51-653: Shakti Samanta (13 January 1926 – 9 April 2009) was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for films such as Anand Ashram (1977), Anusandhan / Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981), Anyay Abhichar (1985), Howrah Bridge (1958), Insan Jaag Utha (1959), China Town (1962), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aradhana (1969), Kati Patang (1971), and Amar Prem (1972), Amanush (1975). He received Filmfare Awards for Best Film for Aradhana (1969), Anuraag (1973) and Amanush (1975), which
102-520: A bad influence on her classmates, and was faced with a choice of either doing films or studying further. At that point, her father advised her to move ahead in life, commit herself to a film career and 'give it her all' in order to become successful. Tagore began her career as an actress in Satyajit Ray 's Bengali epic drama Apur Sansar (1959), as an ill-fated bride. In 1960, Ray cast her again in Devi ,
153-399: A beautiful woman named Sumita, her father, and an elderly man named Doctor. Samaresh is perturbed by this doctor, who seems to know him very well, and wants him to leave his job at the chemical company, and start practicing medicine in the small town where they live. What Samaresh does not know that this doctor is none other than his biological father, Amaresh. What both don't know is what steps
204-529: A businessman who served as chief operating officer of Britannia Industries for several years, died as the founder and managing director of Unibic Foods in November 2019. Tagore attended St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School and Loreto Convent, Asansol . She made her film debut when she was a 13-year-old schoolgirl, after which her studies lost priority. Within a short while, her attendance and performance at school suffered, she came to be regarded as
255-643: A film set in 1860 on Hindu orthodoxy and rational reforms, which she considers her favourite film and performance. She went onto appear in Bengali films Shes Anko and Nirjan Saikate , winning the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female) for the latter, alongside Chhaya Devi , Ruma Guha Thakurta , Renuka Devi and Bharati Devi. Tagore made her Hindi film debut with Shakti Samanta 's musical romance Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) alongside Shammi Kapoor . She and Samanta collaborated on several of his later films, including
306-589: A hiatus of 13 years, she made her film comeback with the drama Gulmohar (2023). Apart from acting, Tagore has also served as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification from October 2004 to March 2011. In December 2005, she was chosen as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador . She was married to cricketer and the Nawab of Pataudi , Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi , with whom she had three children—actors Saif and Soha , and jewellery designer Saba . Sharmila Tagore
357-747: A journalist in Nayak , a club dancer in An Evening in Paris ,a widow in Aradhana ,a surgeon in Safar , a woman disowned by her husband in Amar Prem , a teacher and victim of abuse in Daag and a prostitute in Mausam . Filmfare added her performances in Mausam in its list of Bollywood's "80 Iconic Performances", placing it at the 59th place. Subhash K. Jha of Firstpost termed her
408-572: A long hiatus." India Today also opined that, "Tagore is always a joy to watch on screen. And, what a comeback!" Her performance earned her the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress (Critics) in a Web Original Film, in addition to a nomination for Best Actress in a Web Original Film. Tagore is also set to make her comeback to Bengali films after 14 years with Suman Ghosh's Puratawn . Tagore converted to Islam , changed her name to Begum Ayesha Sultana, and married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi ,
459-731: A nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress . Tagore played pivotal roles in the Bengali action film Protidan (1983) opposite Naseeruddin Shah , and Mira Nair 's interracial romantic drama Mississippi Masala (1991). She also appeared in supporting roles in Ghar Bazar (1998) and Mann (1999). During this period, she also appeared in two television shows, Katha Sagar (1986) for DD National and Zindagi (1999) for Star Plus . Tagore starred alongside her son Saif Ali Khan in his debut film Aashik Awara (1993) and
510-617: A notable Geeta Dutt style, and picturised on Madhubala became a rage, and the film a breakthrough hit; this was a turning point. With Insaan Jaag Utha (1959) starring Sunil Dutt and Madhubala , he wanted to shift to making films on social themes, but when it was unsuccessful, he shifted back to making entertainers for another decade, for returning to social themes, with Aradhana (1969). In all, Samanta directed 43 feature films, including 37 Hindi , and 6 Bengali films. His best known films include Howrah Bridge , China Town , Kashmir Ki Kali , Sawan Ki Ghata and An Evening in Paris . He
