#Dilip Kumar and Indian cinema

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Amar (1954) | dir. Mehboob Khan

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Madhubala (1933-1969) as Anarkali in blockbuster Mughal-E-Azam (1960)

fun fact : Maduhbala was an active philanthropist ! She donated to relief services for refugees from what was then East Bengal ( and is now known as Bangladesh ). She also donated to relief funds for the Jammu and Kashmir conflicts as well as children suffering from polio, earning her the nickname "the queen of charity" as she was called that by editor Baburao Patel.

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Madhubala and Dilip Kumar in Sangdil (1952), a Hindi-language version of Jane Eyre

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Anarkali grieving her love for Salim

i wish i hadn’t loved you. o i wish it was anyone but you. everything that im made to go through, hurts me less. but the thought that if you realised the intensity of my pain, how much will you lament? it keeps me awake at nights. my pain is this severance, this distance, your absence. but yours will be all that and my ailing will shred you to pieces. i wish the world wasn’t so cruel. they keep us apart and think we wouldn’t find a way. so what if he sees us today? beloved, let him see us and take my head. i cannot go another step with this heart laden with such sorrow & regrets. but if something was so happen to me just how will you survive? your heart might beat, your tongue might speak but you wouldn’t be truly alive. o dear god, what is my plight? i cannot live without him but for me to die is also his demise.

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Kamini Kaushal and Dilip Kumar

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Waheeda Rehman and Dilip Kumar

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★ Pathaan and The  SUPERSTARS Of Indian Cinema!

February 8, 2023

Pathaan has smashed records at the box office and it should put into no doubt who are the superstars of INDIA are. The film confirms the box office clout of Shahrukh Khan which had not gone anywhere despite the last decade not being as kind as the decade before. There was a box office change towards the end of 2000-2010 decade where digital prints allowed far wider releases on day one and as this process got bigger and bigger it meant the genre which was the forte of Shahrukh Khan was never going to get record numbers. But through the 2010-2020 decade the numbers coming with films which were not action films were still huge.

Pathaan had a guest role for Salman Khan and the public response has to seen to be believed and this should be enough for the naysayers who have appreaed due to his last few films not doing as well as expected. Stardom does not dissapear with a few films failing at the box office, just like it does not come overnight and takes many films to establish.

The Hindi film industry is probably the most secular place there is in India but the fact that the biggest stars of India over the last two decades are Muslim has not sat well in some quarters of the country and the media over the last few years. In fact the third biggest also with Aamir Khan though this is arguable with Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar in the fold as well. The cinema going audience does not care one bit about religion and within the industry nobody notices the religion baring when things get bought up from the outside. There are these non secular voices also within the industry but the way the industry has functioned for decades these people soon become outcasts and work will just dry up.

The last few years has seen this Pan India thing pop up so you have regional stars names being put up as the biggest superstars of the country laughable as it may seem. There are no doubt some great directors in the Southern industries so it is possible their films can do well in the Hindi belts but that hardly means the actors in these films become stars and superstardom is far away except for the regional one which they probably have already..

India has seen seven stars achieve megastardom and two of them are Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan. The others being Dilip Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. There is not one name in sight from regional film industries and yet today you see names like Prabhas, Yash, Allu Arjun and others put up with there with two superstars who are not only the biggest superstars of the day but among the biggest ever.

This is not to say that someone from the regional industry cannot become a huge superstar tomorrow because if the public takes to you then anything can happen but to reach the level of above names will take some doing not only for the regional stars but even for Hindi filmstars.

The simple reason why the the big superstars have come from the Hindi film industry is because the language has a wider reach. If other languages had a reach as wide as Hindi then maybe it would be a different story. Yes movies can be dubbed but that is the film reaching out and not the actor.  

Basically the negativity towards the Hindi film industry has led to many claims as to which is the biggest film industry and who are the biggest stars and when the national media is like this you get the regional one badmouthing Hindi cinema as and pushing their own which is natural. But at the end of the day nothing much has changed despite the claims as the HINDI film industry easily remains the biggest film industry in India as content may go wrong but that does not change the reach.

 As for the stars, Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan remain the biggest stars in India and that does not look like changing for sometime yet even though the starpower may not be as big as it was other points in their careers

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Dilip Kumar Movies List with Male Superstars of Bollywood. Ashok, Amitab...

