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Bhabhi (1957 Film)
Bhabhi is a 1957 Hindi film directed by Krishnan–Panju for AVM Productions. It starred Balraj Sahni, Pandari Bai and Nanda in pivotal roles. The film went on to become the eighth highest grossing Bollywood film of the year. The film was a remake of the 1954 Bengali film ''Banga Gora'', which in turn was based on the novel ''Bijila'' by Prabhavathi Devi Saraswathi. The Bengali movie was earlier remade in Tamil as ''Kula Dheivam'' and later remade in Kannada as ''Jenu Goodu''. Pandari Bai reprised her role in all versions except Bengali. Summary Although a graduate in Arts, Shanta (Pandari Bai) agrees to marry a less educated widowed businessman Ratanlal (Balraj Sahni), shortly called Ratan, who has a son Mithu (Daisy Irani), from his first marriage and re-locates to live with him, his three brothers; Ramesh ( Jawahar Kaul), Rajan (Raja Gosavi) and Baldev (Jagdeep) and his aunty (Durga Khote). Ratanlal permits Shanta to let her child-widowed sister, Lata (Nanda), to also live w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnan–Panju
R. Krishnan (1909–1997) and S. Panju (1915–1984), collectively referred to as Krishnan–Panju, were Indian film directors. The duo directed more than 50 films in South Indian languages and in Hindi. Early life R. Krishnan was born on 18 July 1909 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Previously, he was in charge of the laboratory in Pakshiraja Studios (then known as Kandhan studio) in Coimbatore. S. Panju was born on 24 January 1915 as Panchapakesan in Umayalpuram near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Previously, he worked as an assistant editor under P. K. Raja Sandow and as assistant director under Ellis R. Dungan. He was also a film editor who edited films under the name Punjabi or Panjabi. Career They both worked for the Tamil film ''Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan'' (1942), which was directed by P. K. Raja Sandow in Kandhan Studio. Krishnan and Panju became friends at this time. Later, when Raja Sandow saw their skills, he gave them his next project ''Poompavai''. The film ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisy Irani (actress)
Daisy Irani Shukla (born 17 June 1950) is an Indian actress in Hindi and Telugu language films. She was a popular child actor in the 1950s and 1960s. She is most known for films such as ''Bandish'' (1955), '' Ek Hi Raasta'' (1956), ''Naya Daur'' (1957), ''Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke'' (1957), ''Jailor'' (1958), ''Qaidi No. 911'' (1959) and '' Do Ustad'' (1959). As a supporting actress, she acted in ''Kati Patang'' in 1971. She also worked in a popular TV show '' Shararat''. Background and personal life Irani was born into a Zoroastrian family and her mother-tongue is Gujarati. She is the eldest of three sisters, the other two being Honey Irani and Menaka Irani. Her younger sister Honey, who was also a child-star, went on to marry script-writer Javed Akhtar and is the mother of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. Irani's other sister, Menaka, is married to the stunt film-maker Kamran Khan (film producer) and is the mother of film-makers Sajid Khan and Farah Khan. Daisy married screenwri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Rafi
Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer and musician. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and range of voice; his songs varied from fast peppy numbers to patriotic songs, sad numbers to highly romantic songs, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans to classical songs. He was known for his ability to mould his voice to the persona and style of the actor lip-syncing the song on screen in the movie. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honored with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. In 2001, Rafi was honoured with the "Best Singer of the Millennium" title by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine. In 2013, Rafi was voted for the Greatest Voice in Hindi Cinema in the CNN-IBN's poll. He recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and in many Indian languages as well as some foreign languages, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar () (born as Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 06 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is widely considered to have been the greatest and most influential singers in India. Her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her