Shibu Mitra is a veteran Indian film director and producer. In his career spanning more than 40 feature films, he has been amongst the more experienced Bollywood film directors. His movies were very popular in the 80's, the most successful amongst them being Aag Hi Aag

Aag Hi Aag

Aag Hi Aag is a 1987 Bollywood film directed by Shibu Mitra and starring Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Chunky Pandey, Neelam. The year 1987 turned out to be a remarkable year for Dharmendra. He had eight film releases which were all successful at the box office, one of which...

, Ilzaam

Ilzaam

Ilzaam is a 1986 Bollywood film starring Govinda in his film debut alongside Neelam, Shatrughan Sinha, Shashi Kapoor, Prem Chopra and Anita Raj.-Synopsis:Orphaned and poor Ajay meets with wealthy Aarti , and both fall in love...

, Durga, Aakhri Goli

Aakhri Goli

Aakhri Goli is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Shibu Mitra.-Cast:*Sunil Dutt*Leena Chandavarkar*Farida Jalal*Ajit*Amjad Khan*Om Prakash*Nirupa Roy...

, Paanch Quaidi, Insaaf Main Karoonga and others.

Early life

Shibu was born in a Bengali family to Suresh Chandra and Suruchi Mitra in Kolkata on 25 March 1948. His father was a lawyer,and mother a Principal of a school. Both his brothers pursued careers in Law, while Shibu's fascination for films drew him towards a career in Bollywood. Shibu joined the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India

Film and Television Institute of India

Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...

 (FTII

FTII

FTII may refer to:* Film and Television Institute of India, Pune* a title indicating that the bearer is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Taxation in the United Kingdom...

 Pune).

Career

After graduating from FTII Pune, Shibu assisted Industry veteran Basu Chatterjee. He received his grooming in commercial film making from him and soon proceeded to direct his first venture [Bindiya Aur Bandook]. This 1972 low budget movie starring newcomer Kiran Kumar and Asha Sachdev went on to become a huge blockbuster and was amongst the biggest hits of 1972. He received instant recognition with this film and gradually became very popular amongst film distributors as his films always recovered their costs and made money for everybody.
Shibu Mitra has led a successful film career and has been instrumental in the successful launch of many stars such as Govinda

Govinda

' and ' are names of Krishna, referring to his youthful occupation as a cowherd. He is regarded as the Supreme Godhead in the Vaishnava tradition and also by much of the pan-Hindu tradition...

, Chunky Pandey

Chunky Pandey

Suyash 'Chunky' Pandey is an Indian film actor who has appeared in various Bollywood films. He has appeared in over 55 movies in a career that has spanned over two decades and has been nominated once for his supportive role in Tezaab...

, Neetu Singh (as Heroin), Danny Dengzongpa, Kiran Kumar, Raza Murad

Raza Murad

Raza Murad is an Indian actor working primarily in Hindi films. He has acted in over 200 Bollywood films.He is the son of renowned Bollywood character actor Murad. He is also the first cousin of Zeenat Aman, his uncle being Amanullah Khan, writer of Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah. His niece Sonam was...

 and many others. Recognizing his immense contribution to the Industry he had been awarded with the “Star Maker of the Decade” Award at the Eighteenth Filmgoers Award 1987.

Filmography

1. [Kasam] (2001)

2. [Jaggannath] (1996)

3. Prem Shakti

Prem Shakti

Prem Shakti is 1994 Hindi Movie directed by Shibu Mitra and starring Karishma Kapoor, Govinda, Kader Khan.Other cast include Shakti Kapoor, Raza Murad, Puneet Issar, Nitish Bharadwaj....

 (1994)

4. [Priya MITRA] (1992)

5. [Veerta] (1991)

6. [Naaka Bandi] (1990)

7. [Aaj Ke Shahenshah] (1990)

8. [Badnaam] (1990)

9. [Aakhri Gulam] (1989)

10. [Kasam Vardi Ki] (1989)

11. [Meri Zabaan] (1989)

12. [Paanch Papi] (1989)

13. [Paap Ki Duniya] (1988)

14. [Gunahon Ka Faisla] (1988)

15. Aag Hi Aag

Aag Hi Aag

Aag Hi Aag is a 1987 Bollywood film directed by Shibu Mitra and starring Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Chunky Pandey, Neelam. The year 1987 turned out to be a remarkable year for Dharmendra. He had eight film releases which were all successful at the box office, one of which...

 (1987)

16. [Kaun Kitney Pani Mein] (1987)

17. Sitapur Ki Geeta

Sitapur Ki Geeta

Sitapur Ki Geeta is a 1987 Hindi movie which stars Hema Malini, Rajesh Khanna and Pran. The music is by Om Prakash Sharma and Master Sonik. The movie, set against a rural back drop, was most successful in the North and the East of India. Lachak lachak jaye jawani is the most famous song from this...

 (1987)

18. Ilzaam

Ilzaam

Ilzaam is a 1986 Bollywood film starring Govinda in his film debut alongside Neelam, Shatrughan Sinha, Shashi Kapoor, Prem Chopra and Anita Raj.-Synopsis:Orphaned and poor Ajay meets with wealthy Aarti , and both fall in love...

 (1986)

19. [Maa Kasam] (1985)

20. [Durga] (1985)

21. [Insaaf Main Karoonga] (1985)

22. [Inteha] (1984)

23. [Raja Aur Rana] (1984)

24. [Yaadon Ki Zanjeer] (1984)

25. [Humse Na Jeeta Koi] (1983)

26. [Mujhe Vachan Do] (1983)

27. [Sumbandh] (1982)

28. [Maan Gaye Ustaad] (1981)

29. [Paanch Qaidi] (1981)

30. [Bambai Ka Maharaja] (1980)

31. [Kala Pani] (1980)

32. [Raakhi Ki Saugandh] (1979)

33. Aakhri Goli

Aakhri Goli

Aakhri Goli is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Shibu Mitra.-Cast:*Sunil Dutt*Leena Chandavarkar*Farida Jalal*Ajit*Amjad Khan*Om Prakash*Nirupa Roy...

(1977)

34. [Shankar Dada] (1976)

35. [Zorro] (1975)

36. [Khoon Ki Keemat] (1974)

37. [Shatranj Ke Mohre] (1974)

38. [Bindiya Aur Bandook] (1972)