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| '''Gope''' (1913–1957) was a ] ] of ]. Starting his career with a small role in ''Insaan Ya Shaitaan'' (1933), directed by Moti Gidwani and produced by Eastern Arts Production, Gope went on to act in over one hundred forty films in a career spanning twenty-four years from |
'''Gope''' (1913–1957) was a ] ] of ]. Starting his career with a small role in ''Insaan Ya Shaitaan'' (1933), directed by Moti Gidwani and produced by Eastern Arts Production, Gope went on to act in over one hundred forty films in a career spanning twenty-four years from 1933 to 1957.<ref name="Narwekar2012">{{cite book|author=Sanjit Narwekar|title=Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KbSbAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT54|accessdate=14 August 2015|date=12 December 2012|publisher=Rupa Publications|isbn=978-81-291-2625-2|page=40|chapter=Lost In The Shadows}}</ref><ref name=MuvyzProfile>{{cite web|title=Gope-Profile|url=http://muvyz.com/people/tc973663|website=muvyz.com|publisher=Muvyz, Ltd.|accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> Several of his films were released following his death. Best known for his comedy roles, he is stated to be one of Hindi cinema's "most popular comedians". His acting in comic roles won him "critical and popular acclaim" and he soon became "the leading comedian of his time". His popularity assured him of being mentioned in the credit roll of films along with the main cast.<ref name="GulazāraChatterjee2003">{{cite book|author1=Gulazāra|author2=Saibal Chatterjee|title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8y8vN9A14nkC&pg=PT578|accessdate=14 August 2015|year=2003|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-81-7991-066-5|pages=578–|chapter=Gope}}</ref> He became famous for lip-syncing the popular number "Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon" (My Beloved Has Gone To Rangoon) from ''Patanga'', playbacked by ] for Gope and by ] for ].<ref name=Narwekar2012 /><ref name=muvyz>{{cite web|title=Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon|url=http://muvyz.com/song/jo206850|website=muvyz.com|publisher=Muvyz, Ltd.|accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> | ||
| He formed a popular comic pairing with ], in the "Laurel-and-Hardy" style, |
He formed a popular comic pairing with ], in the "Laurel-and-Hardy" style, and the producers used them in several films.<ref name=Narwekar2012 /> Their most famous films together were ''Patanga'' (1949), followed by ''Bazar'' (1949), ''Beqasoor'' and ''Sagai'' (1951) | ||
| ==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
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| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Gope acted in other memorable roles in films |
Gope acted in other memorable roles in films such as ''Hindustan Hamara'', ''Patanga'' and ''Chori Chori''. Gope also tried playing negative roles. In the 1951 Dilip Kumar-Madhubala starrer film ''Taraana'', he teamed up with Jeevan to play the villain's role in comic style. He started Gope Productions in the 1950s, which made films such as ''Hangama'' and ''Biradari''. Some of these films were directed by Gope's brother, Ram Kamlani. Gope married actress Latika and continued to act in films till his death in 1957. | ||
| Gope married actress Latika and continued to act in films till his death in 1957. | |||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
| Gope acted in over one hundred forty films in a career spanning twenty-four years from |
Gope acted in over one hundred forty films in a career spanning twenty-four years from 1933 to 1957. A partial list:<ref name=citwf>{{cite web|title=Gope|url=http://www.citwf.com/detailPerson.asp?personID=195090&sortOn=YEAR&sortBy=UP|website=citwf.com|publisher=Alan Goble|accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref><ref name=Muvyz>{{cite web|title=Gope|url=http://muvyz.com/people/tc973663/Filmography/Actor|publisher=Muvyz, Ltd.|accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| |1933 ||Insan Ya Shaitan ||], ] ||Moti Gidwani ||Eastern Arts Production | |1933 ||''Insan Ya Shaitan'' ||], ] ||Moti Gidwani ||Eastern Arts Production | ||
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| |1934 ||''Prem Pariksha'' ||Jaddanbai, ], Rajkumari ||G. R. Sethi ||Eastern Arts Production | |1934 ||''Prem Pariksha'' ||Jaddanbai, ], Rajkumari ||G. R. Sethi ||Eastern Arts Production | ||
