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Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971)

Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971)

Film.Indian Cinema
DirectorRandhir Kapoor
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Introduction

Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971), produced by Raj Kapoor and directed by his son Randhir Kapoor, is notable for featuring three generations of the Kapoor family as in Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, and Randhir Kapoor alongside Babita. The film marked the final screen appearance of Prithviraj Kapoor, who passed away a year after its release, and was the last collaboration between Raj Kapoor and the legendary music duo Shankar–Jaikishan. Supporting roles were played by Achala Sachdev, David, Iftekhar, and Roopesh Kumar
Following the commercial failure of Mera Naam Joker, this film served as a partial comeback for Raj Kapoor, though it wasn't a major box office success. Still, it recouped some of his previous losses.
The title, Kal Aaj Aur Kal (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow), is symbolic of the generational and ideological conflict portrayed in the film. Diwan Bahadur Kapoor (Prithviraj Kapoor), represents the past; his son Ram (Raj Kapoor), the present; and his grandson Rajesh (Randhir Kapoor), the future. Rajesh returns from London after completing his studies, only to find his grandfather has arranged his marriage to Laxmi, the granddaughter of an old friend. However, Rajesh is in love with Monica "Mona" (Babita), creating a rift between the elder and younger generations.
Caught in the middle, Ram is emotionally torn. When both Diwan and Rajesh threaten to leave if their wishes aren't fulfilled, Ram walks out, leaving both to reflect on their actions. Later, Diwan falls gravely ill and expresses his only unfulfilled wish to see his grandson married. Rajesh agrees to marry Laxmi for his grandfather's happiness, while Mona supports his decision. At the wedding, however, Diwan surprises everyone by revealing that the bride is actually Mona. He explains that Rajesh's willingness to sacrifice proved his love, and he, in turn, chose to honor that love.
The film concludes with Rajesh scattering his grandfather's ashes, as Ram embraces grandfatherhood with the birth of Rajesh's son. Shankar–Jaikishan's music included three Kishore Kumar hits:Bhanware Ki Gunjan,Aap Yahan Aaye Kisliye, and Tik Tik Tik Chalti Jaye Ghadi. Though Kisi Ke Dil Ko Sanam was recorded, it was not included in the final film, playback singer Sharda was still credited.
कल आज और कल (1971) के निर्माता राज कपूर थे और इसका निर्देशन उनके पुत्र रणधीर कपूर ने किया था। यह फ़िल्म इस मायने में ख़ास है कि इसमें कपूर परिवार की तीन पीढ़ियाँ पृथ्वीराज कपूर, राज कपूर और रणधीर कपूर एक साथ नज़र आती हैं। इनके साथ अभिनेत्री बबीता मुख्य भूमिका में हैं। यह फ़िल्म सिनेमाई पर्दे पर पृथ्वीराज कपूर की अन्तिम उपस्थिति थी। उनका निधन इस फ़िल्म की रिलीज़ के एक साल बाद ही हो गया था। यह निर्माता राज की मशहूर संगीतकार जोड़ी शंकर-जयकिशन के साथ भी आख़िरी फ़िल्म थी। इस फ़िल्म में अन्य सहायक भूमिकाओं में अचला सचदेव, डेविड, इफ़्तेखार और रूपेश कुमार काम कर रहे थे।
मेरा नाम जोकर (1970) बनाकर बड़ी व्यावसायिक नाकामयाबी देखने के बाद यह फ़िल्म राज कपूर के लिए आंशिक वापसी तो साबित हुई लेकिन टिकट खिड़की पर कोई बड़ी सफलता इस फ़िल्म को भी नहीं मिली।हाँ, कह सकते हैं कि इसने उनके पिछले कुछ बड़े आर्थिक नुकसानों की भरपाई की।
इस फ़िल्म का शीर्षक 'कल आज और कल' फ़िल्म में देखी गई भिन्न पीढ़ियों के विचारों के आपसी टकराव का प्रतीक है। दीवान बहादुर कपूर (पृथ्वीराज कपूर) का किरदार यहाँ अतीत का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है, उनका बेटा राम (राज कपूर) वर्तमान का और पोता राजेश (रणधीर कपूर) भविष्य का। लंदन में पढ़ाई पूरी करने के बाद जब राजेश वापस अपने देस लौटता है तो उसे पता चलता है कि उसके दादा ने उसकी शादी लक्ष्मी से तय कर दी है। लक्ष्मी दीवान साहब के एक पुराने दोस्त की पोती है। लेकिन राजेश तो मोनिका 'मोना' (बबीता) से प्रेम करता है। यहीं पर पुरानी और नई पीढ़ी के बीच मतभेद खड़ा हो जाता है।
पिता और पुत्र के बीच में फंसे राम का मन विचलित है। जब दीवान साहब और राजेश दोनों यह धमकी देते हैं कि अगर उनकी इच्छा पूरी नहीं हुई तो वे घर छोड़ देंगे, राम खुद ही घर छोड़ देता है। उसके इस कदम से उन दोनों को अपने व्यवहार पर विचार करने के लिए मजबूर होना पड़ता है। बाद में दीवान बहादुर जब गंभीर रूप से बीमार हो जाते हैं तो अपनी एकमात्र अधूरी इच्छा जताते हैं। उनकी अन्तिम इच्छा है अपने पोते की शादी होते देखना। आखिर राजेश अपने दादा की खुशी के लिए लक्ष्मी से शादी करने को तैयार हो जाता है। यहाँ तक कि मोना भी उसके इस फैसले के साथ खड़ी होती है। मगर ऐन शादी के दिन दीवान बहादुर सबको चौंकाते हुए खुलासा करते हैं कि असली दुल्हन तो वास्तव में मोना है। वे यह भी कहते हैं कि राजेश का दूसरे की खुशी के लिए अपनी इच्छाओं का त्याग करने का भाव उसके प्रेम के पवित्र होने को साबित करता है। इसी कारण उन्होंने उस प्रेम का सम्मान करना चुना।
फ़िल्म के आखिर में राजेश द्वारा अपने दादा की अस्थियाँ विसर्जित करने का दृश्य है। इधर राजेश के बेटे के जन्म के साथ राम दादाजी की भूमिका में आ जाता है।। शंकर-जयकिशन के दिए संगीत में इस फ़िल्म के लिए किशोर कुमार ने तीन लोकप्रिय गीत गाए थे, "भंवरे की गुंजन", "आप यहाँ आए किसलिए" और "टिक टिक टिक चलती जाए घड़ी"। इसके अलावा एक और गीत "किसी के दिल को सनम" रिकॉर्ड तो किया गया था लेकिन किसी कारणवश अन्तिम फ़िल्म में वह शामिल नहीं हो पाया। फिर भी पार्श्वगायिका शारदा का नाम फ़िल्म की क्रेडिट सूची में शामिल किया गया।
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Advertisement, Filmfare, 19 November 1971 | CinemaEducation | 00791472
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Body of Work

