Mehboob Khan

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Wednesday, May 28, marked the 50th death anniversary of stalwart film director Mehboob Khan whose pictures 'Anmol Ghadi', 'Aan', 'Andaz', and of course 'Mother India', changed the paradigm of Indian cinema.

The entire case rests on a will allegedly signed by Sardar Akhtar Mehboob Khan, widow of Mehboob Khan, in 1983-a year before she died in New York.

Mehboob Khan was inspired by Hollywood's film based on Nobel laureate Pearl S Buck's novel 'The Good Earth' and another book, 'The Mother'.

'Andaz', a 1949 release, features Nargis, Dilip Kumar, and Raj Kapoor in a poignant love triangle, supported by Cukoo and Murad. It marks the sole film showcasing the iconic pairing of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor. In a recent conversation with ETimes, film historian Dilip Thakur shared intriguing insights about the movie. Thakur noted, "'Andaz' was the first love triangle film, bringing together budding stars Raj Kapoor, Nargis, and Dilip Kumar under Mehboob Khan's direction. Interestingly, Dilip Kumar's role was initially suggested for Dev Anand. The shooting took place at Central Studio, Tardeo, Mumbai, and the film's success inspired many imitations, including Raj Kapoor's 'Sangam'."

The Bombay high court on Wednesday reserved for orders, a dispute between sons of the late Ayub Khan, claimants to the property and legacy of Mehboob Khan after whom the Bandra landmark Mehboob Studios is named.

NEW DELHI: "Lagaan will emerge a victor at the Oscars. This is my gut feeling," said Sunil Dutt, the only remaining member of the lead cast of Mehboob Khan's Mother India, the first Indian film to have been nominated for the prestigious award.

Actor Sajid Khan, who played the younger version of Sunil Dutt's Birju in Mehboob Khan's "Mother India" and later rose to prominence with international projects such as "Maya" and "The Singing Filipina", has died following a battle with cancer. Khan was in his early 70s.

A late-night party of a group of men ended in the murder of a rowdy who was wanted in 30 cases.

Uttar Pradesh is all set to have smart ration cards soon. The department of food and civil supplies, which was recently appointed registrar by unique identity authority of india (UIDAI), has tied up with a private IT service provider for implementing bio-metric e-Ration Card System for Public Distribution System (PDS) in the state.

The formidable Nadira who was born on this day in 1932 never got her due. Filmmakers of her time found her way too westernised for Indian audiences. Hence the imperious actress who started with Mehboob Khan’s Aan, where she played an arrogant princess, soon slid into vamp’s roles.

Persistent disregard for fire safety norms in the city led to the tragic death of a 51-year-old worker inside a cotton warehouse in Subash Nagar. Jaipur police on Wednesday filed an FIR against the warehouse owner following the death of Mehboob Khan.

A truck carrying 64 bovines was seized from the national highway near Katra on Friday while it was allegedly being taken to a slaughter house in Rampur from Etawah, police said. The driver managed to escape but his accomplice has been arrested and a knife had also been recovered.

Film-historian and senior journalist Bunny Reuben passed away in Mumbai on Thursday evening. He was 81.

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Prem Chopra, on 'The Invincibles Season 2', shared career anecdotes, mentioning working with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna, and Amitabh Bachchan. He discussed Mehboob Khan's disappointment over his villain roles. Chopra recalled 'Son of India', its Metro premiere, and working on a Punjabi film. He recently appeared in 'Animal' with Ranbir Kapoor and more.

A robber allegedly waylaid two bike-borne traders in Nazirabad locality on Wednesday evening and demanded money.

Before Sunil Dutt played Birju, the rebellious young man-turned-bandit in 'Mother India', it was Jagdeep who was supposed to star in the role, according to writer-filmmaker Rumi Jaffery.

Pulled up for signal-jumping, a 35-year-old motorcyclist allegedly manhandled a traffic constable at Vakola on Tuesday.Mehboob Khan was arrested by Vakola police.Kurla constable Sonavane (55) sustained minor injuries.

Dilip Kumar's younger sister and Mehboob Khan's daughter in law, Saeeda Khan passes away after prolonged illness.

Noted Hindi film writer S Ali Raza, known for his screenplays for Mehboob Khan's 'Mother India' and 'Andaz' among others, passed away at a Mumbai hospital.

Talking on phone on Sunday, Mehboob Khan said Irfan has stayed back in Australia to look after a relative who has not been keeping well.

Eid festivities turned tragic for families of five youths, including two brothers from Ganjakhet and one from Bharat Nagar area of city, who met their watery grave in a lake at Taroda.

Dilip Kumar's younger sister Farida is in hospital. The family has kept quiet about it, however ETimes has it that Farida was quite unwell but has improved to an extent only today. Farida has been admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital since 7 days.

Samajwadi Party senior minister Mohammed Azam Khan is sulking once again.But this time neither the party nor the government appears to be in a mood to placate him.

Saira Banu said that she saw him for the first time in person at Mumbai's Mehboob Studios.

The three prominent stars who ruled the 50s and 60s were Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor.

PUNE: Emotional yet ebullient, veteran actor Sunil Dutt on Sunday deplored that new age Hindi movies were devoid of themes reflecting trauma, tribulations or triumph of the nation as they were scripted around materialistic concerns.