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Jal Mistry
Jal Mistry (1923–2000) was a noted Indian cinematographer who worked in Hindi cinema, best known for his collaboration with director Chetan Anand and Navketan Films, in films like ''Aakhri Khat'' (1966), ''Heer Raanjha'' (1970) and ''Kudrat'' (1981). Besides, hit films like '' Barsaat'' (1949) directed by Raj Kapoor and '' Naseeb'' (1981) by Manmohan Desai. He even co-produced Dev Anand starrer, ''Bombai Ka Babu'' (1960) with Raj Khosla. Along with his elder brother, Fali Mistry (1917–1979), the Mistry brothers made a name for themselves in Bollywood. Gulzar, p. 590 During the extended making of Kamal Amrohi's classic ''Pakeezah'' (1972), he also shot some of the scenes, in the absence of principal cinematographer, Josef Wirsching. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer four times, ''Baharon Ke Sapne'' (1968), ''Heer Raanjha'' (1971), ''Jheel Ke Us Paar'' (1974), and ''Kudrat'' (1982). Selected filmography * '' Barsaat'' (1949) * ''Jan Pehchan'' (1950) * ''Aa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinematographer
The cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the person responsible for the photographing or recording of a film, television production, music video or other live action piece. The cinematographer is the chief of the camera and light crews working on such projects and would normally be responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image and for selecting the camera, film stock, lenses, filters, etc. The study and practice of this field is referred to as cinematography. The cinematographer is a subordinate of the director, tasked with capturing a scene in accordance with director’s vision. Relations between the cinematographer and director vary. In some instances, the director will allow the cinematographer complete independence, while in others, the director allows little to none, even going so far as to specify exact camera placement and lens selection. Such a level of involvement is less common when the director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Amrohi
Syed Amir Haider Kamal Naqvi (17 January 1918 – 11 February 1993), popularly known as Kamal Amrohi, was an Indian film director and screenwriter. He was also an Urdu and Hindi poet. His Hindi films include '' Mahal'' (1949), ''Pakeezah'' (1972) and '' Razia Sultan'' (1983). He established Kamal Pictures (Mahal Films) in 1953 and Kamalistan Studio in Bombay in 1958. Early life Kamal Amrohi was born in Amroha, United Provinces in British India (present-day Uttar Pradesh) and later took on the name Kamal Amrohi (or Amrohvi). He was a first cousin to Pakistani writers Jaun Elia and Rais Amrohvi. Career In 1938, he left Amroha to study in Lahore, now part of Pakistan, where singer K. L. Saigal discovered him and took him to Mumbai (Bombay) to work for Sohrab Modi's Minerva Movietone film company, where he started his career working on films like ''Jailor'' (1938), ''Pukar'' (1939), ''Bharosa'' (1940), A. R. Kardar's film (Shahjehan 1946). He made his debut as a director in 1949, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhanwar
''Bhanwar'' is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by Bhappi Sonie. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Randhir Kapoor and Parveen Babi. Cast * Ashok Kumar as Dr. Verma *Randhir Kapoor as Anup * Parveen Babi as Roopa *Aruna Irani as Anju Verma * Ranjeet as Ravi * Madan Puri as John D'Souza "Johny" *Kamini Kaushal as Rosy D'Souza * Asrani as Prabhu Singh * Arpana Choudhary as Leela * Nadira as Sharda * Dhumal as Chaudhary Phuliaram *Brahm Bhardwaj Brahm may refer to: * Brahm (surname), a list of people with the surname * Brahm Bhat, a Hindu caste found in North India * Brahm Kai Meu (mango), a cultivar of the mango Mangifera indica See also * Bram (other) * Braham (disambiguat ... as Dr. Gupta * Sulochana Chatterjee as Sister Soundtrack External links * References 1976 films 1970s Hindi-language films Films scored by R. D. Burman Films directed by Bhappi Sonie {{1970s-Hindi-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bidaai (1974 Film)
