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Film maker Shakti Samanta is the one..
..who gave many super hit films..
..who brought a new turn in every superstar's life.
He was born on 13 January 1926.
He was the one of those film directors who gave this..
..industry, its first superstar. That is Rajesh Khanna.
He received his education at Dehradun.
And graduated from Kolkata university.
After completing his education..
..he wanted to become an actor..
..in Hindi Film industry at Bombay.
So, he took a school teacher's job in Dapoli..
..close to Mumbai.
He eventually joined the film industry in 1948..
..as an assistant director under Satish Nigam.
Subsequently he worked with directors..
..like Gyan Mukharjee and Phani Majumdar..
..at Bombay Talkies.
In 1954, a day rose in his life which he was waiting for.
As an independent director, he directed..
..his first feature film, Bahu.
And the series of film direction continued..
..with 'Inspector' in 1956, 'Sheroo', 'Detective'..
With time he reached a height..
..and started his own production company..
..Shakti Films.
First release under Shakti Film was Howrah Bridge..
..starring Ashok Kumar and Madhubala..
..was a big hit at the box office.
In this film, O. P. Nayyer made Asha Bhosle..
..sing such songs that struck people's heart.
Then he made a film China Town with Shammi Kapoor.
After the success of China Town..
..combination of Shakti Samanta and Shammi Kapoor..
..once again proved hit in Kashmir Ki Kali.
He was amongst the directors who didn't..
..just work on the actors and sex but even his films' music..
..would be always remarkable.
An incident of 'An Evening in Paris' is famous.
Shammi Kapoor just jokingly said this to Shakti Samanta..
..that if you can arrange a helicopter..
..singing song would be enjoyable.
Next day, he arranged a helicopter..
..in which Shammi Kapoor had sung..
..'Ashman se Aya Farista, Pyar Ka Sabak Sikhalane'.
"An angel came down from the skies.."
"..to teach you lessons of love."
After giving many hits with Shammi Kapoor..
..Shakti Samanta gave a major break..
..to Rajesh Khana in his film 'Aradhana'.
After this movie, Rajesh Khanna didn't turn back.
With this success, even Kishore Kumar..
..became Rajesh Khanna's playback voice.
However, Sharmila Tagore was Shakti Samanta's
..favourite heroine but he worked amazingly..
..with Asha Parekh in Kati Patang.
She also received award for her role in 'Kati Patang'.
His film Amar Prem with Rajesh Khanna..
..it's music and dialogues are still on people's lips.
'Pushpa, several times I told you that I can't see tears.'
'I hate tears.'
Combination of Rajesh Khana and Shakti Samanta..
..was hitting the box office..
..at the same time he made a unique film with..
..angry young man Amitabh Bachchan..
..'Barsat Ki Ek Raat.'
Shakti Da was awarded with many awards in life.
Aradhana, Anurag and Amanush..
..received the awards of the best films.
Not only did he give break the new faces..
..but he did well even with the legends..
..including Ashok Kumar on top.
When Shakti Da was very disturbed..
..it was Ashok Kumar who advised him..
..to try film direction.
In the history of Indian cinema, Shakti Samanta..
..is one of those directors and producers..
..who traveled from black white till coloured films.
May it be Rajesh Khanna's superstardom or..
..of Amitabh Bachchan, Shakti Samanta went on..
..giving us the best films every time.
And he's still very close to our hearts.
In the golden history of Indian cinema..
..Shakti Samanta's name will always be pronounced..
..with pride.
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