A Look Back At
Born in 1962
What Was Life Like in 1962?
Who Was in Charge?
Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru
What Things Cost
Petrol (per litre)
₹0.38/L
Loaf of Bread
₹0.17
Average House
₹10,500
Weekly Wage
₹15
Top Bollywood Film
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
What Was Life Really Like?
The Indo-China War was a shattering blow to national confidence. Indian troops were pushed back in the Himalayas, and Nehru, visibly aged by the defeat, was never quite the same again. The mood in the country darkened.
Yet ordinary life continued: weddings were celebrated, Bollywood flourished, and the cricket team played Tests that gripped the nation. The conflict reminded everyone that the world beyond India's borders could be harsh and indifferent.
Popular Toys & Games
- Easy-Bake Oven
- Troll Dolls
- Spirograph
Bollywood Chart Song in 1962
Na Jao Saiyan
Geeta Dutt
From: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam