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	Deviak Rani
		Devika Rani is still remembered even today as the first lady of the Indian screen.
		Devika Rani continued acting till 1943 and when Rai died in 1940 she took over the reins at Bombay Talkies.
		For her contribution to Indian Cinema, Devika Rani was the first ever recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award in 1970.
	www.upperstall.com /people/devikarani.html (485 words)

	Devika Rani - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Devika Rani Chaudhuri Roerich (Waltair, March 30, 1908 – Bangalore, March 9, 1994) was an early Indian movie star.
		She came from a distinguished background: she was the grand-niece of the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and her father, Col. M.N. Chaudhuri, was the first Indian Surgeon-General of Madras (the city now known as Chennai).
		In 1958, the President of India honoured Devika Rani with a Padma Shri.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Devika_Rani (277 words)

	ninemsn Encarta - Search Results - Rani Devika
		Rani, Devika (1908-1994), screen name of Devika Rani Chaudury, Indian film actress of the 1930s.
		The failure of Karma (1933), featuring Devika Rani, prompted Rai to abandon his European market and make exclusively Indian films for a local...
		Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi (1835-1858), a leader of the Indian Mutiny of 1857.
	au.encarta.msn.com /Rani_Devika.html (95 words)

	Ashok Kumar (actor) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The male lead, Najam-ul-Hussain, ran off with the female lead and director's wife, Devika Rani.
		However, it was his subsequent venture with Devika Rani in Acchut Kanya in the same year that set him up for the big league.
		Devika Rani and Ashok Kumar did a string of films after this including Izzat 1937, Savitri 1937 and Nirmala 1938.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ashok_Kumar_(actor) (597 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		During the screening of "KARMA", Devika Rani was honoured by an invitation of the B.B.C. at London to act in the first television broadcast in Britain which was relayed throughout the country.
		Devika Rani was the star of the Bombay Talkies Ltd. Her outstanding portrayals, her style of acting and new approach created a distinct form and tradition.
		During this period, Devika Rani was the recipient of numerous honours, awards, medals and prizes from the film industry, the Press and the public.
	www.roerich.kar.nic.in /devika_rani.htm (1086 words)

	Devika Rani - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Devika Rani (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Devika Rani - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Devika Rani.
		Devika Rani Chaudhuri Roerich (Waltair, March 30, 1908 – Bangalore, March 9, 1994) was an early Indian movie star.
		In 1958, the President of India honoured Devika with a Padma Shri.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Devika-Rani.html (327 words)

	Mountains Call (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Devika had come face to face with the Harijan question at a wider level — as a bureaucrat working in the UP plains; She realized that this step, would totally miss the point if Harijans and Koltas were bypassed.
		Rani was a foundling adopted by a Christian family (Masseys) of Kanpur; They had only three sons and Rani was a welcome addition; Years rolled by and the eldest son got married and the first girl was born in the family; From that moment a sudden change came over old relationships.
		Devika too was given this chance with a transfer order to Sahaspur; But DDO Dehradun wrote to her and requested her to continue in Meerut for a few more months and wait for his word.
	education.vsnl.com /phalguni/working2.html (4033 words)

	From the shadows of the mountains
		For Devika's mother, this was a strange new world, coming as she did, from the backwoods of a Jaunsar village; But she made the best use of the opportunity, by teaching herself how to read with the help of her husband and some kind neighbors.
		Devika failed her math's test by just a few marks; The transition from a settled life in Indore and subsequent uncertainties had taken their toll; Then she shifted to DAV college, Dehradun, from where she passed Highschool with a good second division and did her Intermediate with Biology.
		Devika was aware of this section in the community; but she was hoping that the pragmatism and far sightedness of others would prevail eventually.
	mountaindiary.netfirms.com /New_Folder/devika.htm (14486 words)

	Bombay talkies and her forgotten heroes
		The first film to be produced at the studio was Jawani Ki Hawa (1935) starring Devika Rani, which was a regular whodunit with shades of Agatha Christie.
		Devika Rani Chaudury acclaimed for her beauty and sensitive performances was offered her first role in films, by Rai.
		Devika Rani starred in several films, most notably Achhut Kanya, the story of a love affair between a Harijan girl and a Brahman boy.
	sdsd.essortment.com /bombaytalkies_riwe.htm (560 words)

