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Western instruments have been used for a long time, e.g. Harmonium, from the time of the dramas. When did they first use them in the talkies? I have read many articles making vague, general remarks. Recently, I found a concrete example in writing. Here is S D Burman reviewing the music of Chandidas (1931, Bangla) in 1931. An excerpt:
Of course, most people already know the great work of Karthik in chronicling the use of Western tunes by Indian film musicians:
Now you know!
Listen to Meri Bhabhi (1969)
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One reads all kinds of things about star salaries in the fifties. Here is a table from the Doctoral Thesis of Rikhab Dass Jain. Gives you an indication of the popularity of the stars. There are lots of interesting tables in his thesis.
Now you know!
Listen to Raat Andheri Thi (1967)
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