561-648: A supporting role in the romantic comedy-drama Break Ke Baad , which earned her critical acclaim, for which DNA India noting that, "Tagore pitches in with a strong performance." This was followed by a hiatus from acting. Tagore made her comeback after a 13 year hiatus with the drama Gulmohar (2023), which released on Disney+ Hotstar . The film earned her critical acclaim, with the Hindustan Times noting that, "The elegance and poise Tagore exudes are remarkable. Her dialogue delivery, gestures, body language, emotions, everything looks just so effortless even after
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#1732884622946612-701: Is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi and Bengali films. Regarded among the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema , she is known for portraying both traditional and modern women. Tagore is a recipient of two National Film Awards , a Filmfare Award and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award . In 2013, the Government of India , honoured her with Padma Bhushan , India's third highest civilian honour for her contributions to Indian culture through performing arts. Born into
663-605: Is credited for starting the trend of making double version films in Hindi and Bengali with Amanush in 1974, and also made the first co-produced film between India and Bangladesh in 1984. Samanta was among the directors who worked with Shammi Kapoor in the late 1950s and up to the mid '60s, then with Sharmila Tagore , Rajesh Khanna , creating a number of classics such as Aradhana , Kati Patang , Anurodh and Amar Prem . However, his movies with Amitabh Bachchan were not major hits. On some of his films, his brother and wife were producers. He also produced some of
714-518: Is to actress Kareena Kapoor in 2012 with whom he has two sons, Taimur Ali Khan (b. 2016) and Jehangir Ali Khan (b. 2021). Soha married actor Kunal Khemu in 2015, and has a daughter Inaaya Naumi Khemmu (b. 2017). Tagore is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema . One of the highest-paid actress of the late 1960s and early 1970s, she appeared in Box Office India ' s "Top Actresses" list in 1969 and 1973. In 2022, she
765-503: The Barua family. Gitindranath was the grandson of the noted painter Gaganendranath Tagore , whose own father Gunendranath had been a first cousin of the laureate. In fact, Tagore is more closely related to Rabindranath Tagore through her mother: her maternal grandmother, Latika Barua (née Tagore), was the granddaughter of Rabindranath Tagore 's brother, Dwijendranath Tagore. Tagore's maternal grandfather (husband of Latika Barua née Tagore)
816-684: The Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Aradhana and the National Film Award for Best Actress for Mausam . This was followed by intermittent film appearances in the subsequent decades, including in Mira Nair 's Mississippi Masala (1991) and Goutam Ghose 's Abar Aranye (2002), which won her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress , and in the Hindi films Aashik Awara (1993), Mann (1999), Viruddh (2005), Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007), and Break Ke Baad (2010). Following
867-492: The Hindi film industry at Bombay, so moved closer to the city. He took a school teacher's job in Dapoli , about 200 kilometres from Mumbai. Shakti Samanta actually wanted to be a playback singer in the beginning. Around 1947, he went to S.D. Burman for an audition. After listening to him Burman told him that he could give him a role in a chorus song, but not in a solo song. So he shifted his energies elsewhere. He eventually joined
918-551: The Nataraj Studio Bombay . There was a scene in Anand Ashram where Uttam Kumar would come down from a high hill, speak a dialogue with the heroine. So then Uttam Kumar already had two heart attacks. Uttam Kumar rose to a high place at that age with great difficulty. Then the director Shakti Samant understood the mistake and apologized. He says to changing the set. But Uttam Kumar said nothing. The with that body, he ran down
969-606: The Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2002 and several other awards from Zee and other Indian organisations. Some of his films have been shown at international festivals in Berlin , Tashkent , Moscow, Cairo and Beirut . Samanta was President of the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association for 5 years, Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification ( CBFC ) for 7 years and
1020-512: The Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Planet Bollywood noted, "Tagore, shines in a role tailor-made for her." From 2007 to 2009, Tagore appeared in films such as Fool & Final (2007), Tasveer 8*10 (2009), Antaheen (2009) and the Marathi film Samaantar (2009). In 2009, Tagore became the jury member at the main competition of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival . In 2010, she played