''Bidaai'' () is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced and directed by L. V. Prasad under the Prasad Productions Pvt Ltd banner. It stars Jeetendra and Leena Chandavarkar, with music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film was a remake of the Telugu film ''Thalla? Pellama?'' (1970). Durga Khote, who played the widowed mother of Jeetendra and Satyen Kapu, won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Plot The film begins in a village where a wise woman Parvati raises her two sons Prabhakar & Sudhakar along with dumb daughter Gauri. Soon after getting a fine job, Prabhakar quits and neglects his family. However, Parvati stands strong and strives hard to educate Sudhakar. Years roll by, and Sudhakar joins the college where he falls for Padma daughter of a millionaire Seth Dharmdas. Parallelly, in an anecdote, Gauri loves a pure Murli which is opposed by his wicked cheapskate father Makhan Seth. As a result, Gauri commits suicide and Murli too follows her. Besi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haar Jeet (1972 Film)
''Haar Jeet'' () is a 1972 Hindi-language drama film directed by C.P. Dixit. The film stars Rehana Sultan and Anil Dhawan. The film was a remake of Tamil film '' Thamarai Nenjam''. Cast *Rehana Sultan ... Kamal *Radha Saluja ... Radha *Anil Dhawan ... Ashok Gupta *Mehmood ... Narayan *Madan Puri ... Madhusudan Gupta (Ashok's Elder Brother) * Dhumal ... Radha's Father *Sarika * Master Chintu *Bhola * Jal Khatau *Narendra Kumar *Kamini Kaushal Kamini Kaushal (born as Uma Kashyap, 24 February 1927) is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films and television. She is noted for her roles in films such as ''Neecha Nagar'' (1946), which won the 1946 Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at Cannes Fil ... Plot Soundtrack References External links * 1972 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1972 drama films Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal Films with screenplays by K. Balachander Hindi remakes of Tamil films {{1970s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombay To Goa (1972 Film)
''Bombay to Goa'' is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language road comedy film directed by S. Ramanathan, starring Mehmood, Amitabh Bachchan and Aruna Irani, with Shatrughan Sinha in a supporting role. The movie is known particularly for its catchy tunes. It was a "Super hit" At the box office. The film is a remake of a 1966 hit Tamil film ''Madras to Pondicherry''. It was reported that the 2004 Marathi movie ''Navra Maza Navsacha'', which was also remade in Kannada in 2007 as ''Ekadantha'' was heavily inspired by this movie. ''The Hindu'' had reported that Rajiv Gandhi was offered the lead role by Mehmood but he had turned it down. Plot The lives of Atmaram and his wife are turned upside down when they see their daughter, Mala's pictures in a magazine. They arrange for Mala's marriage with the son of Ramlal. Mala is opposed to marrying anyone who she has not met, and is at the same time thrilled that the two persons she trusted, one Verma, and the other Sharma had actually submitted her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man Mandir
''Man Mandir'' is a 1971 Bollywood drama film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The film stars Waheeda Rehman and Sanjeev Kumar. This was the first film signed and shot by Rakesh Roshan Rakesh Roshan (born 6 September 1949) is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor who works in Hindi films. He is the son of Indian music director Roshan and Indian Bengali singer Ira Roshan. He had appeared in 84 films thr ..., although 'Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani' signed after this film was released before 'Man Mandir'. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Plot: Orphaned at a very young age, Deepak and his sister, Laxmi, live a poor lifestyle. Deepak is introduced to Krishna and soon both get married and live together with Krishna's brother, Ramu. Deepak drives a taxi and it is through his earnings that they all live on. Soon Krishna gets pregnant, much to the delight of the entire household. Ramu has fallen into bad company and steals Krishna's necklace to throw a party for his fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humsaya (1968 Film)
''Humsaya'' (Neighbour) is a 1968 Hindi romantic spy thriller film produced and directed by Joy Mukherjee. The film was made under the newly established Joy Mukherjee Productions banner. The music direction was by O. P. Nayyar with lyrics by Shevan Rizvi, S. H. Bihari and Hasrat Jaipuri. It stars Joy Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Sharmila Tagore in lead roles, with Rehman, Madan Puri, Sapru, Gajanan Jagirdar in other important roles. The story revolves around Joy Mukherjee playing the Double Role of an Indian Air Force Officer and his lookalike Chinese Officer, with Mala Sinha and Sharmila Tagore providing the romantic angle. Plot Shyam (Joy Mukherjee), an officer in the Indian Air Force, is court-martialled for having committed a murder. He denies the charges but is stripped of his rank and de-mobbed. Professor Tao Ki Chen ( Madan Puri), a Chinese spy, having framed Shyam for the murder, plays up to him and takes him to a shack near the India-China border. There Shyam overhears ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uran Khatola (film)
