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Atma Ram (director)
Atma Ram Padukone (1930–94) was Hindi film and TV director born in Calcutta. He was the younger brother of legendary film maker Guru Dutt. Personal life His father Shivshankar Padukone was a clerk at Burmah Shell and his mother was a teacher. He grew up with his three brothers – Guru Dutt (filmmaker), Devi Dutt (producer) and Vijay (advertising) - and his sister Lalitha Lajmi. He studied at the University of Bombay (1952). After doing some clerical work he joined the Socialist Party (1948–50).He was an active trade unionist and secretary of the Press Workers’ Union. He worked for a while in London (1958–61) directing films produced by Stuart Legg and Arthur Elton for the Shell Film Unit; also scripted documentaries for James Beveridge for India’s Shell Film Unit (1955–62). Filmography ''Umang'' was his first independent Atma Ram Films production,with the then unknown Subhash Ghai as actor. His ''Yeh Gulistan Hamara'', for Guru Dutt Films, is a nationalist m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guru Dutt
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone (9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964), better known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer, actor, choreographer, and writer.Rajadhyaksha, Ashish, and Paul Willemen. 9941998''Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema''. London: British Film Institute Publishing. He is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema. Dutt was lauded for his artistry, notably his usage of close-up shots, lighting, and depictions of melancholia. He directed a total of 8 Hindi films, several of which have gained a cult following internationally. This includes '' Pyaasa'' (1957), which made its way onto ''Time'' magazine's 100 Greatest Movies list, as well as ''Kaagaz Ke Phool'' (1959), ''Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' (1960), and '' Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'' (1962), all of which are frequently listed among the greatest films in Hindi cinema. He was included among CNN's "Top 25 Asian Actors" in 2012. Early life Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone was born on 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaar Mera
''Yaar Mera ''() is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by Rajaram & Satish Wagle on R.S.Productions banner and directed by Atma Ram. Starring Jeetendra, Rakhee Gulzar and music composed by Shankar Jaikishan. Plot Shyam called him "Yaar Mera" his greatest friend! He had implicit faith in him, all of the city beckoned him. Leaving behind his poor mother and younger sister in the village, Shyam had virtually descended on the big city in search of an honest job but having failed to procure one he adopted a most devil-may-care attitude. he could not be careless about the clutches of the law. So he has broken the law, grabbed, robbed and plundered with impunity, because he was so sure his Supreme Friend was always there to save him from any calamity. And Shyam did get away with all his escapades. Swiftly he rose from rags to riches and on his way managed to get a very pretty girl also Sarla, knew Shyam as Kishan. After all, one has to have aliases when on is playing wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Deaths
File:1994 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The 1994 Winter Olympics are held in Lillehammer, Norway; The Kaiser Permanente building after the 1994 Northridge earthquake; A model of the MS Estonia, which sank in the Baltic Sea; Nelson Mandela casts his vote in the 1994 South African general election, in which he was elected South Africa's first president, and which effectively brought Apartheid to an end; NAFTA, which was signed in 1992, comes into effect in Canada, the United States, and Mexico; The first passenger rail service to utilize the newly-opened Channel tunnel; The 1994 FIFA World Cup is held in the United States; Skulls from the Rwandan genocide, in which over half a million Tutsi people were massacred by Hutus., 300x300px, thumb rect 0 0 200 200 1994 Winter Olympics rect 200 0 400 200 Northridge earthquake rect 400 0 600 200 Sinking of the MS Estonia rect 0 200 300 400 Rwandan genocide rect 300 200 600 400 Nelson Mandela rect 0 400 200 600 1994 FIFA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi-language Film Directors