	Rani Mukherjee Details, Rani Mukherjee Images, Rani Mukherjee Movies - Entertainment @ MaxAbout.com - Maximum ...
		Producers made a beeline for Rani's door (she was riding high on the success of Ghulam and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) and just as she was gradually shifting positions towards the top in the popularity charts, she started getting the jolts.
		As an actress, Rani was proud to be associated with an actor-director of Kamal Haasan's caliber and was thrilled to have Hey Ram in her lap.
		And it's a phenomenon that unless Rani hasn't put loads of concentration and tremendous personal effort in the roles she plays, she wouldn't have been where she is now.
	www.maxabout.com /entertainment/e_personalities/show_per.aspx?Name=Rani_Mukherjee (779 words)

	movies/awards/dadasaheb phalke award/devikarani
		Choudhary (an army doctor) and Leela Choudhary (niece of Rabindranath Tagore), Devika Rani was born on 30th March, 1908 at Waltair.
		In her teens Devika Rani went to England where she won a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music.
		Devika Rani's German experience stood her in good stead in later years.
	www.ultraindia.com /movies/awards/devi.htm (472 words)

	As Yusuf Khan becomes Dilip Kumar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It was to fix one such deal that the young Yusuf went to Nainital where Devika Rani, the boss lady of Bombay Talkies, stumbled upon him, and life was never the same again.
		Devika had come to Nainital to scout locations for her next film with her director, Amiya Chakravarty.
		So after returning to Bombay instead of Devika Rani he fixed up a meeting with a contractor and convinced him to start a canteen in Pune which Yusuf ran efficiently and from which he made a tidy profit and kept his abba happy.
	movies.indiainfo.com /tales/0611_dilip-kumar.html (730 words)

	The Tribune - Windows - Sites and Scenes
		Devika Rani, the First Lady of the Indian Silver Screen and the grandniece of Rabindranath Tagore, married S.N. Roerich, the son of N.K. Roerich.
		The Roerichs’ estate, spread over 40 acres, with a beautiful home-cum-studio built in the centre of tall imposing deodar trees was enough to pull Devika Rani from Bombay.
		Be it the drawing room, the study, the office of Devika Rani or the living room, the units are adorned with paintings and rare pieces of art collected from all over the world.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20020105/windows/site.htm (874 words)

	Printer Friendly Version (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Devika Rani with her sculpted eyebrows, elaborate coiffeurs and rich costumes was unlike any gaon ki chori one had seen in real life, but still earned rave reviews for being in sync with the character.
		He had groomed his wife, Devika Rani, a student of architecture, into an art designer and then an internationally acclaimed actress whose performance in Karma that ran in London for eight months, was described in extravagant terms in The Lady.
		Devika Rani and Ashok Kumar in particular had laboured over their rural dialect that, reviewers applauded, lent authenticity to the dialogue and credibility to their performances.
	www.screenindia.com /print.php?content_id=6805 (4214 words)

	The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum
		In 1945, he married Devika Rani, the first lady of Indian cinema and grand-niece of Rabindranath Tagore, a sublimely beautiful woman.
		The locals sang and danced and threw flowers on to the palanquin on which Devika was carried.
		Devika comes across in many of his paintings depicted with flowers in her hands.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2004/20041024/spectrum/main4.htm (821 words)

	Screen The Business Of Entertainment-Films-Special
		Rani’s unconcealed love for Shekhar reforms him too but his past catches up with him when he gifts her a necklace.
		The board was rooting for Mukherjee but Rai’s wife, Devika Rani insisted that it was her right to succeed her husband.
		He was viewing the final print of Kismet in the editing room with a mixture of pride and satisfaction, when Devika Rani’s blue-eyed boy, Amiya Chakravarty walked in, demanding to sit in on the rushes.
	www.screenindia.com /20020503/fspe.html (3346 words)

	Seasons India :: Bollywood & Hollywood :: Classic Luminaries :: Dilip Kumar (King of Tragedy)
		One fine day young yusf had to go to Nainital to bag a deal where he stumbled upon Devika Rani and that incident changed his life forever.
		In Bombay, he was given his first break by Devika Rani, who cast him as the hero of Bombay Talkies Jwar Bhatta (1944).
		Dilip Kumar was scared that his father would be mad at him for acting in films and therefore hid the truth from him for a long time.
	www.seasonsindia.com /cinemascope/dilipkumar_sea.htm (516 words)

