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Prem Dhawan
Prem Dhawan (1923–2001) was an Indian lyricist, music composer, choreographer and actor of Bollywood known for his patriotic songs, especially for the lyrics and compositions for the 1965 Manoj Kumar starrer, ''Shaheed''. He was a winner of the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 1971 and was honoured by the Government of India in 1970 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award. Biography Prem Dhawan was born on 13 June 1923 at Ambala in the present day Haryana state of India to a Jail Superintendent working for the British government. He did his college studies in Lahore during which period he was involved with the activities of the Communist party of India. He started his career in Lahore in 1946 as Assistant of Composer Khwaja Khurshid Anwar in Khwaja Ahmad Abbas's film ''Aaj Aur Kal''. He later moved to Mumbai to join the Indian People's Theatre Association. His association with the Indian People's Theatre Association helped him to learn classical mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambala
Ambala () is a city and a municipal corporation in Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India, located on the border with the Indian state of Punjab and in proximity to both states capital Chandigarh. Politically, Ambala has two sub-areas: Ambala Cantonment (also known as Ambala Cantt) and Ambala City, eight kilometres apart, therefore it is also known as "Twin City". It has a large Indian Army and Indian Air Force presence within its cantonment area. It is located 200 km (124 mi) to the north of New Delhi, India's capital, and has been identified as a counter-magnet city for the National Capital Region to develop as an alternative center of growth to Delhi. Ambala separates the Ganges river network from the Indus river network and is surrounded by two rivers – Ghaggar and Tangri – to the north and to the south. Due to its geographical location, the Ambala district plays an important role in local tourism, being located south of Chandigarh, nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarana (1951 Film)
''Tarana'' () is a 1951 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film produced and written by K. S. Daryani and directed by Ram Daryani. Starring Madhubala and Dilip Kumar together for the first time, ''Tarana'' revolves around the titular character (Madhubala), a free-spirited village girl who falls in love with a visiting doctor (Kumar). ''Tarana'' is best remembered as the production during which Madhubala and Kumar began a highly publicised affair that lasted for nearly six years. Released on 5 October 1951, the film became one of the biggest box office hits of the year and earned overwhelming positive reviews from critics, mostly for the lead pair's onscreen chemistry, music and direction. Plot After a plane crash, Dr. Motilal (Dilip Kumar), is left stranded in a small village, where he is given shelter by a blind old man called Surdas and his playful, young daughter Tarana (Madhubala). During the course of their stay, the Motilal falls for the charms of the innocent Tarana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mera Naam Joker
''Mera Naam Joker'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi romance drama film, directed, edited and produced by Raj Kapoor under his banner R. K. Films, and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. The film stars Raj Kapoor as the eponymous character, with his son Rishi Kapoor making his screen debut playing his younger version, along with Simi Garewal, Kseniya Ryabinkina, Padmini, Manoj Kumar and Dharmendra in supporting roles. The plot focuses on a clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows; three women who shaped his life view his final performance. The film is one of the lengthiest films of Indian cinema. ''Mera Naam Joker'' is the second and to date last Hindi film to have two intervals, the first being '' Sangam'' (1964). After '' Sangam'' became a blockbuster, ''Mera Naam Joker'' was highly anticipated as it was under production for six years and heavily publicized, loosely based on Kapoor's own life. The film was partly made with the participation of Soviet actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavitra Paapi
''Pavitra Papi'' ( Punjabi: ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਪਾਪੀ; English:"The Holy Sinner") is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Rajendra Bhatia. The film stars Balraj Sahni, Parikshit Sahni and Tanuja. The movie was based on a Punjabi novel by famous writer Nanak Singh. Plot It is small-town India of the 19th century. Pannalal is employed in a clock repair shop owned by Lala Attarchand. He is replaced by Kedarnath, who has some old family bonds with Lala Attarchand, and who has come to town from his village in search of exactly this work, because his ancestors were in the same business (clock-making). Upon losing his job, Pannalal curses Kedarnath as being the cause of his family becoming destitute. He writes a letter to Kadarnath saying that "your actions have driven me to death because I cannot support my family or get my daughters married." Pannalal then disappears from the scene, after telling his wife that he is going to a far-off city in order to meet an o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geet (1970 Film)
''Geet'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi language romantic musical film directed by Ramanand Sagar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Mala Sinha and Sujit Kumar. The film's music is by Kalyanji Anandji. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Aradhana''. Plot Kamla is a successful stage performer who lives with her widowed father Dindayal in Delhi. She works in the company owned by Kunver Shamsher Singh, who wants to marry her, but couldn't express his feelings. After a heavy schedule, she wants to take a break and goes to Kulu. There, she becomes interested in a local cattle herder, Sarju after listening to his song. They spend time together and Kamla gradually becomes fascinated by him. Before she starts back, Sarju finally proposes her and she gladly accepts. But the question arises regarding their different backgrounds and at last Kamla agrees to come and stay with him in Kulu. She returns to Delhi to finish her committed shows. There, she informs Kunver about her marriage and retiremen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purab Aur Paschim
