340 Amaanat 1977

1341 Lala Rukh 1958

1342 Chandu 1958

1343 Galiyon Ka Badshah 1989

1344 Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai 1984

1345 Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai 1961

1346 Sanyasi 1975

1347 Amrapali 1945

1348 Guru Ho Jaa Shuru 1979

1349 Naulakha Haar 1953

1350 Desh Ke Dushman 1989

1351 Taqdeer 1943

1352 Faslah 1974

1353 Suraag 1982

1354 Malik 1958

1355 Yeh Nazdeekiyan 1982

1356 Mumbai Express 2005

1357 Tezaab 1988

1358 Bara Aadmi 1957

1359 Oonche Log 1985

1360 Pardesi 1941

1361 Aanchal 1980

1362 Parwana 1947

1363 Aaj Kaa M.L.A. Ram Avtar 1984

1364 Maa Beta 1962

1365 Nishaan 1983

1366 Sati Naag Kanya 1983

1367 Gambler 1971

1368 Banarasi Babu 1973

1369 Andhera 1943

1370 Chhoti Maa 1943

1371 Amar Deep 1979

1372 Ek Ke Baad Ek 1960

1373 Albeli 1955

1374 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja 1961

1375 Shaan-e-Hind 1936

1376 Chalta Purza 1977

1377 Baarish 1957

1378 Aag Se Khelenge 1989

1379 Rahi 1953

1380 Muqabla 1979

1381 Dilruba 1950

1382 Aaram 1951

1383 Stage 1951

1384 Azad 1940

1385 Sanam 1951

1386 Beta 1992

1387 Asiai Sitara 1937

1388 Ten O'Clock 1958

1389 Samapti 1949

1390 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi 1974

1391 Talash 1969

1392 Baat Ek Raat Ki 1962

1393 Aaina 1977

1394 Zalzala 1952

1395 Aurat 1967

1396 Ishk Ishk Ishk 1974

1397 Johny Mera Naam 1970

1398 Arpan 1983

1399 Dushman 1957

1400 Durdesh 1983

1401 Lal Patthar 1971

1402 Armaan 1953

1403 Dil-E-Nadaan 1953

1404 Sone Ki Chidiya 1958

1405 Sazaa 1951

1406 Toote Tare 1948

1407 Do Dooni Char 1968

1408 Bahen 1941

1409 Roti 1942

1410 Diwali Ki Raat 1956

1411 Bhoot Bungla 1965

1412 Sharabi 1964

1413 Raksha 1981

1414 Chand Aur Suraj 1965

1415 Amar Deep 1958

1416 Duniya 1968

1417 Meet Mere Man Ke 1991

1418 Rani Aur Lalpari 1975

1419 Lootmaar 1980

1420 Main Balwaan 1986

1421 Tamasha 1952

1422 Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya 1963

1423 Musafir Khana 1955

1424 Vikram Shashikala 1949

1425 Faisla 1988

1426 Nasihat 1986

1427 Bhakt Dhruv 1957

1428 Dosti 1964

1429 Shama 1946

1430 Veer Arjun 1952

1431 Aji Bas Shukriya 1958

1432 Dayar E Madina 1975

1433 Assignment Bombay 1978

1434 Adventures of Tarzan 1985

1435 Zara Bachke 1959

1436 Devta 1956

1437 Jangal Mein Mangal 1972

1438 Bade Sarkar 1957

1439 Kali Ghata 1951

