Frame to Frame
¤ First film in Manipuri (Matamgi Manipur) and Coorgi (Nada Manne Nada Koolu) released.
¤ Ramsay Brothers' Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche started the horror genre in Hindi cinema.
¤ Conrad Rooks' Siddharths starring Shashi Kapoor and Simi came in controversy because of the 'famous' kiss scene.
¤ Death of actor of silent cinema D Bilimoria, tragedy queen Meena Kumari (31st March), singer Geeta Dutt (20th July), actor Prithvi Raj Kapoor (29th May) and director Mahesh Kaul (2nd July).