1071-456: The Malayalam film Chuvanna Chirakukal (1978) among others. In the 1980s, Tagore appeared in films such as Kalankini Kankabati (1981), Namkeen (1982), New Delhi Times (1986) and Maa Beti (1986). She reunited with frequent co-star Dharmendra in the action film Sunny (1984), which starred Dharmendra's son Sunny Deol in the lead role. Her performance in the film earned her
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#17328846229461122-574: The Thakur will take when he finds out that Samaresh is none other than his grandson. After the success of Amanush in 1975 Shakti Samanta cast almost same actors including Ashok Kumar . The film marked the collaboration for the first and only time where two legendary actor of hindi and Bengali cinema Uttam Kumar and Ashok Kumar worked together. It's making again in double version. This film also shot in Sandeshkhali Sundarban like Amanush and
1173-503: The action drama Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007), receiving critical praise for the latter. She also appeared in supporting roles in the musical romantic drama Dhadkan (2000) and the drama Abar Aranye (2003), the latter of which earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress . Tagore received high critical acclaim for her performance in the family drama Virruddh... Family Comes First (2005) alongside frequent co-star Bachchan, earning her fifth nomination for
1224-972: The bilingual dramas Amanush (1975), Anand Ashram (1977) and Dooriyaan (1979). She headlined Gulzar 's musical romance Mausam (1975) alongside Sanjeev Kumar , which earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress , and her fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She starred opposite Dharmendra in seven critical and commercial successes – Devar , Anupama , Mere Hamdam Mere Dost , Satyakam (1969), Yakeen (1969), Chupke Chupke (1975), Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975). She also worked alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Chupke Chupke , Faraar (1975) and Besharam (1978), opposite Shashi Kapoor in Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) and Paap Aur Punya (1974). Tagore's other films during this period included Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976), Tyaag (1977), which she also co-produced, and
1275-406: The box office." Film historian Sanjay Mukhopadhyay said, "Tagore's most significant contribution to Indian cinema is a sense of dignity and grace — after Waheeda Rehman, she was the only actress of her time who exuded this.” Sharmila Tagore is every inch the prostitue Kajri, and very convincing at that. Her language is foul, and her body language is fluid. But that´s not all, in the movie, Sharmila
1326-656: The cult status. Hindi and the bengali version both released in the same date while bengali version make it's released on the occasions of Durga Puja in Bengal. Unfortunately the hindi version didn't well at the box office but bengali version become all time blockbuster as expected and Kumar puja track record. The film saw the run 26 weeks constantly in theaters and become highest grossing bengali film in 1977. This film become one of Kumar's most successful film ever. Sharmila Tagore Sharmila Tagore , (born 8 December 1944) also known by her married name as Begum Ayesha Sultana
1377-446: The fashion world and brought her the title of "The queen of dramatic eye make-up". She was placed in Times of India ' s "50 Beautiful Faces" list. Numerous actresses including Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone have been inspired by her style. Her daughter-in-law actress Kareena Kapoor said, "I like my mother-in-law Sharmilaji's dressing sense, both on and off-screen." Tagore
1428-551: The film industry in 1948 as an assistant director starting with Satish Nigam in Raj Kapoor starrer Sunhere Din , subsequently he worked with directors like Gyan Mukherjee , and Phani Majumdar at Bombay Talkies , in Tamasha , Baadbaan and Dhobi Doctor . Eventually he got his break as an independent director when Samanta directed his first feature film, Bahu in 1954, starring Karan Dewan, Usha Kiron, Shashikala and Pran and after
1479-782: The films that his son, Ashim Samanta , directed. In 1985, Shakti Films established 'Aradhana Sound Service', a digital audio post-production facility which works both for Bollywood as well as Hollywood films. Samanta died of cardiac arrest at his suburban Santa Cruz residence at approximately 5pm on 9 April 2009, while undergoing physiotherapy. He was recovering from a stroke he had suffered two months ago. Three of his classics, Howrah Bridge , Aradhana and Barsaat Ki Ek Raat , starring Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee, are to be turned into animation films by ' Pritish Nandy Communications' Samanta received Filmfare Awards for " Best Film " for Aradhana , Anuraag and Amanush . He has also received several Lifetime Achievement awards, including
