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List Of Gujarati Films
This is a list of films produced by Gujarati cinema, Gujarati film industry and in Gujarati language. ''Narsinh Mehta (1932 film), Narsinh Mehta'' was the first Gujarati language film, released in 1932. 1930s * ''Narsinh Mehta (1932 film), Narsinh Mehta'' (1932) *''Sati Savitri'' (1932) *''Gunsundari'' (1934) *''Ghar Jamai'' (1935) *''Be Kharab Jan'' / ''Do Diwane'' (1936) *''Akkal Na Baaradaan'' (1936) 1940s * ''Ranakdevi (1946 film), Ranakdevi'' (1946) * ''Meerabai'' (1947) * ''Bhakta Surdas'' (1947) * ''Gunsundari'' (1948) * ''Kariyavar'' (1948) * ''Vadilona Vanke'' (1948) * ''Jogidas Khuman'' (1948) * ''Nanand Bhojai'' (1948) * ''Vevishal'' (1949) * ''Mangalfera'' (1949) 1950s *''Gada no Bel'' (1950) * ''Kahyagaro Kanth'' (1950) * ''Divadandi'' (1950) * ''Kanyadan'' (1951) * ''Bhakt Narsainyo'' (1952) * ''Mulu Manek'' (1955) * ''Vidhata'' (1956) * ''Malela Jeev'' (1956) 1960s *''Mehndi Rang Lagyo'' (1960) *''Kadu Makrani'' (1960) *''Chundadi Chokha'' (1961) *''Ghar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gujarati Cinema
Gujarati cinema, also known as Gollywood or Dhollywood, is the Gujarati language film industry. It is one of the major regional and vernacular film industries of the cinema of India, having produced more than one thousand films since its inception. During the silent film era, many individuals in the industry were Gujarati people, Gujaratis. The language-associated industry dates back to 1932, when the first Gujarati talkie, ''Narsinh Mehta (1932 film), Narsinh Mehta'', was released. Until the independence of India in 1947, only twelve Gujarati films were produced. There was a spurt in film production in the 1940s focused on saint, sati or dacoit stories as well as Hindu mythological film, mythology and folktales. In the 1950s–1960s, the trend continued with the addition of films on literary works. In the 1970s, the Government of Gujarat announced a tax exemption and subsidies which resulted in an increase in the number of films, but the quality declined. After flourishing t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meru Malan
Meru Malan is a 1985 Gujarati romantic drama film, starring Naresh Kanodia, Snehalata, Firoz Irani, directed by Mehul Kumar. It was the most successful film of the year, and became a super hit in the rural era.The superhit songs are penned by Kanti Ashok and music is composed by Mahesh Naresh duo. Cast * Naresh Kanodia as Meru *Snehalata as Malan *Firoz Irani *Hitu Kanodia as a child actor Soundtrack The film's songs like ''Tu Maro Meru Tu Mari Malan'', ''Jaag Re Malan Jaag'', ''Ke Odhni Odhu Odhu Ne Udi Jaye'' were chartbuster and are evergreen hits till the date. The song ''Ke Odhni Odhu Odhu'', sung by Alka Yagnik and Praful Dave, was a megahit and has been widely cited as one of the popular songs in Gujarati film. It inspired the 2019 Hindi films song ''Odhani'' from the movie ''Made in China Made in China, Product of China or sometimes Made in PRC is a country of origin label affixed to products manufactured in the People's Republic of China. The ''Made in China ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saptapadii
''Saptapadii'' is 2013 Gujarati film produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation starring Manav Gohil and Swaroop Sampat in leading roles. ''Saptapadii'' is the story of a contemporary Gujarati (Indian) woman who risks her comfortably settled married life of 20 years to do what she believes in. Saptapadii had been released in theatres across India on 1 February 2013, and had a record-breaking run of 12 weeks. In addition to the financial success, the critical success is also evident from the fact that it has been selected into 7 film festivals in 5 countries, notably winning a Special Mention for the Green Rose at the Jaipur International Film Festival. It is also being described as the turning point in Gujarati Cinema. Plot The story revolves around a couple Siddharth and Swati Sanghvi. Both are in their late 40s. Life takes a turn for the couple during a visit to Saputara, to celebrate their 20th anniversary, where Swati meets a 9-year-old child. Being an expert in treating tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelkanth (film)