1440 Sawan Aya Re 1949

1441 Mayurpankh 1954

1442 Veer Bhimsen 1964

1443 Anmol 1993

1444 Watan Se Door 1968

1445 Hero No. 1 1997

1446 Naya Ghar 1953

1447 Bhai 1944

1448 Shahenshah 1953

1449 Gaal Gulabi Nain Sharabi 1974

1450 Chitchor 1976

1451 Madari 1959

1452 Panchhi 1944

1453 Mirza Sahiban 1939

1454 Naaka Bandi 1990

1455 Zabardast 1985

1456 Phool 1945

1457 Sarkari Mehman 1979

1458 Chandni Chowk 1954

1459 Zeenat 1945

1460 Daasi 1981

1461 Teen Ustad 1961

1462 Aas 1953

1463 House No. 13 1991

1464 Koshish 1943

1465 Johar in Bombay 1967

1466 Humdard 1953

1467 Be-Imaan 1972

1468 Hawa Mahal 1962

1469 Flying Circus 1965

1470 Sankoch 1976

1471 Nannha Farishta 1969

1472 Samaj Ko Badal Dalo 1947

1473 Paise Ke Peechhey 1986

1474 Yateem 1945

1475 Meharbaani 1982

1476 Aanchal Ke Phool 1968

1477 Sher E Watan 1971

1478 Aansoo 1953

1479 Hamara Sansar 1945

1480 Balram Shri Krishna 1968

1481 Rustom-E-Rome 1964

1482 Rahgeer 1943

1483 Naukar 1943

1484 Johar in Kashmir 1966

1485 Bhai Thakur 2000

1486 Zulm Ki Hukumat 1992

1487 Naseebwaala 1992

1488 Khooni Murdaa 1989

1489 Maalik Tere Bande Hum 1972

1490 Hai Meri Jaan 1991

1491 Geet 1992

1492 Mastan Dada 1977

1493 Anokhi Raat 1968

1494 Maila Aanchal 1981

1495 Samaj Ko Badal Dalo 1970

1496 Faasle 1985

1497 Do Fantoosh 1994

1498 Aasra 1966

1499 Maa Ke Aansoo 1959

1500 Angoor 2005

1501 Meenar 1954

1502 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India 2001

1503 Hum Kahan Ja Rahe Hain 1966

1504 Neelima 1975

1505 Hercules 1964

1506 Lutera Aur Jadugar 1968

1507 Zamane Ki Hawa 1952

1508 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 1973

1509 Moojrim 1970

1510 Pehli Jhalak 1955

1511 Shiva Ka Insaaf 1985

1512 Hip Hip Hurray 1948

1513 Hum Saath-Saath Hain 1999

1514 Ek Raaz 1963

1515 Chatpati 1983

1516 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar 1973

1517 Pratishodh 1980

1518 Sautela Bhai 1996

1519 Tawaif 1985

1520 Daku Mansingh 1971

1521 No Parking 2006

1522 Darinda 2005

1523 Ali Baba 1976

1524 Razia Sultan 1983

1525 Najma 1943

1526 Humayun 1945

1527 Arpan 1957

1528 Miss Mary 1957

1529 Piya Milan 1985

1530 Om Shanti Om 2007

1531 Piya Ghar Aaja 1947

1532 Tohfa 1947

1533 Kanhaiya 1959

1534 Saat Phere 1970

1535 Durgaa Maa 1986

1536 Ram Tere Kitne Naam 1985

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Babul (1950)  //  film poster

