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Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad () is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the seventh largest city and eighth largest metropolitan area of India, with a city population of approximately 3.96 million and metropolitan population of 5.41 million. Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, the city is the administrative centre of Ahmedabad district and was the capital of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970; the capital was shifted to Gandhinagar thereafter. In the middle of 1990's it was the fifth largest city in India.In colloquial Gujarati, the city is commonly called Amdavad.
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Bombay Talkies
The Bombay Talkies Limited (commonly known as Bombay Talkies) was a movie studio, founded in 1934 in Malad, Bombay (now Mumbai), India by Himanshu Rai, Rajnarayan Dube and Devika Rani along with businessmen like F.E.Dinhsaw, Rajnarayan Dube, Sir Firoze Sethna and others , with Franz Osten and Niranjan Pal as its first full-time filmmakers.
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Delhi
Delhi, known locally as Dilli (, , {{Lang-ur| '), and by the official name National Capital Territory of Delhi''' (NCT), is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest metropolis by population in India. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with more than 12.25 million inhabitants in the territory and with nearly 22.2 million residents in the National Capital Region urban area (which also includes Noida, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad). The name Delhi is often also used to include some urban areas near the NCT, as well as to refer to New Delhi, the capital of India, which lies within the metropolis. The NCT is a federally administered union territory.
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India
India (), officially the Republic of India ( ; see also official names of India), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.18 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Mainland India is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east; and it is bordered by Pakistan to the west; Bhutan, the People's Republic of China and Nepal to the north; and Bangladesh and Burma to the east. In the Indian Ocean, mainland India and the Lakshadweep Islands are in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, while India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share maritime border with Thailand and the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the Andaman Sea. India has a coastline of .
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Lahore
Lahore ({{lang-pa|, {{lang-ur|, ) is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. The city lies along the Ravi River and is situated approximately from Wagah (the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan). Historically the main city of the undivided Punjab, Lahore has been a center of Muslim heritage since the Data Durbar is located here. It is often called the Garden of Mughals because of its rich Mughal heritage. It successively served as provincial/regional capital of the empires of the Shahi kingdoms in the 11th century, the Ghaznavids in the 12th century, the Ghurid State in the 12th and 13th century, the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century, and it was the capital of the Punjab region under the British Raj in the mid 19th and early 20th century. Mughal structures such as the Badshahi Mosque, the Lahore Fort, Shalimar Gardens, and the mausolea of Jehangir and Nur Jehan are popular tourist attractions for the city. Lahore is also home to many British colonial structures built in the Mughal-Gothic style, such as the Lahore High Court, the General Post Office (GPO), the Lahore Museum, and many older universities including the University of the Punjab. Lahore is often referred to as the cultural heart of Pakistan, as it is the center of Pakistani arts, films and intelligentsia.
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London () is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London's core, the ancient City of London, largely retains its square-mile mediaeval boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, the name London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, governed by the elected Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
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The Mahalaxmi Racecourse is a horse racing track in Mahalaxmi neighbourhood, of Mumbai. The track is oval shaped with a to 2400 m straight chute, spread over approx. of open land in the heart of Mumbai city. It was created out of a marshy land known as Mahalakshmi Flats, a hundred years ago.
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Maharashtra (Marathi: , ) is a state located in West India. The word Maharashtra comes from the words Maha meaning Great and Rashtra meaning Nation, thus rendering the name Maharashtra (Great Nation). It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India. It is the richest state in India, contributing to 15% of the country's industrial output and 13.2% of its GDP in year 2005-06.
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Mumbai
Mumbai (; , ', ), previously known as Bombay' (), is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the second most populous city in the world, with a population of approximately 14 million. The official language of Mumbai is Marathi. But many other languages are also widely used, particularly the Mumbaiian Hindi''. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. As of 2009, Mumbai was named an Alpha world city. Mumbai is also the richest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South or Central Asia.
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Southall is a large suburban district of west London, England, and part of the London Borough of Ealing. It is situated west of Charing Cross. Neighbouring places include Yeading, Hayes, Hanwell, Heston, Hounslow, Greenford and Northolt. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.
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Ajit Khan
Ajit (), screen name of Hamid Ali Khan, (born 27 January 1922 in Golconda, died of cardiac arrest on 22 October 1998 in Hyderabad) was a Bollywood film actor. Ajit, a popular villain of Hindi films, was known for his stylish and peculiar dialogue delivery. His dialogues ``Mona darling, smart boy, Lili don't be silly, mona loot lo sona'', went on to become a rage and they sometimes overshadowed his earlier remarkable performances.
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Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna (born 28 March 1975 in Mumbai, India) is an Indian film actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is known for his roles in films such as Taal (1999), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Humraaz (2002), Hungama (2003), Hulchul (2004), Gandhi, My Father (2007), and Race (2008). He is the son of actor Vinod Khanna.
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Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (, , born Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan on 11 October 1942), is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Bollywood cinema, and has since become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema.
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Amjad Khan
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Amrish Puri
Amrish Lal Puri (, , lang-ur|; June 22, 1932 - January 12, 2005) was an iconic theater and film actor from India, who was a key player in the Indian theater movement that picked up steam in the 1960s. He worked with notable playwrights of the time, such as Satyadev Dubey and Girish Karnad. However, he is primarily remembered for essaying some iconic negative roles in Hindi cinema. His is most remembered for his role as Mogambo in the Hindi film Mr India (1987). Also, as Mola Ram in the Hollywood film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), he crossed over to international cinema as well.
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Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor (; born 24 December 1959) is an Indian actor and producer who mainly appears in Bollywood films. He first won acclaim for his roles in Yash Chopra's drama Mashaal (1984) for which he won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award and Shekhar Kapur's sci-fi Mr. India (1987).
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Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher (; born 7 March 1955) is an acclaimed Padma Shri Award-winning Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well. He has held the post of Chairman of the Censor Board and National School of Drama in India.
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Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal (), (), born 26 November 1972, is an award winning Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films, as well as a fashion model.
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Aruna Irani
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Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle () (born September 8, 1933) is an Indian singer. She is one of the best-known and most highly regarded Hindi playback singers in India, although she has a much wider repertoire. Her career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades. She has done playback singing for over 1000 Bollywood movies, and among other activities she has recorded many private albums and has participated in numerous concerts in India and abroad. Bhosle is the sister of playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.
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Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh (2 October 1942) is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973 and is said to have starred in more hit films than any other actress.
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Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar () was an Indian film actor. Born Kumudlal Kunjilal Ganguly () in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency he attained iconic status in Indian cinema. He broke from the theatrical style then common in Indian film towards a more naturalistic method. Given his versatility and proven brilliance over five decades, he is considered by many to be the finest ever Indian actor.
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B.R. Chopra
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Bhanu Athaiya
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Boman Irani
Boman Irani (born 2 December 1959 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian film and theatre actor and photographer. Irani began his acting career in theatre and moved to film in 2000 at the age of 44 with a role in Josh. Irani gained attention for his role in the 2003 comedy Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. He later appeared in Lage Raho Munna Bhai for which he received several IIFA award nominations and in 3 Idiots opposite Aamir Khan which earned him a Filmfare Award and a Star Screen Award.
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Danny Denzongpa
Tshering Phintso Denzongpa, widely known by his acting name "Danny" Denzongpa (born 25 February 1948) is an Indian actor of Sikkimese ancestry working in Bollywood films.
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Dev Anand
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Dharmendra
Dharmendra Singh Deol (), born 8 December 1935 in Punjab, better known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Legendary Hindi film star who has appeared in more than 200 Hindi-language films. In 1997 he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He is regarded as the Undisputed "Action King" of Hindi cinema having starred in numerous action blockbusters and is greatly considered a Living legend. He is father of notable actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol. He was the Main lead of the all-time Blockbuster film, Sholay and also went on to star in numerous successful Bollywood films cutting across four remarkable decades. Dharmendra has thus established himself as one of the most prominent figures of the Hindi film industry..
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Dilip Kumar
Yusuf Khan () (born 11 December 1922), popularly known as Dilip Kumar () is an Indian actor and a former Member of Parliament. He lives in Pali Hill in the Mumbai suburb of Bandra.
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Don (1978 film)
Don is a 1978 Bollywood action film, produced by Nariman Irani and directed by Chandra Barot, with music by Kalyanji Anandji and lyrics by Anjaan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar, Helen and Om Shivpuri, Satyen Kappu and Pinchoo Kapoor. It became a box office success. It has gained cult film status in India.
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Feroz Khan
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Gaddar
Gummadi Vittal Rao popularly known as Gaddar (born 1949) is a pseudonym of a revolutionary Telugu balladeer and vocal Naxalite activist from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The name Gaddar was adopted as a tribute to the pre-independence Gadar party which opposed British colonial rule in Punjab during 1910s.
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Helen (actress)
Helen Jairag Richardson (born 21 October 1939 in Burma) is a Hindi film actress and dancer.
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Hema Malini
Hema Malini (; ) (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, director and producer, as well as a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer. Making her acting debut in Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968), she went on to appear in numerous successful Bollywood films, most notably those with actor and future-husband Dharmendra. She was initially promoted as "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film of the same name. During this period, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses, noted for both her comic and dramatic roles, and her accomplished classical dancing.
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Irrfan Khan
Sahabzade Irrfan Ali Khan, popularly known as Irrfan Khan, (; born 30 November 1962) is an Indian actor in film, television and theatre. He received recognition for his roles in The Warrior (2001), Maqbool (2003), Haasil (2004), The Namesake (2006), A Mighty Heart (2007), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Billu (2009), New York (2009), New York, I Love You (2009), and Vodafone commercials. He has won two Filmfare Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
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Javed Akhtar
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Jaya Bachchan
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Jeetendra
Jeetendra (born 7 April 1942) is an Indian actor.
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Johny Mera Naam
Johny Mera Naam is a 1970 Indian Hindi movie. Directed by Vijay Anand it stars the director's brother Dev Anand in the role of a pair of brothers separated in childhood. Hema Malini, Pran , Jeevan, Premnath, I. S. Johar and Iftekhar also star in this movie.
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Joy Mukherjee
Joy Mukherjee () is an Indian film actor.
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K. N. Singh
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Kalyanji Anandji
Kalyanji Anandji is a name used by Indian composer duo known for its work on Hindi film soundtracks, particularly action potboilers in the 1970s. The name comes from first names of the two Gujarati brothers that formed the duo, Kalyanji Virji Shah and Anandji Virji Shah. Some of their best known works are Don, Saraswatichandra, Qurbani and Safar and won the 1975 Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, for Kora Kagaz.
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Kamini Kaushal
Kamini Kaushal (born 16 January 1927) is a Hindi film and television actress, most noted for her roles in films like, Neecha Nagar (1946) which won the 1946 Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at Cannes Film Festival, and Biraj Bahu (1955), which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1955 .
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Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar (, ; 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian film playback singers and an actor who also worked as lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter. Kishore Kumar sang in many Indian languages including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya.
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Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar (; born September 28, 1929) is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Bollywood movies and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages, but primarily in Hindi. She is the elder sister of Asha Bhosle and brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar and sisters Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar. She is the second vocalist ever to have received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
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Madan Puri
Madan Puri (1915 - 13 January 1985) was a actor in Hindi and Punjabi films.
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Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar (born 24 July 1937, Abbottabad, British India) is an Indian actor and director in the Bollywood film industry. He is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname "Mr Bharat" (Bhaarat is the Sanskrit and Hindi term for India).
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Mehmood Ali
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Mithun Chakraborty
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Motilal (actor)
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Mumtaz (actress)
Mumtaz (, ) (born 31 July 1947 in Bombay, India) is a famous Bollywood actress, best remembered for her roles in Tere Mere Sapne (1971) and Khilona (1970). Her performance in Khilona got her the Filmfare Best Actress Award, while the film itself won the Filmfare Best Movie Award. She is often cited as one of the most beautiful Bollywood actresses of her time.
