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Ratnadeep (1979 Film)
''Ratnadeep'' () is a 1979 Hindi film written and directed by Basu Chatterjee. The film starred Hema Malini and Girish Karnad in lead roles. The film has music by R. D. Burman with lyrics by Gulzar. The movie was reported to be based on a short story by Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay. Cast * Hema Malini * Girish Karnad * A.K. Hangal * Prema Narayan * Dheeraj Kumar * Poornima Jayaram * Sulochana Latkar * Gautam Sarin * Pinchoo Kapoor * Yunus Parvez Plot Madan (played by Girish Karnad) works as a railways official in Tarapore, a remote village. He finds life in the village very monotonous and uninteresting. The daughter of Madan's superior, the Railway Station Master, is in love with him and wishes to marry him. However, Madan is reluctant to marry her because he would then need to continue to live in Tarapore. Madan applies for leave of absence from work. One day a train arrives in Tarapore with the corpse of a sadhu. Madan refuses to allow the offloading of the dead body, but the ...
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Basu Chatterjee
Basu Chatterjee ( bn, বাসু চ্যাটার্জ্জী; 10 January 1927 – 4 June 2020) was an Indian film director and screenwriter. Through the 1970s and 1980s, Chatterjee became associated with what came to be known as middle cinema or middle-of-the-road cinema filmmakers, such as Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Bhattacharya, whom he assisted on ''Teesri Kasam'' (1966). Like their films, his films dealt with light-hearted stories of middle-class families often in urban settings, focusing on marital and love relationships, with exceptions such as ''Ek Ruka Hua Faisla'' (1986) and '' Kamla Ki Maut'' (1989), which delved into social and moral issues. He is best known for his films ''Us Paar'', '' Chhoti Si Baat'' (1975), '' Chitchor'' (1976), ''Rajnigandha'' (1974), '' Piya Ka Ghar'' (1972), '' Khatta Meetha'', '' Swami (1977 film)'', ''Baton Baton Mein'' (1979), '' Priyatama'' (1977), '' Man Pasand'', '' Hamari Bahu Alka'', '' Shaukeen'' (1982), and '' Chameli ...
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Pinchoo Kapoor
Pinchoo Kapoor (1927 – April 28, 1989) was an Indian actor born in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India in 1927. He acted in many Hindi films during the 1970s and 1980s. His film career lasted from 1969 to 1989. He is best remembered for his role in the films '' Don'', ''Roti Roti (also known as chapati) is a round flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent. It is popular in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, Trin ...'', '' Avtaar'' and ''Khud-Daar''. Kapoor died aged 62 on 28 April 1989 in Bombay. Filmography References External links * Male actors from Jaipur 1989 deaths Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male film actors People from Rawalpindi 20th-century Indian male actors 1929 births {{India-actor-stub ...
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1979 Films
The year 1979 in film involved many significant events. Highest-grossing films United States and Canada The top ten 1979 released films by North American gross are as follows: International Major events * March 2 – Buena Vista release their first film since the advent of U.S. movie ratings to not be G-rated, '' Take Down''. * March 5 – Production begins on '' The Empire Strikes Back''. * March – Frank Price becomes president of Columbia Pictures. * May 25 – ''Alien'', a landmark of the science fiction genre, is released. * May 29 - Mary Pickford, a silent screen legend and Hollywood pioneer who was, at the height of her career, the most famous woman in the world, dies of a stroke. * May 31 – ''The Muppet Movie'', Jim Henson's Muppets' first foray into the world of feature-length motion pictures, is released in United Kingdom. * June 11 – John Wayne, a famous Western movie actor, dies at the age of 72 from stomach cancer. * June 29 – '' Moonraker'', the 11th ...
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1970s Hindi-language Films
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark o ...
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Bhupinder Singh (musician)
Bhupinder Singh (born Bhupinder Soin, 6 February 1940 – 18 July 2022) was an Indian musician, a ghazal singer and also a Bollywood playback singer. Early life Bhupinder Singh was born in Amritsar, Punjab to Natha Singhji, a musician and his introducer to music. Bhupinder's father was a stern teacher, and at one point, he detested music and its instruments. Music career Singh started his career as a casual artist for All India Radio under the direction of Satish Bhatia. He also worked at Doordarshan Center, New Delhi. He also learnt guitar. In 1962, music director Madan Mohan heard him at a dinner hosted by Satish Bhatia in his honour (Satish Bhatia was Producer in AIR Delhi and Singh was working under him as a guitarist), and called him to Bombay. He was given the opportunity to sing the song ''Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga'' alongside Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mahmood and Manna Dey in Chetan Anand's '' Haqeeqat''. He was given a solo by Khayyam in film ''Aakhri Khat''. Si ...
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Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar (born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly (); 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian playback singer and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most influential and dynamic singers in the history of Indian music. He was one of the most popular singers in the Indian subcontinent, notable for his yodeling and ability to sing songs in different voices. He used to sing in different genres but some of his rare compositions, considered classics, were lost in time. According to his brother and legendary actor Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar was successful as a singer because his "voice hits the mike, straight, at its most sensitive point". Besides Hindi, he sang in many other Indian languages, including Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Odia and Urdu. He also released a few non-film albums in multiple languages, especially in Bengali, which are noted as all-time classics. He won 8 Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singe ...