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Remembering Tun Tun on her 95th birth anniversary. Tun Tun (11 July 1923 – 24 November 2003) was the screen name of playback singer and actress-comedian, Uma Devi Khatri, who was called "Hindi cinema's first-ever comedienne". She arrived in Bombay (Mumbai) at the age of 23, having run away from home, and knocked on composer Naushad Ali's door. She told him that she could sing and that she would throw herself in the ocean if he didn't give her a chance. He auditioned her, and hired her on the spot. She made her debut as a solo playback singer, in Nazir's Wamiq Azra (1946). Soon she signed a contract with the producer-director A.R. Kardar, who used Naushad as music director, and went on make a place for herself amidst music stalwarts like Noor Jehan, Rajkumari, Khursheed and Zohrabai Ambalewali. In 1947, she had huge hits with "Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon Dil-e-beqarar ka", "Yeh Kaun Chala Meri Aankhon Mein Sama Kar", and "Aaj Machi Hai Dhoom Jhoom Khushi Se Jhoom", which she sang for actress Munawar Sultana in A.R. Kardar's Dard (1947), again under the music direction of Naushad; she also sang a duet, "Betaab Hai Dil Dard-e-Mohabat Ke Asar Se", with Suraiya In fact, a gentleman from Delhi was so enamoured by her song, "Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon", that he stayed with her in Bombay. They got married, and the couple had two daughters and two sons; her husband, whom she called Mohan, died in 1992. Success of Dard meant that she next received Mehboob Khan's Anokhi Ada (1948), which again had two hit numbers, "Kahe jiya dole" and "Dil ko lagake humne kuch bhi na paya". This brought her into the league of highly rated playback singers. She reached her peak as a vocalist in director S.S. Vasan's "Chandralekha" (1948) made by Gemini Studios, Chennai. Her seven songs, which include hits like, "Saanjh ki bela", remain her most accomplished work in her singing career; though signing the film also meant a breach of contract with producer-director Kardar, which led to her dwindling fortunes in the industry. Moreover, in following years, owing to her older style of singing and limited vocal range, she found it difficult to compete with the rising singing stars, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Eventually Naushad suggested that she take up acting, because she had a very bubbly personality and wonderful comic timing. He asked his friend Dilip Kumar to cast her in one of his films, and she appeared in Babul (1950) with him, which had Nargis as the lead actress; it is he who renamed her as 'Tun Tun' to suit her comic persona, the name stayed with her, and a comedic legend was born. She went on to act in Guru Dutt's classics like Aar Paar (1954), Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955) and Pyaasa (1957). In the 1960s and 1970s, she was a permanent comic relief in numerous Bollywood films, a few years down the line, she most notably starred in Amitabh Bachchan starrer, Namak Halaal (1982), a Prakash Mehra's blockbuster. In her career spanning five decades, she acted in around 198 films in Hindi/Urdu and other languages like Punjabi etc, pairing with top comedy actors of her times like Bhagwan Dada, Agha, Sunder, Mukri, Dhumal, Johnny Walker and Keshto Mukherjee. She was last seen in Hindi film in 'Kasam Dhande Ki' (1990).

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Remembering Tun Tun on her 14th death anniversary.

Tun Tun (11 July 1923 – 24 November 2003) was the screen name of playback singer and actress-comedian, Uma Devi Khatri, who was called "Hindi cinema's first-ever comedienne".

She arrived in Bombay (Mumbai) at the age of 23, having run away from home, and knocked on composer Naushad Ali's door. She told him that she could sing and that she would throw herself in the ocean if he didn't give her a chance. He auditioned her, and hired her on the spot. She made her debut as a solo playback singer, in Nazir's Wamiq Azra (1946). Soon she signed a contract with the producer-director A.R. Kardar, who used Naushad as music director, and went on make a place for herself amidst music stalwarts like Noor Jehan, Rajkumari, Khursheed and Zohrabai Ambalewali.

In 1947, she had huge hits with "Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon Dil-e-beqarar ka", "Yeh Kaun Chala Meri Aankhon Mein Sama Kar", and "Aaj Machi Hai Dhoom Jhoom Khushi Se Jhoom", which she sang for actress Munawar Sultana in A.R. Kardar's Dard (1947), again under the music direction of Naushad; she also sang a duet, "Betaab Hai Dil Dard-e-Mohabat Ke Asar Se", with Suraiya In fact, a gentleman from Delhi was so enamoured by her song, "Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon", that he stayed with her in Bombay. They got married, and the couple had two daughters and two sons; her husband, whom she called Mohan, died in 1992.

Success of Dard meant that she next received Mehboob Khan's Anokhi Ada (1948), which again had two hit numbers, "Kahe jiya dole" and "Dil ko lagake humne kuch bhi na paya". This brought her into the league of highly rated playback singers. She reached her peak as a vocalist in director S.S. Vasan's "Chandralekha" (1948) made by Gemini Studios, Chennai. Her seven songs, which include hits like, "Saanjh ki bela", remain her most accomplished work in her singing career; though signing the film also meant a breach of contract with producer-director Kardar, which led to her dwindling fortunes in the industry.