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دلیپ کمار کا 100واں یوم پیدائش، اسپیشل فیچر

ہندوستانی فلمی دنیا کے سب سے قدآور فن کاریوسف خان یعنی دلیپ کمار اگر آج حیات رہتے تو صدسالہ سالگرہ منارہے ہوتے،لیکن ۹۸ سال کی عمر میں انہوں نے داعی اجل کولبیک کہہ دیا۔ #MunsifUrdu

ممبئی: ہندوستانی فلمی دنیا کے سب سے قدآور فن کاریوسف خان یعنی دلیپ کمار اگر آج حیات رہتے ت�� صدسالہ سالگرہ منارہے ہوتے،لیکن ۹۸ سال کی عمر میں انہوں نے داعی اجل کولبیک کہہ دیا۔بہت سب لوگ جانتے ہیں کہ دلیپ کمار نے فلموں کے ساتھ ساتھ ،تعلیمی، فلاحی اور سیاسی سطح پر بھی سرگرمیاں دکھائیں بلکہ مہاراشٹر کے شولاپور ضلع میں ان کی والدہ کے نام سے ایک اسکول ہے جس کی دیکھ بھال ان کے چھوٹے بھائی احسن خان کرتے…

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Tribute to Hindi Cinema's Legendary Singer/Actress Tun Tun on Her Birth Anniversary Today (11/07).

She gave us beautiful music and made us laugh. Starting as a young singer and later becoming the well-loved comedian Tun Tun, her impact is unforgettable. Born Uma Devi Khatri in 1923 in a small village in Uttar Pradesh, she lost her parents early. Her uncle raised her in a strict Punjabi family. Despite not having formal music training, she learned to sing from the radio. During a time when girls' education was rare and their ambitions were often discouraged, Uma Devi bravely taught herself to read and write Hindi, and even some Urdu and English, to help her singing career.

At 13, she ran away to Bombay to follow her dreams and challenge the singers she admired. She wanted to sing for Naushad, a composer she thought was the best. After many attempts, she finally sang for him and impressed him with a song by Noor Jehan. Her career began with the hit song "Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon" from the movie Dard in 1947. But her success didn't last long.

The chaos of India's partition affected the film industry, and as the Mangeshkar sisters became popular, Uma Devi's opportunities decreased. She knew her voice couldn't compete with theirs, and she had gained a lot of weight. Naushad, her Rakhi brother, saw her talent for comedy and suggested she try acting.

This led to her successful second career. She made her acting debut in the film Babul, produced by Naushad, with stars like Dilip Kumar and Nargis. She was given the name Tun Tun, which became famous. As the first well-known comedienne in Indian cinema, she entertained people in movies like Aar Paar, Pyaasa, Mr. and Mrs. 55, and Mom Ki Gudiya.

Tun Tun is remembered as one of the few artists who successfully switched from singing to comedy, leaving a lasting legacy in Hindi films.

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DILIP KUMAR - THE TRAGEDY KING OF INDIAN CINEMA | CINEMA TALKIES |

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Sunghursh (1968) | dir. Harnam Singh Rawail

[ Vyjayanthimala and Dilip Kumar ]

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Must-watch Bollywood Movies for Someone New to Indian Cinema

Indian Cinema has given some of the classics movies various genres and today I will talk about of the must-watch Bollywood movies for someone new to Indian cinema these movies are cult classics and a must-watch for early 20s age and young lads.

1. Sholay-    A 1975 movie that needs no introduction and all we watching grown up to. Sholay is not just movie it is a nostalgia that makes Sholay a must-watch Bollywood movies for someone new to Indian cinema. A movie filled with great scenes and iconic characters still fresh in our minds even today that makes Sholay an emotion considering the success the movie was released in 3D version in 2012.2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge -  When comes to Indian loves stories DDLJ is a movie that has redefined love stories is Bollywood. Characters of Raj and Simran played by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol is still fresh in our minds. The nostalgia with the movie must-watch Bollywood movies for someone new to Indian cinema

3. 3 Idiots- 3 Idiots is a movie that have special in every student heart A 2009 movie treated as cult classic in Bollywood. A Movie that looks a classic even after 15 years of its released. 3 Idiots is probably is best movie of Amir Khan. There hardy any student who seen this movie.4. Lagaan- Another Amir Khan’s movie that is  a must-watch Bollywood movies for someone new to Indian cinema  a 2001 release based on a concept of underdogs becoming heroes. Lagaan was also an official entry to Oscars.  The movie will celebrate its silver jubilee in 2026.

