Nasir Hussain
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Nasir Husain was an Indian film producer, director and screenwriter.
as a writer in 1948. The famous films he wrote for Filmistan include Anarkali
(1953), Munimjee (1955), and Paying Guest
(1957). Filmistan was the breakaway studio from Bombay Talkies
, and used mid-budget formula productions and sold on star value and music. Sashadhar Mukherjee
was a part of the breakaway team, and he gave Hussain Tumsa Nahin Dekha
to direct. The film made a star of Shammi Kapoor
.
Shammi Kapoor
and Nasir Hussain made another hit Dil Deke Dekho
(1959) for Filmalaya, the breakaway group of Filmistan. The film introduced Asha Parekh
, who would be the lead in all of Hussain's films until Caravan
(1971). There were many rumors of an affair between the two of them, especially since Asha never married anyone. Hussain was already married to Ayesha, with whom he had two children, a son Mansoor Khan
and a daughter Nuzhat.
(1961), Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon
(1963),Teesri Manzil
( 1966), Baharon Ke Sapne
(1967), Pyar Ka Mausam
(1969), Caravan
(1971), Yaadon Ki Baraat
(1973) and Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
(1977).
Nasir Hussain, Majrooh Sultanpuri
, and R.D. Burman collaborated in Teesri Manzil
, Pyar Ka Mausam
, Caravan
, Yaadon Ki Baraat
and Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
.
Nasir Hussain wrote and produced the musical cult hit Teesri Manzil
. Vijay Anand directed the film that starred Hussain's regular actors Shammi Kapoor
and Asha Parekh
. Originally Dev Anand was signed for the film but due to some differences with Nasir he opted out and Shammi Kapoor was taken.[ Interview by Shammi Kapoor to CNN IBN telecast after his death, on 15 August 2011] He also hired R.D. Burman for the first time to compose the songs ("O Haseena Zulfonwali", "O Mere Sona Re", "Deewaana Mujhsa Nahin", "Tumne Mujhe Dekha", "Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyaar Tera"). After the songs became evergreen hits, Burman would compose for all of Hussain's films for the next 19 years, ending with Zabardast (1985).
Hussain's Yaadon Ki Baraat
(1973) was written by Salim-Javed
who had written Zanjeer
the same year and both stories dealt with the hero wanting to avenge his father's death. (And Ajit
being the villain in both.)
(1984) and Zabardast (1985) all flopped so Hussain's son Mansoor Khan
took over the reins of Nasir Hussain Films although Hussain continued to write dialogues for films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
(1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992). In Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, he introduced his nephew Aamir Khan
as a hero. Hussain got a special Filmfare Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema.
Nasir Hussain died in Mumbai on 13 March 2002 following a heart attack. Asha Parekh
said that she hadn't seen him the last year of his life, as he became reclusive because of his wife's death, but she spoke to him on the phone the day before his death.
Early career
Husain first worked with A. R. Kardar when he joined FilmistanFilmistan
Filmistan was a film production company and film studio of Indian film industry from Goregaon, Mumbai. It is located very near to Patkar College on SV road spread over seven acres. Many students have claimed to see superstars in the studio. Patkar College's reputation has increased due to this...
as a writer in 1948. The famous films he wrote for Filmistan include Anarkali
Anarkali (1953 film)
Anarkali is a 1953 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. As per the legend Jahangir revolted against his father Akbar over his love for a common girl called Anarkali....
(1953), Munimjee (1955), and Paying Guest
Paying Guest
Paying Guest is a 1957 Bollywood film directed by Subodh Mukherjee. The film stars Dev Anand and Nutan along with Shobha Khote.The soundtrack, composed by Sachin Dev Burman received a degree of popularity and made a lasting impression . The lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Paying Guest...
(1957). Filmistan was the breakaway studio from Bombay Talkies
Bombay Talkies
The Bombay Talkies Limited was a movie studio produced 102 movies, founded in 1934 in Malad, Bombay , India, by Himanshu Rai, Rajnarayan Dube and Devika Rani along with businessmen like F. E...
, and used mid-budget formula productions and sold on star value and music. Sashadhar Mukherjee
Sashadhar Mukherjee
Sashadhar Mukherjee was a producer in Hindi films. He is part of the distinguished Mukherjee clan of Bollywood.Main article: Mukherjee-Samarth family...
was a part of the breakaway team, and he gave Hussain Tumsa Nahin Dekha
Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957 film)
Tumsa Nahin Dekha is a 1957 film produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee for Filmistan- the breakaway studio formed by some old Bombay Talkies hands like Sashadhar. The film marked Nasir Hussain's evolution into a director. He had written films like Munimjee and Paying Guest...
to direct. The film made a star of Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s....
