Bhanu Athaiya
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Bhanu Athaiya née Rajopadhye (28 April 1926-) is Indian cinema's most well-regarded costume designer
, having worked in over 100 films, since 1950s, with noted filmmakers like Guru Dutt
, Yash Chopra
, Raj Kapoor
, Ashutosh Gowariker
, and international directors like Conrad Rooks and Richard Attenborough
.
She made her debut as a film costume designer with the film C.I.D. in 1956, and followed it up with other Guru Dutt
classics like Pyaasa
(1959), Chaudhvin Ka Chand
(1960) and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
(1964). In her career spanning 50 year she has received numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Costume Design
(The Oscar
), for her work in 1982 film, Gandhi
, which made her the first Indian to win an Oscar, and also two National Film Awards
, in 1991 and 2002.
She currently resides in Mumbai
.
, India
on the 28th of April 1929. She was the third of seven children born to Annasaheb and Shantabai Rajopadhye. Annasaheb died when Bhanumati was still nine years old.
Her education in art began early as an art teacher used to come home to teach her drawing. Later after finishing her schooling, she enrolled at Sir J. J. School of Art
, Mumbai, where she graduated in fine arts, with top honours, winning the gold medal, a fellowship and was nominated a member of the Progressive Artists' Group, founded by Francis Newton Souza
, and which included artists by M. F. Husain and S. H. Raza.
with various women's magazines in Bombay, including the 'Eve's Weekly'; later when its editor opened a boutique, she asked Bhanu to try designing dresses, hereupon she discovered her flair for designing clothes, her success as a designer soon led to her switching career paths, where Guru Dutt
asked her design clothes for his films, start with C.I.D. in 1956, there was no turning back for her from then on, she was soon part of the Guru Dutt team
.
A tribute was paid to her body of work at the opening of the South Asian International Film Festival, New York in November 2005.
.
:
Costume Designer
A costume designer or costume mistress/master is a person whose responsibility is to design costumes for a film or stage production. He or she is considered an important part of the "production team", working alongside the director, scenic and lighting designers as well as the sound designer. The...
, having worked in over 100 films, since 1950s, with noted filmmakers like Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone , popularly known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer and actor. He is often credited with ushering in the golden era of Hindi cinema...
, Yash Chopra
Yash Chopra
Yash Raj Chopra is an Indian filmmaker, film director, screenwriter, and a highly successful Bollywood producer. Waqt, Deewar, Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila, Lamhe, Chandni, Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Veer-Zaara are some of his highly popular movies...
, Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor
Known as Ranbir Raj Kapoor Rāj Kapūr, 14 December 1924 – 2 June 1988), also known as The Show-Man, was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema. He was the winner of nine Filmfare Awards, while his films Awaara and Boot Polish were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the...
, Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian film director, actor, writer and producer. He is known for directing the films Lagaan , Swades , Jodhaa Akbar , What's Your Raashee and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey...
, and international directors like Conrad Rooks and Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough , CBE is a British actor, director, producer and entrepreneur. As director and producer he won two Academy Awards for the 1982 film Gandhi...
.
She made her debut as a film costume designer with the film C.I.D. in 1956, and followed it up with other Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone , popularly known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer and actor. He is often credited with ushering in the golden era of Hindi cinema...
classics like Pyaasa
Pyaasa
Pyaasa is a 1957 Indian film produced and directed by Guru Dutt. The film tells the story of struggling poet, Vijay , trying to make his works known in post-independence India...
(1959), Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Chaudhvin Ka Chand is a 1960 Hindi feature film directed by Mohammed Sadiq. A production of Guru Dutt, the film centers on a love triangle between Guru Dutt, Rehman and Waheeda Rehman, and features music by Ravi. Farida Jalal is a guest appearance in the film, her debut...
(1960) and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is a 1962 Indian Hindi film produced by Guru Dutt and directed by Abrar Alvi. It is based on a Bengali novel, Shaheb Bibi Golam by Bimal Mitra, and is a look into the tragic fall of the haveli-dom and feudalism in Bengal during the British Raj...
(1964). In her career spanning 50 year she has received numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Costume Design
Academy Award for Costume Design
The Academy Award for Best Costume Design is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in film costume design....
