Monday, August 25, 2008
First full length ‘talkie' tells story of a king's love for a gypsy girl
March 14, 1931 was a historic day for Indian cinema. Ardeshir Irani of Imperial Movie tone released 'Alam Ara', the first full length Indian ‘talkie' film at the Majestic cinema in Mumbai. The 10,500–foot-long costume and fantasy drama was made in Hindi and Urdu. The film ended the golden age of silent films and marked Indian cinema's stepping into the ‘talkie' era.
'Raja Harish chandra', directed by Dadasaheb Phalke in 1913, was the first silent feature film made in India. By the 1930s, the industry was producing over 200 films per year.
'Alam Ara' starred Master Vithal, Zubeida, Jillo, J. Sushila, Prithviraj Kapoor, Elizer, Mohammed Khan, Jagdish Sethi and L.V.Prasad.
The film had music by Ferozshah M. Mistri and B. Irani, and had seven songs. Both the film and its music were widely successful, including the popular song, De de khuda ke naam per, which was also the first song of Indian cinema.
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'Raja Harish chandra', directed by Dadasaheb Phalke in 1913, was the first silent feature film made in India. By the 1930s, the industry was producing over 200 films per year.
'Alam Ara' starred Master Vithal, Zubeida, Jillo, J. Sushila, Prithviraj Kapoor, Elizer, Mohammed Khan, Jagdish Sethi and L.V.Prasad.
The film had music by Ferozshah M. Mistri and B. Irani, and had seven songs. Both the film and its music were widely successful, including the popular song, De de khuda ke naam per, which was also the first song of Indian cinema.
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Labels: B. Irani, fantasy drama, hindi, Indian cinema, kingdom of Kumarpur, playback singing, popular song, Prithviraj Kapoor, talkie film, Urdu
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Filmmaker Yash Chopra receives ‘Legion d'Honneur'
With posters of some of his blockbuster films like ‘Silsila', ‘Deewaar', ‘Lamhe' and ‘Dil To Pagal Hai' forming the backdrop, legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra was conferred the ‘Legion d'Honneur', France's highest civilian award, at a ceremony in New Delhi on July 5.
"It is truly a joy to be awarding this medal to the master of Indian cinema, Yash Chopra. He has a truly universal form of art and the man is a mark of artistic distinction," French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont said.
"The French government has recognized his outstanding achievement in the world of Indian cinema," he added.
The director, who has produced and directed many landmark films in his career spanning almost five decades, has joined the league of Indians like film director Satyajit Ray, sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, melody queen Lata Mangeshkar and actor Amitabh Bachchan in being honored by the French government.
The ambassador pinned the medal on Chopra on behalf of President Nicolas Sarkozy at an official ceremony at the French embassy.
Chopra said, "I thank President Sarkozy for considering me worthy of this honor. This will be a cherished memory and will be with me forever. Fifty-six years back, I used to walk barefoot in Punjab with dreams that I will become a big man some day. But it is only one person who made my dream possible - my brother, guardian and friend B.R. Chopra.
"He brought me to Mumbai and taught me everything. And if there is someone who I am missing today, it is he. He could unfortunately not be here because he is unwell."
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"It is truly a joy to be awarding this medal to the master of Indian cinema, Yash Chopra. He has a truly universal form of art and the man is a mark of artistic distinction," French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont said.
"The French government has recognized his outstanding achievement in the world of Indian cinema," he added.
The director, who has produced and directed many landmark films in his career spanning almost five decades, has joined the league of Indians like film director Satyajit Ray, sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, melody queen Lata Mangeshkar and actor Amitabh Bachchan in being honored by the French government.
The ambassador pinned the medal on Chopra on behalf of President Nicolas Sarkozy at an official ceremony at the French embassy.
Chopra said, "I thank President Sarkozy for considering me worthy of this honor. This will be a cherished memory and will be with me forever. Fifty-six years back, I used to walk barefoot in Punjab with dreams that I will become a big man some day. But it is only one person who made my dream possible - my brother, guardian and friend B.R. Chopra.
"He brought me to Mumbai and taught me everything. And if there is someone who I am missing today, it is he. He could unfortunately not be here because he is unwell."
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: achievement, Bollywood, Bollywood film, French, French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont, French government, india, Indian cinema, legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra, New Delhi
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