.
Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s....
and Nasir Hussain made another hit 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) for Filmalaya, the breakaway group of Filmistan. The film introduced Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973.-Early life:...
, who would be the lead in all of Hussain's films until Caravan
Caravan (1971 film)
Caravan is a 1971 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Nasir Hussain and Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay. Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain is credited as producer. It starred Jeetendra and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Aruna Irani , Helen and Madan Puri...
(1971). There were many rumors of an affair between the two of them, especially since Asha never married anyone. Hussain was already married to Ayesha, with whom he had two children, a son Mansoor Khan
Mansoor Khan
Mansoor Khan, son of film maker Nasir Hussain, made his directorial debut with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak which launched the career of his cousin Aamir Khan. The film, a soft Romeo-Juliet inspired romantic drama, was a huge success...
and a daughter Nuzhat.
Own production
Hussain then set up his own Nasir Hussain Films and turned producer-director, he made musical hits like Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota HaiJab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai
Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai is a 1961 Bollywood movie that became a box office hit. It was written, produced, and directed by Nasir Hussain. The first film Hussain ever produced, it featured Dev Anand and Hussain fixture Asha Parekh in the leading roles...
(1961), Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon is a 1963 Indian Bollywood film. The film became a superhit at the box office. This was Nasir Hussain's second production, the first being Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai. He also wrote and directed it. It starred Joy Mukherjee and the Nasir Hussain fixture Asha Parekh...
(1963),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), Baharon Ke Sapne
Baharon Ke Sapne
Baharon Ke Sapne is a 1967 Hindi movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. It starred Rajesh Khanna ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Premnath , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath....
(1967), Pyar Ka Mausam
Pyar ka Mausam
Pyar Ka Mausam is a 1969 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Hussain wrote, produced, and directed the film. It starred Shashi Kapoor ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Bharat Bhushan , Nirupa Roy , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath. Nasir's nephew...
(1969), Caravan
Caravan (1971 film)
Caravan is a 1971 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Nasir Hussain and Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay. Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain is credited as producer. It starred Jeetendra and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Aruna Irani , Helen and Madan Puri...
(1971), Yaadon Ki Baraat
Yaadon Ki Baraat
The Music of the movie is by the veteran Rahul Dev Burman, and the lyrics are authored by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The Soundtrack, one of the highlights of the movie with unforgettable compositions and extravagant lyrics, is remembered to Date...
(1973) and Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Hum Kisi Se Kum Naheen is a 1977 Hindi action film, produced and directed by Nasir Hussain. The film became a "super hit" at the box office, and took the third top spot at the box office in 1977....
(1977).
Nasir Hussain, Majrooh Sultanpuri
Majrooh Sultanpuri
Majrooh Sultanpuri was an Urdu poet, lyricist and songwriter...
, and R.D. Burman collaborated in 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...
, Pyar Ka Mausam
Pyar ka Mausam
Pyar Ka Mausam is a 1969 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Hussain wrote, produced, and directed the film. It starred Shashi Kapoor ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Bharat Bhushan , Nirupa Roy , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath. Nasir's nephew...
, Caravan
Caravan (1971 film)
Caravan is a 1971 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Nasir Hussain and Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay. Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain is credited as producer. It starred Jeetendra and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Aruna Irani , Helen and Madan Puri...
, Yaadon Ki Baraat
Yaadon Ki Baraat
The Music of the movie is by the veteran Rahul Dev Burman, and the lyrics are authored by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The Soundtrack, one of the highlights of the movie with unforgettable compositions and extravagant lyrics, is remembered to Date...
and Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Hum Kisi Se Kum Naheen is a 1977 Hindi action film, produced and directed by Nasir Hussain. The film became a "super hit" at the box office, and took the third top spot at the box office in 1977....
.
Nasir Hussain wrote and produced the musical cult hit 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...
. Vijay Anand directed the film that starred Hussain's regular actors Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s....
and Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973.-Early life:...
. Originally Dev Anand was signed for the film but due to some differences with Nasir he opted out and Shammi Kapoor was taken.[ Interview by Shammi Kapoor to CNN IBN telecast after his death, on 15 August 2011] He also hired R.D. Burman for the first time to compose the songs ("O Haseena Zulfonwali", "O Mere Sona Re", "Deewaana Mujhsa Nahin", "Tumne Mujhe Dekha", "Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyaar Tera"). After the songs became evergreen hits, Burman would compose for all of Hussain's films for the next 19 years, ending with Zabardast (1985).