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Nana Palsikar
Nana Palsikar () (1907 - 1 June 1984) was an Indian film actor, who appeared in over 80 Hindi films. He made his film debut in 1935 with Dhuwandhar, and went on to play character roles in both Hindi mainstream and arthouse films. He was also cast in small parts in a few international productions such as Maya (1966), The Guru (1969), and Gandhi (1982).
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Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar () (born 1 January 1951 as Vishwanath Patekar) is an Indian actor and filmmaker.
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Nirupa Roy
Nirupa Roy was an actress in Hindi films known for portraying the role of the Indian mother stereotype. She was notorious for always playing the mother that was either blind, handicapped, poor. She almost always mangaged to lose her kids somehow in every movie. She played the heroine in her early films, and the hero's mother in her films of the 1970s and 80s. Her acting career spanned more than 50 years and she acted in more than 250 films. She was also known as the "queen of misery" in Hindi film circles.
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Noor Jehan
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Om Puri
Om Puri (born 18 October 1950) is an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian Cinema films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films. He has received an honorary OBE.
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Pran
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Pran (actor)
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Pran Kumar Sharma
Pran Kumar Sharma (born August 15, 1938), better known as Pran, is one of the most successful Indian cartoonists, best known as the creator of Chacha Chaudhary.
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Prem Chopra
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Raaj Kumar
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Raj Kapoor
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Rajendra Kumar
Rajendra Kumar (20 July 1929 - 12 July 1999) was an Indian movie actor, who acted in Bollywood films and was one of the most successful actors in the 1960s and 1970s. He also produced several films in the 1980s starring his son Kumar Gaurav.
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Rishi Kapoor
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Saadat Hasan Manto
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Sadashiv Amrapurkar
Sadashiv Amrapurkar is a popular actor who is well known for his performances in Marathi and Hindi films in the 80's and the 90's.
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Saeed Jaffrey
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Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan (, , , ; born 16 August 1970 in New Delhi, India) is an Indian actor in Bollywood films. He is the son of the Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and the actress Sharmila Tagore. He has two sisters; actress Saba Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan. He is the heir apparent to the headships of both the royal houses of Bhopal and Pataudi.
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Salman Khan
Salman Khan (, lang-ur|, pronounced ; born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on 27 December 1965) is an Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood films.
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Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar () born Harihar Jariwala(9 July 1938 – 6 November 1985) was one of the most prominent Indian actors in Bollywood.
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Shabana Azmi
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Shaheed Latif
Shaheed Latif or more appropriately Shahid Lateef (11 June 1913 - 16 April 1967) was Hindi film director, writer, and producer. He was the maker of films like Ziddi (1948 film) with launched Dev Anand's career and Arzoo (1950 film) starring Dilip Kumar and Kamini Kaushal. Noted Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi started his career as a lyricist with his film Buzdil in 1951.
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Shahenshah (film)
Shahenshah (Urdu & Persian: King of Kings) is a 1988 Bollywood superhero film directed by Tinnu Anand and starring Amitabh Bachchan in the title role. The film was produced and directed by Tinnu Anand. The story of the film was written by Amitabh Bachchan's wife Jaya Bachchan and the screenplay was written by veteran screenwriter Inder Raj Anand who died before the film was released. The film marked Bachchan's comeback after a three year hiatus during which he had entered politics. Due to the hype of Amitabh Bachchan's comeback Shahenshah went onto do well at the box office.[http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm]
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Shashi Kapoor
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Shyam (actor)
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Waheeda Rehman
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5 Minutes with Actor Pran
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- Duration: 6:02
- Published: 17 Aug 2008
- Updated: 25 Sep 2012
Kiran Puri of Canada spending 5 minutes with Pran at his residence in West Khar, Bombay. I thank Mr. Ram Kumar (Pran Sahib's House Employee) for doing the initial recording for me.
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Pran - Villain of the Millennium
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- Duration: 6:50
- Published: 04 Feb 2012
- Updated: 03 Sep 2012
Pran Krishan Sikand was born on 12 February 1920 in kotgarh old Delhi. His father, Kewal Krishan Sikand, was a civil engineer and a Government civil contractor, his mother was Rameshwari. He was academically gifted, especially in mathematics. Since his father had a transferable job, he studied in various places, including Dehradun, Kapurthala, Meerut and Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), finally completing his matriculation from Raza High School, in Rampur. Thereafter, he joined A. Das & Co., Delhi as an apprentice as he wanted to become a professional photographer. This job took him first to Simla, where he played Sita to Madan Puri's Ram in the local staging of "Ramlila". A chance meeting with the writer, Wali Mohammad Wali, who worked for Dalsukh Pancholi, at a shop in Hira Mandi, Lahore, led to Pran winning his first role as a villain in Dalsukh Pancholi's Punjabi film Yamla Jat (1940), a big hit in that year. This was followed by Chaudhary and Khajanchi. Soon he established a name for himself as a villain in the Lahore film industry. Later, Pancholi casted him in Khandaan (1942), which was the first Hindi movie in which Pran became a hero, opposite Noor Jehan, who had earlier acted with him as a child artist. Pran had acted in 22 films as a villain before his career experienced a brief pause, due to the partition in 1947. He left Lahore and arrived in Bombay on 14 August 1947. Pran was regularly offered the role of the main villain or negative character in the films with Dilip <b>...</b>
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Dev Anand and Pran honoured by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy
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- Duration: 1:57
- Published: 01 May 2010
- Updated: 14 Aug 2012
Veteran actor Dev Anand honored with the Phalke Ratna Award wheras actor Pran received the Phalke icon and legendary cine versatile star award from the hands Maharashtra deputy CM Chhagan Bhujbal.The award ceremony was held by Dada Saheb Phalke Academy on 30th April 2010 at Bhaidas Hall in Mumbai.
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Pran comes to Mehmood's rescue - Lakhon Mein Ek Scene
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- Duration: 4:19
- Published: 17 Dec 2009
- Updated: 13 Jul 2012
Scene fromComedy Movie Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) starring, Mehmood, Radha Saluja, Pran, Aruna Irani, Madan Puri, Agha, Mukri, Lalita Pawar, Ramesh Deo. Music: RDBurman, Director SS Balan, Producer: Gemini
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Mike Oldfield - Pran's Departure
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- Duration: 2:08
- Published: 21 May 2008
- Updated: 31 Aug 2012
"The Killing Fields" soundtrack
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Last Word: Dith Pran
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- Duration: 6:55
- Published: 08 Jun 2008
- Updated: 24 Sep 2012
New York Times photographer Dith Pran survived the Cambodian killing fields. He dedicated his life to telling the story of the Khmer Rouge's genocide.
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Aankh Seedhi Lagi - Kishore Kumar, Pran, Half Ticket Song
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- Duration: 3:14
- Published: 31 Dec 2009
- Updated: 22 Sep 2012
Song from Half Ticket (1962), a Classic Comedy Movie, starring Kishore Kumar, Madhubala, Pran Half Ticket is one of the all time best movie of Kishore Kumar. Singer: Kishore Kumar Music : Salil Chowdhary, Director : Kalidas
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Kahin Na Kahin - Shammi Kapoor & Pran - Kashmir Ki Kali
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- Duration: 4:26
- Published: 26 Mar 2008
- Updated: 19 Sep 2012
Watch Kahin Na Kahin - Shammi Kapoor & Pran - Kashmir Ki Kali. Click www.rajshri.com to watch more movie songs
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Pran Poz Ou Carimi
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- Duration: 4:57
- Published: 01 Feb 2009
- Updated: 22 Sep 2012
Tough Pran Voice
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- Duration: 1:38
- Published: 12 Mar 2010
- Updated: 15 Sep 2012
One of the six teen personalities; Cute, Hyper, Intelligent, Tough, Sexy, and Fallen. For more on pran and the game Aika, visit aika.gpotato.com Get this pran personality, couple it with short hair and pants, and you might as well have a boy pran. This personality is outgoing but tough and is coupled with punch throws and push-ups in-game. Pictures from http
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Daroo Ki Botal - Pran - Majboor - Kishore Kumar - Laxmikant Pyarelal - Hindi Song
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- Duration: 4:48
- Published: 02 Dec 2011
- Updated: 07 Aug 2012
Movie : Majboor Music Director : Laxmikant Pyarelal Singer : Kishore Kumar Director : Ravi Tandon Enjoy this super hit song from the 1974 movie Majboor starring Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Pran, Farida Jalal. Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded Bollywood songs www.youtube.com . To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old & New Songs click here www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
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Pran - Aurat - Scene 25/25
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- Duration: 8:11
- Published: 29 Sep 2010
- Updated: 25 Jul 2012
Scene frommovie Aurat (1967) starring Rajesh Khanna, Feroz Khan, Padmini, Mohan Choti, Nana Palsikar, David Abraham, Lalita Pawar, Achal Sachdev, Baby Rani. Music: Ravi, Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni, Director: SS Balan, VS Vasan
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Pran, Vaijayanti Mala, Joy Mukherji, Ishara - Scene 1/21
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- Duration: 8:00
- Published: 20 Dec 2010
- Updated: 22 Jul 2012
Scene from old classic movie Ishara (1964) Joy Mukherji, Vaijayanti Mala, Pran, Pratima Devi. Music: Kalyanji Anandji, Director: K Amarnath
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Bade Bewafa Hain - Jeetender Pran & Mumtaz - Roop Tera Mastana
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- Duration: 4:45
- Published: 30 Oct 2008
- Updated: 25 Sep 2012
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Pran - Aurat - Scene 7/25
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- Duration: 5:46
- Published: 28 Sep 2010
- Updated: 25 Jul 2012
Scene frommovie Aurat (1967) starring Rajesh Khanna, Feroz Khan, Padmini, Mohan Choti, Nana Palsikar, David Abraham, Lalita Pawar, Achala Sachdev, Baby Rani. Music: Ravi, Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni, Director: SS Balan, VS Vasan
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Fantom feat Reginald Cange " Pran Pasyans " Remix Audio 2011.
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- Duration: 5:17
- Published: 02 Aug 2011
- Updated: 25 Sep 2012
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Pandit Pran Nath
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- Duration: 9:57
- Published: 07 Oct 2010
- Updated: 30 Aug 2012
Raga Darbari (final part). Pran Nath ( 1918, Lahore, Pakistan -- 1996, Berkeley, California ) was a Hindustani classical singer and teacher of the Kirana gharana.
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VWADEZIL - Fe'l Pran Le ( NEW OFFICIAL VIDEO MUSIC NOV. 2009 )
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- Duration: 5:15
- Published: 05 Nov 2009
- Updated: 19 Sep 2012
90 degree recordz present VWADEZIL IS NEW AND FRESH WITH A NEW STRATEGY AND DIRECTION. THE BEST HMI BAND IN THE PAST LAST 7 YEARS IN CARNIVAL....WE READY TO SHOW THE FANS WHAT WE GOT FOR THIS YEAR COMING !! STAY TUNE........ ( RAP KREYOL / KOMPA / COMPAS / HIP HOP KREYOL LINKS ) VWADEZIL LOVE U ALL FANS...
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Pandit Pran Nath - 21 VIII 76 NYC Raga Malkauns
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- Duration: 61:54
- Published: 19 Jul 2011
- Updated: 25 Sep 2012
Recorded by Tom Duffy at Big Apple Recording Studios, Ltd., New York City, August 21, 1976.
