HOLLYWOOD'S HANDSOME DANCING STAR..KELLY!

Today is 25th Death Anniversary of Hollywood's most famous Dancer, Singer, Actor, Choreographer & director..Eugene Curran 'Gene' Kelly!

Gene Kelly & Debbie Raynolds in 'Singing in the Rain's(1952)

love song "You were meant for me.."

Kelly started his dancing career in 1938 on Broadway in 'Leave it to Me'. 

Then in 1942, he appeared on screen with 'MGM's..

'For Me and My Gal' with Hollywood's famous actress-singer Judy Garland. His dancing & singing performances in 'Anchors Aweigh' (1945) & 'Ziegfeld Follies' (1946) - received admiration!

In 1949, Kelly became director with film 'On the Town'. Then he co-directed and - choreographed musical film 'Singing in the Rain' (1952) got huge success. Its title song & romantic duets and Kelly's performances with Hollywood's another actress-singer Debbie Reynolds were superb!

After the decline of Hollywood musicals, Kelly acted in such films like 'What a way to go' (1964) with famous Shirley MacLaine..And in french filmmaker Jacques Demy's 'The young girls of Rochefort' (1967). Then 'MGM's film series 'That's Entertainment' (1974 to 1994) was Kelly's last notable screen appearance!

Gene Kelly got international recognition with prestigious awards. In 1981, he was honoured with 'Cecil B. DeMille' award at 'Golden Globes'. In 1985, 'AFI' felicitated him with 'Lifetime - Achievement Award'.

In 1996, 'Oscar' ceremony gave Kelly special tribute with performance of "Singing in the rain.." which latter ranked number one in 'The Nation's Favourite Dance Moment'!

Homage to Hollywood's legendary dancing star!!

- Manoj Kulkarni