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]
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]
No. | Title | Singer |
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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 |
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]