1949 film from India
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
- 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
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
No. |
Title |
Singer
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1
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"Tu Mera Chand Mein Teri Chandani " (solo)[12]
|
Geeta Dutt
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2
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"Is Duniya Mein Dil Ka Lagana Kheil Nahin"
|
Mohammed Rafi
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3
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"Murliwale Murli Baja"[12]
|
Suraiya
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4
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"Char Din Ki Chandni Thi Phir Andheri Raat Hai"
|
Suraiya
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5
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"Duniya Kya Jaane"
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Suraiya
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6
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"Nirala Mohabbat Kaa Dastur Dekha"
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Suraiya
|
7
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"Tera Khayal Dil Se Bhulaya Na Jayega"[12]
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Suraiya
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8
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"Le Ke Dil Chupke Se Kiya Majboor"
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Suraiya
|
9
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"Tu Mera Chand, Mein Teri Chandani" (duet)[12]
|
Shyam, Suraiya
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10
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"Tere Koche Mein Armaano Ki Duniya"[12]
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Mohammed Rafi
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11
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"De Dhil De Dhil O Ree Sakhi"
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Uma Devi, Shamshad Begum
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12
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"Zalim Jamana Mujh ko"
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Shyam, Suraiya
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Legacy
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]
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