Hindi (Devanāgarī: or , ), or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi (Devanagari: ), is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of North India, northern, Central India, central, East India, eastern, and Western India, western India. Hindi has been described as a standard language, standardised and Sanskrit#Influence on other languages, Sanskritised Register (sociolinguistics), register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Old Hindi, Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighbouring areas of North India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with Indian English, English. It is an languages with official status in India, official language in nine states and three union territory, union territories and an additional official language in three other states. Hindi is also one of the 22 languages with official status in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shikar (1968 Film)
''Shikar'' () is a 1968 Hindi thriller film produced and directed by Atma Ram. The film is a murder mystery that became a box office hit and its songs were also big hits. It stars Dharmendra, Asha Parekh, Sanjeev Kumar, Helen, Rehman, Johnny Walker, Bela Bose, Ramesh Deo in pivotal roles. The music of the film was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and its songs were penned by Hasrat Jaipuri. Asha Bhosle won the Filmfare award for best Female Playback singer, for the Arabic tuned song ''"Parde Mein Rehne Do'', while Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle sang the duet song ''"Jabse Laagi Tose Najariya"''. Plot Manager Ajay Singh finds out that a man by the name of Naresh is murdered and informs police inspector Rai, but all the evidence is tampered with at the crime scene and as a result the murderer becomes difficult to trace. From here on, Ajay's life takes a new turn in trying to find the culprit who has murdered Naresh. In the process he meets a young woman, Kiran, whom Ajay had seen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chanda Aur Bijli
''Chanda Aur Bijli'' (English: Moon and Lightning) is a 1969 Bollywood film directed by Atma Ram. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Padmini in lead roles. The film was dedicated to actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt. The story depicts the struggle of two lives, A beautiful street dancer Bijli (played by Padmini) is in a gang of thieves and Chanda (played by Sachin) is the heir to a posh household but due to the death of his parents lands up in an orphanage. Plot A beautiful street dancer Bijli is in a gang of petty thieves. Sachin is the heir to a heritage household but due to the death of his parents lands up in an orphanage. In the orphanage when the children are ill -treated by the manager, his royal blood automatically singles him out to take cudgels for the rest of the children. He dares to challenge the Orphanage manager and is severely beaten and reprimanded. Meanwhile, the servant woman (midwife) who had helped to deliver him, and who stole his mother's bangles and other proof of his r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memsaab (film)
''Memsaab'' is a 1971 Bollywood drama film directed by Atma Ram. The film stars Vinod Khanna and Yogeeta Bali. Cast *Yogeeta Bali as Kiran *Vinod Khanna as Arjun * Johnny Walker as Ramkhilavan * Bindu *Jayshree T. *G. Asrani *Abhi Bhattacharya *Tarun Bose *Rajan Haksar *Hercules * Naval Kumar *Mac Mohan * Aashoo Mrdula * Rajan *Jagdish Raj * Shakoor Music This film had music composed by the duo Sonik Omi and the songs were penned by the lyricist Verma Malik. #"Suno Suno Ek Baat Kahu" - Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar #"Mujhe Dhund Le Aa Kar Saiya" - Lata Mangeshkar #"Jab Se Tere Mere Man Me" - Lata Mangeshkar, Minoo Purushottam #"Hai Re Mohe Laage" - Asha Bhosle #"Kismat Se Jaal Me" - Manna Dey Prabodh Chandra Dey (May 1, 1919 − October 24, 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed and celebrated Indian playback singer, music director, and a musician. As a classical vocalist, he belonged to the Bhen .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeh Gulistan Hamara
''Ye Gulistan Hamara'' () is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Atmaram. It stars Dev Anand, Sharmila Tagore, Pran, Sujit Kumar, Johnny Walker in pivotal roles, with music by S. D. Burman. Dialogue and screenplay are by Wajahat Mirza. The films depicts a tribal community living on the border with China; the song "Mera Naam Aao" was considered particularly offensive to the Ao Naga community in Nagaland. Plot India is worried about its north eastern residents who are cut off from the mainland and are generally backward, illiterate and under developed. The government appoints special officer-cum-civil engineer Vijay to construct a bridge over a river next to the tribal village of Ding in the north eastern part of India. Ding is ruled by the cruel and autocratic Deng Do Rani and his henchmen Haku, Teju and trusted fighter Soo Reni. Deng Do Rani wants to sabotage the construction and sends Soo Reni and other warriors to demolish the bridge. They are captured by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resham Ki Dori
