History of 100 Years of Indian Films & Music in a nut-shell
¤ Censorship rules amended for re-certification of films every five years and for depositing a copy of the script or film with the Censor Board.
¤ Prabhat Studio ceased its production.
¤ First Filmfare Award function held in Bombay.
¤The Cinematograph Act is amended extending the power of various authorities to suspend exhibition of certified films.
¤ National Awards fo film started. Marathi film 'Shyamchi Aayi' awarded.
Anarkali: Nandlal Jaswant Lal
Pradip Kumar, Bina Roy
Aah: Raja Navathe
Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Pran
Do Beegha Zamin: Bimal Roy
Balraj Sahni, Mina Kumari, Nirupa Roy
Parneeta: Bimal Roy
AshokKumar, Mina Kumari
Teen Batti Char Rasta: V Shantaram
Karan Diwan, Smriti Biswas, Nirupa Roy
Laila Majnu: K Amarnath
Shammi Kapoor, Nutan
Ye Zindagi Usi Ki Hai : Anarkali
Lata Mangeshkar
Aaja Re Ab Mera Dil Pukara : Aah
Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh
Teer Chal O Teer Chalane Wale : Naghma
Talat mahmood
Yaad Kiya Dil Ne : Patita
Hemant Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
Hain Sabse Madhur Wo Geet : Patita
Talat Mahmood
Chali Radhe Rani Ankhiyon Me : Parinita
Manna Dey
Total Films Released : 260
Hindi : 97 Bengali : 50 Tamil : 42
Telugu : 29 Marathi: 21 Others: 21
Bimal Roy
One of the greatest directors of Indian cinema, Bimal Roy, started his career as a camera assistant with New Theatres Calcutta. He is particularly noted for his realistic and socialistic films such as Do Bigha Zamin, Parineeta, Biraj Bahu, Madhumati, Sujata, Parakh and Bandini. He was a filmmaker of great and in-depth understanding of human strengths and weaknesses.
V Balsara
He was a musician and a terrific pianist. He started his career in late 40s. He composed music for a handful of films, like, Talaash, Madmast, Char Dost, Vidyapati, Jogi aur Jawani etc. He also released a Record 'V Balsara & His Singing Stars - Great International Hits'. He covered some of the greatest tracks including Tequila, These boots are made for walkin'.