(The Oscar
The Oscar
Oscar Obligacion was a Filipino comedian. He was known as Pantarorong and Kumang.-Personal life:He was married to his wife, Myrna Anderson Quizon, lived in the States with their children.-Television shows:-Movies:...
), for her work in 1982 film, Gandhi
Gandhi (film)
Gandhi is a 1982 biographical film based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who led the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India during the first half of the 20th century. The film was directed by Richard Attenborough and stars Ben Kingsley as Gandhi. They both...
, which made her the first Indian to win an Oscar, and also two National Film Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
, in 1991 and 2002.
She currently resides in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
.
Biography
Bhanu Athaiya was born Bhanumati Annasaheb Rajopadhye in Kolhapur in MaharashtraMaharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
on the 28th of April 1929. She was the third of seven children born to Annasaheb and Shantabai Rajopadhye. Annasaheb died when Bhanumati was still nine years old.
Her education in art began early as an art teacher used to come home to teach her drawing. Later after finishing her schooling, she enrolled at Sir J. J. School of Art
Sir J. J. School of Art
The Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art , is the oldest art institution in Mumbai, and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai...
, Mumbai, where she graduated in fine arts, with top honours, winning the gold medal, a fellowship and was nominated a member of the Progressive Artists' Group, founded by Francis Newton Souza
Francis Newton Souza
Francis Newton Souza , commonly referred to as F. N. Souza, was an Indian artist. He was a founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group of Bombay, and was the first post-independence Indian artist to achieve high recognition in the West...
, and which included artists by M. F. Husain and S. H. Raza.
Career
She started her career as a freelance fashion illustratorFashion illustration
Fashion Illustration is the communication of fashion that originates with illustration, drawing and painting. It is usually commissioned for reproduction in fashion magazines as one part of an editorial feature or for the purpose of advertising and promoting fashion makers, fashion boutiques and...
with various women's magazines in Bombay, including the 'Eve's Weekly'; later when its editor opened a boutique, she asked Bhanu to try designing dresses, hereupon she discovered her flair for designing clothes, her success as a designer soon led to her switching career paths, where Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone , popularly known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer and actor. He is often credited with ushering in the golden era of Hindi cinema...
asked her design clothes for his films, start with C.I.D. in 1956, there was no turning back for her from then on, she was soon part of the Guru Dutt team
Guru Dutt team
The Guru Dutt team is a group of people Guru Dutt created for some of his finest works. The death of Guru Dutt cut short more works. What the team created is considered to forever have left its mark on Indian cinema as well as world cinema.-About:...
.
A tribute was paid to her body of work at the opening of the South Asian International Film Festival, New York in November 2005.
Personal life
Bhanu was married to Satyendra Athaiya, a poet and occasional lyricist for Hindi films. The marriage ended in separation, and she never remarried. The couple has one daughter, who currently resides with her family in KolkataKolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
.
Academy Award
- 1983: Best Costume DesignAcademy Award for Costume DesignThe Academy Award for Best Costume Design is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in film costume design....
: GandhiGandhi (film)Gandhi is a 1982 biographical film based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who led the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India during the first half of the 20th century. The film was directed by Richard Attenborough and stars Ben Kingsley as Gandhi. They both...
(with John MolloJohn MolloJohn Mollo is a British costume designer and book author, most known for his Oscar-winning costume design for the Star Wars film series. He is the older brother of Andrew Mollo.-Biography:...
)
BAFTA Awards
- 1982: Best Costume DesignBAFTA Award for Best Costume DesignThe British Academy Film Award for Best Costume Design is one of the annual film awards given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.-1960s:* 1969 - Oh! What a Lovely War - Anthony Mendleson** Funny Girl – Irene Sharaff...
: GandhiGandhi (film)Gandhi is a 1982 biographical film based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who led the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India during the first half of the 20th century. The film was directed by Richard Attenborough and stars Ben Kingsley as Gandhi. They both...
Nominated (with John MolloJohn MolloJohn Mollo is a British costume designer and book author, most known for his Oscar-winning costume design for the Star Wars film series. He is the older brother of Andrew Mollo.-Biography:...
