We associate Sujit Kumar more with roles where he was invariably the good friend of the hero, stepping in at right times to push the story forward. Most notable example, Aradhna. He was there at the begining of the movie, sitting beside the hero, playing the mouth-organ and driving, while the hero flirts with the girl in the train. Oh yes, the iconic song, 'Mere sapno ki rani'. He was there at the end of the story to call out an anguished 'Bhabhi' at the sight of a widowed Sharmila, and help tie the loose ends.
I was song hopping on You Tube an hour ago when I came across a lovely Rafi song, 'Haseen Vadiyon' from Lal Bangla. I was amused to see our favorite sidekick of the late 60s and 70s Sujit Kumar gamely dancing on the slopes of Kashmir (I am quite sure its Kashmir) with the heroine (Jayanti) simpering beside him. In fact, he dances more than the girl, and, as the saying goes, dances like no one is watching. Do click on the link to watch the song on You Tube. Embedding has been disabled, sigh.
Found an embedable version. Hope it works.
Found an embedable version. Hope it works.
