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Samanta was an title and position used by the Indian nobility. The institution of Samanta finds mention for the first time in epigraphs of northern India dating to the 6th century century. The institution is considered to belong properly to the Gupta Empire and is closely associated with the origin and growth of feudalism in India.
However, the institution is known to have existed prior to the Gupta period, though details on them are vague. A Pallava inscription dating to the time of Santivarman (AD 455 - 470) uses the term Samanta-Chudamanayah (best feudatories). The Samanta in South-India was used to mean a vassal to an emperor. In North-India, the earliest use of the term in a similar sense was in Bengal in the Barabar Hill Cave Inscription of the Maukhari Chief, Anantavarman (dating 6th century AD) in which his father is described as the Samanta-Chudamanih (best among feudatories) of the imperial Guptas.
The Samanta vassal provided military support to the Monarch and governed over a portion of a territory.
Shakti Samanta (13 January 1926 – 9 April 2009) was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for films such as Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Kati Patang and Amar Prem.
He received Filmfare Awards for Best Film for Aradhana (1969), Anuraag (1973) and Amanush, which was also made in Bengali, a language in which he made six films, including an Indo-Bangladesh joint production in 1984.
Born in Burdwan, West Bengal, he received his education at Dehradun, staying with his uncle. He graduated in 1944 from Calcutta University.
After completing his education he wanted to become an actor in the Hindi film industry at Bombay, so moved closer to the city. He took a school teacher's job in Dapoli, about 200 kilometres from Mumbai. He eventually joined the film industry in 1948 as an assistant director starting with Satish Nigam in Raj Kapoor starrer Sunhere Din, subsequently he worked with directors like Gyan Mukherjee, and Phani Majumdar at Bombay Talkies, in Tamasha, Baadbaan and Dhobi Doctor.
Rajesh Khanna ( pronunciation born Jatin Khanna; 29 December 1942 – 18 July 2012) was a Bollywood actor, film producer and politician. He is referred to as the "first superstar" and the "original superstar" of Indian cinema. He starred in 15 consecutive solo hit films in the period 1969 to 1971.
He made his debut in 1966 with Aakhri Khat. Through his career he appeared in more than 160 feature films and 17 short films. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award award three times and the BFJA Awards for Best Actor (Hindi) four times. In 1991, he was awarded the Filmfare Special Award and in 2005, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. He was the highest paid Indian actor from 1970 to 1987 where Amitabh Bachchan shared the same tag with Khanna from 1980 to 1987.
He was also a Lok Sabha member of the Indian National Congress from New Delhi constituency from 1992 to 1996.
He married Dimple Kapadia in March 1973, eight months before her debut film Bobby was released and had two daughters from the marriage. Their elder daughter Twinkle Khanna is married to actor Akshay Kumar, while they also have a younger daughter Rinke Khanna.
Shakti Samanta (13 January 1926 – 9 April 2009) was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for films such as Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Kati Patang and Amar Prem. He received Filmfare Awards for Best Film for Aradhana (1969), Anuraag (1973) and Amanush, which was also made in Bengali, a language in which he made six films, including an Indo-Bangladesh joint production in 1984. Click Here ► https://www.youtube.com/user/PeopleandHistory to find out more about your favourite stars. ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeopleAndHistory ► Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/People_History ► Circle us on G+: google.com/+PeopleandHistory ► Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest...
Shammi Kapoor presents Shakti Samanta with Lifetime Achievement award. One of the most popular film awards ceremony in Bollywood, ZCA 2002 was held in Mumbai.
Visit www.lehren.tv for more Bollywood news and videos. Veteran filmmaker Shakti Samanta died at a hospital in Mumbai.He will be remembered for his films like Howrah Bridge, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Aradhana, Kati Patang, Amar Prem.
Remembering Shakti Samanta on his Death Anniversary with his songs. Shakti Samanta (13 January 1926 – 9 April 2009) was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for films such as Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Kati Patang and Amar Prem. Listen to Shakti Samanta Best of Songs Collection. 00:00 Aaiye Meharban 04:07 Akele Akele Kahan Ja Rahe Ho 08:49 Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera 14:23 Pyar Diwana Hota Hai 19:05 Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se 23:27 Dil Aesa Kisine Mera Toda 28:24 Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon 33:47 Yeh Kya Hua 38:16 Raina Beeti Jaye 43:32 Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge Song: Aaiye Meharban Artist: Asha Bhosle Music: O.P.Nayyar Lyrics: Qamar Jalalabadi Film: Howrah Bridge Cast: Ashok Kumar/Madhubala/Om...
Shakti Samanta was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for films such as Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Kati Patang and Amar Prem. This Juke Box contains some of the best songs from his films. Track Details: 01. Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera (00:00) 02. Mere Sapnon Ki Rani (05:42) 03. Yeh Sham Mastani (10:40) 04. Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se (15:19) 05. Chingari Koi Bhadke (19:45) 06. Hum Dono Do Premi (25:21) 07. Taarif Karoon Kya Uski (30:25) 08. Akele Akele Kahan Ja Rahe Ho (35:53) 09. Na Koi Umang Hai (40:37) 10. Teri Neeli Neeli Ankhon Ki (44:57) Song :- Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera Film :- Aradhana Artist :- Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar Music Director :- S.D.Burman Lyricist :- Anand Bakshi Song :-...
In the first part of his Bollywood Hungama exclusive interview, Shakti Samanta's son Ashim Samanta and grandson Aditya Samanta talk about their upcoming film 'Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai'. Aditya speaks about his experience of facing the camera for the first time and the plot of the film. Ashim speaks about his meeting with Rajesh Khanna few days back when the superstar had shared his desire that his iconic film 'Aradhana', directed by Shakti Samanta, should be remade with new actors. Take a look! Visit www.bollywoodhungama.com to watch more bollywood news and gossips....
Director Shakti Samanta never wanted to take Shamila Tagore in his blockbuster film Aradhana he wanted to take the Dream Girl Hema Malini to know what happened watch this video
Superstar Rajesh Khanna wanted to work with his girlfriend Anju Mahendru to know whether director Shakti Samanta agreed or no watch this bollywood video.
Mr H. Q. Chowdhury, author of the recent book in English, 'Incomparable Sachin Dev Burman', was interviewed by me in Calcutta on September 30, 2011. During this interview, he speaks about his earlier meetings with 4 stalwarts of Hindi film industry namely Shakti Samanta, Dev Anand, Anil Biswas and Salil Chowdhury, who have all spoken about Sachinda in glowing terms. Enjoy.