A Look Back At
Born in 1968
What Was Life Like in 1968?
Who Was in Charge?
Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi
What Things Cost
Petrol (per litre)
₹0.55/L
Loaf of Bread
₹0.24
Average House
₹15,000
Weekly Wage
₹20
Top Bollywood Film
Brahmachari
What Was Life Really Like?
Student protests were sweeping the world, and India was not untouched. University campuses in Delhi, Calcutta and Bombay were buzzing with political debate and strikes. Indira Gandhi was consolidating power, and her instincts were populist and commanding.
Hindi cinema was producing films with social themes alongside the usual romantic entertainments. In cricket, India was developing a spin attack that would eventually become one of the finest in the world.
Popular Toys & Games
- Hot Wheels
- Lite-Brite
- Snoopy Astronaut
Bollywood Chart Song in 1968
Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera
Mohammad Rafi
From: Teesri Manzil