#dilip kumar movies

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Amar (1954) | dir. Mehboob Khan

[ Madhubala and Dilip Kumar ]

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nothing compares to the complexities behind the facade of simplicity in old Indian movies. you’d think their expressions are exaggerated. maybe to you, their clothes or their words are melodramatic. but the layers of emotions and artistry is so seamlessly tied in every scene that it becomes hard to distinguish. to a layman, it might seem too loud and overwhelming but those who understand the intricacies behind their body movements and contortion of features might be able to comprehend the hidden meaning

even when there was no internet to google and gather global references, these people curated and conjured feelings that were visually poetic. it’s easy to discard the efforts and mastery in the name of “mundaneness” and “slow pace” but their honey laced words, magnificent wardrobes, intense songs and compound emotions are a proof that the mainstream cinema we consume now is a disoriented version of the epitome that’s slipping away from us with each year.

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Top 50 Dilip Kumar Songs.1947-1991 Year by Year Best Classic Hits of Gre...

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Poster for the first ever pakistani movie, the urdu movie “Teri Yaad”, from 1948.

It starred Asha Posley and Nasir Khan (brother of Dilip Kumar) in the leads, supported by Najma, Rani Kiran, Ragni, Jahangir Khan and Ghulam Mohammad.

It was directed by Dawood Chand.

Notice that the title here is even featured in devanagari writing.

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6. Madhumati (1958)

Seeing this after multiple watches of OSO surely gotta bias your views.

But a beautiful film nonetheless. Pretty songs. It was really aesthetic for a Black and white movie.

So Madhu and her Jhumar dangled for Shanti and her Jhumar to crush the villain. Beautiful stuff NGL.

2024 watch journal so that I kinda keep track.

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Sunghursh (1968) | dir. Harnam Singh Rawail

[ Vyjayanthimala and Dilip Kumar ]

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mulaqat

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oh look how he mocks me! tantalising the coils of my curls with his cool fingers. they press on my warm skin like the curtain of clouds falling over the sun’s heat. he tries to court me by calling me sweet names, comparing my speech to honey and my eyes to lotus leaves. but does he not realise that these are mere material things? for they don’t stand a chance against my beauty? I do not wish to be a subject to his bantering but when he speaks it’s all so endearing. tell me lord, how do I take my eyes off him? tell me before he catches me looking at him.

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Did you know that Meena Kumari was initially cast opposite Dilip Kumar in the movie Amar (1954)? However, due to some reasons, Meena Kumari could not continue shooting and was replaced by Madhubala.

Madhubala and Dilip Kumar had already become a famous on-screen couple with the success of the 1951 movie Tarana.

Although Amar was far ahead of its time and didn't do well at the box office, the natural chemistry between Madhubala and Dilip Kumar was well appreciated by both the audience and critics. Meena Kumari would have portrayed this role in her own versatile and charismatic way, as did Madhubala. Here are stills from the same scene in the movie: one with Meena Kumari and another with Madhubala.

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

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I watched Madhumati (1958) last night. I can't believe it took me so long to watch this movie given its legacy.

And I enjoyed it very much.

I've never been a Dilip Kumar fan but after this... I get it. I really do.

I have been a Vyjayanthimala fan and she's delightful, as always.

I had no idea Ritwik Ghatak wrote the script? And you see it. The "raja" wields his unearned wealth and power like a bludgeon. He's an entitled, lecherous, boorish thug who has no respect or consideration for those he considers his social inferiors.

He both admires and resents the hero for his ability to stand up to him.

The raja's corruption has tainted his staff at the timber mill which is the economic backbone of the estate.

The supervisor takes a cut from the meagre earnings of the daily wage workers. The foreman hides discrepancies in the accounts. And they're in conflict with the local Kumaoni people.

Right off the bat, the foreman and an assistant warn our hero that the locals are all thieves. But they're the only thieves we encounter.

And all of this is just the background to the central storyline, which is a romance. A good one!

Anyway, I get the Madhumati hype. And I get why Bimal Roy's daughter accused Om Shanti Om of plagiarism. OSO walks a thin line between referencing Madhumati and basically having a near identical climax.

(I personally do think OSO is a solid tribute to not just Madhumati, but a lot of Bollywood storytelling conventions, people, incidents, and more, and I'd let it go.)

Also, what a bananas good soundtrack. Salil Chowdhury and Shailendra casually landing basically every song.

If you enjoy old fashioned Bollywood entertainers, I think you should deal with the grainy film and sound, and watch Madhumati.

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OF 1940'S BOLLYWOOD'S CHILDHOOD FRIENDS -TURNED- (DIRECTIONLESS & LITERALLY NAMELESS) NEW PESHAWARI KIDS ON THE BLOCK! - OF VASUDEV & RANBIR ! ... OOPS ... YUSUF KHAN & SHRISHTI NATH ! ... OOPS ... DILIP KUMAR & RAJ KAPOOR!

Did you know that the Dilip Kumar- Raj Kapoor friendship goes back not just to their childhoods growing up close by in Peshawar, but to literally several generations back, with Dilip's Dad being best friends with Raj's Grand-Dad ie Prithviraj Kapoor's father, their ancestors in fact having grown up in the same locality all life.

Infact 'tis via this friendship with Raj's grandfather, Lala Basheshwarnath, that Yusuf's father came to crystallize his dislike for the acting profession as a whole, letting no opportunity pass by in unabashedly criticizing his friend's son Prithviraj's wayward ways, in front all & sundry incl Yusuf, in a profession that he regarded of loose moral values & low prestige, this outlook also borne of his staunchly orthodox Muslim views on life, also simultaneously being heavily politically involved in Muslim politics, alongside the Ali brothers, & a big supporter of the Caliphate Raj idea itself.

