Details

Published: 08 August 2021

Last Updated: 08 August 2021

in Laal-e-Yaman (1933), as a bad guy in his first talkie. He was mostly bad guy, eg in Koh-i-Noor (1960).

But he was a teacher in Ganga Jumna (1961); the song 'Inssaf Kee Dagar' by Hemant was picturized on him.

Now You Know!

New j012

Details

Published: 15 January 2022

Last Updated: 15 January 2022

In the cast of Devdas (1935) a Sitara is identified as playing the role of Monorama. Sheo Khetan and I erred in assuming that it is the famous Sitara Devi. However, Isuru pointed out it is not. On further research (re-reading Shishir Krishna Sharma's interview with her), we remembered that Sitara Devi's first film was Usha Haran (1940), and so, the one in Devdas could not be her. We stand corrected and thank Isuru for pointing out our mistake.

It should be mentioned here that there is least one more Sitara who is mainly a group dancer and is also not the famous Sitara Devi. The filmography and a picture of this third Sitara will be included in a forthcoming book on Group Dancers by Upendra.

Two captures from Devdas (1935).

Now You Know!

New j126

Details

Published: 22 August 2021

Last Updated: 22 August 2021

Another Bombay Talkies regular, in Prem Kahani (1937)

Now You Know!

New j023