On Suraiya's 97th birth anniversary, Jackie Shroff pays tribute with 'Dhadakte Dil Ki Tamanna'
Mumbai, June 15
On the occasion of yesteryear's late actress-singer Suraiya's 97th birth anniversary, actor Jackie Shroff paid a tribute to one of the greatest and finest talents in the history of Indian cinema.
Taking to his story section, Jackie shared a monochromatic picture of the actress, who had a career spanning from 1936 to 1964. He added the song Dhadakte Dil Ki Tamanna sung by the late actress for the 1961 film "Shama".
He simply wrote: "Remembering Suraiya ji on her birth anniversary."
Known for her strong on-screen portrayals in a variety of genres, Suraiya acted in over 70 films and sang 338 songs. She was celebrated between the mid- to late 1940s and early 1950s and was paid more than her male counterparts.
Suraiya sang her first song for Nai Duniya in 1942, when she was only 12 years old. She made her first appearance as a child artist with the film Madame Fashion in 1936. Suraiya made her acting debut in 1941, with Taj Mahal in which she played the role of Mumtaz Mahal.
The actress-singer was later seen in films such as Ishaara, Tadbir, Phool, Anmol Ghadi, Omar Khaiyyam, Parwana, Dard, Shair, Dastan, Afsar, Diwana, Bilwamangal, Mr. Lambu, Vidya, Pyaar Ki Jeet, Badi Begen and Mirza Ghalib to name a few.
Her final film was in 1963 titled Rustam Sohrab. She passed away in 2004 aged 74, after suffering from various ailments, including hypoglycemia, ischaemia and insulinoma.
Jackie will next be seen in "Welcome To The Jungle" starring Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Suniel Shetty.
It also stars Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, it's nice to see old stars being remembered. But I wish more people knew about Suraiya beyond just the songs. She was one of the first independent female stars in Bollywood. Respect to Jackie for keeping her memory alive. 👏
As someone who grew up in the US but has Indian roots, I'm always amazed by the talent from that golden era. Suraiya was a powerhouse - acting, singing, and breaking glass ceilings. The "Dhadakte Dil Ki Tamanna" song gives me chills every time. 🎵
I've been listening to Suraiya's songs since my nani introduced them to me. "Dhadakte Dil Ki Tamanna" is such a classic! It's heartwarming that Jackie Shroff, known for his rough-hero image, would take time to honor her. Shows he respects cinema history. 🌸
A small criticism though - why do we always only remember such legends on their birth or death anniversaries? Suraiya contributed so much to Indian cinema and music. Would be nice to see more sustained appreciation for artists from that golden period. But kudos to Jackie for this gesture! 🙌
I didn't know Suraiya sang her first song at just 12! And she acted in Taj Mahal at such a young age. That's incredible dedication. These old actors set such high standards. And Jackie Shroff - still so active and connected to cinema history. Love it! 💖
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