''Neelkanth'' ( gu, નીલકંઠ hi, नीलकंठ) is a 2012 Gujarati film based on childhood story of Swaminarayan. The film has true inspiring story of 11 years old teenage yogi, Neelkanth, who renounced his home and took an extraordinary spiritual - incredible pilgrimage on the foot across the length and breadth of India. This is story of struggle, determination, kindness, courage, compassion, austerity, adventure, faith, fearlessness and survival of child. Plot The movie begins with the heart touching montage "India, the country rich with the most ancient culture in the world. ShriRam, the Maryada Purushottam (The supreme human being with regard to observing the restrictions laid down by the society), and Yogeshwar (The God of Yoga) Shri Krishna took incarnation. The period from 1707 to 1858 was particularly difficult. Anarchy prevailed everywhere. Intrigued by the British policy to divide and rule the states are fighting with one another. Holy men have become po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevi Rite Jaish
''Kevi Rite Jaish'' is a 2012 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Abhishek Jain and produced by Nayan Jain. The film is a satire on the fascination and obsession of the Patels' – a Gujarati farmer community – migration to the U.S. Over the last half century, thousands of Patels have migrated to the US and have come to dominate its motel industry. The film stars Divyang Thakkar, Veronica Kalpana-Gautam, Tejal Panchasara, Kenneth Desai, and Anang Desai. The success of the film started a "new wave" in the Gujarati cinema. Plot In a flashback, Bachu (Kenneth Desai) and Ishwar (Anang Desai) are close friends who dream of going to the USA together, illegally, though Bachu doesn't have enough money yet. One day, Bachu receives a telephone call from Ishwar saying he has managed to reach the US. Bachu feels betrayed and starts resenting his friend. In present, Bachu has two sons, Jignesh and Harish (Divyang Thakkar). Jignesh is married and expecting a child. The young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veer Hamirji – Somnath Ni Sakhate
''Veer Hamirji - Somnath ni Sakhate'' is a Gujarati film released on 25 May 2012. The film did not perform well at the Gujarati box office as it stayed in the cinema for just one week. However, it was shortlisted for Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film(but lost to Barfi!), making it the first ever Gujarati film to do so. Following the shortlisting, the movie was rescheduled for a release in India, as well as in the United States in December 2012. Plot The story revolves around compositions of the poets Zaverchand Meghani, Kalapi, Jaymal Parmar and Dipakkumar Vyas. The movie is based on the historical story of the warrior Hamirji Gohil. The movie shows the life of Gohil: fights, personal life, love and death. The movie centres on Gohil, who fought and sacrificed his life to save the Somnath Temple. There is a monument to his memory in front of the temple of Somanath in Veraval, Gujarat, which is shown at the end of the movie. Voic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Have Mare Hira Nathi Ghasva
''Have Mare Hira Nathi Ghasva'' (''I Don't Want To Polish Diamonds Anymore'') is a 2009 Gujarati film directed by Atul P. Patel and produced by Atul P. Patel, starring Himanshu Turi in lead role. The lives of thousands of penurious diamond polishers and the indisposed diamond industry of Gujarat has been the core subject of the film along with the portrayal of socio-economic decay in the state. With the intention of paying off the debt, Karshan- the newly married protagonist (played by Himanshu Turi), with wife Radha, migrates to Surat from his village in Bhavnagar to work in the diamond polishing industry. He settles down after started working in a diamond polishing industry and until the recession, no adversities cross his road. The survival of the protagonist from the slowdown. is the major depiction of the film. Plot After being married to his long-term girlfriend Radha, Karsan, who hails from Saurashtra, is loaded with heavy debt. His need for the extra penny to recover th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Zizou
''Little Zizou'' is a 2008 Indian drama film written and directed by Sooni Taraporevala. ''Little Zizou'' is a comedy about how two battling Mumbai families finally come to terms. ''Little Zizou'' won the "Rajat Kamal" of 'National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare' category at the 56th National Film Awards. Plot Xerxes, 'Little Zizou' as he is known, is an eleven-year-old football-crazy Parsi boy whose fervent wish is that his idol, Zinedine Zidane, visit Mumbai. His older brother Artaxerxes, or Art, is a talented artist whose wild fantasies come to life in surprising ways. Their father Khodaiji is a self-proclaimed protector-of-the-faith who thrives on the attentions (and donations) of hopeful believers. Art burns with unrequited love for the daughter of Khodaiji's arch rival, Pressvala, a free thinking newspaper publisher. And to the extreme displeasure of their other daughter, Xerxes adores the maternal Mrs Pressvala. But the real fireworks begin when Pressvala w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ek Var Piyu Ne Malva Aavje
