A Look Back At
Born in 1971
What Was Life Like in 1971?
Who Was in Charge?
Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi
What Things Cost
Petrol (per litre)
₹0.63/L
Loaf of Bread
₹0.27
Average House
₹18,000
Weekly Wage
₹23
Top Bollywood Film
Haathi Mere Saathi
What Was Life Really Like?
India and Pakistan went to war again — but this time, decisively. When East Pakistan rose in rebellion, India intervened and helped create the new nation of Bangladesh. It was India's greatest military triumph since independence.
Indira Gandhi's popularity was stratospheric. Amitabh Bachchan was just starting to appear in films — a tall, intense young actor who audiences weren't quite sure about yet. Within a few years, he would become the biggest star the country had ever seen.
Popular Toys & Games
- Weebles
- Nerf Ball
- Hot Wheels
Bollywood Chart Song in 1971
Haathi Mere Saathi
Kishore Kumar
From: Haathi Mere Saathi