Yaadein (1964 film)
| Yaadein | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sunil Dutt |
| Written by | Akhtar ul-Iman |
| Produced by | Sunil Dutt |
| Starring | Sunil Dutt Nargis Dutt |
| Cinematography | S. Ramachandra |
| Music by | Vasant Desai |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Yaadein (English: Memories) is a 1964 black and white Hindi film directed and produced by Sunil Dutt who also stars in the film as the only actor to appear onscreen in the entire film. The only other actor in the film is Dutt’s wife Nargis Dutt who only appears as a silhouette in the final scene. Dutt conceptualized this black and white film art experiment with the brilliant use of imaginary expressions. The film is considered as a unique film which was ahead of its time.[1]
This film is the first Indian film in cinema that features only a single actor and hence has found an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records in the category Fewest actors in a narrative film.[2] Dutt won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for his performance and direction.[3]
Film narrative progresses through dialogues and background music composed by Vasant Desai, who also gave two songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar.[4]
Overview
The film is soliloquy of a man who comes home to find that his wife and son are not at home, he assumes that they have left him and reminiscences his life with them, and scared of his life without them, he regrets his past indiscretions.
Music
- "Radha Tu Hai Diwani" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Dekha Hai Sapna Koi" - Lata Mangeshkar
Cast
- Sunil Dutt - Anil
- Nargis Dutt - Priya, Anil's wife (as a silhouette)
Reception
The film did not do well at the box office but garnered international recognition. Dutt's performance and his experimental direction was highly appreciated.[5] In 2017, film critics drew comparisons between Dutt’s performance in Yaadein and Rajkummar Rao’s role in Trapped (2016), noting that both films explore psychological isolation and human endurance in confined settings.[6]
Awards
- 1964: National Awards
- 1966: Filmfare Award
- Best Cinematographer: S. Ramachandra (B&W category)
- Best Sound: Essa M. Suratwala
References
- ^ "Sunil Dutt's 'Yaadein': A one-man act film is in the Guinness Book of World Records". India Today. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Kannada film in Guinness". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 15 July 2005. Archived from the original on 20 May 2006.
- ^ a b "12th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Sharma, Sampada (23 October 2021). "Bollywood Rewind | Yaadein: Sunil Dutt's one-man show that's ahead of its time". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Yaadein: Sunil Dutt's Unsung Milestone Film". 21 March 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Rajkummar Rao isn't the only one who is trapped – he shares his agony with Sunil Dutt in 'Yaadein'". Scroll.in. 19 March 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
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