Amitabh Bachchan made his film debut in 1969 as one of seven leads in the film, Saat Hindustani. The movie was not a financial success, but there was little doubt of the promise he held when the performance won him his first National Film Award. [1] The critically acclaimed Anand (1970) followed, where he starred alongside the reigning superstar of the industry, Rajesh Khanna. Bachchan held his own, and won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his intense performance.
Amitabh Bachchan in Zanjeer (1973)Anand was followed by unsuccessful films such as Reshma Aur Shera (1971) and Parwaana (1971). Then came 1973, and the start of the road towards the iconic status he would eventually come to hold for millions worldwide.
Bachchan's first box office success came when director Prakash Mehra cast him as the protagonist in his film, Zanjeer. The movie was a sharp contrast to the romantic-themed ones that had generally preceded it, and established Amitabh in a new persona - the "Angry young man" of Bollywood. The next decade catapulted him to the pinnacle of Bollywood superstardom. He churned out at least one major hit every year, including Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975) , Trishul (1978), Muqaddar Ka Sikander (1978), Don (1978), Kasme Vaade (1978), Kaala Patthar (1979) and Lawaaris (1981). These films cemented his image as the "angry young man".
As his success grew, Amitabh displayed a flair for more than just action roles. His remarkable comic timing was on display in such hits as Chupke Chupke (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) Do Aur Do Paanch (1980), and Namak Halaal (1982). He was also successful as a romantic lead, with particularly notable performances in Kabhie Kabhie (1976) and Silsila (1981). The latter was notorious for its tinges of real-life, starring as he did alongside his then-wife Jaya Bachchan, and rumored flame Rekha.
While filming Coolie in 1982, Bachchan was seriously injured during the filming of a fight scene with co-star Puneet Issar.[2]. He was in the hospital with a ruptured intestine for months, and at times was close to death. A remarkable outpouring of support and concern by his fans and the nation in general followed. After recovering, Bachchan resumed shooting for Coolie, and it finally released as a huge success owing to its pre-release publicity.[3]
The director, Manmohan Desai altered the ending for Coolie after Bachchan's accident. Bachchan's character was originally intended to have been killed off but after the change of script, the character lived in the end. It would have been inappropriate, said Desai, for the man who had just fended off death in real life to be killed on screen as well. Also, remarkably, in the released film the footage of the fight scene is frozen at the critical moment, and a caption appears onscreen marking this as the instant of the actor's injury and the ensuing publicity of the accident.[4]
Amitabh Bachchan reigned supreme from the 70s through to the mid-1980s, and was by far the dominant figure in Bollywood. Starting in 1988, however, his star began to wane. The 1991 hit Hum looked like it might reverse this trend, but the momentum was short-lived. Notably, despite the lack of hits, it was during this period that Bachchan won his second National Film Award, for his memorable performance as a Mafia don in Mukul S. Anand's 1990 film Agneepath. These years would be the last he would be seen on screen for some time. After the release of Khuda Gawah in 1992, Bachchan went into semi-retirement for five years.
In 1997, the still-loved actor attempted to make his comeback. The chosen vehicle was Mrityudaata, produced by his own company, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation, Ltd. (A.B.C.L.), which he had founded during his temporary retirement. It attempted to reprise his earlier success as an action hero, but, along with most of his other ventures during this period, was a failure both critically and financially. He did later score a box office hit with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) and received positive reviews for Sooryavansham (1999). Most, however, now believed that Amitabh Bachchan's glory days were over.
Amitabh Bachchan's return as a superstar on KBCIn the year 2000, Bachchan stepped up to host India's adaptation of the British television game-show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? entitled, Kaun Banega Crorepati. As it did in most other countries by which it was adopted, the program found immediate and profound success, in no small part due to Bachchan's charisma. Roads would empty at the time the show aired, and audiences were sharply reminded of the actor's stature by the reverence accorded him by participants and ecstatic "phone-a-friend" recipients alike. The film industry took notice, and his return to the big screen seemed inevitable.
That same year, Bachchan appeared in Yash Chopra's box-office hit, Mohabbatein, in which he played a stern, older figure, rival to the character of India's new hearthrob, Shah Rukh Khan. Audiences appreciated this new, more age-befitting style. Other hits followed, with Bachchan appearing as an older patriarch in Ek Rishta (2001), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Baghban (2003). As an actor, he continued to exploit his range, receiving critical acclaim for his performances in Aks (2001), Khakee (2004), Dev (2004) and especially Black (2005). Taking advantage of this resurgence, Amitabh started endorsing a variety of products and services, appearing in many television and billboard advertisements.
Recently he starred with his son Abhishek in the hit films Bunty Aur Babli (2005), the Godfather tribute Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006). Amitabh continues to be one of the most highly-paid actors in the industry, and is considered, along with Rajnikanth, one of the two biggest megastars the Indian film industry has produced.
