Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, often hailed as the ‘Tragedy King’ and ‘Tragedy Queen’ of Indian cinema, surprised audiences with their cheerful roles in Azaad (1955) and Kohinoor (1960). Despite their reputation for intense and emotional dramas, the duo embraced a lighter side for these films.
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In his book, Dilip Kumar shares how the making of Kohinoor was a joyful experience, especially the camaraderie that blossomed between him and Meena Kumari after Azaad. The film provided a therapeutic break from their usual somber roles. Reflecting on this change of pace, Dilip Kumar mentions, “I enjoyed the making of Kohinoor also for the camaraderie that grew between Meena Kumari and me after Azaad as we, who were known for our forte with emotional drama and tragedy, came together for another light-hearted film.”
Their on-screen chemistry wasn’t limited to Azaad and Kohinoor; they also shared the screen in Foot Path (1953) and Yahudi (1958). The magic of their pairing extended to hit songs like “Madhuban mein Radhika” (Kohinoor), “Kitna haseen hai mausam” (Azad), “Yeh mera deewaana pan” (Yahudi), and “Shaam-e-gham ki kasam” (Footpath), showcasing the versatility of these iconic actors beyond their tragic personas.
Their on-screen chemistry wasn’t limited to Azaad and Kohinoor; they also shared the screen in Foot Path (1953) and Yahudi (1958). The magic of their pairing extended to hit songs like “Madhuban mein Radhika” (Kohinoor), “Kitna haseen hai mausam” (Azad), “Yeh mera deewaana pan” (Yahudi), and “Shaam-e-gham ki kasam” (Footpath), showcasing the versatility of these iconic actors beyond their tragic personas.
