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Joginder (real name Joginder Shelly) was an Indian actor, director, producer, writer, singer, songwriter and distributor. Two
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films produced, directed, written, acted and distributed by him were "Super Hits" – ''
Bindiya Aur Bandook ''Bindiya Aur Bandook'' is a Hindi action drama movie of Bollywood, directed by Shibu Mitra and produced by Joginder. This film was released in 1972 under the banner of Apollo International. Plot Cast * Kiran Kumar as Shankar * Asha Sac ...
'' and ''
Ranga Khush ''Ranga Khush'' is a Hindi action drama movie of Bollywood directed and produced by Joginder. This film was released in January, 1975 in the banner of Apollo International. Plot Ranga, the bandit chief terrorises many villages and the police ca ...
''. (In Indian cinema any film which runs for over 50 weeks continuously is classified as a "Super Hit.") He successfully instituted a plagiarism suit against the producers of one of India's greatest films, ''
Sholay ''Sholay'' (, ) is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by his father G. P. Sippy, and written by Salim–Javed. The film is about two criminals, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), ...
'', for substantially copying his work. The character Ranga Khush was a household name in India in the 1970s, especially among little children who copied his maniacal laugh and rolling eyeballs, and favourably compares with Gabbar Singh who copied him. The film ''Ranga Khush'' was a spinoff from Chuchindet two-word dialogue in ''Bindiya aur Bandook'' (known internationally as "The girl with the gun"). He died from kidney and liver problems on June 15, 2009 in Mumbai at age 59.


Career

Joginder was often placed on lists of "worst movie directors", a fan-generated title he shared with
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. In common with Wood, Joginder made a run of cheap and poorly produced films, now humorously celebrated for their unsophisticated special effects, large amounts of ill-fitting stock footage, idiosyncratic dialogue, eccentric casts and outlandish plot elements, although his flair for showmanship gave his projects at least a modicum of commercial success. His commercial acumen came to the fore when he dared to release his houseful sequel ''Bindiya aur Bandook-2'' against J.P. Dutta's megabudget ''
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'' which flopped. The popular song "Main Hoon Botal Band Sharab" had audiences dancing in the aisles whenever it came on the screen. Joginder acknowledged that he had no plans to enter mainstream cinema. His "Jhuggie-Jhopdi" (slum) audiences gave him fame and success. Joginder's film ''Ranga Khush'' was repeatedly featured in debates in India's upper house of
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, the
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, for its extended rape sequences and insults to religious deities of all faiths. Like
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and
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, he was often shy in claiming directorial credit for his hit films which were usually attributed to industry veteran
Shibu Mitra Shibu Mitra is an Indian film director and producer. His career spans more than 40 feature films in Bollywood, and his movies were particularly popular in the late 1970s and through out 1980s, the most successful among them being Shankar Dada, ...
. A trained pilot, he also worked with the late Prime Minister
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before turning actor.