)
National Film Award
Best Costume DesignNational Film Award for Best Costume Design
The National Film Award for Best Costume Design winners:...
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- 1991: Lekin...
- 2002: LagaanLagaanLagaan is a 2001 Bollywood sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles...
Filmography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Swades Swades Swades: We, the People is a 2004 Indian film written, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shahrukh Khan and debutante Gayatri Joshi... |
| 2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India |
| 2001 | Dhyaas Parva Dhyaas Parva Dhyaas Parva is a 1999 Indian biopic on Raghunath Karve directed by Amol Palekar.-Cast:*Kishore Kadam as Raghunath Karve*Seema Biswas as Malati Karve*Atul Kulkarni as Gopal Krishna Gokhale*Sachin Khedekar as Wrangler Paranjpe... |
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is a 2000 Indian feature film in English language, directed by Jabbar Patel. The film tells the story of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly... |
| 1995 | Prem |
| 1995 | The Cloud Door (Himmelspforte, Die) |
| 1995 | Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! is an 1995 Indian musical spoof film directed by Ketan Mehta, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Deepa Sahi, Jaaved Jaffrey and Amrish Puri... |
| 1993 | 1942: A Love Story 1942: A Love Story 1942: A Love Story is a 1994 Bollywood film starring Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and Pran. The film was the first ever to be given a U/A rating while featuring a scene, previously considered inappropriate for young children, showing the actors kissing... |
| 1993 | Sahibaan Sahibaan Sahibaan is a 1993 romantic film of Bollywood. The film features Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit and Rishi Kapoor in lead roles.-Cast:* Rishi Kapoor as Gopi* Sanjay Dutt as Kunwar Vijay Pal Singh* Madhuri Dixit as Sahibaan* Sonu Walia as Rajkumari Razee... |
| 1992 | Parampara Parampara (film) Parampara is a 1993 Bollywood movie starring Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Ashwini Bhave, Aamir Khan, Ramya Krishna, Saif Ali Khan, Raveena Tandon, Neelam Kothari and Anupam Kher. The film is produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala and directed by Yash Chopra. Aditya Chopra wrote the screenplay for the film... |
| 1991 | Henna Henna (film) For other uses see Henna Heena is the name of a 1991 Bollywood film produced and directed by Randhir Kapoor and starring his brother Rishi Kapoor, Ashwini Bhave and Zeba Bakhtiyar also renowned as Neha Seti... |
| 1991 | Ajooba Ajooba Ajooba is a 1991 Hindi language Bollywood feature film, produced and directed by Shashi Kapoor and also co-directed by the Soviet filmmaker Gennadi Vasilyev. It is a fantasy film loosely based on Arabian mythology... |
| 1990 | Lekin... |
| 1990 | Agneepath Agneepath Agneepath is a 1990 Bollywood film directed by Mukul Anand. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, and Rohini Hattangadi, with Danny Dengzongpa as the villain. It was produced by Yash Johar... |
| 1989 | Chandni Chandni Chandni is a Hindi film released in 1989. The film stars Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna, and was directed by Yash Chopra.... |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal Hero Hiralal Hero Hiralal is a 1988 film directed by Ketan Mehta. It is a movie about an auto rickshaw driver who falls in love with a film actress.The movie had some good performances by the lead actors and by Saeed Jaffrey and Satish Shah in their supporting roles.... |
| 1987 | Kaash Kaash Kaash is an Indian Bollywood domestic drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, released on 4 September 1987. The film stars Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia as a married couple, Ritesh and Pooja, who face a serious crisis after bankruptcy and marriage breakdown... |
| 1986 | Sultanat Sultanat Sultanat is a 1986 Bollywood film written and directed by Mukul S. Anand. The film which stars Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Sridevi, Karan Kapoor and was Juhi Chawla's debut movie.... |
