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Dwarka Divecha
Dwarka Divecha (Dwarkadas Divecha, March 19, 1918 – January 5, 1978) was an Indian cinematographer and actor. Early life Divecha was born in Bombay, India. Career Divecha worked as a cameraman and cinematographer on about 30 movies. In 1955 he won a Filmfare Best Photographer in Black and White award for his work on the film '' Yasmin''. In 1960 he acted in the film ''Singapore''. His best known film is ''Sholay'', in which he was also involved in creating the sets and special effects. The film has been since re-released in 3D. The film was a box office hit, and critics agreed that the quality of the photography contributed to its success. Divecha died on January 5, 1978. Major camerawork and cinematography *1943 ''Sanjog'' *1944 ''Ratan'' *1948 ''Nai Reet'' *1949 ''Dillagi'' (as Dwarkadas Divecha) *1949 ''Paras'' *1949 ''Jeet'' (as Dwarkadas Divecha, photography) *1950 ''Dastan'' *1953 ''Jeewan Jyoti'' (Director of photography) *1953 '' Dil-E-Nadaan'' *1955 ''Ba ... [...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 dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Town (1962 Film)
''China Town'' is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy thriller film directed and produced by Shakti Samanta. Written by Ranjan Bose and with music by Ravi. It is a black-and-white movie, starring Shammi Kapoor in a double role, as a gangster and his look-alike. Shakila is the leading lady, alongside Helen in a supporting role. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Kudiyirundha Koyil'' (1968), starring M. G. Ramachandran and in Telugu as '' Bhale Thammudu'' (1969), starring N. T. Rama Rao. Prem Naseer's 1981 Malayalam movie '' Theekkali'' was also loosely based on this movie. Plot Shekhar (Shammi Kapoor), a young singer, lives in Darjeeling with his widowed mother. He is in love with Rita ( Shakila), the only daughter of the wealthy Rai Bahadur Digamberprasad Rai. Rai does not approve of Shekhar and wants his daughter to marry a wealthy Calcutta-based businessman named Chowdhry. Rita asks Shekhar to get a better position, but Shekhar is quite satisfied with his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trishna (1978 Film)
''Trishna'' is a 1978 Indian Hindi film directed by Anil Ganguly. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar and Raakhee in lead roles. The film was a remake of Tamil film '' Thoondil Meen''. It was loose remade in Kannada as '' Avala Hejje''(1981) & Telugu as ''Bandhalu Anubandhalu''(1982). Plot Dr. Sunil Gupta ( Sanjeev Kumar) lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife, Aarti (Raakhee). After several years of marriage the couple still struggle to bring a child to the world. Aarti decides to take a break and visits their Khandala bungalow, which is near her sister Vidya's ( Bindu) house, where she lives with her husband (Sujit Kumar) and their son Raju. Aarti's bungalow is being decorated by Vinod (Shashi Kapoor), who was hired by Vidya and whom she remembers as a fellow from college, both spend considerable time together. Knowing that Aarti is basically alone, Vinod tries to pursue her. After an intense scuffle, Aarti accidentally kills him. Vidya assists Aarti in disposing of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udhar Ka Sindur
''Udhar Ka Sindur'' () is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by L. V. Prasad under the Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd. banner, directed by Chander Vohra. The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy and Asha Parekh, with music composed by Rajesh Roshan. It film is a remake of the Telugu film ''Manushullo Devudu'' (1974). Parekh received a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress, the only nomination for the film. Plot Dr. Shivnath (Om Shivpuri) an altruistic finds an orphan boy Raja / Raj Kumar that toils for his studies and is set apart from his little sister Seeta. Shivnath is solicitous to him which his wife Janki (Urmila Bhatt) and son Premnath detests. Years roll by, and Raja (Jeetendra) is a high-minded person while Prem (Dheeraj Kumar) is under depravity. Raja is in love with a peach Rekha (Reena Roy). Butta Singh (Asrani) a rickshaw driver raises Seeta (Prem Narayan) in the light of love. Just, Shivnath fixes a fine alliance for his daughter Sudha (Rita B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoranjan
''Manoranjan'' () is a 1974 Indian Hindi film directed by Shammi Kapoor. It is a remake of '' Irma La Douce''. Sanjeev Kumar plays Jack Lemmon's role, Zeenat Aman Shirley MacLaine's and Shammi Kapoor plays Lou Jacobi's. Hotel Casanova is called Hotel Mauj!. Among the rest of the cast are Paintal, Asit Sen and Dev Kumar. ''Manoranjan'' is perhaps the only Hindi movie where prostitution was presented as a 'fun' activity without moralising and the lead actress sleeps with men other than the hero and is not an issue. For 1974 the film in India was a revolution, and was panned by the critics and the audience due to the sense of immorality. Cast *Shammi Kapoor as Dhoop Chhaon *Sanjeev Kumar as Constable Ratan 'Sheru' *Zeenat Aman as Nisha *Dev Kumar as Balram *Faryal as Lolita *Madan Puri as Police Inspector * Paintal as Tingoo * Asit Sen as Senior Constable * Agha as Man with ice-cream * Murad as Police Commissioner Plot Havaldar Ratan is a rookie at the local police station, and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lal Patthar
''Lal Patthar'' is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by F. C. Mehra, and directed by Sushil Majumdar. The film is a remake of the Bengali film, ''Lal Pathar'' which released in 1964. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Hema Malini, Raakhee, Vinod Mehra, Ajit. The film is one of the rare films where lead actress Hema Malini played a negative role, being a jealous mistress of a zamindar who tries to frame his young wife as an adultress. Her performance received accolades. Joshi, p. 292 The music of the film was composed by Shankar–Jaikishan. The film was shot on some minor outdoor locations and at Mehboob Studios, as well as at Natraj Studios Bombay. Plot Raja Gyan Shankar Rai (Raaj Kumar), also known as Kumar Bahadur, is a rich man who turns to drink after pursuing a young woman named Saudamani (Hema Malini). Calling her Madhuri, he invites the lower-class woman to his rich home but refuses to marry her. He later meets a much younger woman, Sumita (Raakhee) and organis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khilona (1970 Film)
