A Look Back At
Born in 1966
What Was Life Like in 1966?
Who Was in Charge?
Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi
What Things Cost
Petrol (per litre)
₹0.50/L
Loaf of Bread
₹0.22
Average House
₹13,000
Weekly Wage
₹18
Top Bollywood Film
Teesri Manzil
What Was Life Really Like?
Indira Gandhi, Nehru's daughter, became Prime Minister — the first woman to lead the nation. Many underestimated her; none would do so twice. The rupee was devalued, causing economic anxiety, but Bollywood provided distraction.
Mohammad Rafi's voice was everywhere, floating from transistor radios in tea shops and barbershops. The Green Revolution was beginning in Punjab, where new wheat varieties were starting to change farming forever. India was about to feed itself.
Popular Toys & Games
- Twister
- Super Ball
- Operation
Bollywood Chart Song in 1966
O Mere Sona Re
Mohammad Rafi
From: Teesri Manzil