Question 1

Why was the song 'Sahil Ki Taraf Kashti Le Chal' edited from the film?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Meena Kumari rests on Guru Dutt's lap in a carriage drew a sharp audience reaction, so the song was replaced with a dialogue.

Question 2

Which actress was Guru Dutt's first choice for Choti Bahu, and why did she initially refuse?

Accepted Answer

Guru Dutt's only choice was Meena Kumari, but her husband Kamal Amrohi felt the character would spoil her image. She later accepted in 1960-61.

Question 3

What did the Oscars committee say about the film when it was submitted?

Accepted Answer

The academy wrote to Guru Dutt that a woman who drinks was not a remarkable taboo.

Question 4

Why did Waheeda Rehman take the secondary role of Jaba despite her stardom?

Accepted Answer

She wanted to be part of the film, even though Guru Dutt felt the role didn't match her stardom and her credits would be after Meena Kumari.

Question 5

Which festival featured Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in 1963?

Accepted Answer

Berlin International Film Festival.

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

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