Among the titans of the Indian film industry, his forte was the grand epic that brought various phases of the subcontinent’s history – ancient, medieval, and early modern – to vivid life and enabled him to use his booming baritone, which even drew blind people to cinema theatres just to hear his grandiloquence.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Among the titans of the Indian film industry, his forte was the grand epic that brought various phases of the subcontinent’s history – ancient, medieval, and early modern – to vivid life and enabled him to use his booming baritone, which even drew blind people to cinema theatres just to hear his grandiloquence.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Shah Rukh Khan never shied away from his admiration and respect for the thespian actor Dilip Kumar. Yet another testimony to this was seen at the Osian's auction of rare and vintage film memorabilia. Shah Rukh Khan went on to purchase two magnificent original posters of the iconic film Mughal-e-Azam for Rs 6.84 lakh. The other paintings which commanded high prices included Arpana Caur's 'Shri 420' (which fetched the highest price of Rs 7.5 lakh), an original hand-painted hard board standee of Yahudi with Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari (for Rs. 4.8 lakh), the Ganga Jumna artwork which was signed and inscribed by Dilip Kumar in 1962 (for Rs. 2.16 lakh), a six-sheet poster of Mother India (for Rs 2.52 lakh) and many others. Speaking about the prestigious auction, Neville Tuli (Chairman- Osian's Group) said that it was very good to see the film fraternity finally taking a huge interest and responsibility in helping to preserve this fragile heritage.
- 9/15/2014
- BollywoodHungama
Dilip Kumar has the privilege of acting opposite great actors of Indian cinema. From Prithviraj Kapoor (Mughal-e-azam), Sohrab Modi (Yahudi) , Moti Lal (Devdas), Balraj Sahni (Sangharsh), Raaj Kumar (Saudagar) and Amitabh Bachchan (Shakti). However, the only actor who has overshadowed Dilip Kumar till date has been, any guess.? Yes, you have rightly guessed. He is none other but the exceptional Sanjeev Kumar. And what's amazing is that Dilip Kumar has no regrets, instead the...
- 12/11/2013
- GlamSham
September 1, 2010: The ‘Mughal-e-azam’ Of 1960
Black tinged with white is beautiful they said. And it was, indeed. As I discovered myself when I had first trudged into Mumbai’s grand Maratha Mandir Cinema holding my mom’s hand. The year was 1960. My first brush with cinema as a ten year old kid was incidentally with thespian Dilip Kumar’s film ‘Yahudi’ directed by Sohrab Modi. By end of the movie, I had become a diehard fan of the tragedy king. The beauty of ‘Mughal -E-Azam’ as I had seen even then was a like a textured black and white canvas. No it never.
Black tinged with white is beautiful they said. And it was, indeed. As I discovered myself when I had first trudged into Mumbai’s grand Maratha Mandir Cinema holding my mom’s hand. The year was 1960. My first brush with cinema as a ten year old kid was incidentally with thespian Dilip Kumar’s film ‘Yahudi’ directed by Sohrab Modi. By end of the movie, I had become a diehard fan of the tragedy king. The beauty of ‘Mughal -E-Azam’ as I had seen even then was a like a textured black and white canvas. No it never.
- 9/1/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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