A Look Back At
Born in 1972
What Was Life Like in 1972?
Who Was in Charge?
Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi
What Things Cost
Petrol (per litre)
₹0.66/L
Loaf of Bread
₹0.28
Average House
₹19,000
Weekly Wage
₹24
Top Bollywood Film
Pakeezah
What Was Life Really Like?
Pakeezah finally released after fourteen years of troubled production — Meena Kumari's haunting performance and the film's extraordinary beauty made it an instant classic. Tragically, Meena Kumari died just weeks after the release. Amitabh Bachchan was slowly building his screen presence.
India was dealing with the aftermath of war, absorbing refugees and rebuilding relationships. The monsoon was good, and the Green Revolution was continuing to yield results across the north.
Popular Toys & Games
- Uno
- Weebles
- Magnavox Odyssey
Bollywood Chart Song in 1972
Chalte Chalte
Lata Mangeshkar
From: Pakeezah