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Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle (; Mangeshkar; born 8 September 1933) is an Indian  playback singer, entrepreneur and occasional actress and television personality who predominantly works in Indian Cinema. Known for her versatility, she has been described in the media as one of the most influential and successful singers in Hindi Cinema. In her career spanning over eight decades she has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and received several accolades including two National Film Awards, four BFJA Awards, eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, in addition to two Grammy nominations. In 2000, she was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 2008, she was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour of the country. Additionally she holds ...
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Yunus Parvez
Yunus Parvez (1931/1932 – 11 February 2007) was an Indian actor who played supporting roles in over 200 films from the late 1960s to the 2000s. He is best known for his roles in films like '' Garm Hava'' (1974), '' Deewaar'' (1975), '' Trishul'' (1978), '' Gol Maal'' (1979) and '' Mr. India'' (1987). His last film role was in Shaad Ali's hit film ''Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005). Yunus Parvez fought 1998 Indian general election as a candidate of Samajwadi Party but could not secure much votes. His son Arshad Khan is married to the daughter of film actor Vikas Anand Vikas Anand is an Indian film and television actor who works in Bollywood. Filmography *''Garm Hava'' (1973) *''Ek Nari Do Roop'' (1973) *''Joshila'' (1973) *''Bidaai'' (1974) *''Deewaar'' (1975) * ''Prem Kahani (1975 film)'' *''Sholay'' ( .... Parvez died in Mumbai on 11 February 2007 at the age of 75 of acute diabetes. Filmography References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Parvez, Yunus 2007 dea ...
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Sulochana Latkar
Sulochana Latkar (born 30 July 1928) known by her screen name Sulochana, is a well-known actress of Marathi and Hindi cinema and has acted in 50 films in Marathi and around 250 films in Hindi. She is most known for her performances in Marathi films such as ''Sasurvas'' (1946), ''Vahinichya Bangdya'' (1953), ''Meeth Bhakar'', ''Sangtye Aika'' (1959) and ''Dhakti Jau'' in the lead roles, as well as for the mother roles she played in Hindi cinema right from 1959 film ''Dil Dekhe Dekho'' to the year 1995. She and Nirupa Roy epitomized the "mother" roles right from 1959 until the early 1990s. Career Sulochana Latkar made her debut in films in 1946. She was lead actress in Marathi films from 1946 to 1961 with films like ''Sasurvas'' (1946), ''Vahinichya Bangdya'' (1953), ''Meeth Bhakar'', ''Sangtye Aika''(1959), ''Laxmi Ali Ghara'', Moti Manse, Jivacha Sakha, Pativrata, Sukhache Sobti, Bhaubheej, Akashganga and ''Dhakti Jau''. She was often paired opposite Nazir Hussain, Trilok Kapo ...
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Hema Malini
Hema Malini (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician. She is primarily known for her work in Hindi films. Known for starring in both comic and dramatic roles, she is one of the most popular and successful leading actresses of mainstream Hindi cinema. She is known as ''Dream Girl'' of Hindi cinema. Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film '' Idhu Sathiyam''. Malini first acted in a lead role in '' Sapno Ka Saudagar'' (1968), and went on to feature in numerous Hindi films, frequently opposite Dharmendra, whom she married in 1980. Malini was initially promoted as the "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film of the same name. During her career, she received eleven nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, winning the award in 1973. In 2000, Malini won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2019 Filmfare Special Award for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema. She is also honoured with the Padm ...
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Dheeraj Kumar
Dheeraj Kumar (born 1 October 1944) is an Indian actor, television producer and director. He started Creative Eye Limited, a television production house in 1986. He has acted in both Bollywood and Punjabi films, including '' Sargam'' (1979), '' Roti Kapada Aur Makaan'' (1974) and '' Beharoopia'' (1971). Career In 1965, Kumar was one of the finalists in a talent show organized by the United Producers and ''Filmfare''. The other finalists included Subhash Ghai and Rajesh Khanna, Rajesh Khanna was the eventual winner. This helped him launch himself in movies, while simultaneously acting as a model in advertisements including those for Vicks Action 500. He acted in 21 Punjabi films from 1970 to 1984. He started a production company, Creative Eye and currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company. In the film '' Swami'' (1977), the song " Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam" was picturised on him. He has also worked in other films like ''Heera Panna'', ''Ra ...
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Prema Narayan
Prema Narayan (born 4 April 1955) is a former Model and Bollywood actress-dancer. She has acted in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She was the Femina Miss India World 1971, and represented India at Miss World 1971. Early life Prema Narayan was born in Kalimpong, West Bengal. She is the niece of actor Anita Guha. Career Prema Narayan was an English teacher in a convent school. Later she opted for modelling. In 1971, she participated in Femina Miss India contest and was crowned Femina Miss India World 1971. She represented India at Miss World 1971 but did not win. The same year she was appointed to represent India at Queen of the Pacific pageant held in Australia where she was crowned 1st runner-up. Acting career She chose Bollywood after offers started coming her way after winning the Femina Miss India contest. Her performance in films such as ''Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain'' (1973) and '' Maa Bahen Aur Biwi'' (1973) were noticed. She did not restrict herself as a leading lady as she was mo ...
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