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Farida Dadi
Farida Dadi, also known as Farida Devi or Baby Farida, is an Indian actress in Hindi-language films and television serials. Career She started her career as a child actor in films in the 60s and was the most sought-after child actress. She made her debut as the young Shashikala in the movie Sujata (1960), when she was eight years old. Her most remembered roles as a child artist were in Dosti, Ram Aur Shyam, Brahmachari, Sangam, Kabuliwalah, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Phool Aur Patthar and more with directors like Bimal Roy, Raj Kapoor, K Asif, Mehboob Khan and Guru Dutt Guru Dutt (born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone; 9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964; also known as Gurudatta Padukone) was an Indian film actor, director, producer, choreographer, and writer.Rajadhyaksha, Ashish, and Paul Willemen. 9941998 .... Filmography Her films include: Television Web series References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dadi, Farida Living people Indian film actres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dosti (1964 Film)
''Dosti'' () is a 1964 Indian Hindi-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Satyen Bose, produced by Tarachand Barjatya, and distributed by Rajshri Productions. The film focuses on the friendship between two boys: one blind (Sudhir Kumar Sawant) and the other physically disabled (Sushil Kumar Somaya ). The film also features Sanjay Khan, Farida Dadi, Nana Palsikar and Leela Mishra in supporting roles. ''Dosti'' was amongst the top ten highest-grossing films of 1964, declared a "Super Hit" at the box office, and entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1977, the film was remade in Malayalam and Telugu language, Telugu as Sneham (1977 film), ''Sneham''. ''Dosti'' won six Filmfare Awards out of seven nominated categories. Plot Ramnath "Ramu" Gupta's father, a factory worker, dies in an accident. When the factory refuses to pay compensation that is due, his mother faints due to shock and falls down the stairs. Ramu is also injured in an acciden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt (born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone; 9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964; also known as Gurudatta Padukone) was an Indian film actor, director, producer, choreographer, and writer.Rajadhyaksha, Ashish, and Paul Willemen. 9941998''Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema''. London: British Film Institute Publishing. He is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema. Dutt was lauded for his artistry, notably his usage of close-up shots, lighting, and depictions of melancholia. He directed a total of 8 Hindi films, several of which have gained a cult following internationally. This includes '' Pyaasa'' (1957), which made its way onto ''Time'' magazine's 100 Greatest Movies list, as well as '' Kaagaz Ke Phool'' (1959), all of which are frequently listed among the greatest films in Hindi cinema. He was included among CNN's "Top 25 Asian Actors" in 2012. Early life Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone was born on 9 July 1925, in Bangalore in the present-day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aasra
AASRA (stylized as: आसRa) is a Mumbai-based mental health not-for-profit organization known for operating a 24-hour helpline for individuals who are suicidal and emotionally distressed. The service is an offshoot of Befrienders Worldwide and the Samaritans Samaritans (; ; ; ), are an ethnoreligious group originating from the Hebrews and Israelites of the ancient Near East. They are indigenous to Samaria, a historical region of History of ancient Israel and Judah, ancient Israel and Judah that ..., with the India chapter established in 1960. References External links * Mental health organisations in India Organisations based in Mumbai 1998 establishments in Maharashtra Organizations established in 1998 {{mental-health-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devar