Hussain's Yaadon Ki Baraat
Yaadon Ki Baraat
The Music of the movie is by the veteran Rahul Dev Burman, and the lyrics are authored by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The Soundtrack, one of the highlights of the movie with unforgettable compositions and extravagant lyrics, is remembered to Date...
(1973) was written by Salim-Javed
Salim-Javed
Salim-Javed were a scriptwriter duo who wrote a number of commercially and critically successful Hindi films in the 1970s and early 1980s. The duo, composed of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, made the writer's role popular with their names appearing in the posters of the films, and in some films they...
who had written Zanjeer
Zanjeer
Zanjeer , is a 1973 Hindi film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra; starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit and Bindu. The movie changed the trend from romantic films to action films and pioneered Amitabh's new image of a brooding but explosive person who fights back when cornered...
the same year and both stories dealt with the hero wanting to avenge his father's death. (And Ajit
Ajit
Ajit, variously spelled Ajith, Agith, Ajay, Aje or Ajeet is a common male name derived from Sanskrit. The name used in various forms in India nationwide, and in parts of Sri Lanka where Tamil people are concentrated. The name means invincible or, literally, he who has not been conquered, from the...
being the villain in both.)
Late career
Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981), Manzil ManzilManzil Manzil
Manzil Manzil is an Indian film directed by Nasir Hussain and released in 1984. The movie stars Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Dimple Kapadia, Sunny Deol, Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa.-Characters:* Dimple Kapadia ... Seema Malhotra...
(1984) and Zabardast (1985) all flopped so Hussain's son Mansoor Khan
Mansoor Khan
Mansoor Khan, son of film maker Nasir Hussain, made his directorial debut with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak which launched the career of his cousin Aamir Khan. The film, a soft Romeo-Juliet inspired romantic drama, was a huge success...
took over the reins of Nasir Hussain Films although Hussain continued to write dialogues for films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak or QSQT is a 1988 Indian Bollywood film written by Nasir Hussain and directed by his son Mansoor Khan. The film starred Hussain's nephew, Aamir Khan, along with Juhi Chawla in their first major roles. Upon release, the film became a box office hit and shot its leading stars...
(1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992). In Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, he introduced his nephew Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema....
as a hero. Hussain got a special Filmfare Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema.
Nasir Hussain died in Mumbai on 13 March 2002 following a heart attack. Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973.-Early life:...
said that she hadn't seen him the last year of his life, as he became reclusive because of his wife's death, but she spoke to him on the phone the day before his death.
Associations
Nasir had several "favourites" with whom he worked repeatedly.- The first was mentor Sashadhar Mukherjee, for whose FilmistanFilmistanFilmistan was a film production company and film studio of Indian film industry from Goregaon, Mumbai. It is located very near to Patkar College on SV road spread over seven acres. Many students have claimed to see superstars in the studio. Patkar College's reputation has increased due to this...
Studio Nasir wrote and directed his earlier films. - Sashadhar's brother Subodh MukherjeeSubodh MukherjeeSubodh Mukerji was a renowned movie-maker of Bengali origin. He was the brother of the leading producer director Sashadhar Mukherjee...
directed a couple of these early films that Nasir wrote, Dev Anand was the hero and S.D. Burman composed the music.(MunimjiMunimjiMunimji is a 1955 Indian Hindi movie. Written by Nasir Hussain, it starred Dev Anand and Nalini Jaywant as the lead couple. Pran played the villain in the film. The film also starred Ameeta and Nirupa Roy. The team of Mukherjee, Nasir Hussain, Dev Anand and music director S.D. Burman later got...
and Paying GuestPaying GuestPaying Guest is a 1957 Bollywood film directed by Subodh Mukherjee. The film stars Dev Anand and Nutan along with Shobha Khote.The soundtrack, composed by Sachin Dev Burman received a degree of popularity and made a lasting impression . The lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Paying Guest...
). Nasir cast Dev AnandDev AnandDharam Dev Anand , better known as Dev Anand , is an Indian Hindi Cinema actor, director and film producer. Dev is the second of three brothers who were active in Hindi Cinema. His brothers are Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand. Their sister, Sheel Kanta Kapur, is the mother of renowned Hindi and...
in his own first production Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota HaiJab Pyar Kisi Se Hota HaiJab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai is a 1961 Bollywood movie that became a box office hit. It was written, produced, and directed by Nasir Hussain. The first film Hussain ever produced, it featured Dev Anand and Hussain fixture Asha Parekh in the leading roles...
