Vidya (film)
1948 Indian film
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Vidya (transl. Knowledge) is 1948 Bollywood family drama film directed by Girish Trivedi, starring Dev Anand, Suraiya and Madan Puri.[1] The film marked first of the many films where Suraiya and Anand were paired together.[2]
- P. L. Santoshi (idea)
- Y. N. Joshi (dialogue)
- Munshi Ratanlal Khanjar (Screenplay)
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| Directed by | Girish Trivedi |
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| Music by | S. D. Burman |
Production company | Jeet Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
The film follows the story of Vidya, who belongs to a wealthy family and Chandu, who is a poor cobbler. The film traces their love.
Cast
- Suraiya as Vidya
- Dev Anand as Chandrashekhar "Chandu"
- Madan Puri as Harilal "Harry"
- Ghulam Mohammad as Vidya's father
- Maya Banerjee as Leela
- Amirbai Karnataki as Vidya's mother
- Cuckoo as Dancer
Production
During the shooting of the song "Kinare Kinare Chale Jayen Ge" in the film, a boat capsized and Dev Anand saved co-star Suraiya from drowning.[3][4][5] After this incident Suraiya and Dev Anand fell in love and they began a long relationship. The film marked the start of over half a dozen appearances in films together.[6]
Legacy
Music
All music was composed by Sachin Dev Burman and were a major hit.[10]
- "Jhoom Rahi Jhoom Rahi Khushiyo Ki Naav Aaj" - Suraiya
- "Meri Muniya Ki Ankhiya Me Tu Aaja Nindiya" - Amirbai Karnataki
- "Laai Kushi Ki Duniyaa Hansati Hui Jawaani" - Mukesh, Suraiya
- "O Krishn Kanhaai Aashaaon Ki Duniyaa Men" - Suraiya
- "Kise Maalum Thaa Do Din Men Saavan Bit Jaayegaa" - Suraiya
- "Jivan Jyoti Bhujti Jaye" - Amirbai Karnataki
- "Kinaare Kinaare Chale Jaayenge" - Suraiya
- "Bhagawan Tere Sansaar Ke Hain Khel Niraale" - Amirbai Karnataki
- "Pyar Ban Ke Mujh Pe Koi Cha Gaya" - Lalita Deulkar
- "Bahen Na Kabhi Nain Se Neer Uthi Ho Chahe" - Mukesh