	A few words about Bombay Talkies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Pal, an 81-year-old resident of Evershine Nagar, explains that because Rai, Devika Rani, his father and others involved with the studio had spent a considerable time working in the film and theatre industry in Europe, they wanted to replicate those professional standards in their new studio.
		The rent for a bungalow was Rs 40 a month,” he says, adding that Rai and Devika Rani lived in a bungalow on what is today known as Himanshu Rai Road.
		Devika Rani's most memorable performance was Achhut Kanya, the story of a love affair between a Harijan girl and Brahman boy.
	web.mid-day.com /metro/malad/2005/february/102797.htm (717 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The petitioners stated that the land in question belonged to Dr. Roerich and Devika Rani, who died on January 30, 1993 and on March 9, 1994, respectively.
		The petitioners claimed that Devika Rani had executed a sale deed on February 16, 1992 of the land to the extent of 223 acres and 22 guntas in their favour and claimed that they were in possession of the land.
		The court observed that the Legislature felt that the estate had acquired the status of a national heritage and it was essential to save the same in public and national interest.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2002071702650400.htm&date=2002/07/17/&prd=th& (277 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Calcutta, July 18: The Birlas are examining the famous Roerich case, in which noted Russian painter Svetoslav Roerich and his actress-wife Devika Rani’s huge property in Bangalore was claimed by their personal assistant Mary Joyce Poonacha through a purported will.
		Most of the jewellery of Devika Rani Roerich, who died only 15 months after her husband, also could not be traced.
		Joyce, claiming to be the legal heir of the couple, had transferred most of the property in her name.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1040719/asp/business/story_3513700.asp (390 words)

	Devika Rani information at Celebrityinformation.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Browse through Devika Rani latest information, detailed biographies, much facts, good written articles, a lot of up-to-date news, long memorabilias, interesting stats, contact information, full written trivias and tons of other content about her.
		Find out where Devika Rani is credited alongside another name or discuss with other nice people about her latest appearance.
		Devika Rani latest information, detailed biographies, much facts, a lot of up-to-date news, long memorabilias and tons of other content about her at Celebrityinformation.net
	www.celebrityinformation.net /Women-R/Devika-Rani.html (317 words)

	Seasons India :: Bollywood & Hollywood Classic Luminaries :: Ashok Kumar (Dignified Personality)
		It so happened that the boss's wife and leading actress Devika Rani runs off with her lead man Najam-ul-Hussain which leaves the film in doldrums.
		Ashok Kumar made his debut opposite Devika Rani in Jeevan Naiya (1936) but became a well known face with Achut Kanya (1936).
		Devika Rani and he did a string of films together - Izzat (1937), Savitri (1937), Nirmala (1938) among others but she was the bigger star and chief attraction in all those films.
	www.seasonsindia.com /cinemascope/ashokkumar_sea.htm (514 words)

	Actress Devika Rani information pictures photos posters scans wallpapers images biographies filmographies links fan ...
		Biographies and memoirs of the actress Devika Rani.
		The female celebrity Devika Rani was born in the year 1907 and in the country India!
		Choose an other female celebrity than the actress devika rani with the surname R.
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	Saraswati Devi by Kamalakar Pasupuleti
		She had a tough time making them sing and had to simplify the tunes and cover some areas with music instead of song as they were no singers and play back was still not introduced.Her sister Manek took up a character role.
		He along with Devika Rani had to spend several hours a day for many days rehearsing for a song before it was picturised.
		Himansu Rai passed away in 1940 and Devika Rani took the reins but was unable to manage resulting in large exodus of artists and technicians.
	members.tripod.com /oldies_club/Saraswatidevi.htm (1491 words)

	Himansu Rai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Devika Rani who had designed the sets for The Light of Asia and who continued to work with him.
		The film starring Devika Rani was a critical success but failed to score at the box office.
		Late in 1933, Rai and Devika Rani came to India bringing with them the as yet unseen Hindi version of Karma.
	www.upperstall.com /people/rai.html (674 words)

	Feature (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		By a providential coincidence, he started his film career at the Bombay Talkies, founded by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani with the noted German film maker Franz Osten as the company’s chief director.
		Devika Rani was the first educated, upper class, foreign-trained actress, who chose to make films her career and bewitched millions through the thirties and forties.
		Although Devika Rani, Sulochana and Kanan Devi were also singers, it is the two Mangeshkar sisters who have received the award solely for their playback singing.
	pib.nic.in /feature/feyr2002/fjan2002/f090120021.html (1361 words)

	People \| Big Screen Seduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Long before some of our bindaas babes turned up their pretty noses at society, Devika Rani, the first lady of the Indian screen, did what was considered unthinkable in the '30s.
		Devika eventually returned to her spouse, while the deflated Hassan found himself not only without his lady love but also without work.
		For most of us though, Devika Rani, the first recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, will be best remembered for Achyut Kanya (1936), a huge box office success of its time, and her duet with Ashok Kumar - "Main ban ki chidiya banke ban ban dolun re".
	www.verveonline.com /30/people/seduction/full.shtml (1972 words)

	Pioneers In Indian Cinema - Himansu Rai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It was during this film that Himansu Rai and Devika Rani fell in love, and married once the film was complete.
		Ashok Kumar and Devika Rani starred in this film that was hailed as a masterpiece.
		The true-to-life dialogues, Saraswatidevi's music contributed to the success but it was Devika Rani's luminous performance that stole the show.
	www.indiaheritage.com /perform/cinema/history/himanshu.htm (693 words)

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