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Waqt (1965) | dir. Yash Chopra

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Celebrating 49 years of #Deewaar (24/01/1975).

Deewaar, one of the greatest Indian films of all time, was directed by the legendary Yash Chopra. It continues to captivate audiences with its powerful performances, compelling storytelling, and timeless themes. A major critical and commercial success upon its release, Deewar features #AmitabhBachchan in an iconic role as Vijay Verma, a dock worker who becomes a powerful underworld figure. His performance is celebrated for its raw emotion and intensity.

The film’s memorable soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, includes classics like "Kehdoon Tumhe, Ya Chup Rahun" and "Maine Tujhe Maanga, Tujhe Paaya Hai", which have become synonymous with the film. The entire cast, particularly Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, deliver outstanding performances that capture the complexities of their characters. The film also stars Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Iftekhar, Madan Puri, Satyen Kappu, and Manmohan Krishna.

Deewar's groundbreaking portrayal of poverty and crime in India remains powerful and relevant, exploring themes of brotherhood, corruption, and betrayal. The moral dilemmas faced by those living in poverty are highlighted through its screenplay, written by Salim–Javed, and the brilliant direction of Yash Chopra.

Nearly five decades later, Deewar continues to resonate with audiences, cementing its place in Indian cinematic history. Its impact on Indian cinema and global audiences is undeniable. For anyone who hasn’t seen Deewar, it’s a must-watch. The powerful performances, unforgettable dialogues, and timeless songs make it an essential experience for any fan of Indian cinema.

As we celebrate 49 years of this cinematic masterpiece, let's acknowledge the talents behind it: Cinematography by Kay Gee; Editing by T. R. Mangeshkar & Pran Mehra; salim Music by R. D. Burman; Lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi; Screenplay by Salim–Javed; Production by Gulshan Rai. Let's raise a glass to Deewar, a film that will forever be remembered as a true classic in Indian cinema.

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Alaap (1977) | dir. Hrishikesh Mukherjee

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Waqt (1965) // dir. Yash Chopra

L to R: Sunil Dutt, Surendra, Manmohan Krishna, Leela Chitnis, Sumati Gupte

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40 years of Noorie (11/05/1979)

Noorie is produced by Yash Chopra, and directed by Manmohan Krishna; this is his only film as director. The film stars Farooq Shaikh, Poonam Dhillon, Madan Puri, and Iftekhar. The film’s music is by Khayyam and the lyrics by Jan Nisar Akhtar.

The film was a “Super-Hit” and the seventh highest-grossing film at the Indian box office in 1979. It was also an overseas hit in China, where it released in 1981, and became one of the most successful Indian films in China at the time, along with Awaara and Caravan.

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Remembering yesteryear actor Manmohan Krishna on his 97th birth anniversary. Manmohan Krishna, the famous character actor of Hindi cinema.

Manmohan Krishna was a popular character actor in Hindi cinema who worked in nearly 250 films in a career spanning four decades. Some of his notable films are Baiju Bawra, Anarkali, Naya Daur, Sadhana, Bees Saal Baad, Waqt, Kaala Patthar, Dil Tera Deewana etc. The popular Rafi song "Tu hindu banega na musalman banega" from 'Dhool Ka Phool' was picturised on him.

He also directed the super hit film 'Noorie' (1980) for Yash Raj Films, for which he was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Director. 

Manmohan Krishna passed away on 3 November 1990.

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Remembering yesteryears character actor #ManmohanKrishna on his 96th birth anniversary.

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Manmohan Krishna and Lalita Pawar. For more pics click http://bit.ly/BD_RarePics