| 1985 | Ram Teri Ganga Maili Ram Teri Ganga Maili Ram Teri Ganga Maili was a hit 1985 Bollywood movie directed by the legend, Raj Kapoor. This movie stars Mandakini and Rajiv Kapoor, son of the director-producer Raj Kapoor. It was Raj Kapoor's last film. The songs of the films were of high meolody... |
| 1985 | Faasle Faasle Faasle is a 1985 Bollywood film produced and directed by Yash Chopra.The film stars Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Raj Kiran, Rohan Kapoor, Farha, Sushma Seth and Alok Nath. The film is the debut film for Rohan Kapoor son of singer Mahinder Kapoor and actress Farha, niece of... |
| 1985 | Salma |
| 1985 | Yaadon Ki Kasam Yaadon Ki Kasam Yaadon Ki Kasam is a 1985 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Vinod Dewan, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Zeenat Aman, Shakti Kapoor, Asrani, Madan Puri and Viju Khote-Plot:... |
| 1984 | Tarang Tarang -External links:*... |
| 1983 | Razia Sultan Razia Sultan (film) Razia Sultan is 1983 Urdu film, written and directed by Kamal Amrohi, and starring Hema Malini and Dharmendra in lead roles.The film's music was provided by Khayyam, with lyrics by Jan Nisar Akhtar and two songs by Nida Fazli who walked into the project when Akhtar died... |
| 1983 | Pukar Pukar (1983 film) Pukar is a 1983 Bollywood film, directed by Ramesh Behl, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Randhir Kapoor, and Zeenat Aman. It is a movie about freedom fighters trying to liberate Goa from the Portuguese.- Synopsis :... |
| 1982 | Gandhi Gandhi (film) Gandhi is a 1982 biographical film based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who led the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India during the first half of the 20th century. The film was directed by Richard Attenborough and stars Ben Kingsley as Gandhi. They both... |
| 1982 | Prem Rog Prem Rog Prem Rog is 1982 romantic Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. Prem Rog literally means "love sick". The film tells the story of a man's love towards a woman who is a widow and of a higher status.-Plot summary:... |
| 1982 | Nikaah Nikaah Nikaah is a 1982 Hindi film produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Raj Babbar, Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha in her Hindi movie debut role. The film also had Asrani, Iftekhar and Gufi Paintal in support roles. The films music is by Ravi. The original name of the movie was Talaq... |
| 1981 | Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film |
| 1981 | Hotel |
| 1981 | Rocky |
| 1980 | Insaaf Ka Tarazu Insaaf Ka Tarazu Insaaf Ka Tarazu is a 1980 Hindi film produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Raj Babbar, Deepak Parashar, Zeenat Aman, Padmini Kohlapure, Iftekhar, Simi Garewal, Shreeram Lagoo and Dharmendra in a guest appearance. The music of the film was composed by Ravindra Jain. The film was... |
| 1980 | Agreement |
| 1980 | The Burning Train The Burning Train The Burning Train is a Bollywood action film released in 1980 directed by Ravi Chopra and featuring a huge all-star cast. The plot revolves around a fast train named Super Fast Express, that catches fire on its inaugural run from New Delhi to Mumbai.... |
| 1980 | Karz Karz (film) Karz is a 1980 Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Rishi Kapoor and Tina Munim as leads, also in a feat of perfect casting was Simi Garewal, who stood out in her role of Kamini Verma, the murderous wife from the past life, which won her a Filmfare nomination.Film's music was by... |
| 1980 | Abdullah |
| 1979 | Meera Meera (1979 film) -Awards and Nominations:* 1980 Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Won - Vani Jairam for "Mere To Giridhar Gopal"-Box office:1970's being the time of formula films in Indian Cinema and with "angry young man" Amitabh Bachchan overshadowing everything, this non-mainstream movie didn't... |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal Mr. Natwarlal Mr. Natwarlal is a 1979 Hindi action comedy movie. Produced by Tony Glaad it is directed by Rakesh Kumar. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Ajit and Amjad Khan. The music is by Rajesh Roshan, the songs are written by Anand Bakshi, and the highlight of the film was a children's song sung by... |
