There are many such films in the history of Bollywood, which remained on the screen not only for a few weeks or months but for years after their release. One such film is 'Kismet', which came to the theatres during World War 2. This film cast such a spell on the audience that it became the first blockbuster film of Indian cinema.

Big film made on a small budget

The budget of the film 'Kismat' was only Rs 2 lakh. It was made by Bombay Talkies and directed by director Gyan Mukherjee. After its release, the film earned so much that its collection figure reached Rs 1 crore. This earning was considered very big according to that time. The special thing is that 'Kismat' continued to be screened in theatres for almost 3 years after it was released.

Story of the film

The story of 'Kismat' involved the theme of an unmarried girl getting pregnant. This was a theme that was never shown before in Indian cinema. The film also had a famous patriotic song 'Door hato duniyawalon, Hindustan hamara hai', which made a special place in the hearts of the audience. This song further increased the popularity of the film. Not only this, 'Kismat' was later made in Tamil and Telugu languages ​​as well.

Ashok Kumar's journey to becoming a superstar

Legendary actor Ashok Kumar played the lead role in the film 'Kismet'. This film made him the first superstar of Bollywood. Veteran actress Mumtaz also played an important role along with Ashok Kumar. The success of the film took her career to new heights.

The record stood for 32 years

The popularity of the film can be gauged from the fact that it ran for 187 weeks at Kolkata's Roxy Cinema. This record was so strong that no other film could break it for 32 years.

Legacy of the film

Although 'Kismet' faced some criticism due to its subject, it managed to break records at the box office. The film not only won the hearts of the audience, but it also proved to be a milestone in Indian cinema. 'Kismet' proved how a film made with a true story and new thinking can impact the audience. Even today, this film is considered one of the most memorable films of Indian cinema. This story teaches us that cinema is not just entertainment, but it is also a medium to highlight the issues of society. In this way, 'Kismet' is a unique example of Indian cinema, which gave new thinking and perspective to the audience. This film is still a source of inspiration for many filmmakers.

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