Police has been a favourite subject for Cinema, the world over. India has been no exception to it, Hindi films in particular. Thus out of curiosity, I started having a look at the Hindi films of yesteryears to know which was the first such Hindi film which had police department and policemen as its prime focus of attention and in what ways did they present the police. From the information available, it seems that when Hindi films initially began to come up, Police was not a very hot topic. In fact till 1947, possibly there was no Indian film which had Police officers being represented in the film, not at least in any major character. One possible reason could have been the fact the India was under the British rule at that time and Police being a sensitive subject, not many of the film makers dared to touch upon it lest it might be taken otherwise. As we all know, during the pre-Independence times, the compliance of such kind of Acts and rules took place rather swiftly. The movie stars Dev Anand with Geeta Bali and Kalpana Kartik. The film is a crime thriller. The film is a tribute to the Forties' Film Noir. Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations, with the morally ambiguous hero, the transgressing siren, and shadow lighting. The film was very successful at the box-office. The story was that of a poor and unemployment person he takes to gambling in a big way. He makes a lot of money, and decides to open a gambling den, where he makes even more money. He meets with sophisticated and cultured Dr. Rajani, and both are attracted to each other. But Rajani's dad does not approve of Madan or of his background, and would prefer that Rajani marry Inspector Ramesh. Meanwhile Inspector Ramesh arrests Madan and imprisons him for a murder. Despite being innocent, Madan keeps quiet and is sentenced to be hanged but Inspector Ramesh finds some evidence and subsequently the real culprit is imprisoned & Madan is freed. Meanwhile complications begin in which the gang kills the original killer by sending their people to jail and frames Shekhar for it. Shekhar goes to trial. Then another set of activities undertake. When Shekhar comes to know of the mastermind behind this huge Gang and he explains that to the Police Chief, the Chief does not believe him. Finally the real master mind gets arrested, is convicted but Shekhar also has to face trial for running away, yet the Chief promises to recommend bail or dropping the charges. |
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