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Rishikesh Mukherjee gave new direction to Hindi cinema with films like ‘Anari’, ‘Anand’, ‘Chupke’, set scenes with chess strategy, his contribution is still remembered.
Like chess moves, he used to prepare every scene of films closely and suddenly got up and gave accurate instructions to the artists. This special way made his films so different and special.
Rishikesh Mukherjee was born on 30 September 1922 in Kolkata. Born in a Bengali Brahmin family, Mukherjee completed his education science subject and graduated in Chemistry from Calcutta University. But he was interested in films and he soon moved towards the film industry. Initially, he acted in editing in films and gained experience by working as an editor with great directors like Bimal Roy. His editing work was well appreciated and gradually he moved towards direction.
His first film ‘Musafir’ came in 1957, but the real success came from the 1959 film ‘Anari’, which also won many Filmfare Awards. The special thing about Rishikesh Mukherjee’s films was that he used to put the simple stories of common people on the screen very beautifully. His films such as ‘Anand’, ‘Chupke-Chupke’, ‘Guddi’ (the film shone Jaya Bachchan), ‘Bavarchi’ and ‘Satyakam’ gave Hindi cinema a new direction. These films are still alive in the hearts of people because they get a glimpse of small happiness and sorrow of life.
Chess playing on sets
Rishikesh Mukherjee’s method of directing was also very unique. During the shooting, he was often seen playing chess on the set. In an interview, actor Asrani told that many people present there were surprised to see him playing chess on the set, how he can play so peacefully in such a responsibility work. But this was his specialty. Like chess, he would think carefully, understand every angle and then give the right direction to his artists. Suddenly, while playing chess, he got up and gave accurate instructions to the artists, which caused life to the scene. He believed that the film is also like a game, where every trick should be run carefully so that the final result is better. This style made his films simple and impressive, which touches the heart.
Rishikesh Mukherjee also won several awards in his career. His film ‘Anari’ received five Filmfare Awards and he himself nominated the Filmfare Awards. The specialty of his films was that he used to explain to the audience as well as the truth of life. Rishikesh introduced the stories of family, friendship, love and society very easily through his films. He considered cinema not only a means of entertainment, but a mirror of life.
Settled
He said goodbye to this world on 27 August 2006, but the unique style of his films and his direction is still alive in Hindi cinema.
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