The year 1947 is a historic year for Indians as this is when the country gained freedom from British rule following a prolonged struggle. As we get ready to celebrate the 76th anniversary of independence, let's take a look at some of the Hindi films released in 1947 that the audiences loved.
Bollywood megastar Dilip Kumar was a budding star when Jugnu was released. The film became the highest-grossing Indian film of 1947 and was also the first major hit of the actor's career. The musical romance film grossed ₹50 lakh in India.
Madhubala is known as one of the most beautiful actresses to have ever graced the silver screen. Known for her magnetic beauty, in 1947, at the age of 14, the evergreen actress made her debut as a lead star in the movie Neel Kamal co-starring Raj Kapoor and Begum Para.
Directed by Munshi Dil and starring Ulhas, Kamini Kaushal, and Dipak Mukherjee in the lead roles, the movie was the second-highest-grossing Indian film of the Independence year (1947).
The freedom year romantic drama Mirza Sahiban was much loved by the people. Starring Noor Jehan and Trilok Kapoor in lead roles, the movie was a huge hit and was the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of 1947.
Directed by Munshi Dil and starring Ulhas, Kamini Kaushal, and Dipak Mukherjee in the lead roles, the movie was the second-highest-grossing Indian film of the Independence year (1947).