1530-606: The most prominent figures in Bengali cinema . Tagore's career further expanded when she ventured into Hindi films with Shakti Samanta 's romance Kashmir Ki Kali (1964). She established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema with films like Waqt (1965), Anupama (1966), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aamne Saamne (1967), Satyakam (1969), Aradhana (1969), Safar (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Daag (1973), Avishkaar (1974), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mausam (1975), and Namkeen (1982). She won
1581-432: The most successful period of Tagore's career with a string of critical and commercial successes, with her pairing with Rajesh Khanna being particularly praised and noted. The Tagore-Khanna pair yielded several successful films, most notably the romantic dramas Aradhana (1969), Safar (1970), Chhoti Bahu (1971), Amar Prem (1972), Raja Rani (1973), Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) and Avishkaar (1974), and
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1632-416: The only actress with "a wide spectrum of directorial leaps" and said, "No other Bollywood actress apart from Sharmila Tagore has had such spectacular innings after marriage." American critic Pauline Kael stated, "She is exquisite, perfect - a word I don't use casually." Hemachhaya De of Femina noted, "Sharmila Tagore successfully straddled diverse film genres: arthouse, crossover and mainstream." Tagore
1683-554: The prominent Tagore family , one of the leading families of Calcutta and a key influence during the Bengali Renaissance , Tagore made her acting debut at age 14 with Satyajit Ray 's acclaimed Bengali epic drama The World of Apu (1959). She went on to collaborate with Ray on numerous other films, including Devi (1960), Nayak (1966), Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), and Seemabaddha (1971); thus establishing herself as one of
1734-410: The river bank, and would like to adopt him. Initially, the Thakur does not want anything to do with the child, but when he sees it for the first time, he decides to let Girdhari have his way. Years later, young Samaresh has grown up under Girdhari and Thakur's care, and travels abroad to study in order to be a doctor. When he returns, he decides to work with a chemical company. His travels take him to meet
1785-435: The romantic thriller An Evening in Paris (1967) again opposite Kapoor. With the film, she became the first Indian actress to appear in a swimsuit, which established Tagore as a sex symbol in Hindi films. While the scene in the film is often referred to as 'the bikini scene', Tagore's swimwear is actually a one piece. However, she did pose in a bikini for the cover of Filmfare magazine in 1966. But, when she
1836-415: The shooting. Uttam Kumar always being a Mohunbagan fan. Uttam Kumar said to the footballers You should have to win the final and return to Kolkata with the trophy. Mohunbagan really become champions and kept good words of Uttam. The film had music by Shyamal Mitra , with lyrics by Indeevar In the article of 2015 The Hindu wrote It is Uttam Kumar’s commanding performance that leaves an impression on
1887-533: The spiritual drama Maalik (1972). All these films established her as one of the leading actresses of the time, in addition to establishing the Tagore-Khanna pair as one of the greatest best on-screen pairs of Indian cinema . Aradhana , Safar and Amar Prem earned Tagore nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress , winning the award for the former. During this period, Tagore also worked with Uttam Kumar in several films, including Nayak , and
1938-420: The success for his next few films, Inspector (1956), Sheroo (1956), Detective (1957) and Hill Station (1957), he started his own production company, Shakti Films , in 1957, and the first release of his independent banner was the murder-mystery Howrah Bridge , with Ashok Kumar and Madhubala as the lead, with its crooning number 'Aaiye Meherbaan' with music by O. P. Nayyar , sung by Asha Bhosle in
1989-613: The titular Nawab of Pataudi and Bhopal and former captain of the Indian cricket team , on 27 December 1968. They had three children: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (b. 1970); Saba Ali Khan (b. 1976), a jewellery designer; and Soha Ali Khan (b. 1978), a Bollywood actress and TV personality. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi died at age 70 on 22 September 2011. From 1991 to 2004, Saif was married to actress Amrita Singh . They have two children, daughter Sara Ali Khan (b. 1995), an actress, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan (b. 2001). His second marriage
2040-509: The two-storey hill again and did it ok in one shot. Director Prabhat Roy (also the assistant director in the film) remembered the dedication of Uttam Kumar which is bring him to the top and different to the other artists. During the film production Mohunbagan Footballers in Mumbai at that time to play the Rovers Cup Final of 1977 . On the evening, footballers turned upon the set to watching