Filmography

*'' Duplicate Sholay'' (2002) *'' Khooni Tantrik'' (2001) *''
Junglee Tarzan decoat Rambabu Gadariya 1. Plot A group of hunters come into a dense forest to recover a hidden treasure. Dacoit Aiappan captures this forest and is also searching for those valuable treasures. A jungle lady Bela confronts and restrains them ...
'' (2001) *'' Daku Maharani'' (2000) *'' Daku Ganga Jamuna'' (2000) *'' Daku Ramkali'' (2000) *'' Daaku Dilruba'' (2000) *''Bhai Thakur'' (2000) *''Meri Jung Ka Elaan'' (2000) *''The Revenge: Geeta Mera Naam'' (2000) *''Door Nahin Nankana'' (1999) Punjabi Movie *'' Munnibai'' (1999) *'' Khoonkar Darinde'' (1999) * '' Mehndi (film)'' (1998) *'' Yes Boss'' (1997) *''
Auzaar Auzaar () is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sohail Khan and written by Anwar Khan. The film stars Salman Khan, Sanjay Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty.
'' (1997) *''
Aatank Hi Aatank ''Aatank Hi Aatank'' ( ''Terror Everywhere'') is a 1995 Indian action crime film written, edited and directed by Dilip Shankar. The movie is highly inspired by ''The Godfather''. It stars Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla and Archana Joglek ...
'' (1995) *''
Jai Vikraanta ''Jai Vikraanta'' is a 1995 Bollywood action crime drama film directed and produced by Sultan Ahmed. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Zeba Bakhtiyar and Amrish Puri.- Plot Choudhary Amar Singh is a farmer in rural India and lives a modest lifestyle with ...
'' (1995) *''
Aag Aur Chingari Aag Aur Chingari is a 1994 Hindi language action movie directed by Kanti Shah and starring Asrani, Shakti Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Kiran Kumar and Ravi Kishan. Music of the film was done by Bappi Lahiri. Cast * Paresh Rawal * Asrani * Shakti Kap ...
'' (1994) *''
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'' (1994) *'' Ganga Aur Ranga'' (1994) *''
Aaj Kie Aurat ''Aaj Kie Aurat'' () is a 1993 Hindi-language social problem film, produced & directed by Avtar Bhogal on ABC International banner. Starring Jeetendra, Dimple Kapadia and music composed by Bappi Lahari. Plot Inspector Roshini Verma a sincere c ...
'' (1993) *'' Insaniyat Ke Devta'' (1993) *''
King Uncle ''King Uncle'' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rakesh Roshan. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Shah Rukh Khan, and Anu Agarwal. Nagma, Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Mukherjee, Pooja Ruparel, Deven Verma appear in suppor ...
'' (1993) *''Rani Aur Maharani'' (1993) *''
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'' (1992) *'' Police Aur Mujrim'' (1992) *'' Ganga Bani Shola'' (1992) *''
Kaun Kare Kurbanie ''Kaun Kare Kurbanie'' is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language film produced and directed by Arjun Hingorani. It stars Dharmendra, Govinda and Anita Raj in pivotal roles. Cast * Dharmendra as Police Inspector Arjun Singh * Govinda as Ajit "Munna" Singh ...
'' (1991) *''
Dushman Devta ''Dushman Devta '' is a 1991 Bollywood action drama film directed by Anil Ganguly, starring Dharmendra, Dimple Kapadia, Aditya Pancholi, Sonam in lead role. The music director of the movie was Bappi Lahiri. Plot A small town in rural India is ...
'' (1991) *'' Aag Aur Toofan'' (1991) *''
Numbri Aadmi ''Numbri Aadmi'' (Man with Number) is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Swaroop Kumar, produced by Dimppy Ramdayal, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Kimi Katkar, Sangeeta Bijlani and Amrish Puri. Plot The plot revolves with an un ...
'' (1991) *''
Hatim Tai Hatim al-Tai ( ar, حاتم الطائي, ''Hatim of the Tayy tribe''; died 578), full name Ḥātim bin ʿAbd Allāh bin Saʿd aṭ-Ṭāʾiyy ( ar, حاتم بن عبد الله بن سعد الطائي) was the ruling prince and poet of the T ...
'' (1990) *''
Agneekaal ''Agneekaal'' is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language Political cinema, political film, produced by Ranjit Herma under the Siddharth Pictures banner, directed by Abbas–Mustan. It stars Jeetendra, Raj Babbar, Madhavi (actress), Madhavi, Aasif Sheikh, ...
'' (1990) *''Naaka Bandi'' (1990) *''
Shehzaade ''Shehzaade'' (transl. ''Princes'') is a 1989 Bollywood film directed by Raj N. Sippy and produced Rajan Sippy, starring Dharmendra (in a dual role) & Shatrughan Sinha, Kimi Katkar and Dimple Kapadia Dimple Kapadia (born 8 June 1957) is a ...
'' (1989) *''
Elaan-E-Jung ''Elaan-E-Jung '' is a 1989 Bollywood action film directed by Anil Sharma and starring Dharmendra and Jaya Prada. The movie colected 11 crores and was a box office success. The film had Sadashiv Amrapurkar as the main villain. Plot A smal ...
'' (1989) *''
Ghar Ka Chiraag ''Ghar Ka Chiraag'' (transl. ''House Lamp'') is a 1989 Indian film in Hindi directed by Sikander Bharti. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Chunky Pandey, Neelam in the lead roles. Actor Chunky Pandey himself distributed this film. Cast * Rajesh K ...
'' (1989) *''