''Devar'' is a 1966 Hindi film directed by Mohan Sehgal. It stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Deven Verma and Shashikala. The music is by Roshan and the lyrics by Anand Bakshi; this is their only film together that met with success. The film is based on the short novel ''Naa'' by the Bengali writer Tara Shankar Bandopadhyay. This novel was already adapted into a 1954 Bengali film of the same name, and the 1962 Tamil movie '' Padithaal Mattum Podhuma''. Plot Shankar and Bhawariya are childhood lovers who have been parted by unfortunate circumstances. Shankar's cousin Suresh is an advocate. Matchmaker Ram comes up with marriage proposals for both the cousins. Following family traditions, it is decided that the boys will meet the respective brides by proxy. Suresh falls in love with Madhumati. He cooks up a wicked plot. He writes two letters to each of the families due to which an innocent and less educated Shankar is badly treated by his parents. One day accidentally Shanka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dil Diya Dard Liya
''Dil Diya Dard Liya'' is a 1966 Hindi romance film based upon Emily Brontë's 1847 novel ''Wuthering Heights''. The film is directed by Abdur Rashid Kardar and Dilip Kumar. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, Pran, and Johnny Walker. The music is by Naushad. The songs include ''"Koi Sagar Dil Ko Behlata Nahin"'', ''"Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi"'', ''"Guzre Hain Aaj Ishq Mein"'', ''"Dilruba Maine Tere Pyar Mein"''. It inspired the 1983 Pakistani film ''Dehleez'' starring Nadeem, Shabnam, Afzal Ahmed and Agha Taalish and the 1985 Hindi movie '' Oonche Log''. The film was Dilip Kumar's first outright flop in 15 years at the box-office. Plot The film begins with a sea storm that sinks a ship leaving a child as the sole survivor. In another scene a king is shown waiting for his grandchild. He dies still waiting but bequeaths his property to his grandchild, Shankar. Thakur, a kindhearted, widowed landlord, lives a wealthy lifestyle with his son Ramesh, daughter Roop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janwar (1965 Film)
''Janwar'' () is a 1965 Hindi film directed by Bhappi Sonie. It stars Shammi Kapoor, Rajshree in lead roles. The music is composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and lyrics are by Hasrat Jaipuri, Shailendra and Faiz Ahmad Faiz. It is notable for a rendition of the song "Dekho Ab To Kisi Ko Nahin Hai Khabar", set to the tune of the Beatles song " I Wanna Hold Your Hand". Plot Mr. Srivastava lives a very wealthy lifestyle with his wife and two sons, Mahendra and Sunder. He plans to get his sons married to women from equally wealthy backgrounds. Mahendra falls in love with Seema, who is poor and lives with her stepmother. This creates considerable acrimony in the family, and Seema is not accepted as a daughter-in-law. Unable to find a solution, Mahendra takes to alcohol and falls in the bewitching clutches of a beautiful courtesan named Bahaar. While vacationing in Srinagar, Sunder meets Sapna, who also comes from a poor family, falls in love with her and wants to marry her. She, too, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke
''Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke'' () is a 1963 Hindi crime drama film starring Sunil Dutt and Leela Naidu in the lead roles. This film was Sunil Dutt's debut production, directed by R.K. Nayyar, with music composed by Ravi. Dutt's favourite writer Aghajani Kashmiri scripted ''Yeh Rastey..'' which is based on the sensational K.M. Nanavati adultery and murder case in Mumbai. The film was said to be a thinly-disguised version of the famous Nanavati case where an upright naval captain, Capt. Nanavati, shot dead the lover of his wife. The film was said to be ahead of its times and too bold, did moderately well at the box office. The 1973 movie '' Achanak'' is also based on the same case. The Akshay Kumar-starrer 2016 movie '' Rustom'' is based on the same case as well. Plot Anil Sahni is a airforce pilot who married Neena against his father's wishes. When Anil was away on a trip, Neena and Ashok come close and have an affair. Anil returns and is furious to find out about the affair. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyara Hazar Ladkian
''Gyara Hazar Ladkian'' (Eleven Thousand Girls) is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language romantic social drama film directed by K. A. Abbas. The film was co-produced by the poet Ali Sardar Jafri, who also helped co-write the story with Abbas. Produced under the Film Friends banner, it had music by N. Datta. The director of photography was Ramchandra. The cast included Bharat Bhushan, Mala Sinha in lead, with Murad, Nadira. The story, which is told in flashback, involves a working girl Asha, played by Mala Sinha, who is in court for a murder committed by her younger sister. Bharat Bhushan plays the lawyer and journalist Puran, who takes the case to prove her innocence. Plot Asha (Mala Sinha) is in court facing a murder trial. Puran (Bharat Bhushan), a lawyer and journalist, takes the case. The story then goes into flashback, showing Asha working in the rationing office just after the war. She comes from a poor family and is the sole earning member. She also has six younger sisters to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man-Mauji