''Uran Khatola'' () is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language romantic-drama film produced by music director Naushad and directed by S.U. Sunny. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nimmi, Jeevan and Tun Tun. The film's music was composed by Naushad. Songs are written by Shakeel Badayuni. The songs "O door ke musafir ham ko bhi saath le le re","More Saiyan Ji Utrenge Paar","Ghar Aaya Mehman Koi","Mera Salam Le Ja" are popular songs from this film. Madhubala was initially offered the film, but she refused due to her fluctuating health. It was dubbed into Tamil and released as ''Vaanaratham'' and released on 1 November 1956. Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan and M. B. Sreenivasan. Plot Kashi travels by an ill-fated plane, which crashes on the outskirts of an isolated city that is ruled by women, who worship Sanga, their God. Kashi is rescued by pretty Soni and taken to her home, where she lives with her widowed dad, and brother, Hira. Since the roads are blocked, Kashi is unable to return home, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aandhiyan (1952 Film)
Aandhiyan ( en, Cruel Winds, italic=yes) is a 1952 Hindi drama, written and directed by Chetan Anand. The story was written by Chetan Anand and Hameed Butt, based on an actual event in Amritsar. It stars Dev Anand, Kalpana Kartik, Nimmi in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by the classical musician Ali Akbar Khan, with lyrics by Narendra Sharma. Jaidev, who was a student of Khan from Lucknow, and later became a noted music director, started his career by assisting Khan in film music. The background score of the film was also done by Ali Akbar Khan along with other Hindustani classical musicians Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pannalal Ghosh. Lata Mangeshkar sang the title song "Har Kahin Pe Shaadmani", and as a token of her respect to sarod maestro, did not charge any fee. The dances were choreographed by Lakshmi Shankar, who also sang a song, while Gopi Krishan choreographed his own dances.Film opening credits, 1:33, 1:59, 2:03. Plot Ram Mohan (Dev Anand) an honest la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jheel Ke Us Paar
''Jheel Ke Us Paar'' (English: ''On the other side of the lake'') is a 1973 Hindi film produced and directed by Bhappi Sonie. Based on a novel by Gulshan Nanda the film stars Dharmendra, Mumtaz, Prem Chopra, Pran, Yogeeta Bali, Ranjeet and Shatrughan Sinha. The film's music is by R. D. Burman. Jal Mistry won the Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award Cast * Dharmendra as Sameer Rai * Mumtaz as Neelu * Yogeeta Bali as Jugnu * Shatrughan Sinha as Dr. J. P. Tandon * Prem Chopra as Pratap * Ranjeet as Balraj * Pran as Rasila * Iftekhar as Diwanji * Urmila Bhatt as Prabha * Faryal as Maya * Anwar Hussain as Hariya * Mehmood Junior Naeem Sayyed (born 15 November 1956) popularly known as Mehmood Junior is an Indian actor, singer and Marathi film director. The name Junior Mehmood was given to him by Mehmood Ali. Career Mehmood Junior has acted in 265 movies in 7 different ... as Chikku Plot Neelu (Mumtaz) is a blind girl in a village. Sameer Rai (Dharmendra), an artist, spots h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baharon Ke Sapne
''Baharon Ke Sapne'' (Dreams of Spring) is a 1967 Hindi film made under Nasir Hussain films' banner. It starred Rajesh Khanna and the Nasir Hussain fixture - Asha Parekh. It also had Premnath, Madan Puri and another Nasir Hussain fixture Rajendranath. Another pair of Hussain fixtures gave the music - Majrooh Sultanpuri the lyrics and composition by R.D. Burman. It is mostly a black-and-white film, except for one dream sequence: the song "Kya Janoo Sajan" was shot in color. In ''Bahraon Ke Sapne'', the response from the public in the first week of run forced the film's ending to be changed from a tragic one to happier one from the second week. Synopsis In a small industrial town near Bombay lives Bholanath, who works at the local mill, and is the proud husband of Gauri, a daughter, Champa, and above all his son, Ramaiya, who is a graduate in the arts faculty, - the only one in this town who has attained this degree. But times are hard, and jobs are difficult to come by. When B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