Paanch Fauladi ''Paanch Fauladi'' is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Mohan Bhakri. It stars Raj Babbar, Javed Khan, Dara Singh and Amjad Khan in pivotal roles. Plot This is the revenge story of 5 friends who suffer loss by the enemies ...
'' (1988) *'' Jungle Ki Beti'' (1988) *''
Hukumat ''Hukumat'' () is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Anil Sharma (director), Anil Sharma, starring Dharmendra and Rati Agnihotri, while Swapna (actress), Swapna and Sadashiv Amrapurkar play supporting roles. The movie became ...
'' (1987) *'' Loha'' (1987) *'' Daku Hasina'' (1987) *'' Jaago Hua Savera'' (1987) *''
Aadamkhor ''Aadamkhor'' is a 1986 Bollywood Hindi language horror movie directed by Joginder Shelly. The film stars Joginder Shelly, Neelam Mehra, Nazneen, Sona Mastan Mirza, Jagdarshan, Randhawa and Reetu Khanna. Plot The leading protagonists are ...
'' (1985) *'' Mard'' (1985) *'' Pyasa Shaitan'' (1984) *''
Betaab ''Betaab'' (''Restless'') is a 1983 Indian romance film written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Rahul Rawail and produced by Bikram Sing Dahal. The film stars Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh in their debut roles along with Shammi Kapoor. The music ...
'' (1983) *''
Badle Ki Aag ''Badle Ki Aag'' ( ''Flames of Revenge'') is a 1982 Hindi-language action thriller film, produced and directed by Rajkumar Kohli under the Shankar Movies banner. It stars Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Smita Patil and music was c ...
'' (1982) *''Kasam Durga Ki'' (1982) *''Bakhe Kadam'' (1980) *'' Do Shikaari'' (1979) *''Guru Manio Granth'' (1977) Punjabi Movie *'' Bhola Bhala'' (1978) *'' Saawan Ke Geet'' (1978) *''
Pandit Aur Pathan ''Pandit Aur Pathan'' () is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Joginder Shelly. Cast * Agha as Hairan * Helen as Salma *Nazir Hussain as Roopa's blind dad *Dheeraj Kumar as Birju *Kiran Kumar as Inspector Anand *Mehmood as Shan ...
'' (1977) *''
Aadmi Sadak Ka ''Aadmi Sadak Ka'' is a 1977 Bollywood drama film produced and directed by Devendra Goel, it stars Shatrughan Sinha, Zaheera, Sujit Kumar, Deven Verma, Asit Sen and Agha. The film's music is by Ravi. Plot The Nath family consists of Retired ...
'' (1977) *''
Amaanat ''Amaanat'' is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Shatrujiit Paul. It stars Manoj Kumar, Sadhana, Balraj Sahni, Mehmood, Rehman, Shashikala, Aruna Irani in pivotal roles. The film took 8 years in making. Story Suresh is a painte ...
'' (1977) *''Fauji'' (1976) Punjabi Movie *'' Warrant'' (1975) *''
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty ''Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty'' is a 1975 Bollywood comedy film directed by Mohan Choti and noted for its large cast and guest appearances. The film was released under the banner of Mohan Choti Production. Cast *Mohan Choti as Mohan Choti *Dharme ...
'' (1975) *''
Ranga Khush ''Ranga Khush'' is a Hindi action drama movie of Bollywood directed and produced by Joginder. This film was released in January, 1975 in the banner of Apollo International. Plot Ranga, the bandit chief terrorises many villages and the police ca ...
'' (1975) *'' Patthar Aur Payal'' (1974) *'' Do Chattane Doodh Ke'' (1974) *'' Chowkidar'' (1974) *''
Thokar ''Thokar'' also called ''The Kick'' is 1939 Hindi/Urdu film directed by A. R. Kardar. Produced by Chandulal Shah for his production banner Ranjit Movietone, it had music by Gyan Dutt. The story writer was M. Sadiq, with cinematography by Gord ...
'' (1974) *'' Mehmaan'' (1973) *'' ''Hungama'' (1971 film)'' (1971) *''
Heer Raanjha ''Heer Raanjha'' is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Chetan Anand and produced by his son Ketan Anand. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Priya Rajvansh, Pran, Prithviraj Kapoor, Ajit, Jayant, Sonia Sahni, Kamini ...
'' (1970) *''
Bachpan ''Bachpan'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and produced by Kotayya Pratyagatma and written by Raj Baldev Raj. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Tanuja. Plot The movie "Bachpan" is about three friends, Ram (Master Sac ...
'' (1970) *''
Purab Aur Paschim ''Purab Aur Pachhim'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film. The movie was produced and directed by Manoj Kumar, and it stars Manoj Kumar, Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, Pran and Prem Chopra in the lead roles. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji. ...
'' (1970) *''
Hum Hindustani ''Hum Hindustani'' (Translation ''We, the Indians'' ) is a 1960 Hindi movie produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee and directed by Ram Mukherjee. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Joy Mukherjee, Asha Parekh, Jagirdar, Helen, Leela Chitnis, Agha, Prem Chop ...
'' (1960)


References


External links


Fan page for the hit film ''Ranga Khush'' (1975)Obituary
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