Banner
R. K. Films
Cinematographer
Taru Dutt, Tara Dutt
Director
Randhir Kapoor
Lead Cast
Raj Kapoor, Babita, Prithviraj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor
Producer
Raj Kapoor

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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Showcard
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Taru Dutt (Cinematographer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Dutt, Taru (Cinematographer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Advertisement
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Advertisement
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Advertisement
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N. Bharathi (Interviewer), My Wife doesn't Cook!, 1973, Conversation
Bharathi, N. (Interviewer). My Wife doesn't Cook!. In Sunday. 18 March 1973 | Conversation | 00802249
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N. Bharathi (Interviewer), My Wife doesn't Cook!, 1973, Conversation
Bharathi, N. (Interviewer). My Wife doesn't Cook!. In Sunday. 18 March 1973 | Conversation | 00802249
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Showcard
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Showcard
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Taru Dutt (Cinematographer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Dutt, Taru (Cinematographer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Raj Kapoor (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, Advertisement
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              Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Advertisement, Filmfare, 19 November 1971 | CinemaEducation | 00791472

              Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Kal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971 | Advertisement

              ProducerRaj Kapoor
              Document TypeAdvertisement
              Film TitleKal Aaj Aur Kal, 1971, India, Hindi
              DirectorRandhir KapoorBannerR. K. Films
              CinematographerTaru Dutt, Tara Dutt
              CastRaj Kapoor, Babita, Prithviraj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor
              Copyright of ImageWith Producer | Archive Object
              Published In
              Filmfare

              English, 20 (24), 19 November 1971, p. 2

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              magazine-karanjia-filmfare-english-20-24-19-nov-1971

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              Magazine Karanjia Filmfare English 20 24 19 Nov 1971