''Resham Ki Dori'' () is a 1974 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra and Saira Banu. Plot & Reviews Ajit and Rajjo become orphans. Ajit, as the older brother takes care of his younger sister, at great personal sacrifice. When he tries to save his sister from sexual assault, death occurs. Ajit, and his little sister are separated by powers that neither he or she understand. Resham ki dori - is the thread that brings them back together. This is a story of three generations of arrogance of wealth. It is also a story of great wealth, dishonest managers, anger, arrogance in semi- feudal India. In a social context, it is a story of the death of the textile industry in Parel, Lower Parel in Bombay. It is a story of the exploitation of labour. Some scenes of labour poverty is gut wrenching. It is a vision of a person who could reverse the process of attrition in the textile industry, if only till the textile mill was set on fire for insurance. It is a great movie to watch, if you are lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalita Lajmi
Lalita Lajmi (born ) is an Indian painter. She is a self-taught artist born into a family involved in the arts, and was very fond of classical dance even as a child. She is the sister of Hindi film director, producer, and actor Guru Dutt. In 1994, she was invited to the Guru Dutt Film Festival, organised by Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the Indian High Commissioner at Nehru Centre, London. Her work is also influenced by Indian films such as those made by her brother, Satyajit Ray and Raj Kapoor. In one of her interviews Lalitha Lajmi said that, being from a middle-class background, her family could not afford her joining classical dance classes. She was from a traditional family and hence developed an interest in art. Her uncle B. B. Benegal, who was a commercial artist from Kolkata, brought her a box of paints. She seriously began painting in 1961 but in those days one could not sell one's work and hence she had to teach in an art school to support herself financially. While teaching s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qaid (film)
''Qaid'' is a 1975 Hindi thriller drama film produced and directed by Atma Ram. The film stars Vinod Khanna, Leena Chandavarkar, Kamini Kaushal, Nazir Hussain, Mehmood, Keshto Mukherjee and K. N. Singh. Plot The movie revolves with the life of an orphan girl of a millionaire. She works as maidservant in the house of Advocate Jai Saxena. Suddenly she informs the advocate that someone is trying to kill her and her family and friends can not recognise her. Jai wants to give her shelter. Next day police arrives there and tell that this woman's real name is Ragini, a killer. Cast * Vinod Khanna as Advocate Jai Saxena * Leena Chandavarkar as Preet * Jayshree T. as Julie * Mehmood as Bajrangi * Kamini Kaushal as Mrs. Saxena * Nazir Hussain as Rai Bahadur Tulsinath * Keshto Mukherjee as Kanhaiyalal * Satyendra Kapoor as Inspector L.G. Kaushik * K. N. Singh as Dr. Trivedi * Sajjan as Mr. Verma * Rajesh Behl as Rakesh * Mridula Rani as Sarita's Mother * Sameer Khan as Heera Soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aafat
''Aafat'' () is 1977 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Atma Ram, starring Navin Nischol, Leena Chandavarkar, Amjad Khan, Mehmood and Nazir Hussain. Plot Inspector Amar and Inspector Chhaya are after the criminal Hardayal. Amar and Chhaya fall in love. Amar goes beyond the call of duty to catch Hardayal and hence becomes suspended. Amar is caught by Hardayal and is held captive. Now Chhaya is supposed find the criminal Hardayal. Songs The soundtrack was composed by Nitin Mangesh. #"Koi Kahe Mai Khanjar Hu" - Lata Mangeshkar #"Oye Laila Oye Laila Tere Pyar Me Majnu Rota Hai" - Kishore Kumar, Usha Mangeshkar #"Ye Nasha Jaan Meri Hai" - Lata Mangeshkar Cast *Navin Nischol as Inspector Amar *Leena Chandavarkar as Inspector Chhaya *Jayshree T. as Rajni *Mehmood as Mahesh * Amjad Khan as Shera *Nazir Hussain as Dindayal *Kamal Kapoor as Police Commissioner *Prema Narayan as Champa *Faryal as Jenny *Keshto Mukherjee as Drunkard *Tiwari Tiwari () is a surname of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