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Gulshan Grover, Pran, Raja Babu - Scene 15/21
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- Duration: 5:26
- Published: 19 Nov 2010
- Updated: 01 Jul 2012
Winner of Filmfare Award for Best Comedian Raja Babu (1994) is a Comedy Movie starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Kadar Khan, Prem Chopra...... To watch full movie visit our Playlist [Bollywood Movies] Music : Anand Milind, Director : David Dhawan
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KREYOL LA KANAVAL 2012 HAITI PRAN NAN KOURAN
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- Duration: 6:35
- Published: 05 Feb 2012
- Updated: 10 Jul 2012
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Haitian band, Plezîn Nap Pran performs kompa song
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- Duration: 6:52
- Published: 14 Mar 2007
- Updated: 24 Sep 2012
Haitian Band, Plezín Nap Pran recorded kompa tune, La B=Vie Musicien for ©Profiles in Greatness
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Singaporewala Lakhpati - Pran & Mehmood, Lakhon Mein Ek Scene
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- Duration: 4:25
- Published: 17 Dec 2009
- Updated: 13 Jul 2012
Scene fromComedy Movie Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) starring, Mehmood, Radha Saluja, Pran, Aruna Irani, Madan Puri, Agha, Mukri, Lalita Pawar, Ramesh Deo. Music: RDBurman, Director SS Balan, Producer: Gemini
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![Kantajew Temple (Bangla: কান্তজীউ মন্দির) is a late medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Built by Maharaja Pran Nath, its construction started in 1702 C.E. and ended in 1752 C.E. [1], during the reign of his son Maharaja Ramnath](http://web.archive.org./web/20120926023247im_/http://cdn4.wn.com/pd/cc/07/5c2602addfc61dad756e6025f090_small.jpg "Kantajew Temple (Bangla: কান্তজীউ মন্দির) is a late medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Built by Maharaja Pran Nath, its construction started in 1702 C.E. and ended in 1752 C.E. [1], during the reign of his son Maharaja Ramnath")
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![Kantajew Temple (Bangla: কান্তজীউ মন্দির) is a late medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Built by Maharaja Pran Nath, its construction started in 1702 C.E. and ended in 1752 C.E. [1], during the reign of his son Maharaja Ramnath](http://web.archive.org./web/20120926023247/http://cdn8.wn.com/pd/cc/07/5c2602addfc61dad756e6025f090_medium.jpg "Kantajew Temple (Bangla: কান্তজীউ মন্দির) is a late medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Built by Maharaja Pran Nath, its construction started in 1702 C.E. and ended in 1752 C.E. [1], during the reign of his son Maharaja Ramnath")
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Sonu Sood, the new Pran
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For the cartoonist, see Pran Kumar Sharma.
| Pran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pran Krishan Sikand (1920-02-12) 12 February 1920 (age 92) New Delhi, India [1] |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Pran Sahaab |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1940−2003 |
| Spouse | Shukla Sikand (1945−present) |
| Children | Arvind Sikand Sunil Sikand Pinky Sikand |
| Website | |
| http://www.pransikand.com | |
Pran (born Pran Krishan Sikand on 12 February 1920) is a multiple Filmfare and BFJA award-winning Indian actor, who is one of the most popular villains of Hindi cinema.[2] He has appeared in over 350 films. Pran played the leading man in films like Pilpili Saheb, Halaku (1956), Dharma(1973), Jangal Mein Mangal (1972), Gaddar and Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (1973). His pivotal roles in the films such as Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Half Ticket (1962), Manoj Kumar’s Upkaar (1967) and Purab Aur Paschim, Aurat(1967), Ansoo Ban Gaye Phool, Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?, Johny Mera Naam(1970), Victoria No. 203, Zanjeer (1973), Chori Mera Kaam(1975) , Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Chor Ke Ghar Chor(1978), Don (1978), Maan Gaye Ustaad(1981) and Duniya(1984) are considered to be among his best performances.
In 2010, he has been named on the list of CNN's "Top 25 Asian actors of all time".[3][4]
He won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award in 1967, 1969, and 1972 and was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. In 2001, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India, for his contribution to Indian cinema. Contrary to the villainous characters he played in his early films, he is very social, a member of various organizations, and even has his very own football team, 'Bombay Dynamos Football Club'.
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Personal life and education[link]
Pran was born in Ballimaran,Kotgarh Old Delhi,[1] into a wealthy Kalal/Ahluwalia family. His father, Kewal Krishan Sikand, was a civil engineer and a Government civil contractor, his mother was Rameshwari, and the couple had four sons and three daughters.[5]
He was academically gifted, especially in mathematics. Since his father had a transferable job, he studied in various places, including Dehradun, Kapurthala, Meerut and Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), finally completing his matriculation from Raza High School, in Rampur. Thereafter, he joined A. Das & Co., Delhi as an apprentice as he wanted to become a professional photographer. This job took him first to Simla, where he played Sita to Madan Puri's Ram in the local staging of "Ramlila".[6]
Pran married Shukla Ahluwalia on 18 April 1945, and has two sons, Arvind and Sunil, and a daughter, Pinky.
Career (1940−2007)[link]
Early career (1940−1966)[link]
A chance meeting with the writer, Wali Mohammad Wali, who worked for Dalsukh Pancholi, at a shop in Hira Mandi, Lahore, led to Pran winning his first role as a villain in Dalsukh Pancholi's Punjabi film Yamla Jat (1940), a big hit in that year. This was followed by Chaudhary and Khajanchi. Soon he established a name for himself as a villain in the Lahore film industry, with other noted villains of time, Ajit and K. N. Singh. Later, Pancholi cast him in Khandaan (1942), which was the first Hindi movie in which Pran became a hero, opposite Noor Jehan, who had earlier acted with him as a child artist.[7][8][9]
Pran had acted in 22 films as a villain before his career experienced a brief pause, due to the partition in 1947. He left Lahore and arrived in Bombay on 14 August 1947, though films didn't come his way; months of wait and unsuccessful hunting followed, after which he moved to smaller hotels and eventually ended up in Delmar Hotel, Marine Drive. Eight months later, in 1948, he got a chance to start all over again, with the help of writer Saadat Hasan Manto and actor Shyam, he got a role in Bombay Talkies film, Ziddi which had Dev Anand and Kamini Kaushal as leads, directed by Shaheed Latif. This launched his career in Bombay. This film was also Dev Anand's big break as a hero, and there was no turning back for Pran from then on.[5][10] Within a week of Ziddi's success, he signed three more films, S M Yusuf's Grihasti, which became a diamond jubilee hit, Prabhat Films's Apradhi and finally Wali Mohammad, who had first lured him into movies in 1940, had by then also moved to Bombay and had turned into a producer and set up office at Famous Studios, near Mahalaxmi Racecourse, offered him Putli.[11][12]
As a villain, post independence,his first very successful movie was Badi Behan(1949). Pran was regularly offered the role of the main villain or negative character in the films with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor as the lead hero in the 1950s and 60s. Pran's performance as the negative character was very much appreciated in Dilip Kumar starrers like Azaad, Madhumati, Devdas, Dil Diya Dard Liya, Ram Aur Shyam and Aadmi and films with Dev Anand as the lead man like Ziddi (1948), Munimji (1955), Amar Deep (1958) etc. and with Raj Kapoor in Aah, Chori Chori, Chhalia, Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai, Dil Hi Toh Hai. Films with him as the lead hero, Pilpili Saheb and then Halaku in 1956, were big hits too. Pran proved his versatality in the 50's by enacting as the typical swashbuckling pirate in Sindbad the Sailor (1952) and Daughter of Sindbad (1958)and acting in action-packed thrillers like Azad (1955); historicals such as Aan (1952) and Raj Tilak (1958); social themes such as Baradari (1955) and light romances like Munimji (1955) and Asha (1957).[13] Subsequently in the sixties and early seventies, even though he was in his forties, being slim and fit, his demand in the film market never went down and he was given pivotal roles as a character age 25 to 30 in films with Shammi Kapoor, Joy Mukherjee, Rajendra Kumar and Dharmendra as the lead heroes. Whereas Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor's careers as the young hero started to decline from the late sixties as both of them had put on lot of weight although they were younger than Pran. But Pran's association with Dev Anand continued even in 70's and 80's with super hits like Johny Mera Naam, Warrant and Des Pardes.
Pran always had a significant role in comedy films starring Kishore Kumar and Mehmood Ali in the lead roles. Pran's memorable collaborations with Kishore Kumar as the leading man include Naya Andaz, Aasha, Bewaqoof, Ek Raaz and Jaal Saz and with Mehmood in Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Lakhon Me Ek. The most memorable films of Kishore Kumar and Pran together remains Half Ticket and Man-Mauji.
Later career (1967−2007)[link]
In the late 1960s, with the character of Malang Chacha in Manoj Kumar's Upkaar in 1967, he turned to positive character roles, wherein the popular Kalyanji Anandji song, "Kasme Waade Pyaar Wafaa" was picturised on him. In this movie Kamini Kaushal also moved to character roles. Manoj Kumar continued to cast Pran in pivotal roles in his films where Manoj played leading roles like Shaheed, Purab Aur Pachhim, Be-Imaan, Sanyasi, Dus Numbri and Patthar Ke Sanam. In mid sixties, he also acted in several Bengali films, beginning with Ashim Banerjee’s Sonai Dighe, where Joy Mukherjee was the hero.
Many roles with him playing the supporting role to the hero were released and this way he reinvented himself as a character actor from being earlier the main villain. Pran from 1967 till 1997 became a well-known character actor in Hindi films and the most famous are the roles in Humjoli, Parichay, Aankhon Aankhon Mein, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Zinda Dil, Zehreela Insaan, Hatyara, Chor Ho To Aisa, Dhan Daulat, Jaanwar(1983), Raaj Tilak, Insaaf Kaun Karega, Bewafai, Imaandaar, Sanam Bewafa, 1942: A Love Story, Tere Mere Sapne, Lav Kush. His films with Shashi Kapoor as the lead actor, too were big hits, notable being Biradari, Chori Mera Kaam, Phaansi, Shankar Dada, Chakkar Pe Chakkar, Rahu Ketu, Apna Khoon and Maan Gaye Ustaad.
In the 1970s, Pran was offered the role of leading man in films like Dharma(1973), Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara, Jangal Mein Mangal, Rahu Ketu. Since the fifties till late eighties, Pran was often cast with Ashok Kumar beginning with Afsana in 1951, to play either the role of friends, around whom the story revolved, in films like Victoria No. 203, Chori Mera Kaam, Chor Ke Ghar Chor, Apna Khoon, Aap Ke Deewane and Raja Aur Rana or as characters at logger heads in films like Inspector(1956), Lakeeren(1954),Mr. X(1957), Pooja Ke Phool, Purab Aur Pachhim, Adhikar, Naya Zamana and Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool.The veteran actors were very close friends in professional and real life and have acted in more than 25 films together. Songs sung by Kishore Kumar and picturised on Pran in 70's like Hum Bolega To Bologe Ke from Kasauti, Micheal Daru Pita Hai from Majboor and Meri Nazar Se Bachana Koi from Chori Mera Kaam were huge hits and continue to be popular.
Pran recommended newcomer Amitabh Bachchan to Prakash Mehra for the character of Vijay in Zanjeer, which was earlier offered to Dev Anand and Dharmendra but was rejected by them. Pran acted with Amitabh in 15 films, the most notable being Zanjeer, Kasauti, Don, Amar Akbar Anthony, Majboor, Dostana, Naseeb, Kaalia and Sharaabi. He was at the peak of his career in the 1970s, when he acted in action thriller, Don, and in 1970-81, Pran was paid much more than Amitabh Bachchan.[14] The actor to be paid higher than Pran was only Rajesh Khanna in the 1970s and 80s; whereas in the 50s and 60s it was the trio of Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor along with Rajendra Kumar. Pran remains the only male actor in Hindi cinema to have tasted many box office success throughout his active career without any dip or low phase in his long career.