 5. Mughal-E-Azam- An iconic movie staring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala was a legendry love story of Salim and Anarkali is still fresh in our minds. A beautiful love story filled larger than live scenes and characters considering the success the movie was re-released in colour version in 2004. Read In Detail

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NOT JUST CINTAA, BUT DREAMS OF ENTIRE 'OLD BOLLYWOOD FAN CLUB' FULFILLED!

Gone are the days, hopefully, when we shall ever get to hear depressing heart-aching stories, of old Bollywood memory-makers, stalwarts, & even legends, ever having to live & die in penury or lack of basic amenities!

For if India/Bharat is distinctly known for anything post-1947 dominionship, & till 1993's liberalization, in that 'half a century of forced inner dwell/search', it's 20th c. Bollywood!

Leaving billions upon billions of successive generations with a seeming infinity of precious moments & powerful emotional impressions, that've shaped their private spiritual journeys within, & necessarily touched, at some point in life.

Remember mooting this sorta proposal along with few other fellow outsider fans, almost a decade back, as mark of respect & duty to such now-forgotten mini-heroes of millions of life journeys, a thought met with some cynicism & derision, even by few biggies, back then.

So so glad to see this sorta 'private pension scheme' project finally hitting the ground running with it's own residential apartments/old age home-cum-recreation & welfare center, beginning full-scale operations since yesterday!

No 20th c. Bollywood & TV oldie, should ever have to be made pawn in hands of puppet-masters, especially in shaping their, or the story of their, own personal private life's end.

Emotions may be a cheap expendable frivolous & toolish commodity in today's Indian cine space, but they once were the be-all & end-all of all cinema & art, in India!

In Rememberance & Respect. Long long overdue.

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https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/cintaas-tower-of-strength-comes-alive-this-dussehra/81866308.html

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dilip-kumar-dara-singh-and-amjad-khans-dream-project-cintaa-tower-to-be-inaugurated-today-in-mumbai-exclusive-details-revealed/articleshow/104666898.cms?from=mdr

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Rajnikanth's Magic Begins as 'Jailer 2' Production Commences, Makers Pay Him a Massive Advance for the Film

Rajnikanth's film 'Jailer' was released in cinemas on August 10th. The remarkable success of the movie continues into September. This film has achieved several milestones. Now, preparations for its sequel have begun, and the makers have already met with the superstar.

Superstar Rajnikanth's recent release, 'Jailer,' has worked wonders at the box office. Audiences have showered it with love. Thanks to its tremendous earnings in the Tamil language, 'Jailer' has earned a whopping 650 crore rupees. Rajnikanth received a hefty fee of 200 crore rupees for his role in this film. His star power and exceptional acting have contributed to the film's outstanding success. Consequently, the makers are now gearing up for 'Jailer 2,' and the preparations are underway. They have even paid Rajnikanth in advance. Read more : Until the tiger is not defeated, the tiger does not lose - this is Salman Khan's message in 'Tiger 3' with 5 impactful dialogues. Preparations for 'Jailer 2' Begin, Makers Meet Rajnikanth Rajnikanth's film 'Jailer' has set numerous records in its short run. It achieved 16 records within just 25 days of release. Witnessing the historic success of the film, director Nelson Dilip Kumar has already initiated the production of 'Jailer 2.' Not only that, but the director has also given Rajnikanth an advance of 55 crore rupees for 'Jailer 2.' 'Jailer' Breaks Several Records Superstar Rajnikanth's 'Jailer' made its debut in cinemas on August 10, 2023. The remarkable earnings from the film are continuing into September. During this period, other releases like Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' and Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' couldn't overshadow Rajnikanth's 'Jailer.' Meanwhile, 'Jailer' has set numerous records, including becoming the all-time number one film in Tamil Nadu, the second all-time highest-grossing Tamil film in the Telugu states, the all-time number one Tamil film in Kerala, the all-time number one Tamil film in Karnataka, and the third Indian film to earn more than 50 crore rupees in the southern states, among many other records. Read more : The shooting of this spy thriller has been going on for 10 years, and in November, the South Indian film 'John' is set to challenge both Tiger and Pathan. Read the full article