Blast from the past
SAHIB BIBI AUR GHULAM
Directed by: Abrar Alvi
Released On: December 7, 1962
Did You Know: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam was submitted to the Oscars. It was turned down by the Academy on the grounds that, in the western culture, “a woman drinking is not taboo.” Shashi Kapoor was the first choice for the role of Bhootnath, but he didn’t get the role after showing up up two-and-a-half hours late for a meeting with Guru Dutt and Abrar Alvi.
HIS GIRL FRIDAY
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Released On: January 11, 1940
Did You Know: Director Howard Hawks adapted the story of His Girl Friday from the hit Broadway play, The Front Page. Actor Jean Arthur was the director’s first choice for the role of Hildy.
SAPTAPADI
Directed by: Ajoy Kar
Released On: October 20, 1961
Did You Know: The famous stage scene, played by Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen, portrays the climax of the drama, Othello. The iconic bike sequence of this classic film turned out to be a template for many Bengali romantic tracks.
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