Bollywood & Its Pioneers

rajnish manga · 16-09-2014, 11:24 PM

Bollywood & Its Pioneers

Bollywood is a term which was coined as an Indian counterpart of world famous film making center known as Hollywood. In its initial period of its existence the term Bollywood was used to give it a comic undertone. But soon it became a serious business which attracted people of unmatched intellectual and artistic qualities. These people ensured that the films produced here were at par in quality with the best in the world without giving up the cultural and social moorings of the Indian society and the ambitions of its people.

We will try to present glimpses of these great and charismatic personalities who made Bollywood what it is today.

rajnish manga · 16-09-2014, 11:53 PM

Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Dada Saheb Phalke

Dadasaheb Phalke: It is because of him that we are celebrating the centenary of Indian cinema. On May 3, 1913, India's first full-length feature film 'Raja Harishchandra' was produced, directed and written by him. He went on make 'Mohini Bhasmasur' (1913), 'Satyavan Savitri' (1914), 'Lanka Dahan. (1917), 'Shri Krishna Janma' (1918) and 'Kaliya Mardan' (1919), and is aptly referred to as the father of Indian cinema. The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award was initiated in his honour in 1969.

rajnish manga · 16-09-2014, 11:55 PM

Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Bimal Roy

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Bimal Roy: One of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema, Roy made realistic and socialistic masterpieces like 'Do Bigha Zamin' (1953), 'Parineeta' (1953), 'Madhumati' (1958), 'Sujata' (1959), and Bandini (1963). His films have gone on to become cult classics.

rajnish manga · 17-09-2014, 12:00 AM

Bollywood & Its Pioneers > V. Shantaram

V. Shantaram: Credited with making some of the most critically-acclaimed films of Hindi cinema, Shantaram's best works include 'Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani' (1946), 'Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje' (1955), 'Do Aankhen Barah Haath' (1957) and 'Navrang' (1959). Following his death in 1990, the V. Shantaram Award was instituted in his honour.

rajnish manga · 17-09-2014, 12:05 AM

Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Mehboob khan

Mehboob Khan: Best remembered for his Oscar-nominated classic 'Mother India' (1957), Khan also directed other memorable films like 'Andaz' (1949), 'Aan' (1951) and Amar (1954). The famous Mehboob Studio in Bandra was founded by him.

rajnish manga · 17-09-2014, 12:12 AM

Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Guru Dutt

Guru Dutt: He died aged 39, but had done enough by then to be recognised as a Bollywood icon. The actor-director-producer gave us classics like 'Pyaasa' (1957), 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' (1959), 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' (1960) and 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' (1962), which are regarded amongst the greatest films of Hindi cinema

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rajnish manga · 20-09-2014, 11:02 PM

Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Smita Patil / स्मिता पाटिल

Smita Patil: She was only 31 when she died of birth complications. However, her body of work defied her age. Whether it were her hard-hitting roles in parallel cinema -- 'Bhumika' (1977), 'Bazaar' (1982), 'Arth' (1984) and 'Mirch Masala' (1987) - or her performance in mainstream movies like 'Shakti' (1982) and 'Namak Halaal' (1982), Patil flourished in everything she did.

rajnish manga · 20-09-2014, 11:07 PM

[QUOTE=rajnish manga;528458]Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Rekha / रेखा

Rekha: From being called ugly to be proclaimed as ****, Rekha has seen it all. As for her acting prowess, she is right up there among the best. From the effervescent youngster in 'Khubsoorat' (1980) to the beautiful courtesan in 'Umrao Jaan' (1981), and from the revenge-seeking wife in 'Khoon Bhari Maang' (1988) to the baddie in 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' (1996), Rekha pulled off every role with dynamism.

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rajnish manga Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Faridabad, Haryana, India Posts: 13,293 Rep Power: 241	Bollywood & Its Pioneers Bollywood & Its Pioneers Bollywood is a term which was coined as an Indian counterpart of world famous film making center known as Hollywood. In its initial period of its existence the term Bollywood was used to give it a comic undertone. But soon it became a serious business which attracted people of unmatched intellectual and artistic qualities. These people ensured that the films produced here were at par in quality with the best in the world without giving up the cultural and social moorings of the Indian society and the ambitions of its people. We will try to present glimpses of these great and charismatic personalities who made Bollywood what it is today. __________________ आ नो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः (ऋग्वेद) (Let noble thoughts come to us from every side) Last edited by rajnish manga; 17-09-2014 at 12:14 AM.

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rajnish manga Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Faridabad, Haryana, India Posts: 13,293 Rep Power: 241	Re: Bollywood & Its Pioneers Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Bimal Roy ^ ^ Bimal Roy: One of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema, Roy made realistic and socialistic masterpieces like 'Do Bigha Zamin' (1953), 'Parineeta' (1953), 'Madhumati' (1958), 'Sujata' (1959), and Bandini (1963). His films have gone on to become cult classics. __________________ आ नो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः (ऋग्वेद) (Let noble thoughts come to us from every side)

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rajnish manga Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Faridabad, Haryana, India Posts: 13,293 Rep Power: 241	Re: Bollywood & Its Pioneers Bollywood & Its Pioneers > V. Shantaram V. Shantaram: Credited with making some of the most critically-acclaimed films of Hindi cinema, Shantaram's best works include 'Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani' (1946), 'Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje' (1955), 'Do Aankhen Barah Haath' (1957) and 'Navrang' (1959). Following his death in 1990, the V. Shantaram Award was instituted in his honour. __________________ आ नो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः (ऋग्वेद) (Let noble thoughts come to us from every side)

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rajnish manga Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Faridabad, Haryana, India Posts: 13,293 Rep Power: 241	Re: Bollywood & Its Pioneers Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Mehboob khan Mehboob Khan: Best remembered for his Oscar-nominated classic 'Mother India' (1957), Khan also directed other memorable films like 'Andaz' (1949), 'Aan' (1951) and Amar (1954). The famous Mehboob Studio in Bandra was founded by him. __________________ आ नो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः (ऋग्वेद) (Let noble thoughts come to us from every side)

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rajnish manga Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Faridabad, Haryana, India Posts: 13,293 Rep Power: 241	Re: Bollywood & Its Pioneers Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Guru Dutt Guru Dutt: He died aged 39, but had done enough by then to be recognised as a Bollywood icon. The actor-director-producer gave us classics like 'Pyaasa' (1957), 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' (1959), 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' (1960) and 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' (1962), which are regarded amongst the greatest films of Hindi cinema __________________ आ नो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः (ऋग्वेद) (Let noble thoughts come to us from every side)

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rajnish manga Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Faridabad, Haryana, India Posts: 13,293 Rep Power: 241	Re: Bollywood & Its Pioneers [QUOTE=rajnish manga;528458]Bollywood & Its Pioneers > Rekha / रेखा Rekha: From being called ugly to be proclaimed as ****, Rekha has seen it all. As for her acting prowess, she is right up there among the best. From the effervescent youngster in 'Khubsoorat' (1980) to the beautiful courtesan in 'Umrao Jaan' (1981), and from the revenge-seeking wife in 'Khoon Bhari Maang' (1988) to the baddie in 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' (1996), Rekha pulled off every role with dynamism. __________________ आ नो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः (ऋग्वेद) (Let noble thoughts come to us from every side)