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| |1943 ||'']'' (Gharonda)||], Anees Khatoon, ] || S. Khalil ||United Films | |1943 ||'']'' (Gharonda)||], Anees Khatoon, ] || S. Khalil ||United Films | ||
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| |1943 ||School Master ||], Kaushalya, Maya Bannerji, Rajkumari Shukal ||C. M. Luhar ||Sun Art Pictures | |1943 ||''School Master'' ||], Kaushalya, Maya Bannerji, Rajkumari Shukal ||C. M. Luhar ||Sun Art Pictures | ||
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| |1944 ||''Biswi Sadi'' ||Motilal, Nargis, Mazhar Khan ||M. D. Bhavnani (Mohanlal Dayaram Bhavnani) ||Bhavnani Productions | |1944 ||''Biswi Sadi'' ||Motilal, Nargis, Mazhar Khan ||M. D. Bhavnani (Mohanlal Dayaram Bhavnani) ||Bhavnani Productions | ||
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| |1951 ||'']'' (Beloved) ||Suraiya, ], ], ] ||Nandlal Jaswantlal ||United Technicians | |1951 ||'']'' (Beloved) ||Suraiya, ], ], ] ||Nandlal Jaswantlal ||United Technicians | ||
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| ⚫ | |1956 ||''Chori Chori'' (The Theft)|| Raj Kapoor Nargis|| || || | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 03:56, 25 January 2018
| Gope | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gope Vishandas Kamlani 1913 Hyderabad, Sindh, British India |
| Died | 1957 (aged 43–44) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1933–1957 |
| Spouse | Latika (actress) |
Gope (1913–1957) was a Hindi film actor of Indian cinema. Starting his career with a small role in Insaan Ya Shaitaan (1933), directed by Moti Gidwani and produced by Eastern Arts Production, Gope went on to act in over one hundred forty films in a career spanning twenty-four years from 1933 to 1957. Several of his films were released following his death. Best known for his comedy roles, he is stated to be one of Hindi cinema's "most popular comedians". His acting in comic roles won him "critical and popular acclaim" and he soon became "the leading comedian of his time". His popularity assured him of being mentioned in the credit roll of films along with the main cast. He became famous for lip-syncing the popular number "Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon" (My Beloved Has Gone To Rangoon) from Patanga, playbacked by C. Ramchandra for Gope and by Shamshad Begum for Nigar Sultana.
He formed a popular comic pairing with Yakub, in the "Laurel-and-Hardy" style, and the producers used them in several films. Their most famous films together were Patanga (1949), followed by Bazar (1949), Beqasoor and Sagai (1951)
Early years
Gope was born Gope Vishandas Kamlani, on 11 April 1913, in Hyderabad, Sindh, British India. He was one of nine children. With K. S. Daryani's help, Gope moved to Bombay and started his acting career in a small role in Insaan Ya Shaitaan (1933), which starred Jaddanbai, Ermeline and the then reigning comedian, Dixit.
Career
Gope acted in other memorable roles in films such as Hindustan Hamara, Patanga and Chori Chori. Gope also tried playing negative roles. In the 1951 Dilip Kumar-Madhubala starrer film Taraana, he teamed up with Jeevan to play the villain's role in comic style. He started Gope Productions in the 1950s, which made films such as Hangama and Biradari. Some of these films were directed by Gope's brother, Ram Kamlani. Gope married actress Latika and continued to act in films till his death in 1957.
Personal life
Gope married actress Latika on 5 February 1949 under the Civil Marriages Act. Latika had earlier acted in the film Gopinath (1948) opposite Raj Kapoor.
Filmography
Gope acted in over one hundred forty films in a career spanning twenty-four years from 1933 to 1957. A partial list:
| Year | Film | Cast | Director | Studio/Producer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Insan Ya Shaitan | Jaddanbai, Dixit | Moti Gidwani | Eastern Arts Production | |
| 1934 | Prem Pariksha | Jaddanbai, Hari Shivdasani, Rajkumari | G. R. Sethi | Eastern Arts Production | |
| 1935 | Dharam Ki Devi (Religious Lady, Suhag Ki Raat) | Sardar Akhtar, Kumar, Hari Shivdasani, Anant Marathe | Hiren Bose | Eastern Arts Production | |
| 1935 | Bharat Ki Beti (India's Daughter) | Rattan Bai, Gul Hamid, Yasmin, Amirbai Karnataki | Premankur Atorthy | Eastern Arts Production | |
| 1936 | Pratima (The Idol Of Love, Prem Murti) | Sardar Akhtar, Nazir, Omkar Devaskar | Ram Daryani | Daryani Productions | |