| 1979 | Suhaag Suhaag (1979 film) Suhaag is a 1979 Indian Hindi film directed by Manmohan Desai. A box-office success, the film became the highest earning film of 1979.The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Rekha and Parveen Babi in lead roles. Amjad Khan, Nirupa Roy and Jeevan play supporting roles... |
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman Jaani Dushman Jaani Dushman is a 1979 Bollywood popular horror film with a large starcast including Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra, Sanjeev Kumar, Neetu Singh, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Madan Puri, Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor and Premnath. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli... |
| 1978 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime Satyam Shivam Sundaram Satyam Shivam Sundaram is an Indian film. Satyam means Truth, Shivam can refer to either Lord Shiva or Eternal and Sundaram means Beautiful.-Plot:... |
| 1978 | Karmayogi Karmayogi -Cast:*Mala Sinha ... Durga*Raaj Kumar ... Shanker / Mohan*Jeetendra ... Ajay*Rekha ... Rekha*Reena Roy ... Kiran*Ajit... Keshavlal*Sudhir Dalvi ... Judge*Mushtaq Merchant*Onkar Ahmad*Vijay Mehta*Master Abbas ... Mohan*Master Rajesh*Rahul*Rajeev... |
| 1978 | Shalimar Shalimar (film) Shalimar is a 1978 Hindi film. Its English version known as Raiders of the Sacred Stone was released in USA. The movie starred Dharmendra, Sir Rex Harrison, Zeenat Aman, Shammi Kapoor, Prem Nath, Aruna Irani and American actors John Saxon and Sylvia Miles in supporting roles. Jayamalini does a... |
| 1978 | Ghar Ghar (film) Ghar is a 1978 Indian Bollywood film directed by Manik Chatterjee, released on 9 February 1978. The film stars Vinod Mehra and Rekha in lead roles.-Plot:... |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugandh Ganga Ki Saugandh Ganga Ki Saugandh is a 1978 Hindi movie. Produced and directed by Sultan Ahmed this film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Amjad Khan, Pran, I. S. Johar, Bindu, and Anju Mahendru. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji.... |
| 1977 | Alaap Alaap Alaap is a 1977 Indian film produced by Hrishikesh Mukerjee and N.C Sippy and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Om Prakash and A. K. Hangal... |
| 1977 | Aaina Aaina (1977 film) Aaina is a 1974 Indian Bollywood film starring Mumtaz in the lead roles and A. K. Hangal, Nirupa Roy, Lalita Pawar, Jayasudha and Madan Puri in support roles. The music is given by Naushad.This film has a special appearance by Rajesh Khanna... |
| 1977 | Ab Kya Hoga Ab Kya Hoga Ab Kya Hoga is a 1977 Hindi movie, produced, directed and written by Sawan Kumar Tak. The film stars Shatrughan Sinha, Neetu Singh, Asrani, Bindu, Moushumi Chatterjee and Ranjeet. The film's music is by Tak's wife Usha Khanna.... |
| 1976 | Udhar Ka Sindur Udhar Ka Sindur Udhar Ka Sindur is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by . The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, and Asha Parekh, who received a Filmfare nomination as Best Supporting Actress, the only nomination for the film.... |
| 1976 | Hera Pheri Hera Pheri (1976 film) Hera Pheri is a 1976 Hindi movie directed by Prakash Mehra and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saira Banu, Vinod Khanna, Sulakshana Pandit, Shreeram Lagoo and Asrani. The film's music is by Kalyanji Anandji and the lyrics by Anjaan.This movie was 'superhit' at boxoffice.Vinod Khanna received a Filmfare... |
| 1976 | Mehbooba Mehbooba Mehbooba is a 1976 Hindi film produced by Mushir-Riaz and directed by Shakti Samanta. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini and Prem Chopra. The music is composed by R. D. Burman. The plot it is based on Gulshan Nanda's novel Sisakate Saaz, and Nanda also wrote the screenplay... |
| 1976 | Nagin |
| 1976 | Aaj Ka Mahaatma Aaj Ka Mahaatma Aaj Ka Mahaatma is a 1976 Bollywood romantic action film directed by Kundan Kumar. The film stars Randhir Kapoor and Rekha .-Cast:*Randhir Kapoor ... Randhir / Ranvir Varma*Rekha ... Mala*Ranjeet ... Tony*Bindu ... Julie*Manmohan ... Shankar... |