So anyway, once in Bombay to try his luck (for as he narrates, "any job available whatsoever in Bombay Talkies" (the story leading to which we've already narrated in our Dilip Kumar-Ashok Kumar blog), he landed up bagging not just any, but the main lead's role, for which was also offered a certain pretty handsome salary price. But what really set his interest going, was that this sum, was much much higher than the salary being received by his good friend & only person he really knew even remotely from the movies then, Prithviraj Kapoor's son, Raj Kapoor, who he was in regular touch with, & who'd been working as an Asst Director in the same studios for some time too! Which is why, as he humorously recalls, unaware of the (perennial) hierarchy btwn Assts & Heroes, he had to get it re-confirmed from studio bosses, whether this offered sum was a monthly or yearly figure!

Next problem though, remained in informing his father of this new job placement, which he knew, would be totally & utterly against his express & strongly held beliefs! And so, afraid of his father's wrath, decided to not tell his family of his new job placement, as long as he could avoid, a very important turn of events in the story, to what was to follow next - the naming of the new hero, a routine affair in Bollywood back then!

Studio bosses came up with 2 alternative names, Dilip Kumar and Vasudev!

Dilip recalls his immediate reaction being, "Anything but Yusuf Khan pls!"

He amusingly recalls, how he too, just like the whole world, would learn of his new, & forever re-christened name, from the morning papers of a month later. And Dilip Kumar was born!

Also re-birthing his old childhood bond with Ranbir (birth name Shrishti) now re-christened Raj from their kiddy Peshawar days, a time he would fondly recall in interviews many decades later, of those nascent times of 1945-46, when both these to-be pillars were yet wannabes-

Dilip says: "Both us friends lived in constant fear of what'd happen at the studio each next day. And he (that's Raj, being an Asst Director, & incharge of more petty matters) would keep harping on small things & what all could go wrong, & I'd keep scolding him for always bringing it up & spoiling my mood."

Dilip continues- "I also had a fondness for watching good films, many many times...upto 3 theater shows a day, & that repeated for many days, if a film fascinated me enough. While Raj was not of the same view. He found the repetition confusing, moreover and thought it a waste of time. I always defended myself, by pointing to the quality of films (intl & natl) being watched by us here, & the value of our purpose. Anyway, what I imbibed from my observation, as one starting out, was the minimal amount of acting being done. I recall him saying once, "Listen,what we'll do is change it. Do it differently, this & that..", & I immediately reacted, "NO. I WILL NOT DO IT. I JUST WON'T!" "

How was History to know, while one became the grand "Showman"of Indian Cinema, the other would go on to be called the loveliest & among the Greatest Method Actors the world's ever seen!

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IB71 OTT Release Date: Vidyut Jammwal Starrer Movie to Premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on July 7

In recent years, the Indian film industry has showcased the remarkable skills of Indian intelligence teams through a series of captivating movies. Films like "Baby," "Akbar Walter Romeo," and the recent release, "Mission Majnu," have shed light on the daring adventures of Indian Intelligence operatives. Adding to this trend, Bollywood's action hero, Vidyut Jamwal, has now brought another fascinating story to the big screen. Disney+ Hotstar Set to Premiere IB-71: Vidyut Jammwal Takes Center Stage Vidyut Jamwal's latest movie, "IB71," delves into the perilous operations of the Intelligence Bureau of India during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Although the film received a lukewarm response from audiences upon its release, Vidyut took the opportunity to explain the significance of the title and the plot. He clarified that "IB" stands for Intelligence Bureau, the Indian secret service, and emphasized that there hasn't been a movie centered on the IB until now. "IB-71" showcases the agency's paramount undertaking during the Indo-Pak war of 1971, as India's secret service fearlessly confronts the formidable alliance of China and Pakistan. https://twitter.com/DisneyPlusHS/status/1672489462872387586 Significantly, "IB-71" signifies Vidyut Jammwal's foray into film production, marking his debut as a producer. The actor has launched his production company, Action Hero Films, with the aim of providing a platform for actors who often have less prominent roles in films. The streaming rights for the movie were acquired by Disney+ Hotstar, which has announced that the film will premiere on July 7. To enjoy the intense drama unfolding on screen, viewers will need a subscription to the streaming platform. Read Also Adipurush OTT Release: Amazon Prime Video Secures Digital Rights The official trailer of "IB-71" provides a tantalizing sneak peek into the film's storyline. When Indian Intelligence discovers a grave threat posed by Pakistan and China, indicating the possibility of imminent attacks, they find themselves caught off guard. In response, IB agent Dev Jammwal devises a tactical plan to protect the country by effectively cutting off Indian airspace, thwarting this impending danger. Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the film is produced by Vidyut Jammwal, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Abbas Sayyed. The screenplay is written by Sankalp Reddy, Vasudev Reddy, and Arjun Verma. Alongside Vidyut Jammwal, the movie features talented actors such as Anupam Kher, Vishal Jethwa, Niharica Raizada, Dilip Tahil, and Mir Sarwar. Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V9tu8rqWIg As the release date approaches, anticipation grows for "IB71." With its focus on a lesser-explored aspect of Indian intelligence history and the promise of gripping storytelling, the film aims to captivate audiences with its intense and patriotic narrative. Read the full article