. - Pran was also a constant villain in MunimjiMunimjiMunimji is a 1955 Indian Hindi movie. Written by Nasir Hussain, it starred Dev Anand and Nalini Jaywant as the lead couple. Pran played the villain in the film. The film also starred Ameeta and Nirupa Roy. The team of Mukherjee, Nasir Hussain, Dev Anand and music director S.D. Burman later got...
, Paying GuestPaying GuestPaying Guest is a 1957 Bollywood film directed by Subodh Mukherjee. The film stars Dev Anand and Nutan along with Shobha Khote.The soundtrack, composed by Sachin Dev Burman received a degree of popularity and made a lasting impression . The lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Paying Guest...
and Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota HaiJab Pyar Kisi Se Hota HaiJab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai is a 1961 Bollywood movie that became a box office hit. It was written, produced, and directed by Nasir Hussain. The first film Hussain ever produced, it featured Dev Anand and Hussain fixture Asha Parekh in the leading roles...
. - Nasir also produced a film and cast his mentor Sashadhar's son Joy MukherjeeJoy Mukherjee- Family Background :Main article: Mukherjee-Samarth familyJoy Mukherjee is the son of Sashadhar Mukherjee and Sati Devi. His father was a successful producer and a co-founder of Filmalaya Studios. His paternal uncle is director Subodh Mukherjee, whilst his maternal uncles were Ashok Kumar and...
in Phir Wohi Dil Laya HoonPhir Wohi Dil Laya HoonPhir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon is a 1963 Indian Bollywood film. The film became a superhit at the box office. This was Nasir Hussain's second production, the first being Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai. He also wrote and directed it. It starred Joy Mukherjee and the Nasir Hussain fixture Asha Parekh...
. - Nasir used Majrooh SultanpuriMajrooh SultanpuriMajrooh Sultanpuri was an Urdu poet, lyricist and songwriter...
in 10 of his productions, apart from working with him in Paying GuestPaying GuestPaying Guest is a 1957 Bollywood film directed by Subodh Mukherjee. The film stars Dev Anand and Nutan along with Shobha Khote.The soundtrack, composed by Sachin Dev Burman received a degree of popularity and made a lasting impression . The lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Paying Guest...
. - Nasir directed Shammi KapoorShammi KapoorShammi Kapoor was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s....
in his early hits and created Shammi's image with films like Tumsa Nahin DekhaTumsa Nahin DekhaTumsa Nahin Dekha - The Love Story is a Bollywood Romance film directed by Anurag Basu, while produced by Mukesh Bhatt. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Diya Mirza in lead roles as Anupam Kher, Sharat Saxena and Surekha Sikri in supporting roles...
and Dil Deke DekhoDil Deke DekhoDil 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...
as well as his later production Teesri ManzilTeesri ManzilTeesri 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...
. - Actor RajindernathRajindernathRajendra Nath Malhotra was a comedian actor in Indian Hindi and Punjabi films.-Early life and family:His family was from Peshawar but settled in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. He studied in college at Darbar College, Rewa where Arjun Singh and R.P...
was a fixture in almost all of his early productions. He was in Dil Deke DekhoDil Deke DekhoDil 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), Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961), Phir Wohi Dil Laya HoonPhir Wohi Dil Laya HoonPhir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon is a 1963 Indian Bollywood film. The film became a superhit at the box office. This was Nasir Hussain's second production, the first being Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai. He also wrote and directed it. It starred Joy Mukherjee and the Nasir Hussain fixture Asha Parekh...
(1963), Baharon Ke SapneBaharon Ke SapneBaharon Ke Sapne is a 1967 Hindi movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. It starred Rajesh Khanna ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Premnath , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath....
(1967), Pyar Ka MausamPyar ka MausamPyar Ka Mausam is a 1969 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Hussain wrote, produced, and directed the film. It starred Shashi Kapoor ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Bharat Bhushan , Nirupa Roy , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath. Nasir's nephew...
(1969), Zabardast (1985) and Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981). - One of his longest associations was with Asha ParekhAsha ParekhAsha Parekh is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973.-Early life:...
, from Dil Deke DekhoDil Deke DekhoDil 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...
, through Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, Phir Wohi Dil Laya HoonPhir Wohi Dil Laya HoonPhir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon is a 1963 Indian Bollywood film. The film became a superhit at the box office. This was Nasir Hussain's second production, the first being Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai. He also wrote and directed it. It starred Joy Mukherjee and the Nasir Hussain fixture Asha Parekh...