| 1976 | Chalte Chalte |
| 1976 | Do Anjaane Do Anjaane Do Anjaane is a 1976 Hindi film. Produced by Tito, it is directed by Dulal Guha. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Prem Chopra, Pradeep Kumar, Utpal Dutt, Lalita Pawar and a young pre-stardom Mithun Chakraborty. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji... |
| 1975 | Aakraman Aakraman Aakraman is a 1975 Hindi war film. Produced by Jagdish Kumar and directed by J. Om Prakash. The war film stars Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, Farida Jalal, Sujit Kumar, Asrani, Keshto Mukherjee, Mumtaz Shanti and Rajesh Khanna... |
| 1975 | Kala Sona Kala Sona Kala Sona is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced by Harish Shah and Vinod Shah and directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Feroz Khan, Parveen Babi, Prem Chopra, Farida Jalal, Helen, Durga Khote, Keshto Mukherjee and Bhagwan. The films music is by R. D. Burman and lyrics by Majrooh... |
| 1975 | Dharam Karam Dharam Karam Dharam Karam is a 1975 Hindi film produced by Raj Kapoor and directed by Randhir Kapoor, who also star as father and son in the film, respectively. The film also stars Rekha, Premnath and Dara Singh. The music is by R.D... |
| 1975 | Prem Kahani Prem Kahani Prem Kahani is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced by Lekhraj Khosla it is directed and written by Raj Khosla. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna and K. N Singh. the films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal-Plot:... |
| 1974 | Chor Machaye Shor Chor Machaye Shor Chor Machaye Shor is a Pakistani Urdu film directed by Syed Noor. The film stars Babar Ali, Resham and Sahiba. The film was released in 1996.A re-make of Punjabi film Sohra te Jawai-Film Business:... |
| 1974 | Bidaai |
| 1973 | Dhund Dhund (1973 film) Dhund is a 1973 Hindi movie produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film is based on Agatha Christie's play, The Unexpected Guest, and stars Sanjay Khan, his then flame Zeenat Aman, Danny Denzongpa, Deven Verma, Madan Puri, Navin Nischol and Ashok Kumar... |
| 1973 | Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar is a 1973 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rajendra Bhatia.-Cast:... |
| 1973 | Keemat |
| 1973 | Anamika |
| 1973 | Bandhe Haath Bandhe Haath Bandhe Haath is a 1973 Hindi movie produced and written by O. P. Ralhan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mumtaz, Ajit, O P Ralhan, Ranjeet, Madan Puri, Asit Sen, Tun Tun and Pinchoo Kapoor. The films music is by R. D... |
| 1972 | Siddhartha Siddhartha (film) Siddhartha is a film based on the novel of the same name by Herman Hesse, directed by Conrad Rooks. It was shot on location in Northern India, and features work by noted cinematographer Sven Nykvist.... |
| 1972 | Dastaan |
| 1972 | Raaste Kaa Patthar Raaste Kaa Patthar Raaste Kaa Patthar is a 1972 Bollywood action film directed by Mukul Dutt. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha . This is similar to the Movie The Apartment. It follows almost the same storyline till the end.-Cast:... |
| 1972 | Roop Tera Mastana Roop Tera Mastana Roop Tera Mastana is a 1972 Hindi film directed by Khalid Akhtar. The film stars Jeetendra, Mumtaz, I. S. Johar and Pran. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.... |
| 1972 | Apna Desh Apna Desh Apna Desh is a 1972 Hindi movie. Produced by T.M. Kittu and A. V. Subramaniam and directed by Jambu. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Om Prakash, Jagdeep, Mukkamala, Madan Puri and the uncredited Roja Ramani, who plays Rajesh Khanna's niece Sharda. The films music is by R. D. Burman. ... |
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972 film) Mere Jeevan Saathi is a 1972 Hindi movie produced by Harish and Vinod Shah. It is directed by Ravikant Nagaich, and it stars Rajesh Khanna, Tanuja, Sujit Kumar, Bindu, Helen, Utpal Dutt and Rajindranath.... |
| 1971 | Tere Mere Sapne Tere Mere Sapne (1971 film) Tere Mere Sapne is a 1971 film produced by Dev Anand, and written and directed by his brother Vijay Anand for Navketan Films. The movie stars Dev, Vijay, Mumtaz, and Hema Malini. The film's music is by S. D. Burman, and the story is based on The Citadel, a novel by A.J. Cronin... |
