This film, released August 15 1947, was independent India’s first hit; had a big star as extra, saw long queues at halls – Top Speed News
On August 15, 1947 – India’s first Independence Day, a Hindi film released in theatres and became a blockbuster despite all odds. August 15, 1947 – the day India became an independent nation after centuries of colonial rule – was also a Friday, the day normally films release in theatres. One would assume that given…