Pran had started accepting more of versatile roles since the late 1960s; he occasionally accepted the role of a bad man in the 70s, 80s and 90s in films like Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?, Gaddar, Andhaa Kanoon (1983), Duniya (1984), Durgaa, Hoshiyar, Dharm Adhikari and Azaad Desh Ke Ghulam. Director Prakash Mehra always casted Pran in most of his directorial ventures in his career like in Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara, Zanjeer, Aan Baan, Khalifa, Jwalamukhi, Sharaabi, Jaadugar. Pran was a hot favourite with Manmohan Desai, having directed Pran regularly in his directorial ventures like Chhalia, Bluff Master, Dharam Veer, Naseeb, Amar Akbar Anthony. Subhash Ghai casted him in Vishwanath, Karz and Krodhi.
In the late nineties, Pran started rejecting film offers citing age-related problems. But in the nineties when Amitabh was going through the bad patch in his career, he requested Pran to do roles in his home productions Mrityudaata and Tere Mere Sapne and Pran made an exception by acting in them. Pran's legs had begun to shiver in 1997 so his character in Mrityudaata was modified accordingly to justify his legs shivering and in Tere Mere Sapne, his shots were taken with him being seated. Post 2000, he made few guest appearances.[15] In 2012, he gave his hand print for ‘Legend’s Walk’, a waterfront promenade which has the hand impressions of the legends from Hindi film industry.[16]
The legendary "Villain of the Millennium" has had a marathon six-decade career in Hindi cinema and is one of the most celebrated actors of the industry. So effective was his acting that it said that people stopped naming their children 'Pran' because of his villain roles, while the industry had started calling him 'Pran Sahab'.[17] His favourite line "Barkhurdaar" became immensely popular.
His biography, ...and Pran was so named because, in at least 250 off the 350 movies that he acted in, his was the last name in the cast portion of the credits, with the words "...and Pran" and sometime "..above all Pran".[18]
Awards and honours[link]
Filmfare Awards[link]
- 1967 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Upkaar
- 1969 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Aanso Ban Gaye Phool
- 1972 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Be-Imaan (Pran refused to accept this award stating that the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director should have gone to Ghulam Mohammed for Pakeezah and not to Shankar Jaikishan for Be-imaan) [19]
- 1997 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards[link]
- 1961 - BFJA Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai [20]
- 1966 - BFJA Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Shaheed [21]
- 1973 - BFJA Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Zanjeer [22]
Other awards and recognitions[link]
- 1973 - Chitrlok Cine Circle Ahmedabad: "Best Character Award".[23]
- 1976 - Bombay Film Award: Most Versatile Actor.
- 1978 - Bombay Film Award: Most Versatile Actor.
- 1978 - North Bombay Jaycees: Best Character Actor.
- 1983 - Kala Bhushan Award presented by Punjabi Kala Sangam.
- 1984 - "Extra Ordinary Special Award as Wizard of Acting" by Bombay Film Award.
- 1984 - "Viyayshree Award" presented for enriching Human Life and Outstanding Attainments India Int. Friendship Society).
- 1984 - "Ars Gratia Artis" for excellence in emotive Art.
- 1984 - Filmgoers Award: Reigning "Abhinay Samrat".
- 1987 - North Bombay Jaycees: Outstanding Performance of Decade.
- 1990 - Kala Rattan Award presented by Punjabi Kal Sangam for 50 glorious Years.
- 1990 - Punjab Association: an Award for 50 years in the Industry.
- 1990 - Southall Lion's Club London: "In recognition of Invaluable Services to Charity at the Celebration of Golden Jubilee of his services tot Film Industry.
- 1991 - Cinegoers Award: "Abhinay Samrat Golden Jubilee Award".
- 1992 - Outstanding contribution to Indian Film Industry, Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association.[23]
- 2000 - Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2000 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement [11]
- 2000 - "Villain of the Millennium" by Stardust Award.[8]
- 2001 - Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award from the Government of India.[24]
- 2004 - Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by the Maharashtra Government.[8]
- 2010 - Phalke Icon and Legendary Cine Versatile Cine Star Award by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy. [1] [2]
Selected filmography[link]
Main article: Pran Sikhand filmography
- Pran also worked in numerous Bengali films in 1960-1970, however they are not listed.
References[link]
- ^ a b "Pran as a person (Official biography)". http://www.pransikand.com/. Retrieved 14 Dec 2011.
- ^ Encyclopaedia of Hindi cinema, by Encyclopaedia Britannica (India) Pvt. Ltd, Gulzar, Govind Nihalani, Saibal Chatterjee. Published by Encyclopaedia Britannica (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2003. ISBN 81-7991-066-0.
- ^ "Big B in CNN's top 25 Asian actors list". New York: Hindustan Times. 5 Mar 2010. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Big-B-in-CNN-s-top-25-Asian-actors-list/H1-Article1-515456.aspx. Retrieved 14 Dec 2011.
- ^ "Asia's Best Actors". Indian Express. http://www.indianexpress.com/pictureStory.php?galId=768&pg=2&view=2. Retrieved 14 Dec 2011.
- ^ a b Pran Bollywood: yesterday - today - tomorrow, by Ramesh Dawar. Published by Star Publications, 2006. ISBN 190586301. Page 89.
- ^ "Padma Bhushan Pran - Fine actor, finer man". The Hindu. 28 Jan 2001. http://hindu.com/thehindu/2001/01/28/stories/14282185.htm. Retrieved 14 Dec 2011.
- ^ "Pran chosen for Raj Kapoor award". The Times of India. 15 July 2004. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/779639.cms. Retrieved 14 dec 2011.
- ^ a b c A lifetime of villainy Prerana Trehan, The Tribune, 25 July 2004.
- ^ "Villains". bollywoodprofilesite.com. http://www.bollywoodprofilesite.com/villians.html.
- ^ "My Best Year - PRAN:1948". India Today. 3 July 2006. http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20060703/cover4.html. Retrieved 14 Dec 2011.
- ^ a b ..In March 2000, he was honoured with the Zee Lifetime Achievement Award Rediff, 5 April 2000.
- ^ Bollywood: a history, by Mihir Bose, page 161, published by Lotus Collection, Roli Books, 2007. ISBN 81-7436-508-7.
- ^ http://calcuttatube.com/pran-krishan-sikand-bollywood-legend/46968/
- ^ http://www.solutionastrology.com/articledetails.asp?articleid=1185
- ^ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/226373/ninety-plus-counting.html
- ^ http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/pran-in-riteish-deshmukh-s-legend-s-walk_105798.htm
- ^ Pran is eighty - His is the kind of life (pran) life will always be proud of. Screen.
- ^ Reel evil The Tribune, 24 October 2004." Bimal Roy presents, Madhumati, starring Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Johny Walker, Tiwari ... and Pran."
- ^ http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2006/filmfare-awards-golden-022706.html
- ^ 1962:25th Annual BFJA Awards - Awards For The Year 1961 BFJA Awards website.
- ^ 1967:30th Annual BFJA Awards - Awards For The Year 1966 BFJA Awards website.
- ^ 1974: 37th Annual BFJA Awards - Awards For The Year 1973 BFJA Awards website.
- ^ a b Awards
- ^ Lata, Bismillah Khan get Bharat Ratnas Rediff.com, 25 January 2001. "The Padma Bhushan...veteran actor Pran,".
Further reading[link]
- ...and PRAN, a Biography, by Bunny Ruben. HarperCollins, India, 2004. ISBN 81-7223-466-X.
- The Life of A Villain-Pran by Chobay Gill (2005), HarperCollins New Delhi, 446 pages. ISBN 81-7223-466-X
External links[link]
- PRAN - The legend of Hindi Cinema - Official Website
- Pran receive Dadasaheb Phalke honour
- Pran at the Internet Movie Database
- Interview with Pran Kishen Sikand at Rediff.com
- 92 Facts You Didn't Know About Pran
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| Born | Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand (1923-09-26)26 September 1923 Gurdaspur, Punjab, British India (now in Punjab, India) |
| Died | 3 December 2011(2011-12-03) (aged 88) London, England |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Dev Sahaab |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director, co-founder Navketan Films (1949) |
| Years active | 1946–2011 |
| Spouse | Kalpana Kartik (1954–2011 his death) |
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Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian film actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. Part of the Anand family, he co-founded Navketan Films in 1949 with his elder brother Chetan Anand.[1][2][3]
The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema. His career spanned more than 65 years with acting in 114 Hindi films of which 109 have him play the main solo lead hero and he did 2 English films.
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Early life[link]
Dev was born Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand on 26 September 1923 [4] in the Shakargarh tehsil of the Gurdaspur district in Punjab (British India) (present-day Narowal district of Pakistan). His father Pishori Lal Anand was a well-to-do advocate. Dev was the third of four sons born to Pishori Lal Anand. One of Dev's younger sister is Sheela Kanta Kapur, who is mother of Shekhar Kapur. His older brothers were Manmohan Anand (Advocate, Gurdaspur Dist. Court) and Chetan Anand and younger one was Vijay Anand. Dev Anand spent his early years in Gharota village near Gurdaspur, Gurdaspur town. He did his schooling till matriculation from Sacred Heart School, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh (then in Punjab) and went to college Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh before going to Lahore to study.[5][6] Later Dev completed his graduation in English Literature from the Government College, Lahore in British India.
Career[link]
After graduating in English Literature from the Government College, Lahore (then in British India, now in Pakistan), Anand left his hometown for Bombay in the early 1940s. He began his career in the military censor's office at Churchgate, for a monthly salary of Rs. 165. Later he joined as a clerk in an accountancy firm for a salary of Rs. 85.[7] He joined his older brother, Chetan, as a member of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA).Dev Anand aspired to become a performer after seeing Ashok Kumar's performance in films like Achhut Kanya and Kismat.[8] Dev Anand quoted in an interview that "I remember when I gatecrashed into the office of the man who gave me the first break, he kept looking at me — Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios. At that time he made up his mind that this boy deserves a break and later mentioned to his people that ‘this boy struck me because of his smile and beautiful eyes and his tremendous confidence."[9] Then he was soon offered the lead role in Prabhat Films' Hum Ek Hain (1946), a film about Hindu-Muslim unity, where Dev Anand played a Hindu boy and was paired opposite Kamala Kotnis.[10] While shooting the film in Pune, Anand befriended the actor Guru Dutt. Between them, they agreed that if one of them was to become successful in the film industry, they would help the other to be successful. They formed a mutual understanding that when Anand produced a film, Dutt would direct it and when Dutt directed a film, Anand would act in it.[11]
Late 40s and romance with Suraiya[link]
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In the late 1940s, Anand was offered a few roles starring as the male lead opposite singer-actress Suraiya in woman-oriented films. He considered himself to be lucky to get a chance to star opposite such an established actress and accepted the offers. While shooting these films, he became romantically involved with Suraiya. The two of them were paired in seven films together: Vidya (1948), Jeet (1949), Shair (1949), Afsar (1950), Nili (1950), Do Sitare (1951) and Sanam (1951), all of which were successful at the box office. In these films, Suraiya was always first-biller in the credits, indicating that she was a bigger star than Anand. She fell in love with him during the shooting of the song Kinare kinare chale jayen ge from the film Vidya—while shooting the scene, the boat they were in capsized, and Anand saved Suraiya from drowning. Their entire affair was conducted in a clandestine manner, with friends like Durga Khote and Kamini Kaushal going out of their way to engineer secret rendezvous. On the sets of the film Jeet, Anand finally proposed to Suraiya and gave her a diamond ring worth Rs 3,000. Her maternal grandmother opposed the relationship as they were Muslim and Anand was Hindu, and so, Suraiya remained unmarried. They stopped acting together after her grandmother opposed their partnership, and Do Sitare was the last film in which they appeared.[12][13] Although the films he starred in with Suraiya had been successful, the producers and directors of those films attributed their success to the acting prowess and screen presence of Suraiya. Anand began looking for an opportunity to play the main male lead in a film where his acting skills could be demonstrated, so as to dispel scepticism about his acting abilities.
