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Andaz (1971)

Andaz (1971)

Film.Indian Cinema
DirectorRamesh Sippy
LanguageHindi
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Andaz (1971): title artwork
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Introduction

Andaz (1971) is a romantic saga directed by Ramesh Sippy in his directorial debut, with the screenplay and story credited to the renowned writer duo Salim–Javed, alongside Gulzar and Sachin Bhowmick. The film stars Shammi Kapoor, Hema Malini, and Simi Garewal, with Rajesh Khanna making a memorable guest appearance. One of the most iconic elements of the film is the song 'Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana', written by Hasrat Jaipuri and composed by Shankar Jaikishen, with Kishore Kumar's unforgettable yodelling performance. The song's lasting impact cemented its place in the annals of Bollywood music and even made it to the soundtrack of Mira Nair's Mississippi Masala. Kishore Kumar's performance earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

Andaz's unique storyline, centred around the theme of widow remarriage, was groundbreaking for its time, challenging societal norms in both urban and rural India. At the time, widow remarriage was largely frowned upon, and this progressive theme marked the film. However, the portrayal of two elderly couples finding love after the death of their respective spouses was not immediately accepted by audiences. Hema Malini's character, Sheetal, a single mother after the death of her beloved Raj (played by Rajesh Khanna), faces difficulty in rekindling love with Ravi (Shammi Kapoor), whose wife Mona (Simi Garewal) is also deceased. The concept of their romance did not sit well with the audience, reflecting societal reluctance to accept such relationships on screen.

Despite this, Andaz became a moderate success and was significant in furthering Hema Malini's career. The film arrived at a time when Shammi Kapoor's box-office appeal was waning, and his role helped re-establish his star presence. Rajesh Khanna's 10-minute cameo was pivotal to the film's success, playing a major role in turning Andaz into a hit. Khanna, who had enjoyed an unprecedented run of 17 consecutive hit films between 1969 and 1971, counted Andaz among them, marking a notable moment in his career. This film also marked the beginning of the successful screenwriting partnership of Salim-Javed.

Interestingly, years later, Shammi Kapoor revealed that Andaz was heavily inspired by the 1966 French film Un Homme et un Femme, which contributed to the film's distinctive blend of romance and drama.