''Purab Aur Pachhim'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film. The movie was produced and directed by Manoj Kumar, and it stars Manoj Kumar, Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, Pran and Prem Chopra in the lead roles. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji. The 2007 film ''Namastey London'' is inspired from this film. This was the second film by Manoj Kumar where he stars as Bharat (first being ''Upkar'') and one of his four films on patriotism (''Shaheed'' was his first, to be followed by '' Roti Kapda Aur Makaan'' and ''Kranti''.) Synopsis In 1942 British India, Harnam ( Pran) betrays a freedom fighter, and as a result is rewarded, but the freedom fighter is killed, leaving his wife, Ganga (Kamini Kaushal) and family devastated and destitute. Years later, after the Indian Independence in 1947, the freedom fighter's son, Bharat (Manoj Kumar), has grown up and goes to London for higher studies. On his arrival in Britain, He meets his father's college friend, Sharma (Madan Puri) with his we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kisan Aur Bhagwan
''Kisan Aur Bhagwan'' is a 1974 Bollywood action comedy-drama film. The film was produced by Dara Singh and directed by Chandrakant, starring Dara Singh, Feroz Khan, Yogeeta Bali and Abhi Bhattacharya among others. Plot Ghasitaram, under pressure from his wife, decides to allocate a barren piece of land to his orphaned nephew, Dhanna, who lives with his wife, Bhagwanti, and sister, Laali. Dhanna strives in vain to till this piece of land and ultimately decides to call in Bhagwan Shri Vishnu for assistance. He goes to Pandit Tirlochan, who, instead gives him a rock, and the naive Dhanna brings it home, and refuses to eat anything until and unless Vishnuji shares his humble offerings. This leads to the entire community, including Bhagwanti and Laali, coming to the conclusion that Dhanna has lost his mind. Cast *Dara Singh as Dhanna *Feroz Khan (actor), Feroz Khan as Shyamu *Yogeeta Bali as Laali *Abhi Bhattacharya as Lord Vishnu *Jayshree Gadkar as Goddess Lakshmi *Jankidas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ullasa Paravaigal
''Ullasa Paravaigal'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri. It was released on 7 March 1980. This film was dubbed into Hindi as ''Do Dil Deewane''. This film was also dubbed in Telugu-language as ''Prema Pichchi'' and was released on 21 February 1981. Plot Ravi is in denial about his mental health as a result of the death of his rural love interest (Ravi develops pyrophobia as his lover dies by house-burning plotted by a man). His father and friend Raju hatch a plan to take him overseas to get him treatment for his illness. He meets his childhood friend Nirmala. With the help of Nirmala and Raju, Ravi gets better. The second half of the film deals with how Ravi's uncle tries to kill him to get his hands on his fortune and how Ravi overcomes his uncle. Cast * Kamal Haasan as Ravi * Rati Agnihotri as Nirmala * Unni Mary as Ravi's lover in village * Major Sundarrajan as Madanagopal * Suruli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar
''Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar'' (, 1970) is a Punjabi language film directed by Dara Singh. The lyrics were written by Prem Dhawan. Dhawan was awarded National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 1972 for its movie songs. The film stars Dara Singh, Balraj Sahni and Pran in the lead roles. In this film Vindu Dara Singh debuted as a child actor. Plot During a riot in 1948, two brothers get separated. Years later they meet and become each other's friend. Gradually they learn about the actual relationship, that they are brothers. This knowledge does not help to stop their fight over a woman. The film also shows the negative effect of alcoholism. In a song in the movie, a lead character states that the God resides with them who works hard in the fields and elsewhere, hence does not have necessity of any addiction. Cast * Prithviraj Kapoor as Village Gurdwara Sahib head Granthi * Balraj Sahni as subedar Varyam Singh * Dara Singh as Kartar Singh * Shaminder as Ram * Meena Rai as Jetta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goonj Uthi Shehnai
''Goonj Uthi Shehnai'' () is a 1959 Hindi film directed by Vijay Bhatt, with Rajendra Kumar, Ameeta, Anita Guha and I. S. Johar as leads. The film has music by Vasant Desai and lyrics by Bharat Vyas, and the duo created numerous hits such as "Jivan Men Piya Tera Sath Rahe" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohd. Rafi, and Lata's "Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet" and "Dil Ka Khilona Hai Toot Gaya". The film narrates the story of a Shehnai player, and features a shehnai recitals by maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan throughout the film. There is also Jugalbandi between him and Sitar player, Abdul Halim Jaffar Khan. The film was the fifth highest grosser of the year and was declared a "Hit" at Box Office India and became the first big hit of actor Rajendra Kumar, who was soon giving dates four years from the day of signing. Cast * Rajendra Kumar - Kishan * Ameeta - Gopi * Anita Guha - Ramkali (Rami) * I. S. Johar - Kanhaiya * Ulhas as Raghunath Maharaj * Manmohan Krishna - Gangaram * Leela Mishra - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YouTube
YouTube is a global online video platform, online video sharing and social media, social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the List of most visited websites, second most visited website, after Google Search. YouTube has more than 2.5 billion monthly users who collectively watch more than one billion hours of videos each day. , videos were being uploaded at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute. In October 2006, YouTube was bought by Google for $1.65 billion. Google's ownership of YouTube expanded the site's business model, expanding from generating revenue from advertisements alone, to offering paid content such as movies and exclusive content produced by YouTube. It also offers YouTube Premium, a paid subscription option for watching content without ads. YouTube also approved creators to participate in Google's Google AdSens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purab Aur Pachhim
''Purab Aur Pachhim'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film. The movie was produced and directed by Manoj Kumar, and it stars Manoj Kumar, Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, Pran and Prem Chopra in the lead roles. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji. The 2007 film ''Namastey London'' is inspired from this film. This was the second film by Manoj Kumar where he stars as Bharat (first being '' Upkar'') and one of his four films on patriotism (''Shaheed'' was his first, to be followed by '' Roti Kapda Aur Makaan'' and ''Kranti''.) Synopsis In 1942 British India, Harnam ( Pran) betrays a freedom fighter, and as a result is rewarded, but the freedom fighter is killed, leaving his wife, Ganga (Kamini Kaushal) and family devastated and destitute. Years later, after the Indian Independence in 1947, the freedom fighter's son, Bharat (Manoj Kumar), has grown up and goes to London for higher studies. On his arrival in Britain, He meets his father's college friend, Sharma ( Madan Puri) with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