Break and the 1950s[link]
Anand was offered his first big break by Ashok Kumar. He spotted Anand hanging around in the studios and picked him as the hero for the Bombay Talkies production, Ziddi (1948), co-starring Kamini Kaushal, which became an instant success. After Ziddi's success, Anand decided that he would start producing films. It was in the film Ziddi, where the first-ever Kishore-Lata duet, Yeh Kaun Aaya Karke Yeh Sola Singhar, was recorded.[14] This duet was an instant hit, and from here, on both the playback singers' association with Dev Anand began. It continued for next four decades. His association with Kishore Kumar started when the former sang the first solo of his playback singing career – Marne Ki Duayen – picturised on Dev Anand in the movie Ziddi. Dev had forged a very strong bond of friendship with Kishore Kumar during the making of the film. In 1949, he launched his own company Navketan Films (which means "newness"), which, as of 2011, had produced 35 films.[15]
Dev chose Guru Dutt as director for the crime thriller, Baazi (1951). The film, starring Dev Anand, Geeta Bali and Kalpana Kartik was a trendsetter, regarded as the forerunner of the spate of urban crime films that followed in Bollywood in the 1950s. The film Baazi saw debut of Kalpana Kartik (aka Mona Singh) as the lead female actress and Guru Dutt as a director. The collaboration was a success at the box office and the duo of Dev Anand and Kalpana Kartik were offered many films to star in together. They signed all the film offers and subsequently the movies Aandhiyan, Taxi Driver, House No. 44 and Nau Do Gyarah went on to become big hits too. During the making of film Taxi Driver, the couple fell in love and Dev proposed marriage to his heroine Kalpana. In 1954, Taxi Driver was declared a hit and the two decided to marry in a quiet ceremony. The couple had a son, Suneil Anand in 1956 and later a daughter, Devina, was born. After her marriage, Kalpana decided not to pursue her acting career further. Nau Do Gyarah was the couple's last movie together.
A rapid-fire style of dialogue delivery and a penchant for nodding while speaking became Dev's style in films like House No. 44, Pocket Maar, Munimji, Funtoosh, C.I.D. and Paying Guest.[16] In the 1950s his films were of the mystery genre or light comedy love stories or were films with social relevance like Ek ke baad ek and Funtoosh.His style was lapped up by the audience and was widely imitated. He starred in a string of box office successes for the remainder of the 1950s opposite newcomer Waheeda Rehman in C.I.D., Solva Saal, Kala Pani, Kala Bazar and Baat Ek Raat Ki. Waheeda first became a star with C.I.D becoming a hit.[17] In 1955 he also co-starred with Dilip Kumar in Insaniyat. With his acting in Kala Pani (1958), as the son who is willing to go to any lengths to clear his framed father's name, he won his first Filmfare award for Best Actor for the film.[18] He attempted films of tragic genre occasionally like Pocketmaar (1956), Kala Pani (1958), Bombai Ka Baboo (1960) and Sharabi (1964) and tasted success with them. Dev also played a few characters with a negative shade, like in Jaal(1952) where he played a smuggler, then as an absconding gang member in Dushman, as a black marketer in Kala Bazar.[19] Apart from his pair with Suraiya and Kalpana Kartik, his pair with Nutan and Waheeda Rehman was popular among the audiences in late 50’s and 60’s. His films Rahee and Aandhiyaan, were screened along with Raj Kapoor's Awaara. From the early fifties till mid sixties, the trio of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand ruled the roost.
Romance hero image in the 60s[link]
In the sixties, Dev Anand acquired a romantic image with films like Manzil and Tere Ghar Ke Samne with Nutan, Kinaare Kinaare with Meena Kumari, Maya with Mala Sinha, Asli-Naqli with Sadhana Shivdasani, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai and Mahal with Asha Parekh and Teen Deviyaan opposite three heroines Kalpana, Simi Garewal and Nanda. In the film Teen Deviyaan, Dev Anand played a playboy.
His first colour film, Guide with Waheeda Rehman was based on the novel of the same name by R. K. Narayan. Dev Anand himself was the impetus for making the film version of the book. He met and persuaded Narayan to give his assent to the project.[20] Dev Anand tapped his friends in Hollywood to launch an Indo-US co-production that was shot in Hindi and English simultaneously and was released in 1965. Guide, directed by younger brother Vijay Anand, was an acclaimed movie. Dev played Raju, a voluble guide, who supports Rosy (Waheeda) in her bid for freedom. He is not above thoughtlessly exploiting her for personal gains. Combining style with substance, he gave an affecting performance as a man grappling with his emotions in his passage through love, shame and salvation.
He reunited with Vijay Anand for the movie Jewel Thief, based on thriller genre which featured Vaijayantimala, Tanuja, Anju Mahendru, Faryal and Helen. Their next collaboration, Johny Mera Naam (1970), again a thriller, where Dev was paired opposite Hema Malini was a big hit.[17] It was Johnny Mera Naam which made Hema Malini a big star.[21]
Directorial debut and the 70s[link]
His directorial debut, the espionage drama Prem Pujari, was a flop but has developed a cult following over the years. He tasted success with his 1971 directorial effort, Hare Rama Hare Krishna which talked about the prevalent hippie culture. His find Zeenat Aman, who played the mini-skirt sporting, pot-smoking Janice, became an overnight sensation. Dev also became known as a filmmaker of trenchantly topical themes. This same year, he starred with Mumtaz in Tere Mere Sapne, an adaptation of A. J. Cronin's novel, The Citadel. The film was directed by Dev's brother, Vijay and was also successful.
In the 1970s, Raj Kapoor started playing roles of father in films like Kal Aaj Aur Kal in 1971 and Dharam Karam in 1974 and had put lot of weight and films with Dilip Kumar as lead hero were failures at the box office . Some of the hurriedly-made films with Dev Anand as the leading man—three each opposite Hema Malini and Zeenat Aman and Yeh Gulistaan Hamara with Sharmila Tagore became flops and posed a threat to his career as leading man. But he delivered commercial hits again with young heroines Yogita Bali and Rakhee in Banarasi Babu (1973), Hema Malini in Chhupa Rustam (1973) and Amir Garib (1974),[22] Zeenat Aman in Heera Panna(1973), Warrant(1975)[23] and Darling Darling(1977) and Parveen Babi in Bullet(1976). The presence of his discoveries in the 1970s—Zeenat, and later Tina Munim, in films and his good onscreen chemistry with beautiful young stars like Rakhee, Parveen Babi, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman in various films boosted Dev's image as the evergreen star even though he was well into his fifties.
Political activism during the Emergency in the late 70s[link]
Dev Anand has also been politically active. He led a group of film personalities who stood up against the Internal Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. He actively campaigned against her with his supporters in Indian parliamentary elections in 1977. He also formed a party called the "National Party of India", which he later disbanded.
The 1978 hit Des Pardes, directed by Dev Anand was the debut movie of actress Tina Munim and this film’s success gave him the tag of evergreen hero. He was 55 but he shared very good chemistry with the 20 year old Tina Munim. Dev Anand was offered lead role in Man Pasand by director Basu Chatterjee. Dev Anand’s successful run at the box office continued in the 1980s with Man Pasand, Lootmaar (both opposite Tina Munim), Swami Dada (1982) being both critically acclaimed and box office hits.
Later career[link]
Though Dev Anand’s demand as the lead hero had not decreased even in the 1980s, he decided that it was the right time to introduce his son Suneil Anand in films as the hero. He launched his son in the Kramer vs. Kramer inspired Anand Aur Anand (1984), which was produced and directed by Dev Anand himself and had music by R. D. Burman. He expected the film to do well but the film was a box office disaster and Suneil Anand decided not to act in films any more.
But films with Dev Anand as the lead hero Hum Naujawan (1985), Lashkar (1989) continued to be box office success and was appreciated by critics.[24] Awwal Number (1990), where Dev Anand co-starred with Aamir Khan became an average grosser. Aamir said in an interview that Awwal Number is the only film he signed without reading the script because it was being directed by his senior Dev Anand. Aamir quoted “Dev saab was an icon for many generations and entertained us throughout his life.[25] He was already 60 years old in 1983 when he acted with Padmini Kolhapure in Swami Dada but looked half his age and shared a good on screen chemistry. In 1989, his directorial venture Sachche ka Bolbala was released. Though critically acclaimed, it was a commercial failure.
Since the 1990s except for Awwal Number, rest of the eight films directed by him were box office failures. But Sau Crore (1991) and Censor (2000) were critically acclaimed. His last film Chargesheet (2011) was panned by critics across the board. The only two hero film he acted in were Insaniyat in 1955 with Dilip Kumar and Return of Jewel Thief with Dharmendra in 1996. He also starred in English films like The Evil Within(1970) where he was paired opposite Vietnamese actress Kieu Chinh and Zeenat Aman[7] and Guide (English Version). Off the 114 Hindi films he appeared in 6 decades, Kahin Aur Chal (1968) and multistarrer film Ek Do Teen Chaar (1980) remained unreleased and Shrimanji (1968) had him in guest appearance and 82 were box office hits and 29 were commercial failures. By 2011, he held the record for being the first actor from Hindi films who has played the central solo lead character in maximum films—109.
Comparisons with Gregory Peck[link]
Often compared to the famous actor Gregory Peck the world over,[26] Dev Anand said that he didn't feel ecstatic bearing the tag line bestowed on him in his hey days. "When you are at an impressionable age you make idols. But when you grow out of the phase, you develop your own persona. I don't want to be known as India's Gregory Peck, I am Dev Anand".[27]
Acquainted to the Bollywood actor, Peck's personal interactions with him spanned four to five long meetings in Europe and Mumbai.[27][28][29]
Dev Anand and Suraiya met Peck for the first time at Mumbai's Willingdon Club,after the Filmfare Awards in 1954, on Peck's stopover in the city from a schedule at Sri Lanka after shooting for Purple Plane. He knew of the 'Indian Star' as an actor, more so probably because of his romance with Suraiya was grabbing the headlines, and they had a chat. The second time they met in Rome when Dev Anand was on his way back from the Venice Film Festival, he visited him on the sets of Roman Holiday. "I was returning from the Venice film fest. I stopped my car and joined the crowd watching the shoot, hoping that his eyes would fall on me. As expected, he nodded and I walked up to him. He remembered me and we exchanged pleasantries." The third meeting was at London on the sets of Moby Dick. However, Suraiya asked for an exclusive meeting with her idol at her house. Though Anand says jealousy was natural for anyone in love, he didn't mind that he was not invited. "I didn't quite feel anything. It wasn't as if they were going to fall in love or make love. Even if they would have, it wouldn't have mattered. I was mature enough. Moreover, he wasn't my rival. I too was a big star by then," says Anand.
Critical appraisal[link]
Dev Anand has directed 19 films and produced 35 films of which 7 directorial ventures and 18 films respectively were commercially successful at the box office. He wrote the story for 13 of his films. Critics say his directorial ventures have always been ahead of its time. Dev Anand's films are well known for their hit songs. He is known to have been an active participant in the music sessions of a number of his films. His association with music composers Shankar-Jaikishen, O. P. Nayyar, Kalyanji-Anandji, Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman, lyricists Hasrat Jaipuri, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Neeraj, Shailendra, Anand Bakshi, and playback singers Mohammad Rafi, Hemant Kumar and Kishore Kumar produced some very popular songs. S.D Burman, R.D Burman, Rafi, Pran and Kishore Kumar were his closest friends from film industry.[30][31]
In September 2007, Dev's own autobiography Romancing with Life was released at a birthday party with the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.[32] In February 2011, his 1961 black and white film Hum Dono was digitised and colourised and released.
