1969: Aradhanamakes Rajesh Khanna a romantic phenomenon. He goes on to star in a series of 11 hits.
1973: Zanjeerfrees Amitabh Bachchan from the ignominy of a string of flops and gives him his now legendary angry young manpersona. The megastars era begins.
Jayalalitha makes her debut. Soon begins a profitable part -nership with MGR, not only on screen but in politics too.
1972: B.R. Isharas Chetna, starring Rehana Sultan, triggers a debate on censorship with its bold portrayal of sexuality.
Conrad Rooks shoots Siddhartha, a film on the Buddha, brings Simi Garewal into the public eye.
1975: Sholay, a genre-defining curry eastern, gives Indian cinema its most famous baddie, Gabbar Singh.
1971: Meena Kumari dies after the release of Pakeezah, a superhit directed by Kamal Amrohi.
