Chacha Zindabad is a 1959 Indian comedy and drama film directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Kishore Kumar, Anita Guha and Tun Tun and Om Prakash.[1][2]

Chacha Zindabad
Directed byJ. Om Prakash
Written byOm Prakash, Jagdish Kanwal
Produced byJ. Om Prakash
StarringKishore Kumar
Anoop Kumar
Anita Guha
Om Prakash
Tun Tun
Raj Mehra
Bhagwan Dada
Music byMadan Mohan
Release date
  • 1959 (1959)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Plot

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The protagonist is portrayed as a Westernized individual whose parents wish for him to marry a traditional girl, played by Anita Guha. The character is depicted as a freak, contrasting sharply with his prospective bride, who is good at classical dance and music. The two characters enter into a pact to show their disapproval of each other to their parents. They gradually develop genuine feelings for each other and fall in love.

Cast

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Production

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Chacha Zindabad was produced and directed by Om Prakash. Anita Guha starred as the heroine.[3] The film was produced under Om Prakash's own banner "Light and Shade".[4] Anoop Kumar played a supporting role in the film.[5]

In an interview, Lata Mangeshkar recalled an experience from her career. Following the recording of a song which featured a classical singer adopting a ramba-samba style to attract her boyfriend, she suggested that the song be sung by someone else, as she didn't enjoy the recording process. After some initial protests from Om Prakash, he ultimately agreed to her request and the song was later sung by Asha Bhosle.[6][7]

Music

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Music was by Madan Mohan.[3]

Reception

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The film was described as "a hilarious comedy".[11] According to Silhouette Magazine, the movie was a hit in 1959.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Chacha Zindabad Movie: Review ! Release Date (1959)". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  2. ^ Raj, Ashok (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9.
  3. ^ a b c "Kishore Kumar The Actor: A Legend's Journey Down the Years Part 2 | Peeyush Sharma". Silhouette Magazine. 4 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  4. ^ "criticalcollective.in". criticalcollective.in. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Anoop Kumar Ganguly". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  6. ^ K. Jha, Subhash. "I am far from perfect - I have a fierce temper". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi… - Seniors Today". 15 March 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  8. ^ Mahajan, Rohit. "The mad mad world of Kishore da".
  9. ^ Premchand, Manek (27 December 2018). Yesterday’s Melodies Today’s Memories. Notion Press. ISBN 978-1-64429-877-0.
  10. ^ "Chacha Zindabad - Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, Lata..." AllMusic. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  11. ^ Saran, Sathya; Alvi, Abrar (2008). Ten Years with Guru Dutt: Abrar Alvi's Journey. Penguin Books India. ISBN 978-0-670-08221-6.
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