In this once a week column, we take another look at treasures from the gold years of Hindi movie theater. Today, we take another look at Raj Khosla’s 1956 movie CID.
A paper editor is killed, and also there suffices proof for CID’s assessor Shekhar to capture his guy, however he is specific that there is even more to the instance than satisfies the eye. Shekhar digs much deeper however locates himself charged of cops cruelty as the crook that eliminated the editor passes away. Ranging from the system to show his virtue, the active investigator, that stays refined also in the most awful of conditions, is a male that can discover a needle in a haystack.
The 1956 movie CID ideas its hat to the Hitchcock-style of noir movie theater. At the time when it launched, the category had not been as prominent in Hindi movies as it became in later years. The ethically unclear personalities repainted in all tones of grey, the femme fatale that utilizes her sexuality to obtain her means, and also the investigator that has actually been targeted by the system– they were all skilfully utilized by supervisor Raj Khosla and also author Inder Raj Anand in Master Dutt-produced CID.
Dev Anand plays an affable investigator in CID.
The movie opens up with a questionable call purchasing the murder of a specific a person however we do not recognize that lags the phone. Not long after, the paper editor is killed and also Shekhar gets to the scene. Played by Dev Anand, Shekhar is the essential hero that takes control of the display with his beauty and also wit. In a scene where he needs to adhere to a suspicious as opposed to attending his precious’s birthday celebration celebration, he is informed by his sweetheart, played by Shakila, “If you leave, we are done.” He simply states “I am sorry” and also absconds however prepares the following day serenading her with ” Aankhon Hey There Aakhon Mein Ishaara Ho Gaya.” Dev’s Shekhar fasts on his feet. He can place 2 and also 2 with each other as he locates a ” charas vali cigarette” at the criminal offense scene and also zeroes down the place where he could discover the criminal.
CID was Waheeda Rehman’s launching in Hindi movies and also it appears that she was still sharpening her craft right here. There is a specific musicality to her discussion distribution however her display visibility is exciting. Her Kamini strolls the great line in between being the femme fatale whose ethical compass does not tower above murder however still has sufficient principles to be guided to the silver lining. Mehmood, that is frequently appreciated for his comic trips, is enormous right here as the worked with assassin.
CID obtains its breathing minutes with Johnny Pedestrian’s personality– a pocket picker that is a minor criminal however can not fathom offering his spirit so a killer might run away. Among one of the most appreciated tunes recorded on him ” Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan” has actually been romanticised to fatality in the 6 years because its launch, however it smartly communicates the story with lines like ” Beghar Ko Aawaara Yahan Kehte Has Has, Khud Kaate Wind Sabke Kahein Isko Service.”
This reliable use tunes corresponds as the movie’s pre-climax astutely makes use of the verses of ” Kahin Pe Nigahen Kahin Pe Nishana” in taking the tale ahead ever before so wisely. Not simply the verses, CID utilizes its history songs fairly effectively also. When Shekhar’s personality satisfies Kamini for the very first time, the songs that follows him right into her estate suffices to obtain you interested.
The movie is a whodunnit essentially, however by the time target market uncovers that in fact did it, which is virtually midway with the movie, they are purchased Shekhar’s trip and also desire him to resolve the challenge also so he can be the hero he is expected to be.
CID’s is among those music standards by OP Nayyar that has actually attained an evergreen condition. In addition to the abovementioned tunes, ” Leke Pehla Pehla Pyaar” and also ” Boojh Mera Kya Naam Re” were likewise a component of this cd. The currently well-known ” Jaata Kahaan Hai Dewaane” was gone down from the movie, in spite of its visibility on the sound, since the censor board discovered some verses undesirable. Jan Nisar Akhtar and also Majrooh Sultanpuri penciled the verses for the movie.
At its core, CID is a classic tale that would certainly collaborate with the right decorations also today, perhaps even end up being a franchise business.
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CID is streaming on Prime Video clip and also YouTube.