, Teesri ManzilTeesri ManzilTeesri 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...
, Baharon Ke SapneBaharon Ke SapneBaharon Ke Sapne is a 1967 Hindi movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. It starred Rajesh Khanna ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Premnath , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath....
, Pyar Ka MausamPyar ka MausamPyar Ka Mausam is a 1969 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Hussain wrote, produced, and directed the film. It starred Shashi Kapoor ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Bharat Bhushan , Nirupa Roy , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath. Nasir's nephew...
till CaravanCaravan (1971 film)Caravan is a 1971 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Nasir Hussain and Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay. Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain is credited as producer. It starred Jeetendra and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Aruna Irani , Helen and Madan Puri...
. - He worked with R.D. Burman in 9 films from Teesri ManzilTeesri ManzilTeesri 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...
, through Baharon Ke SapneBaharon Ke SapneBaharon Ke Sapne is a 1967 Hindi movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. It starred Rajesh Khanna ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Premnath , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath....
, Pyar Ka MausamPyar ka MausamPyar Ka Mausam is a 1969 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Hussain wrote, produced, and directed the film. It starred Shashi Kapoor ,and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Bharat Bhushan , Nirupa Roy , Madan Puri and another Nasir Husain fixture Rajendranath. Nasir's nephew...
, CaravanCaravan (1971 film)Caravan is a 1971 movie under Nasir Hussain films banner. Nasir Hussain and Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay. Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain is credited as producer. It starred Jeetendra and the Nasir Husain fixture- Asha Parekh. It also had Aruna Irani , Helen and Madan Puri...
, Yaadon Ki BaraatYaadon Ki BaraatThe Music of the movie is by the veteran Rahul Dev Burman, and the lyrics are authored by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The Soundtrack, one of the highlights of the movie with unforgettable compositions and extravagant lyrics, is remembered to Date...
, Hum Kisi Se Kum NahinHum Kisi Se Kum NahinHum Kisi Se Kum Naheen is a 1977 Hindi action film, produced and directed by Nasir Hussain. The film became a "super hit" at the box office, and took the third top spot at the box office in 1977....
, Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai, Manzil ManzilManzil ManzilManzil Manzil is an Indian film directed by Nasir Hussain and released in 1984. The movie stars Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Dimple Kapadia, Sunny Deol, Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa.-Characters:* Dimple Kapadia ... Seema Malhotra...
and Zabardast. - Hussain also collaborated with writer Sachin BhowmickSachin BhowmickSachin Bhowmick was an Indian Hindi film writer and director. Writing was his main work and he wrote stories or screenplays for over 94 films. He was also a regular contributor to Ultorath, a Bengali magazine on cinema.-Writing highlights:...
, comic Wasti, editors Babu Lavande and Gurudutt Shirali in many of his films.
Awards and nominations
- Filmfare Best Screenplay AwardFilmfare Best Screenplay AwardThe Filmfare Best Screenplay Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.-Superlatives:Most AwardsSalim-Javed - 3Basu Chatterjee - 2Mani Ratnam - 2Vijay Tendulkar - 2Rajkumar Hirani - 2...
—Qayamat Se Qayamat TakQayamat Se Qayamat TakQayamat Se Qayamat Tak or QSQT is a 1988 Indian Bollywood film written by Nasir Hussain and directed by his son Mansoor Khan. The film starred Hussain's nephew, Aamir Khan, along with Juhi Chawla in their first major roles. Upon release, the film became a box office hit and shot its leading stars...
(1988) - Filmfare Best Movie AwardFilmfare Best Movie AwardThe Filmfare Best Film Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.The award was first given in 1954. Here is a list of the award winners and the nominees of the respective years...
— Jo Jeeta Wohi SikandarJo Jeeta Wohi SikandarThe music for the movie composed by Jatin Lalit and lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The soundtrack, their second collaboration together, helped to launch their career...
(1992) - FilmfareFilmfareFilmfare is an English-language tabloid-sized magazine about Indian cinema. Published by The Times Group, India's largest media services conglomerate, in Mumbai , it highlights the doings of the Bollywood film scene...
Special Award (1996)
External links
- Nasir Hussain at Upperstall.comUpperstall.comUpperstall.com is a web site on Indian cinema that focuses on classic and independent Indian cinema and its luminaries. It is owned and run by Karan Bali, Saumil Gandhi and Karan Anshuman and launched on 7 July 2000, heralding the 104th anniversary of the first ever motion picture screenings in India...