Aradhana Awards | Fact

Aradhana, a story of ahead it's time, surprising did not only do well in the box office in 1969, but went ahead and received quite some recognition

• Best Film – Shakti Samanta
• Best Actress – Sharmila Tagore
• Best Male Playback Singer – Kishore Kumar for the song "Roop Tera Mastana"

Aradhana Remake from Hollywood | Fact

Aradhana beloved Bollywood megahit is a remake of the 1946 Hollywood version, To Each His Own.

Mere Sapno Ki Rani Secret | Fact

When Shakti Samanta was shooting, Aradhana, the song Mere Sapno Ki Rani, he couldn't get combined dates from Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.

Sharmila Tagore couldn't make it to Darjeeling and so only Rajesh Khanna's portions were shot, showing him driving the jeep across the hills.

Tagore's footage was separately shot in Mumbai where a train set was erected in a studio. The two footages were later edited together to appear as if in the same frame.

Aradhana couple | Fact

Aradhana, the first film of hit pair Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore

Aparna Sen "mother" Aradhana | Fact

In the movie Aradhana, Aparna Sen was offered the role as Rajesh Khanna's mother, but refused 

Aradhana | Movie Review

Synopsis: 

Air Force pilot Arun and the lovely Vandana marry in secret after a brief courtship. But when Arun perishes in a plane crash, the heartbroken and pregnant Vandana must fend for herself and her child. Featuring the tunes "Mere sapno ki rani," "Chanda Hai Tu" and "Roop tera mastana," 

Starring: 

• Sharmila Tagore 
• Rajesh Khanna
• Sujit Kumar
• Madan Puri
• Pahadi Sanyal 
• Anita Gohal
• Abhi Bhattacharya 
• Asit Sen
• Sitaram Manmohan
• Farida Jalal
• Subhash Ghai 

Grade: B+

Fantastic music and a dashing leading man aside, the main reason why Aradhana works is perhaps because of the wonderful story line and direction. Though this movie is more often remembered for shooting Rajesh Khanna into the big league, its Sharmila Tagore's subdued portrayal of Vandana Tripathi that stays with you. 

She richly deserved her Filmfare award for Best actress for this role. Farida Jalal and Madan Puri too chip in with good supporting performances. But of course the real winner here is the music, chart busters all of them. 

Must watch to know what Bollywood was once capable of yielding before inanities set in.

Rating: PG 13

Dil Jo Na (Heart that could not) from Bheegi Raat

(Dil jo naa keh sakaa,

(Heart could not reveal

Vohee raaz-e-dil, kehne kee raat, aayee) x.2

That very hearts secret revealing night has arrived) x.2

Dil jo naa keh sakaa....

Heart could not reveal

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Naghma saa koi, jaag uthaa badan mein,

Like a song has aroused within the body

(Jhankaar ki see, thartharee hai tann mein) x.2

(Music like reverberation shakes the structure) x.2

O' mubaarak tumeh kisee ki, larazti see baahon mein, rehne ki raat, aayee,

Oh congratulations to you the night of remaining in someone’s quivering arms has arrived

Dil jo naa keh sakaa....

Heart could not reveal

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Taubaa yeh kis ne, anjuman sajaa ke,

Good heavens who has decorated this garden

(Tukde kiye hain, ghuncha-e-wafaa ke) x.2

(Butchered the flower bud of faithfulness) x.2

O' uchhaalo gulon ke tukde,

Oh the toss up the flower pieces

Ke rangeen fizaaon mein, rehne kee raat, aayee,

In colorful breeze night has arrived

Dil jo naa keh sakaa....

Heart could not reveal

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chaliye mubaarak, jashn dostee kaa,

its okay congratulation for the celebrations of friendship

(Daaman toh thaamaa, aap ne kisee kaa) x.2

(At least you have taken the protection of someone) x.2

O; humain toh khushee yahee hai,

Oh I am glad for this

Tumeh bhee kisee ko apnaa, kehne kee raat aayee,

You too can call someone your own that night has arrived

Dil jo naa keh sakaa....

Heart could not reveal

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Saaghar uThaao, dil kaa kis ko gham hai,

Pick up the glass of wine heart is hurt by someone

(Aaj dil kee qeemat, jaam se bhee kam hai) x.2

(Today the value of heart is less then the goblets of wine) x.2

O' piyo chaahe khoon-e-dil ho,

Oh drink even if its through the heart of blood

Ke peete pilaate hee, rehane kee raat aayee,

As the night of drinking and partying has arrived

Dil jo naa keh sakaa....

Heart could not reveal