| 1971 | Pyar Ki Kahani Pyar Ki Kahani Pyar Ki Kahani is a 1971 Bollywood drama film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Tanuja and Mala Sinha . According to an interview given by Amitabh bachchan at Koffee with Karan, this role was initially given to Jitender, but because of the film industry's imposed limit... |
| 1971 | Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee Aap Aye Bahar Ayee is a 1971 Bollywood film produced, directed and written by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Sadhana, Rajendranath and Prem Chopra. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.-Plot:... |
| 1971 | Maryada Maryada Maryada...of an Indian family is a Hindi TV serial that aired on TV Asia from 2007 until 2009, based on the story of a 19 years old girl Meenakshi, who is a real life example of tradition in which she tries to change herself to save relationships with her dad's family.-Plot:This story is a very... |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam Johny Mera Naam Johny Mera Naam is a 1970 Indian Hindi movie. Directed by Vijay Anand, it stars the director's brother, Dev Anand and Pran in the role of a pair of brothers separated in childhood. Hema Malini, Jeevan, Premnath, I. S. Johar and Iftekhar also star in this movie. It is considered a Dev Anand... |
| 1970 | Himmat Himmat Himmat is a 1996 Bollywood action film directed by Sunil Sharma, starring Sunny Deol, Tabu and Shilpa Shetty.-Synopsis:Two Indian Secret Service Agents, Ajay Saxena and Abdul, are not only co-workers, but also live like brothers and family... |
| 1970 | Khilona Khilona Khilona is a 1970 Indian film directed by Chander Vohra and recipient of the Filmfare Best Movie Award. Mumtaz won the Filmfare Best Actress Award.... |
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker Mera Naam Joker Mera Naam Joker is a 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor. The screenplay was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. This film was the debut of Rishi Kapoor. Mera Naam Joker is a film about a clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. The film is reportedly inspired by Raj... |
| 1970 | Maa Aur Mamta Maa Aur Mamta Maa Aur Mamta is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by Asit Sen. The film stars Nutan and Ashok Kumar .-Cast:*Ashok Kumar ... William*Nutan ... Maya *Jeetendra ... Ram*Mumtaz ... Mary*Rehman ... Father Henry*Sujit Kumar ... Sunder... |
| 1969 | Jeene Ki Raah Jeene Ki Raah Jeene Ki Raah is a 1969 Hindi movie produced directed and written by L. V. Prasad. The film stars Jeetendra, Tanuja, Jagdeep and Sanjeev Kumar. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi... |
| 1969 | Intaquam Intaquam Intaquam is a Bollywood Suspense Thriller released in 1969 and directed by R. K. Nayyar.The film starred Sanjay Khan and Sadhana in the lead supported by Ashok Kumar, Jeevan, Rajendranath, Rehman, Helen and Anju Mahendru... |
| 1968 | Brahmachari |
| 1967 | Anita |
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam Patthar Ke Sanam Patthar Ke Sanam is a 1967 Hindi movie. Produced by the Nadiadwala's the film is directed by Raja Nawathe. It stars Manoj Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz , Pran, Mehmood, Lalita Pawar and Aruna Irani... |
| 1967 | Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan |
| 1966 | Amrapali Amrapali (film) Amrapali is a 1966 historical Hindi film, directed by Lekh Tandon, starring Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt as leads.It was based on the life of Amrapali , the nagarvadhu of Vaishali, the capital of the Licchavi republic in ancient India around 500 BC and Ajatashatru, the king of the Magadha empire,... |
| 1966 | Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi is a 1966 Hindi-language film. Produced by Guru Dutt and directed by Shaheed Latif. It stars Mala Sinha, Dharmendra, Tanuja, and Rehman. The film is still remembered for its music is by O.P... |