''Man Mauji'' () is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language film starring Kishore Kumar and Sadhana in lead roles and directed by Krishnan–Panju. It was Jayalalitha's first Hindi film, in which she played Lord Krishna in a 3-minutes dance sequence with Naaz, who played Radha in the same dance program. The film was a remake of Telugu film '' Donga Ramudu''. Cast * Kishore Kumar as Raja * Sadhana as Rani * Pran as Jagga * Om Prakash as Rai Sahib Bholaram * Sulochana Chatterjee as Mrs. Bholaram * Durga Khote as Mohan's Mother * Leela Chitnis as Bhagwanti * Achala Sachdev as Kamla Bai * Mohan Choti as Seetaram * Mukri as Darbarilal * Anwar Hussain as Advocate * Ashim Kumar as Dr. Mohan * Naaz as Laxmi * Baby Farida as Advocate's Daughter * Master Shahid as Advocate's Son * Sunder as Schoolmaster * Jayalalitha as Lord Krishna Soundtrack All the songs were composed by Madan Mohan and lyrics were penned by Rajinder Krishan. The song "Zaroorat Hai, Zaroorat Hai" sung by Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hariyali Aur Rasta
''Hariyali Aur Rasta'' (English: The Greenery and the Road) is a 1962 Hindi film produced and directed by Vijay Bhatt. It stars Manoj Kumar and Mala Sinha in lead roles. The film has music by Shankar Jaikishan. The movie marked as the first hit for Manoj Kumar. Plot ''Hariyali Aur Rasta'' is a triangular love story between Shankar (Manoj Kumar), Shobhana (Mala Sinha), and Rita (Shashikala). The marriage of Rita and Sankar was arranged in their childhood, though when they grow up, Shankar falls in love with Shobhana, though he eventually ends up marrying Rita, as per their family's desires. They both cannot reconcile to the ill-fitting marriage, and the situation deteriorates further when ex-flame Shobhana comes into their lives once again. Cast * Manoj Kumar as Shanker * Mala Sinha as Shobna / Kamla * Shashikala as Rita * Om Prakash as Joseph * Helen as- Dancer Dolly *Manmohan Krishna as Shivnath * Surendra Production and crew The film was shot extensively in Darjeeling, es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batwara
''Batwara'' is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by J.P. Dutta. The film features an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Mohsin Khan, Shammi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Poonam Dhillon, Amrita Singh, Asha Parekh, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Amrish Puri. The film centres around a long-standing friendship between an aristocratic (Khanna) and a low-caste cop (Dharmendra) is broken due to the former turning vengeful due to the death of his brother at the hands of the peasants, and that how the latter stands up to him. Batwara released worldwide on 14 July 1989, and received mostly positive reviews from critics. Commercially, it was a hit at the box office and was the 9th highest grossing film of 1989. Plot Sumer and Vikram are two close friends, whose close bond is well known in the village. Sumer serves as a cop. Vikram belongs to the landlords. The film is set post-independence, and a new land sealing law is drafted by the Government, which states ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chhaya (film)
''Chhaya'' (English: ''Shadow'') is a 1961 Bollywood film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, Nirupa Roy, Nazir Hussain in pivotal roles. Nirupa Roy won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Music was composed by Salil Chowdhury. Plot Manorama ( Nirupa Roy) comes to Lucknow along with her infant daughter after the death of her husband Shyamlal ( Krishan Dhawan), searching for her maternal uncle. But when she finds that her uncle sold his house and has died, she becomes clueless and has nowhere to go. Moreover, her infant daughter becomes sick due to lack of food and shelter. Desperate to save her, Manorama leaves her at the gate of a wealthy man, Seth Jagatnarayan Chaudhary ( Nazir Hussain). Jagatnarayan, having no children for himself, decides to adopt her and names her as Sarita. After few days, Manorama comes again as a nanny and settles with them. Jagatnarayan moves to Bombay to start a new life and to hide the fact that Sarit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