अंदाज़ (1971) एक रोमांटिक फ़िल्म थी जिसके साथ विख्यात निर्देशक रमेश सिप्पी ने अपनी निर्देशकीय पारी की शुरुआत की। इस फ़िल्म की कथा और पटकथा प्रसिद्ध लेखक जोड़ी सलीम-जावेद और उनके साथ गुलज़ार और सचिन भौमिक ने लिखी थी। अंदाज़ में मुख्य भूमिकाएँ निभाई हैं शम्मी कपूर, हेमा मालिनी और सिमी ग्रेवाल ने जबकि उस दौर के सुपरस्टार राजेश खन्ना एक यादगार अतिथि भूमिका के लिए फ़िल्म में आते हैं। इस फ़िल्म का सबसे यादगार पहलू है इसमें आया गीत "ज़िंदगी एक सफ़र है सुहाना" जिसके गीतकार थे हसरत जयपुरी और जिसे धुन में ढाला था शंकर-जयकिशन की संगीतकार जोड़ी ने। इस गाने में गायक किशोर कुमार की अपनी ही नायाब 'योडलिंग' की अनुपम छटा आज भी श्रोताओं के दिलों को धड़का देती है। यह गीत हिन्दी फ़िल्म संगीत के इतिहास में अपनी अमिट छाप छोड़ गया। बाद में इसे मीरा नायर की हॉलीवुड में निर्मित चर्चित फ़िल्म मिसिसिपी मसाला (1991) में भी इस्तेमाल किया गया। किशोर कुमार ने इस गीत के लिए फ़िल्मफ़ेयर पुरस्कारों में सर्वश्रेष्ठ पुरुष पार्श्वगायक श्रेणी में नामांकन हासिल किया।
विधवा पुनर्विवाह विषय पर आधारित अंदाज़ की कहानी उस समय के लिए एक क्रांतिकारी सोच रखती थी और तब के ग्रामीण और शहरी समाज में प्रचलित रूढ़िवादी सोच को चुनौती देती थी। उस समय तक विधवा विवाह को समाज में आसानी से स्वीकार्यता नहीं मिलती थी और ऐसे में इस फ़िल्म ने ऐसा प्रगतिशील विषय उठाकर ख़ुद को अलग साबित किया। हालाँकि दो बड़ी उम्र के ऐसे पात्रों के बीच की इस प्रेम कहानी को जिनके पूर्व जीवनसाथियों की मृत्यु हो चुकी हो, दर्शकों को सहज स्वीकार करने में दिक्कत आई। फ़िल्म में हेमा मालिनी ने शीला का किरदार निभाया है जो अपने पति राज (राजेश खन्ना) के असमय निधन के बाद अपनी संतान की ज़िम्मेदारी अकेले संभाल रही है। दूसरी तरफ़ रवि (शम्मी कपूर) की पत्नी मोना (सिमी ग्रेवाल) का भी निधन हो चुका है। अपने जीवनसाथी की मृत्यु के बाद शीला और रवि दोनों अकेले छूट गए किरदारों को एक-दूसरे से प्रेम हो जाता है। पर दर्शक इस संबंध को सहज रूप से स्वीकार नहीं कर सके थे जो कुछ हद तक उस समय का प्रचलित नज़रिया भी दिखाता है।
इसके बावजूद अंदाज़ को ठीक-ठाक कामयाबी हासिल हुई और इसने हेमा मालिनी के करियर को मज़बूती प्रदान की। यह फ़िल्म एक ऐसे दौर में आई थी जब टिकट खिड़की पर शम्मी कपूर की लोकप्रियता घट रही थी, लेकिन इस भूमिका ने उनके नायकीय करियर को फिर कुछ स्थिरता दी। दूसरी ओर उस समय के सितारा अभिनेता राजेश खन्ना ने इस फ़िल्म में जो दस मिनट की विशेष अतिथि भूमिका निभाई, उसने इस फ़िल्म को हिट बनाने में निर्णायक भूमिका निभाई। मालूम हो कि राजेश खन्ना ने सन् 1969 से सन् 1971 के बीच लगातार 17 सुपरहिट फ़िल्में दी थीं और वे अंदाज़ को भी अपनी इस हिट फ़िल्मों की सूची में गिनते थे। उनके छोटे से सुपरस्टार करियर का यह एक उल्लेखनीय पड़ाव था। इसके साथ ही यह फ़िल्म सलीम-जावेद की कामयाब पटकथा लेखक जोड़ी की शुरुआत का भी उद्घोष थी।
दिलचस्प बात रही कि वर्षों बाद शम्मी कपूर ने ख़ुलासा किया कि अंदाज़ सन् 1966 की फ़्रांसीसी फ़िल्म 'उन होम्म एट उन फ़ॉम' से प्रेरित थी और फ़िल्म की अनूठी रोमांटिक और नाटकीय शैली उसे वहीं से मिली थी।
Sippy, G.P. (Producer), Andaz, 1971 | Advertisement, Star & Style, 14 May 1971 | CinemaEducation | 00791799
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Body of Work

Banner
Sippy Films
Cinematographer
K. Vaikunth
Dialogue Writer
Gulzar
Director
Ramesh Sippy
Editing
M.S. Shinde
Lead Cast
Aruna Irani, Hema Malini, Achala Sachdev, Shammi Kapoor
Lead Cast Rest
Master Alankar, Ram Autar, Abhi Bhattacharya, Baby Gauri, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kishor, Roopesh Kumar, Sonia Sahni, Ajit, Birbal, David, Gurnaam, Mansaram, Randhava, Simi, Suresh
Lyricist
Hasrat Jaipuri
Music Director
Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi
Producer
G.P. Sippy
Screenplay Writer
Sachin Bhowmick
Script Writer
Salim-Javed
Story Writer
Sachin Bhowmick

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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Glass Slide
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K. Vaikunth (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1971, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Advertisement
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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Glass Slide
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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Full Sheet Poster
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K. Vaikunth (Cinematographer), Andaz, 1971, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Advertisement
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G.P. Sippy (Producer), Andaz, 1971, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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              Sippy, G.P. (Producer), Andaz, 1971 | Showcard | CinemaEducation | 00762528

              Sippy, G.P. (Producer), Andaz, 1971 | Showcard

              ProducerG.P. Sippy
              Document TypeShowcard
              Film TitleAndaz, 1971, India, Hindi
              DirectorRamesh SippyBannerSippy Films
              CinematographerK. Vaikunth
              CastAruna Irani, Hema Malini, Achala Sachdev, Shammi Kapoor, Master Alankar, Ram Autar, Abhi Bhattacharya, Baby Gauri, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kishor, Roopesh Kumar, Sonia Sahni, Ajit, Birbal, David, Gurnaam, Mansaram, Randhava, Simi, Suresh
              EditingM.S. Shinde
              LyricistHasrat Jaipuri
              Music DirectorJaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi
              Script WriterSalim-Javed
              Copyright of ImageWith Producer | Archive Object

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