2091-440: The viewer, especially the latter stage of his character when he carries himself with distinction. At no point does he indulge in histrionics. The director in fact does not allow anyone to drift from the balanced narration. The songs of the film become blast hits and again the reunite of Uttam and Kishore Kumar and there combination is huge popular in 1970s after the significant success of Amanush. The songs become evergreen and got
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2142-569: Was Jnanadabhiram Barua , an Assamese Freedom Fighter and Writer who was the First Principal of Earl Law College in Guwahati (now known as Government Law College), himself the son of the noted social worker Gunabhiram Barua . As a member of the Tagore family , she is also a distant relative of the actress Devika Rani and the painter Abanindranath Tagore (brother of Gaganendranath Tagore). Tagore
2193-677: Was Chairman of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute , Kolkata for 2 years. Bengali: Bollywood: Anand Ashram Ananda Ashram ( Hindi: Anand Ashram , English: The Ashram of joy) is a 1977 Indian bilingual romantic drama film made in Bengali and Hindi language simultaneously, co-written and directed by Shakti Samanta . Based on a story by film director and novelist, Sailajananda Mukhopadhyay , it stars Ashok Kumar , Uttam Kumar , Sharmila Tagore , Moushumi Chatterjee and Rakesh Roshan (making his debut in Bengali cinema) in lead roles. The same story
2244-471: Was also inducted into the Bollywood Walk of Fame at Bandra Bandstand , Mumbai, where her hand print was preserved. Tagore is considered among the finest actresses of Indian cinema. She is highly regarded for her range as an actor, her beauty, and her fashion sense and style. She was known for her range of portrayals – from traditional to modern women. Tagore portrayed challenging roles such as that of —
2295-502: Was also made in Bengali, a language in which he made six films, including an Indo-Bangladesh joint production in 1984. He was born in the village of Bokra (post office: Raina), in the district of Purba Bardhaman , in the Bengal Presidency of British India . He received his education at Dehradun , staying with his uncle. He graduated in 1944 from Calcutta University . After completing his education he wanted to become an actor in
2346-621: Was born on 8 December 1944 in Cawnpore (now Kanpur ), United Provinces to Gitindranath Tagore, a general manager in the British India Corporation , and his wife Ira Tagore (née Barua). Tagore's father belonged to the aristocratic Bengali Hindu Brahmin Tagore family , and was related to the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore . Her mother was of Bengali and Assamese descent and hailed from
2397-589: Was earlier filmed as 'Doctor' in 1940 starred by Pankaj Mullick , Ahindra Choudhury and Bharati Devi. Dr. Amaresh lives with his wealthy father, a Thakur, in a small town in India. While the Thakur would like to get Amaresh to marry a woman from an equally wealthy family, he has fallen in love with a poor woman named Asha, and would like to marry her. The Thakur is displeased, and asks Amaresh to leave his house, never to return. A few months later, Thakur's employee, Girdhari, informs him that he has found an abandoned child by
2448-515: Was known as an actress who was always ahead of her time. She became the first Indian actress to wear a bikini on-screen, for her film An Evening In Paris (1967). Tagore is considered among the hottest Bollywood actresses of all time. Surendra Kumar of The Sunday Guardian noted, "She beautifully balanced her two avatars — the serious persona of realist Bengali films, and the Bollywood persona of films with song-and-dance sequences focused on success at
2499-515: Was placed in Outlook India ' s 75 Best Bollywood Actresses list. Tagore was placed 2nd in Rediff.com ' s "Best Bollywood Debut Ever" list, for her films Apur Sansar and Kashmir Ki Kali . Tagore was widely known as the "style icon of the 60s and 70s" and was known as a sex symbol . Beehive hairdo and winged eyeliner were some of the style statements of Tagore that are still relevant in
2550-575: Was the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification 36 years later, she expressed concerns about the increased use of bikinis in Indian films. Tagore went on to appear in films such as the Hindi films Waqt (1965), Anupama (1966), Devar (1966), Aamne Saamne (1967), Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968), and the Bengali film Nayak (1966). Her performance in Anupama , opposite Dharmendra , proved to be her breakthrough. The 1970's marked
2601-492: Was the eldest of three children and had two younger sisters, the late Oindrila Kunda [Tinku Tagore] and Romila Sen [Chinky]. Oindrila was the first in the family to act in a film, and the only role she ever played was that of Mini , the child character (but a central character) in Tapan Sinha 's film Kabuliwala (1957). In adulthood, she became an international bridge player. Her other sister, Romila Sen, married to Nikhil Sen,
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