| 1966 | Mera Saaya Mera Saaya Mera Saaya is a 1966 Indian Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla. The film was a remake of Marathi film called Pathlag. The film's music is by Madan Mohan and lyrics by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan. The film stars Sunil Dutt and Sadhana. This is director Raj Khosla's third film with Sadhana after Ek Musafir... |
| 1966 | Teesri Manzil Teesri Manzil Teesri Manzil is a Bollywood thriller directed by Vijay Anand and produced by Nasir Hussain. It starred his regular actors Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh. Nazima, Premnath, Prem Chopra, Iftekhar, Helen, K. N. Singh and Salim Khan were part of the supporting cast... |
| 1966 | Budtameez Budtameez Budtameez is a 1966 Bollywood film produced by Jagdish Varma and directed by Manmohan Desai. The film stars Shammi Kapoor, Sadhana and Manorama. The films music is by Shankar Jaikishan.-Cast:*Shammi Kapoor ... Shyam Kumar Saxena... |
| 1965 | Guide The Guide The Guide is a 1958 novel written in English by the Indian author R. K. Narayan. Like most of his works the novel is based in Malgudi, the fictional town in South India... |
| 1965 | Janwar |
| 1965 | Kaajal Kaajal Kaajal is a 1965 Bollywood film produced by Pannalal Maheshwari and directed by Ram Maheshwari. The film stars Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar, Dharmendra, Padmini, Helen, Durga Khote, Tun Tun , Mehmood and Mumtaz. The films music is by Ravi-Plot:... |
| 1965 | Waqt Waqt (1965 film) Waqt is a 1965 Indian film directed by Yash Chopra. It made it onto the BFI's long list of films in consideration for their top ten of Indian films award. It was produced by B.R... |
| 1965 | Mere Sanam Mere Sanam Mere Sanam was a Hindi film released in 1965 Hindi film starring Asha Parekh, Biswajeet, Pran, Rajindernath and Mumtaz. The film was a hit at the box office. The ear-pleasing music and beautiful locations were mostly responsible for the film's success. The story line and direction were also good,... |
| 1964 | Dulha Dulhan |
| 1964 | Leader Leader (film) Leader is a 1964 Hindi movie. The film is produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee and directed by Ram Mukherjee . The film stars Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala and Jayant. The films music is by Naushad.-Cast:*Dilip Kumar ... Vijay Khanna... |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is a 1962 Indian Hindi film produced by Guru Dutt and directed by Abrar Alvi. It is based on a Bengali novel, Shaheb Bibi Golam by Bimal Mitra, and is a look into the tragic fall of the haveli-dom and feudalism in Bengal during the British Raj... |
| 1961 | Ganga Jamuna Ganga Jamuna Gunga Jumna is a 1961 dacoit drama Bollywood film produced by Dilip Kumar and directed by Nitin Bose. The film stars Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in the lead with Nasir Khan, Azra, Leela Chitnis, Kanhaiyalal, Anwar Hussain, Nasir Hussain, Helen forms an ensemble cast... |
| 1960 | Chaudhvin Ka Chand Chaudhvin Ka Chand Chaudhvin Ka Chand is a 1960 Hindi feature film directed by Mohammed Sadiq. A production of Guru Dutt, the film centers on a love triangle between Guru Dutt, Rehman and Waheeda Rehman, and features music by Ravi. Farida Jalal is a guest appearance in the film, her debut... |
| 1959 | Dil Deke Dekho Dil Deke Dekho Dil Deke Dekho, a 1959 Indian Hindi romantic comedy film, was Nasir Hussain's second film as director. His first directorial venture was Tumsa Nahin Dekha , which became a big hit and which gave star Shammi Kapoor a new image as a comedic, dancing hero. Husain and Kapoor reteamed here. Asha... |
| 1959 | Kaagaz Ke Phool Kaagaz Ke Phool Kaagaz Ke Phool, , is a 1959 Hindi film produced and directed by Guru Dutt, who also played the lead role in the film .The film was a box office disaster of its time but was later resurrected as a world cinema cult classic in the 1980s. The film's music was composed by S. D... |
| 1959 | Kavi Kalidas |
| 1957 | Pyaasa Pyaasa Pyaasa is a 1957 Indian film produced and directed by Guru Dutt. The film tells the story of struggling poet, Vijay , trying to make his works known in post-independence India... |
| 1956 | C.I.D. |
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