Dev Anand is credited with giving actors like Zarina Wahab in Ishq Ishq Ishq, Jackie Shroff in Swami Dada, Tabu in Hum Naujawan and Richa Sharma(Sanjay Dutt’s first wife) a break into the film industry, discovered Zeenat Amaan, Tina Munim and encouraging music composer Rajesh Roshan.[7] Amit Khanna started his career with Navketan as executive producer in 1971 and had been secretary to Dev Anand in 70's. He adds, "The uniqueness of Navketan today is that it's the only film company in the world still run by the one who started it."[33] Shatrughan Sinha disclosed in an interview that it was Dev Anand who gave him a break in films by giving a role in 'Prem Pujari' and since Dev had given Sinha a very small role in that film, he compensated for it by giving Sinha another role in his next film 'Gambler'. Sinha quoted "Later on we worked together in 'Sharif Badmash' and it was really a privilege to work with him,".[34] It was under Dev Anand's Navketan Banner where Guru Dutt, Raj Khosla, Waheeda Rahman, S.D. Burman, Jaidev, Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Yash Johar, Shekhar Kapoor, Kabir Bedi were given breaks into Hindi films and Dev launched actors Zaheera, Zaheeda Hussain, Zarina Wahab, Natasha Sinha, Ekta Sohini, Sabrina.
Death[link]
Dev Anand died in his room at The Washington Mayfair Hotel in London at the age of 88 on 3 December 2011 (4 December 2011 by Indian Standard Time) of a cardiac arrest.[35][36][37] His death came just months after the release of his last film, Charge Sheet.[38] Anand was reportedly in London for a medical check up at the time of his death.[39] Condolences poured in from all corners of the Indian film industry, with most of them remembering his positive attitude towards life.[38][40] On 10 December, his funeral service was held at a small chapel in London after which his casket was taken to the Putney Vale Crematorium in West London for cremation. His ashes were returned to India for immersion burial in the Godavari river.[41]
Awards, honors and recognitions[link]
Civilian Honors[link]
- 2001 – Padma Bhushan (India's third highest civilian award from the Government of India)[42]
National Film Awards[link]
- 2002 – Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award for cinematic excellence[43]
Filmfare Awards[link]
- 1959 - Winner Best Actor for Kalapani [44]
- 1967 - Winner Best Film for Guide [45]
- 1967 - Winner Best Actor for Guide [45]
- 1991 - Winner Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award [46]
National honors and recognitions[link]
- 1996 – Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1997 – Mumbai Academy of Moving Images Award for his Outstanding Services to the Indian Film Industry
- 1998 – Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ujala Anandlok Film Awards Committee in Calcutta[47]
- 1999 – Sansui Lifetime Achievement Award for his 'Immense Contribution to Indian Cinema' in New Delhi[48]
- 2000 – Film Goers' Mega Movie Maestro of the Millennium Award in Mumbai[49]
- 2001 – Special Screen Award for his contribution to Indian cinema
- 2001 – Evergreen Star of the Millennium Award at the Zee Gold Bollywood Awards on 28 April 2001 at the Nassau Coliseum, New York[50]
- 2003 – Lifetime Achievement Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema" at IIFA Award in Johannesburg, South Africa [51]
- 2004 – Legend of Indian Cinema Award at Atlantic City (United States) [52]
- 2004 – Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry[53]
- 2005 – Sony Golden Glory Award[54]
- 2006 – ANR Award by the Akkineni International Foundation[55]
- 2006 – Glory of India Award by IIAF, London[56]
- 2007 – Punjab Ratan (Jewel of Punjab) Award by the World Punjabi Organisation (European Division) for his outstanding contribution in the field of art and entertainment.[57]
- 2008 – Lifetime Achievement Award by Ramya Cultural Academy in association with Vinmusiclub[58]
- 2008 – Lifetime Achievement Award by Rotary Club of Bombay[59]
- 2008 – Awarded at the IIJS Solitaire Awards[60]
- 2009 – Outstanding contribution to Indian cinema at the Max Stardust Awards[61]
- 2009 – Legend Award was given to Dev Anand by Rajnikanth[62]
- 2010 – Phalke Ratna Award by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy[63]
- 2010 – Rashtriya Gaurav Award[64]
- 2011 – Rashtriya Kishore Kumar Samman from the Government of Madhya Pradesh[65]
- 2011 – NDTV Indian of the Year's Lifetime Achievement Award with Rahul Dravid[66]
International honors and recognitions[link]
- In July 2000, in New York City, he was honoured by an Award at the hands of the then First Lady of the United States of America, Hillary Rodham Clinton, for his 'Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema'.[67]
- In 2000, he was awarded the Indo-American Association "Star of the Millennium" Award in the Silicon Valley, California.
- Donna Ferrar, Member New York State Assembly, honoured him with a "New York State Assembly Citation" for his 'Outstanding Contribution to the Cinematic Arts Worthy of the Esteem and Gratitude of the Great State of New York' on 1 May 2001.
- In 2005, he was honoured with a "Special National Film Award" by the Government of Nepal at Nepal’s first NationIndian film festival in Stockholm.
- In 2008, he was guest of honour at a dinner hosted by the Provost of Highland Council in Inverness, Scotland to celebrate 10 years since he first worked in the Scottish Highlands. He spent several days in the area, en route to Cannes, as a guest of the Highlands and Islands Film Commission.
Filmography[link]
Main article: Dev Anand filmography
Further reading[link]
- Cinema Modern: Navketan Story, by Sidharth Bhatia. Harpercollins, 2011. ISBN 978-93-5029-096-5.
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | ||
| Preceded by Dilip Kumar for Naya Daur |
Best Actor for Kala Pani 1959 |
Succeeded by Raj Kapoor for Anari |
| Preceded by Sunil Dutt for Khandan |
Best Actor for Guide 1967 |
Succeeded by Dilip Kumar for Ram Aur Shyam |
| Preceded by Amitabh Bachchan |
Lifetime Achievement 1992 |
Succeeded by Dilip Kumar |
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| Alternative names | Anand, Dharmadev |
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| Date of birth | 1923-09-26 |
| Place of birth | Gurudaspur, Punjab, British India |
| Date of death | 2011-12-04 |
| Place of death | London, England |
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| Dadasaheb Phalke | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (1870-04-30)April 30, 1870 Trimbakeshwar, Nasik, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 16 February 1944(1944-02-16) (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1913–1937 |
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke (दादासाहेब फाळके) (
pronunciation (help·info)) (30 April 1870 – 16 February 1944) was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the father of Indian cinema.[1] Starting with his debut film, Raja Harishchandra in 1913, now known as India's first full-length feature, he made 95 movies and 26 short films in his career spanning 19 years, till 1937, including his most noted works: Mohini Bhasmasur (1913), Satyavan Savitri (1914), Lanka Dahan (1917), Shri Krishna Janma (1918) and Kaliya Mardan (1919).[2]
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, for lifetime contribution to cinema, was instituted in his honor, by the Government of India in 1969, and is the most prestigious and coveted award in Indian cinema.[3]
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Biography[link]
Early life and education[link]
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke was born on 30 April 1870 in Deshastha Brahmin family at Trimbakeshwar, 30 km from Nasik, Maharashtra, India,[2] where his father was an accomplished Sanskrit scholar.[4]
He joined Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai in 1885. After passing from J.J. School in 1890, Phalke went to the Kala Bhavan in Baroda, where he studied sculpture, engineering, drawing, painting and photography.[5]
Early career[link]
He began his career as a small town photographer in Godhra but had to leave business after the death of his first wife and child in an outbreak of the bubonic plague. He soon met the German magician Carl Hertz, one of the 40 magicians employed by the Lumiere Brothers. Soon after, he had the opportunity to work with the Archeological Survey of India as a draftsman. However, restless with his job and its constraints, he turned to the business of printing. He specialized in lithography and oleograph, and worked for painter Raja Ravi Varma. Phalke later started his own printing press, made his first trip abroad to Germany, to learn about the latest technology and machinery.
Film[link]
Following a dispute with his partners about the running of the press, he gave up printing and turned his attention to moving pictures, after watching a silent film, The Life of Christ and envisioning Indian gods on the screen. Phalke made his first film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1912; it was first shown publicly on 3 May 1913 at Mumbai's Coronation Cinema,[6] effectively marking the beginning of the Indian film industry. Around one year before, Ramchandra Gopal (known as Dadasaheb Torne) had filmed a stage drama called Pundalik and shown it in the same theater. However, the credit for making the first indigenous Indian feature film is attributed to Dadasaheb Phalke[7] as it is said that "Pundalik" had British cinematographers.
Once again, Phalke proved successful in his new art and proceeded to make several silent films, shorts, documentary feature, educational, comic, tapping all the potential of this new medium. Film, having proved its financial viability, soon attracted businessmen who favored money over aesthetics.
Hindustan Films[link]
Phalke formed a film company, Hindustan Films in partnership with five businessmen from Mumbai, in the hope that by having the financial aspect of his profession handled by experts in the field, he would be free to pursue the creative aspect. He set up a model studio and trained technicians, actors but, very soon, he ran into insurmountable problems with his partners. In 1920, Phalke resigned from Hindustan Films, made his first announcement of retirement from cinema, and he wrote Rangbhoomi, an acclaimed play. Lacking his extremely imaginative genius, Hindustan Films ran into deep financial loss, and he was finally persuaded to return. However, Phalke felt constrained by the business and, after directing a few films for the company, he withdrew.
Sound film[link]
The times changed and Phalke fell victim to the emerging technology of sound film. Unable to cope with the talkies, the man who had fathered the Indian film industry became obsolete. His last silent movie Setubandhan was released in 1932 and later released with dubbing. During 1936-38, he produced his last film Gangavataran (1937), before retiring to Nashik, where he died on 16 February 1944.
Selected filmography[link]
- Raja Harishchandra (1913)
- Shri Krishna Janma (1918)
- Kaliya Mardan (1919)
- Setu Bandhan (1932)
- Gangavataran (1937)
- "Mohini Bhasmasur" (1913)
- "Savitri Satyavan" (1914)
In popular culture[link]
In 2009, Marathi film Harishchandrachi Factory, depicting the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra in 1913, India's first feature film, directed by theater-veteran Paresh Mokashi was selected as India's official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category.[8][9][10] Whereas fact is quite different,The first Indian movie released in India was 'Shree Pundalik' by Dadasaheb Torne on 18 May 1912 at 'Coronation Cinematograph', Mumbai.i.e. One year before Phalke's movie. .[11]
In Controversy[link]
Beside Dadasaheb Phalke,Dadasaheb Torne is known as Father of Indian Cinema as Torne's cinema 'Shree Pundalik' was released on 18th May 1912 at Coronation cinema theatre,Mumbai. i.e. 1 year prior to Phalke's cinema(was released on 3rd May 1913).[12]
Family[link]
- His great-great grandson Parth Phalke teaches History and Physical Science at Sahyadri School of Krishnamurthy Foundation India, at Rajgurunagar, Pune.
Further reading[link]
- Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema, by Bapu Vatave, National Book Trust, 2004. ISBN 81-237-4319-X.
References[link]
- ^ Snapshot: Raja Harishchandra The Guardian.
- ^ a b Dadasaheb Phalke: The Visionary of Indian Cinema, Biography Nashik International Film Festival.
- ^ University of Berkeley.
- ^ Dadasaheb Phalke - Biography The Tribune, 30 April 2000.
- ^ "Dada Saheb Phalke - A Distinguished Student of Kalabhavan". Fortunecity.com. 16 Feb 1944. http://www.fortunecity.com/athena/ginsberg/2197/id61.htm. Retrieved 5 Jan 2012.
- ^ Overview New York Times.
- ^ Cybertech. "Hall Of Fame : Tribute : Dadasaheb Phalke". Nashik.com. http://www.nashik.com/halloffame/tribute/phalke.html. Retrieved 5 Jan 2012.
- ^ 'Harishchandrachi Factory' India's entry for Oscars Indian Express, PTI 20 September 2009.
- ^ Harishchandrachi Factory to tell story behind making of India’s first feature film Indian Express, Express News Service, 3 May 2008.
- ^ 'Harishchandrachi factory' India's entry for Oscars Press Trust of India, 20 September 2009.