honorific titles such as the "Queen of Melody", "Nightingale of India", and "Voice of the Millennium". Lata recorded songs in over thirty-six Indian languages and a few foreign languages, though primarily in Marathi, Hindi, and Bengali. Her foreign languages included English, Indonesian, Russian, Dutch, Nepali, and Swahili. She received several accolades and honors throughout her career. In 1989, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was bestowed on her by the Government of India. In 2001, in recognition of her contributions to the nation, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour; she is only the second female singer, after M. S. Subbulakshmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagwan Dada
Bhagwan Dada (1 August 1913 – 4 February 2002), also credited and mononymously known as Bhagwan, was an Indian actor and film director who worked in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his social film '' Albela'' (1951) and the song "Shola Jo Bhadke". Early life Bhagwan Dada was born in 1913 as Bhagwan Abhaji Palav in Amravati, Maharashtra. He was the son of a textile-mill worker who worked in Mumbai textile mills and was obsessed with films. Bhagwan dada hailed from a Marathi family. He worked as labour, but dreamt of films. He got his break with bit roles in silent films and got totally involved with the studios. He learned film-making and at one stage used to make low-budget films (in which he arranged for everything including the design of costumes and arranging meals for the cast) for Rs. 65,000. Career Bhagwan Abhaji Palav, popularly known as Bhagwan dada, mainly due to his love for wrestling, made his debut in the silent era with the film ''Criminal''. He co-directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agha (actor)
Agha (21 March 1914 – 30 April 1992) was an Indian actor of Bollywood films. He was known for comic roles and modeled himself on Bob Hope's style of acting. He appeared in over 300 Hindi films in his career between 1935 and 1986. His son, Jalal Agha, also became an actor, mostly known for the song ''Mehbooba Mehbooba'' in ''Sholay'' (1975). Early life Agha Beg was born on 21 March 1914 at Fatima Nagar, Pune, British India. His father was originally from Iran and had settled in Pune but had to leave Pune for Bombay in search of employment Agha confessed that he went to school for just three days, "that was as long as I could stand it". He spent time "mooching" around the Poona Race Course as he wanted to become a jockey and loved horses. Agha came to Bombay and joined his neighbourhood drama group. His interest in acting took him to films where in 1933 he started as a production manager in Kanwal Movietone. Career Agha's first film was Kanwal Movietone's ''Stree Dharma'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manorama (Hindi Actress)
Manorama (16 August 1926 – 15 February 2008) was an Indian character actress in Bollywood known best for her role as the comical tyrant aunt in ''Seeta Aur Geeta'' (1972) and in films such as ''Ek Phool Do Maali'' (1969) and ''Do Kaliyaan'' (1968). She started her career as a child artiste in 1936 in Lahore, under the name Baby Iris. Thereafter, she made her debut as an adult actress in 1941, and performed to her final role in ''Water'' in 2005, her career extending over 60 years. Through her career she acted in over 160 films. After playing heroine roles in the early 1940s, she settled into playing villainous or comic roles. She played comic roles in superhit films such as ''Half Ticket'' appearing alongside Kishore Kumar and the legendary Madhubala. She gave memorable performances in ''Dus Lakh'', ''Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje'', ''Mujhe Jeene Do'', ''Mehboob ki Menhdi'', ''Caravan'', ''Bombay to Goa'' and '' Lawaris''. Biography She acted in films since 1941 under her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anwar Hussain (actor)
Anwar Hussain (11 November 1925 – 1 January 1988) was an Indian actor and producer. He was a popular character actor from the 1940s to 1982 and acted in over 200 Bollywood films. Some of his best known roles are from '' Ab Dilli Dur Nahin'', ''Gunga Jumna'' (1961), ''Shaheed'', ''Baharon Ke Sapne'', '' Victoria No. 203'' (1972), ''Chori Mera Kaam'', ''Loafer'', ''Gaddar'', '' Rafoo Chakkar'' and '' Jail Yatra''. He was the son of singer-turned director Jaddanbai and thus, maternal half-brother to noted actress Nargis Dutt and Akhtar Hussain. Hussain is best known for his roles in ''Gunga Jumna'' (1962) and ''Rocky'' (1981) with his nephew Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Balraj Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over four decades, Dutt has won several accolades and acted in over 100 films, ranging from romance to comedy genres, though u .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shivraj
