Chetan Anand: The director whose debut film rocked the 'Cannes Festival', gave bollywood its first superstar.
Chetan Anand's Birth Anniversary: Chetan anand was one of the most famous directors in the country. Apart from direction, he also tried his hand at acting. On his birth anniversary, let us introduce you to some interesting facts related to him.
Chetan anand was a seasoned producer, director, and screenwriter in the indian film industry. His films gained fame not only in the country but also internationally. Chetan Anand was born on 3 january 1921 in Lahore. On his birth anniversary, let us know some interesting facts related to him...
He did his early education at Gurukul Kangri university and government College Lahore. Later, he came to mumbai to make a career in the film industry. Here he tried his hand at film direction. His first film 'Neecha Nagar' gave international recognition to indian cinema. The film got to hear the music of Pandit ravi Shankar.
His directorial career was brilliant. His first film 'Neecha Nagar' won the Grand Prix Award (now Golden Palm) at the first Cannes Film festival in 1946. This was a historic achievement for indian cinema. However, it is also a fact that due to the Second World War, very few films could reach the Cannes Film festival at that time, due to which all the films were honored at that time.
Chetan anand founded 'Navketan Films with his younger brother Dev Anand in 1949. He directed many successful films. His major directed films include 'Andhiyan' (1952), 'Haqiqat' (1964), 'Aakhri Khat' (1966), 'Heer Ranjha' (1970) and 'Kudrat' (1981). He prominently showed social issues in these films and gave a new direction to indian cinema.
Chetan anand was not only a director, but he had also tried his hand at acting. He acted in films like 'Humsafar' (1957) and 'Kala Bazaar' (1960), Arpan and Anjali. Apart from this, he also opened his own production company named 'Himalaya Films'. He directed many films under this banner.
New thinking and sensitivity were given prime importance in chetan Anand's films. His contribution to indian cinema is priceless. His films still serve as an inspiration for filmmakers. chetan Anand is also credited with giving bollywood its first superstar. He discovered rajesh khanna from an acting competition. He also gave Rajesh Khanna his first break in the film Aakhri Khat. However, before this, his film 'Raj' was released, which was produced by GP Sippy. Babita worked as the lead actress in the film.
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