- ^ Kadam, Kumar (2012-04-24). "दादासाहेब तोरणेंचे विस्मरण नको!". http://author.blogs.maharashtratimes.com/kokan/entry/%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%B8-%E0%A4%B9-%E0%A4%AC.
- ^ Prahar, Reporter (2012-04-29). "भारतीय चित्रपटसृष्टीचे जनक दादासाहेब तोरणे". http://www.prahaar.in/mumbai/61663.html.
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| Mike Oldfield | |
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 Mike Oldfield, December 2006, at the Night of the Proms |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Gordon Oldfield |
| Born | (1953-05-15) 15 May 1953 (age 59) Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, pop, Celtic fusion, world, new age, Neoclassical, Ambient, classical, experimental, minimalist |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer, game designer |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboards, Percussion, vocals, bass, glockenspiel, mandolin, banjo, tubular bells, Chapman stick |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Labels | Virgin (1972–1991) Warner Bros. (1992–2003) Mercury (2005–present) |
| Associated acts | Maggie Reilly, Kevin Ayers, Robert Wyatt, David Bedford, Anita Hegerland, Pekka Pohjola |
| Website | www.mikeoldfieldofficial.com |
Michael Gordon Oldfield (born 15 May 1953) is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, New Age, and more recently, dance. His music is often elaborate and complex in nature. He is best known for his hit 1973 album Tubular Bells, which launched Virgin Records, and for his 1983 hit single "Moonlight Shadow".[1] He is also well known for his hit rendition of the Christmas piece, "In Dulci Jubilo".
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Biography[link]
Oldfield's parents are Raymond Oldfield, a general practitioner, and his wife Maureen Liston, a nurse.[2] His sister Sally and brother Terry are successful musicians in their own right and have appeared on several of his albums. Mike Oldfield was born in the Battle Hospital, Reading, Berkshire, and he attended St Joseph's Convent School, Highlands Junior School in Tilehurst, St Edward's Preparatory School,[3] and Presentation College in Reading. When he was 13 he moved with his parents to Harold Wood in northeast London, where he attended Hornchurch Grammar School. He only stayed there long enough to take one GCE examination, in English, as he had already begun his music career.[3]
Early career[link]
Oldfield's career began fairly early, playing acoustic guitar in local folk clubs. At this time, he already had two fifteen-minute instrumental pieces in which he would "go through all sorts of moods", precursors to his landmark 1970s' compositions. In his early teens, Oldfield was involved in a 'beat group' playing Shadows-style music (he has often cited Hank Marvin as a major influence, and would later cover The Shadows' song "Wonderful Land"). In 1967 he and his sister Sally formed the folk duo The Sallyangie and were signed to Transatlantic Records after exposure in the local folk scene. An album, Children of the Sun, was issued in 1968. After Sallyangie disbanded, he formed another duo with his brother Terry, called Barefoot, which took him back to rock music.[4]
In 1970 he joined The Whole World – backing group to vocalist Kevin Ayers, formerly of the Soft Machine – playing bass guitar and occasionally lead guitar. The band also included keyboardist and composer David Bedford, who quickly befriended Oldfield, and encouraged him in his composition of an early version of Tubular Bells. Bedford would later arrange and conduct an orchestral version of that album. Oldfield is featured on two Ayers albums, Whatevershebringswesing and Shooting at the Moon.
Having recorded a number of demo pieces of music, which would later turn into Tubular Bells, Oldfield attempted to persuade record labels to take the project on with no success. In September 1971 Oldfield went to the Manor Studio, owned by the young Richard Branson and run by engineers Tom Newman and Simon Heyworth, to record as bass guitarist in the Arthur Louis Band. Branson already had a number of business ventures and was about to start his own record label, Virgin Records. After Newman and Heyworth heard Oldfield's demo they took it to Branson and Simon Draper. They eventually gave Oldfield one week to record at the Manor, during which Oldfield completed "Part One" of Tubular Bells. "Part Two" was then completed over a number of months.[5]
Virgin years (1973–1991)[link]
Tubular Bells became Oldfield's most famous work. The instrumental composition was recorded in 1972 and launched on 25 May 1973 as the inaugural album of Richard Branson's Virgin Records label. The album was groundbreaking, as Oldfield played more than twenty different instruments in the multi-layered recording made in Branson's Manor Studio, and its style moved through many diverse musical genres. Its 2,630,000 UK sales put it at No.34 on the list of the best selling albums in the UK. In the US, it received attention with the opening theme appearing in the soundtrack to The Exorcist. The title track subsequently became a Top 10 hit single in the US as well and is today considered to be a forerunner of the New Age movement.[6] In 1974, Oldfield played guitar on the critically acclaimed album Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt. In the autumn of 1974, the follow-up LP, Hergest Ridge, was No.1 in the UK for three weeks before being dethroned by Tubular Bells. Although Hergest Ridge was released over a year after Tubular Bells, it reached No.1 first. Tubular Bells spent 11 weeks (10 of them consecutive) at No.2 before its one week at the top. In 1979, Oldfield's music was used as the musical score for The Space Movie, a Virgin movie that celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.[7]
Like Tubular Bells, Hergest Ridge is a two-movement instrumental piece, this time evoking scenes from Oldfield's Herefordshire country retreat. It was followed in 1975 by the pioneering world music piece Ommadawn, and 1978's Incantations which introduced more diverse choral performances from Sally Oldfield, Maddy Prior, and the Queen's College Girls Choir. In 1975 Oldfield recorded a version of the Christmas piece "In Dulci Jubilo" which charted at number four in the UK. Oldfield's 1976 rendition of "Portsmouth" remains his highest charting single on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number three.[8]
In 1976 Oldfield and his sister Sally joined his friend and band member Pekka Pohjola to play on his album Mathematician's Air Display, which was released in 1977. The album was recorded and edited at Oldfield's Througham Slad Manor in Gloucestershire by Oldfield and Paul Lindsay.[9]
Around the time of Incantations, Oldfield underwent a controversial self-assertiveness therapy course known as Exegesis.[10] Possibly as a result, the formerly reclusive musician staged a major European tour to promote the album, chronicled in his live album Exposed, much of which was recorded at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham.
In 1975, Oldfield received a Grammy award for Best Instrumental Composition in "Tubular Bells – Theme from The Exorcist". In 1979, he recorded a version of the signature tune of the popular British Children's Television programme, Blue Peter, which was used by the show for 10 years.[11]
The early 1980s saw Oldfield make a transition to mainstream pop music, beginning with the inclusion of shorter instrumental tracks and contemporary cover versions on Platinum and QE2 (the latter named after the ocean liner). Soon afterwards he turned to songwriting, with a string of collaborations featuring various lead vocalists alongside his characteristic searing guitar solos. The best known of these is "Moonlight Shadow", his 1983 hit with Maggie Reilly. The most successful Oldfield composition on the US pop charts during this period was actually a cover version — Hall & Oates's remake of Oldfield's "Family Man" for their 1982 album H2O. Released as the album's third single, it hit the Top 10 during the spring of 1983 and was a hugely popular MTV music video.
Oldfield later turned to film and video, writing the score for Roland Joffé's acclaimed film The Killing Fields and producing substantial video footage for his album Islands. Islands continued what Oldfield had been doing on the past couple of albums, with an instrumental piece on one side and rock/pop singles on the other. Of these, "Islands", sung by Bonnie Tyler and "Magic Touch", with vocals by Max Bacon (in the U.S. version) and Glasgow vocalist Southside Jimmy (in other versions),[12] were the major hits. In the U.S., the Virgin America airline promoted the song "Magic Touch" to a large extent, making it a success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard album rock charts. During the 1980s, Oldfield's then-wife, Norwegian singer Anita Hegerland, contributed vocals to many songs including "Pictures in the Dark".
Earth Moving was released in July 1989, and was a moderate success. The album was the first to exclusively feature rock/pop songs, several of which were released: "Innocent" and "Holy" in Europe, and "Hostage" in the USA for album rock stations. This was, however, a time of much friction with his record label. Virgin Records reportedly insisted that any future instrumental album should be billed as Tubular Bells 2. Oldfield's rebellious response was Amarok, an hour-long work featuring rapidly changing themes (supposedly devised to make cutting a single from the album impossible), unpredictable bursts of noise, and a very cleverly hidden Morse code insult directed at Richard Branson. Although regarded by many fans as his greatest work, it was not a commercial success. His parting shot from the Virgin label was Heaven's Open, which continued the veiled attacks on Branson but was notable for being the first time Oldfield had contributed all the lead vocals himself. It was the only album he released under the name 'Michael Oldfield'.
Warner years (1992–2003)[link]
The very first thing Oldfield did when arriving at his new label, Warner Bros., was to write and release Tubular Bells II, the sequel to his first record on Virgin, as his final insult to his former label. It was premiered at a live concert at Edinburgh Castle. He then continued to embrace new musical styles, with The Songs of Distant Earth (based on Arthur C. Clarke's novel of the same name) exhibiting a softer "New Age" sound. In 1994 he also had an asteroid named after him, 5656 Oldfield.[13][14]
In 1995 Oldfield further continued to embrace new musical styles by producing a Celtic-themed album, Voyager. In 1992 Oldfield met Luar na Lubre, a Galician Celtic-folk band (from A Coruña, Spain). The band's popularity grew after Oldfield covered their song "O son do ar" ("The sound of the air") on his Voyager album.
In 1998 he produced the third Tubular Bells album (also premiered at a concert, this time in Horse Guards Parade, London), drawing from the dance music scene at his then new home on the island of Ibiza. This album was still inspired by themes from Tubular Bells, but differed in lacking a clear two-part layout.
During 1999 Oldfield released two albums. The first, Guitars, used guitars as the source for all the sounds on the album, including percussion. The second, The Millennium Bell, consisted of pastiches of a number of styles of music that represented various historical periods over the past millennium. The work was performed live in Berlin for the city's millennium celebrations in 1999–2000.
He added to his repertoire the MusicVR project, combining his music with a virtual reality-based computer game. His first work on this project is Tr3s Lunas launched in 2002, a virtual game where the player can interact with a world full of new music. This project appeared as a double CD, one with the music, and the other with the game.
In 2003 he released Tubular Bells 2003, a re-recording of the original Tubular Bells, on CD, and DVD-Audio. This was done to "fix" many "imperfections" in the original due to the recording technologies of the early 1970s and limitations in time that he could spend in the recording studio. It celebrated the 30th anniversary of Tubular Bells, Oldfield's 50th birthday and his marriage to Fanny in the same year. At around the same time Virgin released an SACD version containing both the original stereo album and the 1975 quadraphonic mix by Phil Newell. In the 2003 version, the original voice of the 'Master of Ceremonies' (Viv Stanshall) was replaced by the voice of John Cleese, Stanshall having died in the interim.
Mercury years (since 2004)[link]
On 12 April 2004 Oldfield launched his next virtual reality project, Maestro, which contains music from the Tubular Bells 2003 album and also some new chillout melodies. The games have since been made available free of charge on Tubular.net. A double album, Light + Shade, was released on Mercury Records in 2005, with whom Mike had recently signed a three-album deal. The two discs contain music of contrasting moods, one relaxed (Light) and the other more edgy and moody (Shade). Oldfield headlined the German Night of the Proms tour, consisting of 18 concerts in December 2006.[15]
His autobiography Changeling was published in May 2007 by Virgin Books.[16] In March 2008 Oldfield released his first classical album, Music of the Spheres; Karl Jenkins assisted with the orchestration.[17] In the first week of release the album topped the UK Classical chart and reached number 9 on the main UK Album Chart. A single, "Spheres", featuring a demo version of pieces from the album was released digitally. The album was nominated for a Classical Brit Award, the NS&I Best Album of 2009.