Moreover, in following years, owing to her older style of singing and limited vocal range, she found it difficult to compete with the rising singing stars, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Eventually Naushad suggested that she take up acting, because she had a very bubbly personality and wonderful comic timing. He asked his friend Dilip Kumar to cast her in one of his films, and she appeared in Babul (1950) with him, which had Nargis as the lead actress; it is he who renamed her as 'Tun Tun' to suit her comic persona, the name stayed with her, and a comedic legend was born. She went on to act in Guru Dutt's classics like Aar Paar (1954), Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955) and Pyaasa (1957). In the 1960s and 1970s, she was a permanent comic relief in numerous Bollywood films, a few years down the line, she most notably starred in Amitabh Bachchan starrer, Namak Halaal (1982), a Prakash Mehra's blockbuster.

In her career spanning five decades, she acted in around 198 films in Hindi/Urdu and other languages like Punjabi etc, pairing with top comedy actors of her times like Bhagwan Dada, Agha, Sunder, Mukri, Dhumal, Johnny Walker and Keshto Mukherjee. She was last seen in Hindi film in 'Kasam Dhande Ki' (1990).

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Remembering music director #Ravi on his 91st birth anniversary.

Ravi Shankar Sharma (3 March 1926 – 7 March 2012), often referred to mononymously as Ravi, was a music director, who had composed music for several Hindi and Malayalam films. After a successful career in Hindi cinema, he took a break from the 1970s to 1984, and made a successful comeback under the stage name Bombay Ravi. He died on 7 March 2012 in Mumbai at the age of 86.

Ravi was born in Delhi on 3 March 1926. He had no formal training in classical music; instead he learned music from listening to his father sing bhajans. He taught himself to play harmonium and other classical instruments and worked as an electrician to support his family. In 1950 he decided to shift to Bombay and become a professional singer. At first Ravi was homeless, living on the streets and sleeping in Malad railway station at night.

In 1952, Ravi was discovered by Hemant Kumar who hired him to sing backing vocals in Vande Mataram from the film Anand Math. Ravi gave several hit songs and received Filmfare nominations for these films: Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Do Badan (1966), Humraaz (1967), Ankhen (1968), and Nikaah (1982). He won Filmfare awards for Gharana (1961) and Khandan (1965).His other successful films include Waqt, Neel Kamal and Gumraah. His songs Aaj mere yaar ki shaadi hai, Babul ki duyaen leti ja, Doli chadh ke dulhan sasural chali and Mere Yaar Bana Ke Dulha became very popular in wedding celebrations.

Ravi was one of the music directors who shaped the career of Asha Bhosle with songs like Tora man darpan and Sun le Pukar Aai. He was also instrumental in making Mahendra Kapoor a popular singer in Bollywood. After a successful career in Hindi films during the 1950s and 1960s, he took a long break after 1970 till 1982. In 1982, he gave music for the Hindi film Nikaah, and one of the film's songs Dil ke armaan aansooyon main beh gaye sung by Salma Agha won her the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award. His songs Mere Yaar Bana Ke Dulha (Chaudvin Ka Chand), Aaj mere yar ki shadi hai (Aadmi Sadak Ka) and Babu Ki Duaen Leti Ja (Neel Kamal), all sung by Mohammad Rafi became popular wedding songs.

In the 1980s, he made a comeback as a music director in Malayalam (and some Hindi) films as Bombay Ravi. During 1986, the Malayalam director Hariharan convinced him to make this comeback. The first movie was Panchagni. The songs Saagarangale and Aa raatri maanju poyi (sung by Yesudas and Chitra) were hits. That same year, Hariharan's Nakhakshathangal also came out and Chithra won her second National Award for the song Manjalprasaadavum from the same film. All the songs from the Malayalam movie Vaisali released in 1989 were super hits and Chithra won her third National Award for the song "Indupushpam Choodi Nilkum" from the same film. Ravi was a constant in Hariharan films and their combination is regarded as one of the best ever in Malayalam. Ravi has composed for many films produced by South Indian banners: Ghoonghat, Gharana Grihasti, Aurat, Samaj ko badal dalo (Gemini), Meherban, Do Kaliyan (AVM), Bharosa, Khandan (Vasu Films).