Dillagi (1949 film)
| Dillagi (1949 film) | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | A. R. Kardar |
| Written by | Azm Bazidpuri |
| Story by | Azm Bazidpuri |
| Produced by | A. R. Kardar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dwarka Divecha (as Dwarkadas Divecha) |
| Edited by | G. G. Mayekar |
| Music by | Naushad |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Kardar Productions |
Release date | 1949 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindustani |
Dillagi (transl. The Jest) is a 1949 Indian Bollywood film. The film was produced and directed by A. R. Kardar for his "Kardar Productions", and had music composed by Naushad.[1] The film starred Suraiya and Shyam, alongside Chandabai, Sharda, Amar and Amir Banu.[2] The story was a romantic tragedy and became commercially successful, being the fourth highest grossing film of the year.[3]
The plot was adapted from Wuthering Heights directed by William Wyler.[4] Kardar later use a similar theme in Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966). Deepa Gahlot added the film in her book 50 Films that Deserve a New Audience.[5][6]
Cast[edit]
- Suraiya as Mala
- Shyam as Swaroop
- Sharda as Mala's friend
- Sham Kumar as Jyoti
- Amir Bano as Shankari, Swaroop's sister in law
- Agha Mehraj as Biharilal, Mala's father
- Gulam Hasan as Swaroop's brother
- Baby Shyama as Paro, Jyoti's sister
- Gulzar as Swaroop's mother
- M.A. Shah as Swaroop's father
- Chanda Bai as Fake Bride
- Amar as Popatlal, Mala's uncle
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by Naushad and it had Shakeel Badayuni as the film songs lyricist.[7] Suraiya's song "Tu Mera Chand" became a popular number,[8] while Mohammed Rafi's "Is Duniya Mein Ae Dilwalo" also became "extremely popular".[9] Two other notable songs termed as "evergreen hits" by Suraiya were, "Char Din Ki Chandni" and "Nirala Mohabbat Ka Dastur Dekha".[10] The singers were Suraiya, Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum, Uma Devi and Shyam.[11]
Tracklist[edit]
| No. | Title | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tu Mera Chand Mein Teri Chandani " (solo)[12] | Geeta Dutt |
| 2 | "Is Duniya Mein Dil Ka Lagana Kheil Nahin" | Mohammed Rafi |
| 3 | "Murliwale Murli Baja"[12] | Suraiya |
| 4 | "Char Din Ki Chandni Thi Phir Andheri Raat Hai" | Suraiya |
| 5 | "Duniya Kya Jaane" | Suraiya |
| 6 | "Nirala Mohabbat Kaa Dastur Dekha" | Suraiya |
| 7 | "Tera Khayal Dil Se Bhulaya Na Jayega"[12] | Suraiya |
| 8 | "Le Ke Dil Chupke Se Kiya Majboor" | Suraiya |
| 9 | "Tu Mera Chand, Mein Teri Chandani" (duet)[12] | Shyam, Suraiya |
| 10 | "Tere Koche Mein Armaano Ki Duniya"[12] | Mohammed Rafi |
| 11 | "De Dhil De Dhil O Ree Sakhi" | Uma Devi, Shamshad Begum |
| 12 | "Zalim Jamana Mujh ko" | Shyam, Suraiya |
Legacy[edit]
Dillagi is cited among the best romantic films of the 1940s. It was one of Suraiya's biggest success and made her a star.[13] Dharmendra has watched the film 40 times and terms it his favourite Suraiya's film.[14] In 2021, National Film Archive of India, Pune added the film its collection.[15] Deepa Gahlot praised the film and added it in her book 50 Films that Deserve a New Audience.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Brian Diettrich; Jane Freeman Moulin; Michael Hugh Webb (1 January 2011). Music in Pacific Island Cultures: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture. Oxford University Press. pp. 211–. ISBN 978-0-19-986254-2.
- ^ Tilak Rishi (2012). Bless You Bollywood!: A Tribute to Hindi Cinema on Completing 100 Years. Trafford Publishing. pp. 106–. ISBN 978-1-4669-3963-9.
- ^ Box Office India. "Top Earners 1949". boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2010. Retrieved 10 July 2008.
- ^ Bhagwan Das Garga (1996). So many cinemas: the motion picture in India. Eminence Designs. ISBN 978-81-900602-1-9. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Emily Bronte. Wuthering Heights (Annotated). Bronson Tweed Publishing. pp. 225–. GGKEY:JXQKH8ETFJN.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Gahlot, Deepa (October 2015). Take-2: 50 Films That Deserve a New Audience. Hay House. ISBN 9789384544850.
- ^ Raju Bharatan (1 August 2013). Naushadnama: The Life and Music of Naushad. Hay House, Inc. pp. 164–. ISBN 978-93-81398-63-0. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ Ashok Damodar Ranade (1 January 2006). Hindi Film Song: Music Beyond Boundaries. Bibliophile South Asia. pp. 340–. ISBN 978-81-85002-64-4.
- ^ Derek O'Brien. Derek Introduces: 100 Iconic Indians. Rupa Publications. pp. 205–. ISBN 978-81-291-3413-4.
- ^ Bhaichand Patel (2012). Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema. Penguin Books India. pp. 70–. ISBN 978-0-670-08572-9.
- ^ "Dillagi". hindigeetmala.net website. Hindi Geetmala. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Dillagi (1949 film) on MySwar.com website Retrieved 6 February 2022
- ^ Jhingana, Kanana (2010). Cine Jagat Ki Rasmiyam. Atmaram & Sons. ISBN 9788189373177.
- ^ "Dharmendra was a Suraiya fan". Times of India. 3 November 2008. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "NFAI enriches its collection by adding 8 rare Hindi films of 1940's and 1950's". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