In 2008 Oldfield contributed an exclusive song ("Song for Survival") to a charity album called Songs for Survival, in support of the Survival International.[18] Oldfield's daughter, Molly, played a large part in the project.[19]
In 2008 when Oldfield's original 35-year deal with Virgin Records ended, the rights to Tubular Bells and his other Virgin releases were returned to him,[20] and then they were transferred to Mercury Records.[21] Mercury issued a press release on 15 April 2009, noting that Oldfield's Virgin albums would be re-released, starting 8 June 2009. These releases include special features from the archives.[22] On 6 June 2009, an International Bell Ringing day took place, to promote the reissue of his first album, Tubular Bells.[22] The next two albums were reissued in June 2010 along with the launch of a new official web site.[23] Incantations was reissued in July 2011.[24]
In March 2010 Music Week reported that publishing company Stage Three Music (now a part of BMG) had acquired a 50% stake in the songs of Oldfield's entire recorded output in a seven-figure deal.[25][26][27]
In 2010 lyricist Don Black said in an interview with Music Week that he had been working with Oldfield.[28] According to German producer Torsten Stenzel, he was in a studio with Oldfield collaborating on a chill-out track for a forthcoming album by Stenzel's York project. In 2012 Oldfield was featured on Terry Oldfield's Journey into Space album.
Personal life[link]
Oldfield and his siblings were raised Roman Catholic, the faith of their Irish mother.[29] In the late 1970s, Oldfield briefly married Diana D'Aubigny (the sister of the Exegesis group leader), but this lasted just a few weeks.
Mike Oldfield has seven children. In the early 1980s, he had three children with Sally Cooper (Molly, Dougal and Luke). In the late 1980s, he had two children (Greta and Noah) with Norwegian singer Anita Hegerland. In the 2000s, he married Fanny Vandekerckhove (born 1977), whom he met during his time in Ibiza; they have two sons together (Jake and Eugene).[30]
Oldfield is a motorcycle fan and has five bikes. These include a BMW R1200GS, a Suzuki GSX-R750, a Suzuki GSX-R1000, and a Yamaha R1. He also says that some of his inspiration for composing comes from riding them.[31] Throughout his life Oldfield has also had a passion for aircraft and building model aircraft.[2] Since 1980 he has also been a licensed pilot[32] and has flown fixed wing aircraft, the first of which was a Beechcraft Sierra and helicopters including the Agusta Bell 47G which featured on the sleeve of his cover version of the ABBA song "Arrival" as a parody of their album artwork. He is also interested in cars and has owned a Ferrari and a Bentley which was a gift from Richard Branson as an incentive for him to give his first live performance of Tubular Bells.[33] He has endorsed the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the Mercedes UK magazine. Oldfield also considers himself to be a Trekkie (fan of the popular science fiction television series Star Trek).[34] He also noted in an interview in 2008 that he had two boats.[34]
In November 2006, musician Noel Gallagher won a Spanish court case against Oldfield. Gallagher had bought an Ibiza villa for £2.5 million from Oldfield in 1999, but quickly discovered that part of the cliff-top property was falling into the sea. According to The Sun, the resulting court case awarded Gallagher a six-figure sum in compensation. Suspicion abounds in the music industry that the law-suit was initiated because of embarrassment that Gallagher brought on himself by not having a proper survey done on the property before buying it. This included making an immediate and noisy complaint about someone's yacht tied up at the villa's jetty before it was pointed out that the yacht came with the villa and was, in fact, his.[35]
In 2007 Oldfield caused a minor stir in the British press by criticizing Britain for being too controlling and protective, specifically concentrating on the smoking ban which England and Wales had introduced that year. Oldfield then moved from his Gloucestershire home to Palma de Mallorca, Spain.[36][37] He has lived outside the UK in the past, including living in Los Angeles and Ibiza in the 1990s, and Switzerland in the mid-1980s, for tax reasons. He also currently has a home in Monaco. In 2009 he decided to move to the Bahamas, and put his home in Mallorca up for sale; the asking price was around €3.5 million, but has since been lowered, and as of April 2012 is still listed as available for sale by a major international real estate agency.[38][39]
Instruments[link]
Oldfield is a multi-instrumentalist; however he considers himself to be predominantly a guitarist.[40]
Guitars[link]
Over the years Oldfield has used a various selection of guitars, some of the most noted being:
- A 1963 (also quoted as 1961 and 1962) salmon pink (fiesta red) Fender Stratocaster serial no.L08044 – used by Oldfield from 1984 (Discovery album) until 2006 (Night of the Proms, rehearsals in Antwerp) – Sold for £30,000 at Chandler Guitars.
- A 1989 amber PRS Artist Custom 24 – used by Oldfield from the late 1980s to the present day.
- A 1966 blonde Fender Telecaster serial no. 180728 – the only electric guitar used on Tubular Bells and also previously owned by Marc Bolan.[41] Oldfield has since sold the guitar and donated the money to the SANE charity. This guitar had been put up for auction a number of times by Bonhams in 2007, 2008 and 2009 with estimates of £25,000 – 35,000, £10,000 – 15,000 and £8,000 – 12,000 respectively.[42][43][44]
- Various Gibson Les Paul and SGs – used by Oldfield extensively in the 1970s and 80s.
Oldfield used a modified Roland GP8 effects processor in conjunction with his PRS Artist to get many of his heavily overdriven guitar sounds from the Earth Moving album onwards.[41] Oldfield has also been using Guitar synthesizers since the mid-1980s, using a 1980s Roland GR-300/G-808 type system, then a 1990s Roland GK2 equipped red PRS Custom 24 (sold in 2006) with a Roland VG8,[41] and most recently a Line 6 Variax.
Oldfield has an unusual playing style, using both fingers and fingernails and several ways of creating vibrato: a "very fast side-to-side vibrato" or "violinist's vibrato".[45] Oldfield has also stated that his playing style originates from his musical roots playing folk music and the bass guitar.[3]
Recording[link]
Oldfield has self-recorded and produced many of his albums, and played the majority of the instruments that feature on them, largely at his home studios. In the 1990s and 2000s he has been mainly using DAWs such as Apple Logic, Avid Pro Tools and Steinberg Nuendo as recording suites.[46] For composing classical music Oldfield has been quoted as using the software notation program, Sibelius,[16] combined with Apple Macintoshes.[47] He also used the FL Studio DAW on his 2005 double album Light + Shade.[48] Among the mixing consoles Oldfield has owned are an AMS Neve Capricorn 33238, a Harrison Series X,[49] and a Euphonix System 5-MC.[50]
Keyboards[link]
Over the years Oldfield has owned and used a vast number of synthesizers and other keyboard instruments. In the 1980s he composed the score for the film The Killing Fields on a Fairlight CMI.[41] Some examples of keyboard and synthesized instruments which Oldfield has made use of includes Sequential Circuits Prophets (notably on Platinum), Roland JV-1080/JV-2080 units (in the 1990s), a Korg M1 (as seen in the "Innocent" video), a Clavia Nord Lead, and Steinway pianos among an almost endless list of others. In recent years Oldfield has also made use of software synthesis, such as Native Instruments products, notably on his Light + Shade album.[51]
Discography[link]
Main articles: Mike Oldfield discography and Mike Oldfield singles discography
Oldfield has had more than 30 charting albums and 25 charting singles on the British charts, and many more around the world.
Main albums[link]
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Quotation[link]
| “ | People are very complicated machines – to get them to do what you want, you have to be very careful. You have to behave towards them in a very definite sequence. | ” |
See also[link]
- Sally Oldfield
- Terry Oldfield
- Kevin Ayers
- Maggie Reilly
- Rick Fenn
- Maddy Prior
- Anita Hegerland
- New Age music
- Electronic music
- Virgin Records
Bibliography[link]
- Moraghan, Sean. A Man and his Music (Biography). BookSurge Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4196-4926-4.
- Evans, Peter (1994). Music from the Darkness – Mike Oldfield, 1953–1993. http://www.mikeoldfield.org/info/features/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- Branson, Richard (1998). Losing My Virginity. Virgin Books. ISBN 978-0-7535-0648-6.
- Oldfield, Mike (2007). Changeling. Virgin Books. ISBN 978-1-85227-381-1.
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| Name | Oldfield, Mike |
| Alternative names | Oldfield, Michael Gordon |
| Short description | Musician |
| Date of birth | 1953-05-15 |
| Place of birth | Reading, Berkshire, UK |
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| Dith Pran | |
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| Born | (1942-09-27)September 27, 1942 Siem Reap, Cambodia |
| Died | March 30, 2008(2008-03-30) (aged 65) New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Residence | Woodbridge, New Jersey |
| Employer | New York Times |
| Known for | The Killing Fields |
| Partner | Sydney Schanberg |
Dith Pran (September 27, 1942 – March 30, 2008) was a Cambodian photojournalist best known as a refugee and survivor of the Cambodian Genocide. He was the subject of the Academy Award-winning film The Killing Fields (1984). He was portrayed in the movie by first-time actor Haing S. Ngor (1940–1996), who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
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Early life[link]
Pran was born in Siem Reap, Cambodia near Angkor Wat. His father worked as a public works official.[1] He learned French at school and taught himself English.
The US Army hired him as a translator but after his ties with the United States were severed, Pran worked with a British film crew and then as a hotel receptionist.[1]
Revolution[link]
In 1975, Pran and New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg stayed behind in Cambodia to cover the fall of the capital Phnom Penh to the Communist Khmer Rouge.[1] Schanberg and other foreign reporters were allowed to leave the country, but Pran was not.[1] Due to persecution of intellectuals during the genocide, he hid the fact that he was educated or that he knew Americans and pretended to be a taxi driver.[1] When Cambodians were forced to work in labor camps, Pran had to endure four years of starvation and torture before Vietnam overthrew the Khmer Rouge in December 1978.[1] He coined the phrase "killing fields" to refer to the clusters of corpses and skeletal remains of victims he encountered during his 40-mile escape. His three brothers and one sister were killed in Cambodia.
Pran traveled back to Siem Reap where he learned that 50 members of his family had died.[1] The Vietnamese had made him village chief but he feared they would discover his US ties and escaped to Thailand on 3 October 1979 after fearing they knew of his ties with the US.[1]
From 1980 Pran worked as a photojournalist with the New York Times.
Personal life[link]
In 1986 he became a US citizen with his then wife Ser Moeun Dith whom he later divorced. He then married Kim DePaul but they also divorced.[1] He also campaigned for recognition of the Cambodian genocide victims, especially as founder and president of The Dith Pran Holocaust Awareness Project. He was a recipient of an Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1998 and the Award of Excellence of the International Center.
Death[link]
On March 30 2008, Pran died, aged 65, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just three months earlier. He was living in Woodbridge, New Jersey.[1][2]
References[link]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Martin, Douglas (March 31, 2008). "Dith Pran, "Killing Fields" Photographer, Dies at 65". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/31/nyregion/31dith.html. "Dith Pran, a photojournalist for The New York Times whose gruesome ordeal in the killing fields of Cambodia was re-created in a 1984 movie that gave him an eminence he tenaciously used to press for his people's rights, died on Sunday at a hospital in New Brunswick, NJ He was 65 and lived in Woodbridge, NJ"
- ^ Pyle, Richard (March 31, 2008). ""Killing Fields" survivor Dith Pran dies.". The Associated Press. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080330/ap_on_re_us/obit_dith_pran. "Dith Pran, the Cambodian-born journalist whose harrowing tale of enslavement and eventual escape from that country's murderous Khmer Rouge revolutionaries in 1979 became the subject of the award-winning film "The Killing Fields," died Sunday. He was 65."
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- The Dith Pran Holocaust Awareness Project at the Internet Archive
- The Last Word of Dith Pran New York Times. March 30, 2008. Video Interview of Dith Pran.
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| Name | Pran, Dith |
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| Date of birth | 1942-09-27 |
| Place of birth | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
| Date of death | 2008-03-30 |
| Place of death | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
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