In a bid to steer his free-spirited sister, Mala, away from an affair with an unsuitable boy, Shekhar and his mother concoct a plan to take her to Kashmir in the hopes the romance would fizzle out. Shekhar (Kapoor) is a London returnee who steps into his family’s business while emulating his mother’s strict rules laughter and fun are frowned upon in this aristocratic family. The film’s soundtrack still remains commercially successful with catchy numbers such as Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe, Aai Aai Suku Suku and Kashmir ki Kali. On a lighter note, the film Junglee features comedic brilliance coupled with musical appeal, with the handsome Shammi Kapoor taking on the male lead with Saira Banu by his side. The black sheep of the family, he escapes the shadow of his socially acceptable brother for soul searching, only to encounter a string of exploitative and colourful characters, including his old flame who is married to a successful yet villainous publisher who tries to take advantage of the forlorn poet’s vulnerability. Playing Vijay, a poet struggling with the harsh realities of life, he is often condemned for his aversion to romantic matters of the heart. Pyaasa, often regarded as Guru Dutt’s gift to cinema lovers, is a bittersweet drama that sees the versatile Dutt not only helm the project, but also act as a lead in the film. The film was an instant cinematic success both nationally and internationally, earning it a nomination at the prestigious Cannes festival of 1953 and, decades later, a mention in a 2003 Time Magazine feature that listed Awaara as one of “10 Indian films to treasure”
The story highlights the gaping socio-economic divide that impacts the less privileged and how the lure of petty crime promises an escape from poverty for many.Īside from a stellar cast and captivating storyline, music maestro Mukesh gave the world the treasured classic Awaara Hoon, a timeless song that has bypassed the confines of time to become a nostalgic piece of instrumental and lyrical genius.
Nargis’s character, a lawyer, summons the strength to prove her beloved’s innocence who is embroiled in a murder case. This classic film features the iconic Nargis and cinematic greats such as Shashi and Raj Kapoor. For a taste of what Indian cinema used to be, here are six of the most iconic movies that continue to enthral audiences and are a must-see for any Bollywood enthusiast. It was classic scripts that evoked emotion and enveloped one in the nostalgia for simple and wholesome adventures. Before the opulence and allure of the Bollywood we know today, with its grand set designs, iconic destinations, flamboyant item numbers, regurgitated scripts interjected with redundant subplots, laced with tinsel pizazz and flair, Hindi cinema was the inimitable musing of master storytellers.
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