Neela Aasman So Gaya
Amitabh Bachchan Lyrics
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La ra la ra la, la la la la
La ra la ra la, la la ra la ho
Neela aasmaan so gaya
O ho, ons barse raat bheege honth tharraaye
Dhadkane kuchh kehna chaahe keh nahin paaye
Hawa ka geet madhyam hai -2
Neela aasmaan so gaya -2
O, meri baahon mein sharmate lajaate aise tum aaye
Ki jaise baadlon mein chaand dheere dheere aa jaaye
Yeh tanhaayi yeh main aur tum -2
Zameen bhi ho gayi gumsum
Neela aasmaan so gaya -2
La ra la ra la, la la ra la
La ra la ra la, la la ra la ho
Neela aasmaan so gaya
The song "Neela Aasman So Gaya" is a beautiful composition that portrays love and longing in the lyrics. The opening line "Neela aasmaan so gaya" means that the sky has turned blue. The color blue is usually associated with tranquility and serenity. It gives a peaceful feel to the song, which is further accentuated by the softness in the singer's voice.
The first stanza talks about a rainy night where the hearts are throbbing, and the rain-soaked lips cannot utter the feelings that they want to convey. This adds to the romantic ambiance of the song. The second stanza talks about someone coming into the singer's arms, much like how the moon slowly emerges from the clouds. The lyrics delicately convey the emotions that the singer feels towards their beloved, bringing out the tenderness in the song.
The words in the song paint a picture of a beautiful night that is passing away quickly but leaving behind memories that the singer wants to hold on to. The subtle instrumentation in the song adds to its charm and expresses the emotions with finesse. The song is a beautiful representation of how love can fill the void of loneliness, and two people decide to walk together to find their way back to a peaceful state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Neela aasmaan so gaya
The blue sky has fallen asleep
O ho, ons barse raat bheege honth tharraaye
As the rain falls, my wet lips tremble at night
Dhadkane kuchh kehna chaahe keh nahin paaye
My heart wants to say something, but I can't speak it out
Hawa ka geet madhyam hai -2
The song of the wind is moderate
Samay ki chaal bhi kam hai
The pace of time is slow
O, meri baahon mein sharmate lajaate aise tum aaye
You came shy and blushing into my arms
Ki jaise baadlon mein chaand dheere dheere aa jaaye
Like the moon slowly appearing through clouds
Yeh tanhaayi yeh main aur tum -2
This loneliness, just you and me
Zameen bhi ho gayi gumsum
The ground too has become silent
Neela aasmaan so gaya -2
The blue sky has fallen asleep
La ra la ra la, la la la la
Musical interlude
La ra la ra la, la la ra la ho
Musical interlude
Writer(s): Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Javed Akhtar, Shiv Kumar Sharma
Contributed by Leah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aasimaadil700
Neela aasman so gaya
Neela aasman so gaya
La ra la ra la la la ra la
La ra la ra la la la ra la ho
Neela aasman so gaya
Os barse, raat bheege honth tharrayein
Dhadkanein kuchh kehna chaahein
Keh nahi paayein
Hawa ka geet madhyam hai
Hawa ka geet madhyam hai
Samay ki chaal bhi kam hai
Neela aasman so gaya
Neela aasman so gaya
Ho meri baahon mein sharmate lajate
Aise tum aaye
Ke jaise baadalon mein chaand
Dheere dheere aa jaaye
Yeh tanhayi, yeh main aur tum
Yeh tanhayi, yeh main aur tum
Zameen bhi ho gayi gumsum
Neela aasman so gaya
Neela aasman so gaya
La ra la ra la la la ra la
La ra la ra la la la ra la ho
Neela aasman so gaya
@senguptapa
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
ला रा ला रा ला ला ला ला
ला रा ला रा ला ला ला ला, हों
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
ओ, ओस बरसे रात भीगे होंठ थर्राएं
धड़कनें कुछ कहना चाहें कह नहीं पाएँ
हवा का गीत मद्धम है
हवा का गीत मद्धम है
समय की चाल भी कम है
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
ओ, मेरी बाहों में शर्माते लजाते ऐसे तुम आए
के जैसे बादलों में चाँद धीरे धीरे आ जाए
ये तन्हाई ये मैं और तुम
ये तन्हाई ये मैं और तुम
ज़मीं भी हो गई गुमसुम
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
ला रा ला रा ला ला ला ला
ला रा ला रा ला ला ला ला हों
नीला आसमाँ सो गया
@incognito7290
It's 2024
I'm 24 years old
My grandfather used to listen this
Then my father
Now it's me
Generations changed but the essence is still the same❤❤
@chandrabhansammauria9127
Amitabh Bachchan not only a great actor but also a great singer as he has proved the fact in this song, sang so beautifully.
@khalid3263
Absolutely No Doubt...👍
@KingHari010
Just waking together, sitting under a tree, eye to eye communication made a magic, how?
@mverma123456
you forget to add Tharak into that equation... Joking Bro
@sarbojitchatterjee5977
What a song! What a chemistry! Just pure love ❤️
@brd8764
Noted.
@subhashsaxena3106
Great song, very good cinematic romantic chemistry, typical Yash Chopra picturization but nothing beyond it. Ever thought of Jaya Bachchan when appreciating their (AB and Rekha) real life extra marital romance?
@namuk-mr6pp
Very true
@lalitchheda9456
All these songs in the film 'Silsila' are evergreen and is great choice for those music lovers who even today loves to listen great music