''Ek Var Piyu Ne Malva Aavje'' ( gu, એકવાર પીયુને મળવા આવજે ) is a 2006 Gujarati romantic action film produced by Gunvant Thakor, Ramesh Patel, directed by Harsukh Patel, starring Hiten Kumar, Vikram Thakor, Firoz Irani, Minaxi, Mamata Soni, Jayendra Maheta, Jaimini Trivedi and Mayur Vankani in the lead roles, released in 2006. Plot Vikram (Vikram Thakor), a stage performer, loved Radha (Mamta Soni), a daughter of rich Vajesang Thakor. Vajesang disapproved their marriage due to poor financial condition of Vikram. Suraj (Hiten Kumar), brother of Vikram, gives in and help Vikram to marry Radha. Cast * Hiten Kumar as Suraj * Vikram Thakor as Vikram * Firoz Irani Firoz Irani is an Indian actor, producer, director and writer, mainly working in Hindi entertainment and Gujarati cinema. Selected filmography ;As actor *2022 ''Adko Dadko'' *2018 '' GujjuBhai - Most Wanted'' (cameo) *2015 ''Saako-363, Amri ... as Roopsinh * Minaxi as Tejal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Is Blind (2005 Film)
''Love Is Blind'' is a 2005 Indian Gujarati film directed by Vipul Sharma, starring Sandeep Patel and Sonali Kulkarni. It was the first Gujarati film released in the multiplexes. The film narrates a love story of Anand (Patel), a blind violin player, and Amisha (Kulkarni), a writer. It won eleven of the Gujarat State Film Awards in 2005-06, including the Best Film Award and the Best Director Award. Plot Anand (Patel) is a violin player who suffers greatly due to his blindness. He can't accept his father's second marriage and lives separately since the young age due to estrangement with his step-mother. Once, he becomes the victim of Amisha (Kulkarni), a writer's anger because of his blindness. When Amisha knows the reality, her sympathy turns into love gradually. When Amisha's family members know about their relationship, they become angry on her. But her grandfather (Pandit) takes her side always. When Anand goes to Amisha's home with a marriage proposal, he is rusticated from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu
''Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu'' is a 2001 Indian Gujarati rom-com family drama film directed by Jashwant Gangani, starring Hiten Kumar and Anandi Tripathi in lead role. The film won 11 of the Gujarat State Film Awards of the year. Plot Ram's brother and Ratan's sister are engaged. During their marriage, Ram and Ratan falls into love with each other. Both the family come closer with the hospitality of joint family and the game of ''Antakshari'' and due to, Ram and Ratan also come closer. Subsequently, Ram and Ratan's wedding is decided. when Ram falls down during the marriage ritual in wedding-chapel, his father, because of Ram's playful nature, comments: "don't play here" and ignores the incident. When Ram's mother goes close to him, she understands the situation after seeing blood in his mouth. A doctor's report indicates that he has cancer. Thus, the wedding remains unfinished and both the lovers are lost in separation. Ratan out of true love marries Ram but everyone is sad o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya
''Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya'' ( en, (I) saw country; Grandpa, (I) saw foreign) is a 1998 Indian Gujarati film directed by Govindbhai Patel. It is one of the highest grossing Gujarati film of all time. Plot Ram (Hiten Kumar) and Radha (Roma Manek) are childhood sweethearts, but are separated when Ram and his widowed mother relocates to another village with his uncle. They are reunited when Ram attends Radha's sister's wedding as the groom's cousin. Meanwhile, Radha's elder brother marries the just-back-from-America Rita (Pinky Parikh) without the consent of his parents. Ram and Radha fall in love once again and they are engaged, much to the chagrin of Rita, who wanted Radha to marry her brother Deepak instead. On the way to the wedding Ram gets killed in an accident and Radha is heart-broken. But Ram is not actually dead, but instead kidnapped by the jealous family members and replaced by another dead body to make it look like him. Rita tries to poison Radha and tries to bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