| 1937 | Gentleman Daku (Gentleman Bandit) | Leela Chitnis, Yusuf Effendi, Kokila | Ram Daryani | Daryani Productions | |
| 1938 | Rajkumari (The Princess) | Lalita Pawar, Nazir, Ameena, O. K. Dar | Dwarka Khosla | Krishna Movies | |
| 1939 | Kaun Kisi Ka (Who Belongs To Whom?) | Shobhana Samarth, Nazir, Padma Devi, Khurshid, Mubarak, K. N. Singh | C. M. Luhar (Chimanlal Muljibhoy Luhar) | Hindustan Cinetone | |
| 1940 | Laxmi (Lakshmi) | Bibbo, Kumar, Jeevan, Maya Devi | Mohan Sinha | Circo Productions | |
| 1940 | Hindustan Hamara (Our India) | Jamuna Barua, Nandrekar, Padma Devi, Hari Shivdasani | Ram Daryani | Film Corporation of India | |
| 1941 | Laheri Jeevan (Life Is A Comedy) | Husn Banu, Harishchandra Rao, W. M. Khan | S. M. Yusuf | Harishchandra Pictures | |
| 1942 | Society | Sitara Devi, Rajkumari Shukal, Nazir, Majid | S. Nazir | Hind Pics | |
| 1942 | Umar Marvi (Meri Duniya) | Mazhar Khan, Kaushalya, Ashiq Hussain, Hari Shivdasani | Mazhar Khan | National Artists | |
| 1942 | Duniya Ek Tamasha (The World's A Show) | Sardar Akhtar, W. M. Khan, Shyam, Urmila | Dwarka Khosla | Saubhagya Pictures | |
| 1943 | Jhankar | Chandra Mohan, Pramila, Kumar, Azurie | S. Khalil | Silver Films | |
| 1943 | Muskurahat (The Smile) | Motilal, Vanmala, Hari Shivdasani, Leela Mishra | Dwarka Khosla | Saubhagya Pictures | |
| 1943 | Nai Zindagi (Gharonda) | Sheikh Mukhtar, Anees Khatoon, Yakub | S. Khalil | United Films | |
| 1943 | School Master | Karan Dewan, Kaushalya, Maya Bannerji, Rajkumari Shukal | C. M. Luhar | Sun Art Pictures | |
| 1944 | Biswi Sadi | Motilal, Nargis, Mazhar Khan | M. D. Bhavnani (Mohanlal Dayaram Bhavnani) | Bhavnani Productions | |
| 1944 | Aaina (Mirror) | Trilok Kapoor, Husn Banu, Yakub | |||
| 1944 | Krishna Bhakta Bodana (Krishna Worshipper Bodana) | Sheikh Mukhtar, Meera, Ranjit Kumari, Rani Premlata | J. B. H. Wadia | Wadia Movietone | |
| 1945 | Khiladi | E. Billimoria, Agha, Rajkumari | A. H. Essa | Empire Pictures | |
| 1946 | Chalis Karod (Forty Crores) | Nirmala Devi, Yakub, Arun, Agha | Nanabhai Bhatt | Chandra Art | |
| 1946 | Laat Saheb (Big Lord) | Latika, Harishchandra Rao, Anees Ktoon, Dalpat | K. P. Bhave | Harishchandra Pictures | |
| 1947 | Dak Bangla (Rest House) | Suraiya, Wasti, Kamal Kapoor | M. Sadiq | Indian National Pictures | |
| 1948 | Ghar Ki Izzat (Honour Of The House) | Dilip Kumar, Mumtaz Shanti, Manorama, Jeevan | Ram Daryani | Murli Movietone | |
| 1948 | Pugree | Kamini Kaushal, Wasti, Gope, Dixit, Ram Avatar, Jeevan | Anant Thakur | All India Pictures | |
| 1948 | Pyar Ki Jeet (Love's Victory) | Suraiya, Rehman, Raj Mehra, Manorama, Leela Mishra | O. P. Dutta | Famous Pictures | |
| 1949 | Patanga (The Moth) | Nigar Sultana, Shyam, Yakub, Purnima, Randhir | H. S. Rawail | Varma Films | |
| 1949 | Bazaar | Shyam, Nigar Sultana, Yakub, Cuckoo | K. Amarnath | K. Amarnath | |
| 1950 | Bhai Bahen | Geeta Bali, Nirupa Roy, Prem Adib, Bharat Bhushan | Ram Daryani | Krishna Movies | |
| 1950 | Beqasoor | Madhubala, Ajit, Yakub | K. Amarnath | Madhukar Pictures | |
| 1950 | Anmol Ratan (Rare Jewel) | Karan Dewan, Meena Shorey, Nirmala, Madan Puri | M. Sadiq | Jaimini Dewan for Dewan Productions | |
| 1951 | Tarana (Tune) | Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Shyama, Jeevan | Ram Daryani | K. S. Daryani | |
| 1951 | Nagina (The Jewel) | Nutan, Nasir Khan, Bipin Gupta | Ravindra Dave | Pancholi Productions | |
| 1951 | Sagaai (The Engagement) | Rehana, Premnath, Yakub | H. S. Rawail | Varma Films | |
| 1951 | Sanam (Beloved) | Suraiya, Dev Anand, Meena Kumari, K. N. Singh | Nandlal Jaswantlal | United Technicians | |
| 1956 | Chori Chori (The Theft) | Raj Kapoor Nargis |
References
- ^ Sanjit Narwekar (12 December 2012). "Lost In The Shadows". Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy. Rupa Publications. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-291-2625-2. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "Gope-Profile". muvyz.com. Muvyz, Ltd. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ Gulazāra; Saibal Chatterjee (2003). "Gope". Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. pp. 578–. ISBN 978-81-7991-066-5. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon". muvyz.com. Muvyz, Ltd. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- Patel, Baburao (March 1949). "At Home And Abroad". Filmindia. 15 (3): 63. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- "Gope". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- "Gope". Muvyz, Ltd. Retrieved 31 August 2015.