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Aan (1952)

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Aan (1952)

Aan (1952)
Aan (1952)

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Dilip Kumar stars in the first Indian film released worldwide across 28 countries and 17 languages making it the costliest Indian film then

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Preface — Aan (1952)

Mehboob (Producer), Aan, 1952 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet

Mehboob (Producer), Aan, 1952 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet

Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Aan, 1952 | Photographic Still

Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Aan, 1952 | Photographic Still

Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Aan, 1952 | Lobby Card

Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Aan, 1952 | Lobby Card

A cinematic masterpiece that redefined Indian filmmaking, Aan stands as a testament to the nation's burgeoning film industry. As the most expensive film produced in India at the time, Aan set new standards for production value and storytelling. It also became the first Indian film to receive a worldwide release. Subtitled in 17 languages and released in 28 countries, including the US, UK, and Japan, the film marked Indian cinema's international breakthrough. The story follows Jai Tilak (Dilip Kumar), a fearless peasant who confronts the tyranny of a despotic prince, Shamsher Singh (Premnath). After defeating the prince in combat, Jai kidnaps his sister, Rajkumari (Nadira), a haughty princess who eventually falls for him. Meanwhile, Jai's romance with Mangala (Nimmi) introduces a subplot of emotional depth and sacrifice. The film climaxes with the overthrow of the oppressive monarchy, symbolising the...

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आन वो फ़िल्म है जिसने भारत में फ़िल्म निर्माण को नई ऊँचाइयों पर पहुँचा दिया। इसने दुनिया को दिखाया कि भारत में सिनेमा उद्योग किस गति से तरक्की कर रहा है। निर्माण के समय भारत में बनी सबसे महंगी फ़िल्म मानी गई आन ने फ़िल्म प्रोडक्शन के और कहानी कहने के नए मानक स्थापित किए। यह ऐसी पहली भारतीय फ़िल्म थी, जिसे वैश्विक स्तर पर रिलीज़ किया गया। कुल 17 भाषाओं में हुए सबटाइटल्स के साथ इसे अमेरिका, ब्रिटेन और जापान सहित 28 देशों में रिलीज़ किया गया और इस तरह इस फ़िल्म ने भारतीय सिनेमा को अंतरराष्ट्रीय पटल पर लाकर खड़ा कर दिया। आन एक ऐसे निडर किसान जय तिलक (दिलीप कुमार) की कहानी कहती है, जो राज्य के निरंकुश शहज़ादे शमशेर सिंह (प्रेमनाथ) के अत्याचारों का डटकर सामना करता है। युद्ध में शहज़ादे को पटखनी देने के बाद जय उसकी बहन राजकुमारी (नादिरा) को अगवा कर लेता है। शहज़ादी नकचढ़ी और घमंडी है, लेकिन उसे जय से प्यार हो जाता है। पर इधर जय का मंगला (निम्मी) के साथ रोमांस कहानी को दूसरा ही मोड़ देता है जिसमें जज़्बातों का उबाल भी है और त्याग की गहराई भी। क्लाईमैक्स में जाकर फ़िल्म में दमनकारी राजशाही का अन्त होता है, जिसे राजसत्ता पर लोकसत्ता की जीत का प्रतीक माना...

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Body of Work

Aan (1952)

Cast & Credits
Art Director

M.R. Acharekar

Assistant Directors

Chimankant Gandhi,

S.A. Master,

S.M. Sardar,

Ahmed Sheikh

Assistant Musician

Ghulam Mohamed

Banner

Mehboob Prod.

Choreographer

Krishna Kumar,

Surya Kumar (ii)

Cinematographer

Faredoon A. Irani

Costume Designer

Fazal Din,

Alla Ditta,

Chagan Jivan

Dialogue Writer

S.Ali Raza

Director

Mehboob

Editing

Shamsuddin Kadri

Lead Cast

Dilip Kumar,

Nadira,

Nimmi,

Premnath

Lead Cast Rest

Amir Bano,

Sheela Naik,

Cuckoo,

Mukri,

Murad,

Nilambai

Lyricist

Shakeel Badayuni

Music Director

Naushad

Producer

Mehboob

Still Photographer

Gunvant Patel

Story Writer

R.S. Choudhry

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Moraes, Frank (Editor). Filmfare, 05 September 1952 | Magazine | 00793119

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At Aan's Bombay Premiere…. In <i>Blitz.</i> 02 August 1952 | Film Review | 00144155

At Aan's Bombay Premiere…. In Blitz. 02 August 1952 | Film Review | 00144155

Aan . In <i>Blitz.</i> 26 July 1952 | Film Review | 00144153

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