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Andaz (1949)

Andaz (1949)

Film.Indian Cinema
DirectorMehboob
LanguageHindi
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Andaz (1949): title artwork
Andaz (1949): featured artwork

Introduction

Andaz, directed by Mehboob Khan, stands out as a milestone in Hindi cinema, bringing together the legendary Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in their only on-screen collaboration. The film is notable for its portrayal of India's affluent class in the immediate post-Independence era, offering audiences a rare glimpse into modern, urban lifestyles. It deals with the theme of platonic love between a man and a woman, a relatively underrepresented concept in Hindi cinema at the time, but does so with a moralistic undertone, cautioning against the potential dangers of such relationships. This cautionary approach reflects the anxieties of a newly independent nation, grappling with the influences of modernity while trying to preserve traditional values. In the wake of the cultural tensions in a transitioning India. Dilip Kumar's character is voiced by Mukesh, while Raj Kapoor is voiced by Mohammed Rafi in the film's memorable soundtrack composed by the legendary Naushad. Though Raj Kapoor and Nargis had previously appeared together in Aag, Andaz marked their first major success, leading to a partnership that would span 14 films.

महबूब खान द्वारा निर्देशित अंदाज़ भारतीय सिनेमा के इतिहास में इस मायने में एक यादगार फ़िल्म थी कि इसमें हिन्दी सिनेमा के दो सबसे लोकप्रिय सिनेमाई नायक दिलीप कुमार और राज कपूर पहली और आखिरी बार एक साथ पर्दे पर आये। यह फ़िल्म स्वतंत्रता के फ़ौरन बाद के दौर में भारत के संपन्न वर्ग का एक चित्र सिनेमा के पर्दे पर खींचती है और इस बहाने लोकप्रिय सिनेमा के व्यापक आम दर्शक समूह को पर्दे पर आधुनिक, शहरी जीवन शैली की एक दुर्लभ झलक देखने को मिलती है। फ़िल्म की कहानी पुरुष और स्त्री के बीच देह से परे के आध्यात्मिक प्रेम (प्लेटोनिक लव) से जुड़ी है जो उस समय के हिन्दी सिनेमा के लिए काफ़ी नई किस्म की अवधारणा थी। लेकिन फ़िल्म ऐसा करते हुए एक ख़ास तरह का नैतिकतावादी नज़रिया धारण किए रहती है और इस तरह के रिश्ते से पैदा होने वाले संभावित खतरों के प्रति आगाह करती है। यह सावधानी भरा नज़रिया एक ऐसे नव स्वतंत्र राष्ट्र की चिंताओं को दिखाता है जो आधुनिकता की ज़द में खड़ा पारम्परिक मूल्यों को बचाने की कोशिश में लगा है। भारत तेज़ी से बदल रहा है और यह परिवर्तन सांस्कृतिक स्तर पर उथल-पुथल मचाने वाला है। फ़िल्म में दिलीप कुमार के किरदार को मुकेश ने आवाज़ दी है, जबकि राज कपूर के गीतों को आवाज़ मोहम्मद रफ़ी ने दी है। फ़िल्म का यादगार संगीत नौशाद द्वारा रचित है। हालाँकि राज कपूर और नर्गिस इससे पहले भी फ़िल्म आग में साथ नज़र आ चुके थे, लेकिन अंदाज़ उनकी पहली बड़ी सफलता साबित हुई और आगे 14 फ़िल्मों तक चलनेवाली उनकी यादगार जोड़ी स्थापित हुई।

Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card | CinemaEducation | 00764616
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Body of Work

Art Director
Kesav Mistry
Assistant Directors
Chimankant Gandhi, Mehrish, S.A. Master, Ahmed Sheikh, I.H. Siddique
Assistant Musician
Ghulam Mohammed(ii)
Banner
Mehboob Prod.
Choreographer
Krishna Kumar
Cinematographer
Faredoon A. Irani
Dialogue Writer
S.Ali Raza
Director
Mehboob
Editing
Shamsuddin Kadri
Lead Cast
V.H. Desai, Dilip Kumar, Cuckoo, Nargis
Lead Cast Rest
Anwari Bai, Ameer Bano, Raj Kapoor, Abbas (i), Jamshedji, Murad, Waskar
Lyricist
Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music Director
Naushad
Producer
Mehboob
Screenplay Writer
S.Ali Raza
Still Photographer
Gunvant Patel
Story Writer
Shams Lucknovi

Research Centre

Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Full Sheet Poster
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Full Sheet Poster
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Original Artwork for Film
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Original Artwork for Film
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949. Still from Andaz: Shot 5b | Photographic Still
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Bunny Reuben (Author), Raj Kapoor, 1988, Authored Book
Reuben, Bunny (Author). Raj Kapoor, 1988 | Authored Book | 00843917
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Bunny Reuben (Author), Dilip Kumar, 2004, Authored Book
Reuben, Bunny (Author). Dilip Kumar, 2004 | Authored Book | 00843946
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Lobby Card
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Full Sheet Poster
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Original Artwork for Film
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Original Artwork for Film
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949. Still from Andaz: Shot 5b | Photographic Still
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Faredoon A. Irani (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949, Photographic Still
Irani, Faredoon A. (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1949. Still from Andaz: Shot 7 | Photographic Still
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Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Bunny Reuben (Author), Raj Kapoor, 1988, Authored Book
Reuben, Bunny (Author). Raj Kapoor, 1988 | Authored Book | 00843917
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Bunny Reuben (Author), Dilip Kumar, 2004, Authored Book
Reuben, Bunny (Author). Dilip Kumar, 2004 | Authored Book | 00843946
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              Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Full Sheet Poster | CinemaEducation | 00770515

              Mehboob (Producer), Andaz, 1949 | Full Sheet Poster

              ProducerMehboob
              Document TypeFull Sheet Poster
              Film TitleAndaz, 1949, India, Hindi
              DirectorMehboobBannerMehboob Prod.
              Art DirectorKesav MistryCinematographerFaredoon A. Irani
              CastV.H. Desai, Dilip Kumar, Cuckoo, Nargis, Anwari Bai, Ameer Bano, Raj Kapoor, Abbas (i), Jamshedji, Murad, Waskar
              EditingShamsuddin Kadri
              LyricistMajrooh Sultanpuri
              Music DirectorNaushad
              Copyright of ImageWith Producer | Archive Object

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