Vidya | |
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Directed by | Girish Trivedi |
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Music by | S. D. Burman |
Production company | Jeet Productions |
Release date | 6 February 1948 |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Vidya (transl. Knowledge) is 1948 Bollywood family drama film directed by Girish Trivedi, starring Dev Anand, Suraiya and Madan Puri.[1] The film marked first of the many films where Suraiya and Anand were paired together.[2]
The film follows the story of Vidya, who belongs to a wealthy family and Chandu, who is a poor cobbler. The film traces their love.
During the shooting of the song "Kinare Kinare Chale Jayen Ge" in the film, a boat capsized and Dev Anand saved co-star Suraiya from drowning.[3][4][5] After this incident Suraiya and Dev Anand fell in love and they began a long relationship. The film marked the start of over half a dozen appearances in films together.[6]
The film was a moderate success. It was one of Suraiya's major success in her successful period of 1948-1949.[7][8] While, it was one of Dev Anand's earliest success. The film further consolidated their careers.[9]
All music was composed by Sachin Dev Burman and were a major hit.[10]