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| Home > Classic Films > The Golden 50s
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| | The Golden 50s of Indian Films
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Awara (1951):
 The film released after the Raj Kapoor-starrer Barsaat made history in many ways. Raj Kapoor acquired the right of the film from K.A. Abbas who had first offered it to Mehboob Khan, who was looking for a perfect film for Dilip Kumar. Apart from being a big box-office grosser, the film also got a tremendous response in Teheran and Russia thus, opening the door for an overseas market for Indian films.
Aan (1952):
The Dilip Kumar, Nimmi starrer by Mehboob Khan was the first Indian film in Technicolor shot in 16 mm and later blown upto 35 mm.
Do Bhiga Zameen (1953):
The film starring Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy and directed by Bimal Roy brought out the plight of landless labourers. It received critical acclaim and was the first film to get special mention at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mirza Ghalib (1954):
The first film to be made on the life of a renowned poet by Sohrab Modi was also the first to win the President`s gold medal for the best Hindi film of the year.
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955):
 The film, made purely on the theme of dance, became a rage for some unique dance numbers by Sandhya and Kathak exponent Gopi Krishna. The V. Shantaram film was also the first 35 mm film to be re-issued on the 70 mm format after a gap of 27 years in 1982.
Shree 420 (1955):
The Raj Kapoor-Nargis starrer directed by RK himself brought to the fore his Chaplinesque figure more prominently in form, content and treatment. The film was not only a big hit in India, but all over, and was released overseas, too, particularly in Russia, The film perpetuated the Nargis-Raj Kapoor legend.
Jaagte Raho (1956):
The film was made in Hindi and Bengali, apart from being dubbed in Tamil. The film starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis in the lead, won the first Grand Prix at the major International Film Festival at Karlovy Vary in Czechoslovakia in 1957.
Mother India (1957):
The immortal film of Hindi cinema by Mehboob Khan will be remembered long for the fantastic performance by Nargis. And this film also resulted in Nargis and Sunil Dutt coming together in real life. The marvellous actress won the best actress award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The film also had a rare American preview at World Theatre, New York on July 3, 1959.
Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957):
 The subject of reformation of criminals attempted by V Shantaram was also a big musical hit. The film walked away with the Catholic Cinema Bureau Award at the Berlin Film Festival and the Samuel Goldwyn International Award in 1958 for the best foreign film which was quite rare in those days.
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958):
The film featured the irresistible Ganguly trio - Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar and Kishore Kumar. The film was a big commercial hit and the music was appreciated well. The film supposed to boost the career of Anup Kumar who did not quite enjoy the same success as his brothers.
Kagaz Ke Phool (1959):
 This was the first Hindi film made in the cinemascope format, which depicted the tragedy of a showman. Guru Dutt portrayed the role of a filmmaker who has his own ups and down in his career. The film also featured Waheeda Rehman in the role of an actress.
Navrang (1959):
V. Shantaram once again proved his subject was the real hero of the film when he cast relative newcomer, Mahipal opposite Sandhya. Music by C Ramchandra and graceful dances by Sandhya were the major highlights.
Sujata (1959):
Bimal Roy attempted the off-beat social theme of untouchability with this film with remarkable success. Music by SD Burman and Nutan`s performance stood out prominently.
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