Vidya (film)
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| Directed by | Girish Trivedi |
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| Music by | S. D. Burman |
Production company | Jeet Productions |
Release date | 6 February 1948 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Vidya (transl. Knowledge) is 1948 Bollywood family drama film directed by Girish Trivedi, starring Dev Anand, Suraiya and Madan Puri.[1] The film marked first of the many films where Suraiya and Anand were paired together.[2]
Plot[edit]
The film follows the story of Vidya, who belongs to a wealthy family and Chandu, who is a poor cobbler. The film traces their love.
Cast[edit]
- Suraiya as Vidya
- Dev Anand as Chandrashekhar "Chandu"
- Madan Puri as Harilal "Harry"
- Ghulam Mohammad as Vidya's father
- Maya Banerjee as Leela
- Amirbai Karnataki as Vidya's mother
- Cuckoo as Dancer
Production[edit]
During the shooting of the song "Kinare Kinare Chale Jayen Ge" in the film, a boat capsized and Dev Anand saved co-star Suraiya from drowning.[3][4][5] After this incident Suraiya and Dev Anand fell in love and they began a long relationship. The film marked the start of over half a dozen appearances in films together.[6]
Legacy[edit]
The film was a moderate success. It was one of Suraiya's major success in her successful period of 1948-1949.[7][8] While, it was one of Dev Anand's earliest success. The film further consolidated their careers.[9]
Music[edit]
All music was composed by Sachin Dev Burman and were a major hit.[10]
- "Jhoom Rahi Jhoom Rahi Khushiyo Ki Naav Aaj" - Suraiya
- "Meri Muniya Ki Ankhiya Me Tu Aaja Nindiya" - Amirbai Karnataki
- "Laai Kushi Ki Duniyaa Hansati Hui Jawaani" - Mukesh, Suraiya
- "O Krishn Kanhaai Aashaaon Ki Duniyaa Men" - Suraiya
- "Kise Maalum Thaa Do Din Men Saavan Bit Jaayegaa" - Suraiya
- "Jivan Jyoti Bhujti Jaye" - Amirbai Karnataki
- "Bahe Na Kabhi Nain Se Nir" - Mukesh
- "Kinaare Kinaare Chale Jaayenge" - Suraiya
- "Bhagawan Tere Sansaar Ke Hain Khel Niraale" - Amirbai Karnataki
- "Pyar Ban Ke Mujh Pe Koi Cha Gaya" - Lalita Deulkar
- "Bahen Na Kabhi Nain Se Neer Uthi Ho Chahe" - Mukesh
References[edit]
- ^ Chowdhury, Alpana (2004). Dev Anand: dashing, debonair. Rupa & Co. ISBN 978-81-291-0543-1. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ^ NFDC. INDIAN CINEMA A VISUAL VOYAGE. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 9788123021928.
- ^ Emily Bronte. Wuthering Heights (Annotated). Bronson Tweed Publishing. pp. 225–. GGKEY:JXQKH8ETFJN.[permanent dead link]
- ^ India. Ministry of External Affairs (2003). India perspectives. PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ^ Bhatia, Jagdish (1952). Celebrities: A Comprehensive Biographical Thesaurus of Important Men and Women in India. Aeon Publishers.
- ^ John, Ali Peter (9 July 2018). "Suraiya: Dev Anand's first love whom he could never forget". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Reuben, Bunny (1993). Follywood Flashback : A Collection of Movie Memories. New Delhi: Indus. ISBN 9788172231064. OCLC 651858921.
- ^ Ranjan Sain (4 February 2024). "Suraiya revisited: A glimpse at her rise to stardom and the mania that followed". Scroll.in. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ 88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand Archived 13 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Rediff.com (7 December 2011). Retrieved on 9 November 2018.
- ^ "Vidya". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
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