Shivraj ( hi, शिवराज; 1920 - 3 June 2017) was an Indian actor. Selected filmography *''Singaar'' (1949) *'' Andolan'' (1951) (He played a key role) *'' Patita'' (1953) *''Devdas'' (1955) *'' Seema'' (1955) *''Dekh Kabira Roya'' (1957) *'' Miss Mary'' (1957) *''Paigham'' (1959) *''Ujala'' (1959) * ''Jija Ji'' (1961) (Punjabi film) *''Junglee'' (1961) *'' Rakhi'' (1962) *''Bharosa'' (1963) *'' Rajkumar'' (1964) *'' Janwar'' (1965) *''Do Badan (1966) *''Mera Saaya'' (1966) *''Pyar Kiye Jaa'' (1966) *''Baharon Ke Sapne'' (1967) *''Shagird'' (1967) *'' Aadmi'' (1968) *'' Saraswatichandra'' (1968) *''Do Raaste'' (1969) *'' Adhikar'' (1971) *'' Anamika'' (1973) *''Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' (1973) *'' Imaan'' (1974) *''Naya Din Nai Raat'' (1974) *''Ujala Hi Ujala'' (1974) *''Resham Ki Dori'' (1974) *''Aa Jaa Sanam'' (1975) *''Jaggu'' (1975) *'' Salaakhen'' (1975) *''Uljhan'' (1975) *''Amar Akbar Anthony'' (1977) *''Do Musafir'' (1978) *''Kasme Vaade'' (1978) *'' Rahu Ketu'' (197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nalini Chonkar
Nalini (Devanagari: नलिनी) is a female gender Indian given name, which means "lotus", "goddess Gayatri","mother of Vedas", "sweet nectar", "Amrit", Feminine "lily" in Sanskrit.''Baby Names''"Nalini" Retrieved on 9 January 2016. The name may refer to: * Nalini Selva (actress) (born 1984), Indian actress * Nalini Ambady (1959–2013), Indian psychologist * Nalini Anantharaman (born 1976), French mathematician * Nalini Bala Devi (1898–1977), Indian writer * Nalini Balbir (born 1955), French scholar * Nalini Bekal (born 1954), Indian writer * Nalini Chatterjee (died 1942), Indian judge * Nalini Jameela (born 1955), Indian writer * Nalini Jaywant (1926–2010), Indian actress * Nalini Joshi (born 1959), Australian mathematician * Nalini Krishan (born 1977), Fijian actress * Nalini Malani (born 1946), Indian artist * Nalini Nadkarni (born 1954), American ecologist * Nalini Selvaraj (1944–2014), Indian writer * Nalini Priyadarshni (born 1974) Indian poet * Nalini Selvan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bipin Gupta
Bipin Gupta (21 August 1905 – 9 September 1981) was an Indian actor and artist during the 1930s and 1960s. He acted in Bengali and Hindi cinema, most notably in ''Baiju Bawra'' (1952), ''Jagriti'' (1954), ''Gharana'' (1961) and '' Khilona'' (1970). Early life Gupta was born to a Bengali family on 21 August 1905 in Meerut, the 5th child of his parents Trailokya Nath Gupta and Khemankari Devi. They later moved to Barrackpore. He attended the Chinsura Training School and the Barrackpore Government High School. He was married to Annapurna Devi. Career Gupta's first Bengali film was ''Chokher Bali'', directed by Sotu Sen in 1938. Throughout his career, he had worked on almost 300 films, though he only played hero once, in the film ''Noori''. In 1964, he produced and directed a Hindi movie which never got released. He started working in radio in 1934 and by 1936 he became a professional stage artist. He stayed for 30 years in Bombay to establish himself in Bollywood. In 1964 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shyama (Hindi Actress)
Shyama (born Khurshid Akhtar; 7 June 1935 – 14 November 2017) was an Indian actress who appeared in Hindi films. She was active between 1945 and 1989. She is best known for her roles in ''Aar Paar'' (1954 film) and ''Barsaat Ki Raat'' (1960 film). Career Born as Khurshid Akhtar in Lahore, Punjab in British India on 7 June 1935 into a Muslim family, Shyama moved to MUmbai from Lahore in the 1940s. As a young girl, she acted in a few films such as Noor Jehan's husband Shaukat Hussain Rizvi's Zeenat (1945 film) and ''Meerabai'' (1947). She worked with Shammi Kapoor in romantic classic Mirza Sahiban (1957). Director Vijay Bhatt gave her the stage name Shyama, by which she is credited in her movies. She had starring roles in Guru Dutt's classic ''Aar Paar'' (1954 film), and later in ''Barsaat Ki Raat'' (1960 film), which was perhaps her best performance. She was a major star in the 1950s and 1960s and acted in more than 150 movies, many in starring roles. During the period 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
