Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957 film)
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Tumsa Nahin Dekha is a 1957 film produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee
for Filmistan
- the breakaway studio formed by some old Bombay Talkies
hands like Sashadhar. The film marked Nasir Hussain
's evolution into a director. He had written films like Munimjee and Paying Guest
. This is film he wrote and directed.
The film was conceived as a star vehicle for its heroine Ameeta
, who was the protégée of Filmistan
Studios owner Tolaram Jalan. After years of supporting roles, he relaunched her with Tumsa Nahin Dekha. The film was made with the primary focus on promoting Ameeta as a star and much care was taken with her make-up, wardrobe and lighting. Much of the films extensive publicity was also built around the actress.
Ironically, the film's huge success at the box office, made the then, struggling Shammi Kapoor
, an overnight sensation instead. This was the film where he developed his own individual look and youthful style and was his first lighthearted musical and its success helped move him to acting in this genre.
The film also stars the popular villain and character actor Pran. Its music is by O.P. Nayyar and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri
.
The film was originally offered to Dev Anand but he declined due to Amita and Shammi Kapoor came in his place. The film's original lyricist was Sahir who wrote the title song but he too opted out and Majrooh took his place. [ Interview by Shammi Kapoor to CNN IBN telecast after his death, on 15 August 2011 ]
Sashadhar Mukherjee
Sashadhar Mukherjee was a producer in Hindi films. He is part of the distinguished Mukherjee clan of Bollywood.Main article: Mukherjee-Samarth family...
for Filmistan
Filmistan
Filmistan was a film production company and film studio of Indian film industry from Goregaon, Mumbai. It is located very near to Patkar College on SV road spread over seven acres. Many students have claimed to see superstars in the studio. Patkar College's reputation has increased due to this...
- the breakaway studio formed by some old Bombay Talkies
Bombay Talkies
The Bombay Talkies Limited was a movie studio produced 102 movies, founded in 1934 in Malad, Bombay , India, by Himanshu Rai, Rajnarayan Dube and Devika Rani along with businessmen like F. E...
hands like Sashadhar. The film marked Nasir Hussain
Nasir Hussain
Nasir Husain was an Indian film producer, director and screenwriter.-Early career:Husain first worked with A. R. Kardar when he joined Filmistan as a writer in 1948. The famous films he wrote for Filmistan include Anarkali , Munimjee , and Paying Guest...
's evolution into a director. He had written films like Munimjee and Paying Guest
Paying Guest
Paying Guest is a 1957 Bollywood film directed by Subodh Mukherjee. The film stars Dev Anand and Nutan along with Shobha Khote.The soundtrack, composed by Sachin Dev Burman received a degree of popularity and made a lasting impression . The lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Paying Guest...
. This is film he wrote and directed.
The film was conceived as a star vehicle for its heroine Ameeta
Ameeta
Ameeta was a well known film actress in the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in Hindi films. Mainly a supporting actress and B grade leading lady, she had a brief period of A grade stardom in the late 1950s and early 1960s after playing prominent roles in successful films such as Tumsa Nahin Dekha ,...
, who was the protégée of Filmistan
Filmistan
Filmistan was a film production company and film studio of Indian film industry from Goregaon, Mumbai. It is located very near to Patkar College on SV road spread over seven acres. Many students have claimed to see superstars in the studio. Patkar College's reputation has increased due to this...
Studios owner Tolaram Jalan. After years of supporting roles, he relaunched her with Tumsa Nahin Dekha. The film was made with the primary focus on promoting Ameeta as a star and much care was taken with her make-up, wardrobe and lighting. Much of the films extensive publicity was also built around the actress.
Ironically, the film's huge success at the box office, made the then, struggling Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s....
, an overnight sensation instead. This was the film where he developed his own individual look and youthful style and was his first lighthearted musical and its success helped move him to acting in this genre.
The film also stars the popular villain and character actor Pran. Its music is by O.P. Nayyar and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri
Majrooh Sultanpuri
Majrooh Sultanpuri was an Urdu poet, lyricist and songwriter...
.
The film was originally offered to Dev Anand but he declined due to Amita and Shammi Kapoor came in his place. The film's original lyricist was Sahir who wrote the title song but he too opted out and Majrooh took his place. [ Interview by Shammi Kapoor to CNN IBN telecast after his death, on 15 August 2011 ]
Plot
Twenty years ago, after killing his brother, Sardar Rajpal flees from his hometown in Shillong and re-locates in the rural area of Assam along with his adopted daughter, Meena. He asks his wife, Kamla, to send their son, Shankar, so that he can employ him and get him married to Meena. Shankar arrives and he is welcomed by Sardar who employs him and introduces him to Meena. A few days another young man shows up at his door claiming that he is Kamla's son. A baffled Sardar also welcomes him, and puts both the young men under observation in order to find who the real Shankar is. The question remains why would anyone want to impersonate Shankar, and what will happen to Sardar himself after the Police catch up with him for killing his brother 20 years ago.Cast
- Shammi Kapoor ... Shankar
- Ameeta ... Meena
- Pran ... Sohan
- Raj Mehra ... Vishnu
- B. M. Vyas ... Gopal
- Sheela Vaz ... Seema
- Kanu RoyKanu RoyKanu Roy was an Indian film actor, and music composer in Hindi and Bengali films. Contrary to public misconception,He was not the brother of noted bollywood playback singer Geeta Dutt...
- Ram Avtar ... Johnny (as Ram Awtar)
- S. K. Singh
- Anjali DeviAnjali DeviAnjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :...
... Kamla (as Anjalidevi) - Rajendra
- M. B. Shetty ... Bhola (as Shetty)
- S. L. Puri
Trivia
- Was originally to have Dev Anand in the leading role, but after he opted out, Shammi Kapoor was cast instead, after the producer suggested him to director Nasir Hussain.
Soundtrack
| Song | Singer(s) |
|---|---|
| Tumsa Nahin Dekha | Mohd. Rafi |
| Tumsa Nahin Dekha | Asha Bhosle Asha Bhosle Asha Bhosle is an Indian singer. She is one of the best-known and most highly-regarded Hindi playback singers in India, although she has a wider repertoire. Bhosle's career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades. She has done playback singing for over a thousand Bollywood movies... |
| Jawaniyan Yeh Mast Mast Bin Piye | Mohd. Rafi |
| Sar Par Topi | Asha Bhosle, Mohd. Rafi |
| Aaye Hain Door Se | Asha Bhosle, Mohd. Rafi |
| Chhupanewale Saamane Aa | Mohd. Rafi |
| Dekho Kasam Se Dekho Kasam Se | Asha Bhosle, Mohd. Rafi |