''Khilona'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by L. V. Prasad under the Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by Chander Vohra. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Mumtaz, Jeetendra in lead roles and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is recorded as a "Super Hit" at Box Office India. The film was a remake of the Telugu film '' Punarjanma'' (1963) and it was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''Engirundho Vandhaal''. The film received six nominations at the 18th Filmfare Awards in 1971, of which it won the Filmfare Best Movie Award and Filmfare Best Actress Award for Mumtaz. Other nominations were for Best Actor (Sanjeev Kumar), Best Comic (Jagdeep), Best Story (Gulshan Nanda) and Best Male Playback Singer (Mohammed Rafi). Plot Vijaykamal is the son of rich Thakur Suraj Singh but has lost his mind. He sees his lover Sapna marry his neighbor Bihari and then she commits suicide on the night of the Diwali party hosted by Bihari. This incident puts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince (1969 Film)
''Prince'' is a 1969 Hindi movie produced by F. C. Mehra and directed by Lekh Tandon. The film stars Shammi Kapoor with Vyjayanthimala in the lead while Rajendranath, Ajit, Helen, Leela Chitnis and Asit Sen form an ensemble cast. The film's music was composed by Shankar Jaikishan with lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri and Faruk Qaiser. ''Prince'' is a drama set in the times of resurgent India when the nation threw off the British yoke, but some states still languished under the Princely yoke. It is the story of a Prince who brought about his own downfall so that he may rise as a human being. Vayjayanthimala got married in 1968 and then completed this film in 1969. The rights to this film are owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment. Plot Rajkumar Shamsher Singh is the only son of the local Maharaja, and has been brought up as a brat, and now he is an irresponsible, alcoholic, and womanizing adult, who wants everyone to bow down before him and his princely rank. One pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeene Ki Raah
''Jeene Ki Raah'' () is a 1969 Hindi-language drama film produced and directed by L. V. Prasad under the Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd. banner. The film stars Jeetendra, Tanuja and Sanjeev Kumar and music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. It is a remake of the Telugu film '' Bratuku Teruvu'' (1953). Plot The film begins with Mohan returning to his village after completing his studies when he finds that they encompass the debts. So, he decides to support his joint family containing his wife Shobha, a 5-year-old daughter, a mother Janki 3 sisters & 2 brothers. Hence, he moves to the city in search of a job but fails. Disparate Mohan fortunately, meets his childhood friend Dr. Manohar who makes his acquaintance with a millionaire Kamalrai Mansukhlal and leaves abroad. Rai offers him a job provided he is single. Owing to exigency, Mohan affiliates by claiming as solitary. Meanwhile, Rai's only daughter Radha, a heart patient & paralyzed too comes back from foreign. Radha feels relief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhuk Gaya Aasman
''Jhuk Gaya Aasman'' ''( The Skies Have Bowed)'' is a 1968 romantic comedy film directed by Lekh Tandon. It stars Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Rajendranath and Prem Chopra. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan. The film is a remake of the American film '' Here Comes Mr. Jordan'' (1941). The film was commercially unsuccessful on its initial release, but has since garnered appreciation from both critics and audience. The rights to this film are owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment. Summary Sanjay (Rajendra Kumar) is in love with Priya (Saira Banu). They are painting rosy dreams of their life as husband and wife, until Priya learns that her father has been arrested. The duo decide that they will get married after Priya is able to bail out her father. Sanjay is happy, but destiny has other plans: Sanjay dies in a car crash. But after he is escorted by Yamdoot and handed over to Pradhan Sanchalak, Head co-ordinator of Death department (David) to heaven, he learns that h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amrapali (film)
Amrapali is a 1966 historical Hindi film directed by Lekh Tandon, starring Sunil Dutt and Vyjayanthimala as leads. The film's music was by Shankar–Jaikishan. It was based on the life of Amrapali ( Ambapali), the '' nagarvadhu'' (royal courtesan) of Vaishali in present-day Bihar, the capital of the Licchavi republic in ancient India around 500 BC, and Ajatashatru, the Haryanka dynasty king of the Magadha empire, who falls in love with her. Although he destroys Vaishali to get her, she has been transformed by her encounter with Gautama Buddha in the meantime, of whom she becomes a disciple and an Arahant. Her story is mentioned in old Pali texts and Buddhist traditions. The film was selected as the Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 39th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. Although the film was not a commercial success, its reputation has grown over time and it is now regarded as a classic of Hindi cinema. It is remembered for its dramatic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dil Diya Dard Liya
''Dil Diya Dard Liya'' is a 1966 Hindi romance film based upon Emily Brontë's 1847 novel '' Wuthering Heights''. The film is directed by Abdur Rashid Kardar and Dilip Kumar. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, Pran, and Johnny Walker. The music is by Naushad. The songs include ''"Koi Sagar Dil Ko Behlata Nahin"'', ''"Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi"'', ''"Guzre Hain Aaj Ishq Mein"'', ''"Dilruba Maine Tere Pyar Mein"''. It inspired the 1983 Pakistani film ''Dehleez'' starring Nadeem, Shabnam, Afzal Ahmed and Agha Taalish and the 1985 Hindi movie '' Oonche Log''. The film was Dilip Kumar's first outright flop in 15 years at the box-office. Plot The film begins with a sea storm that sinks a ship leaving a child as the sole survivor. In another scene a king is shown waiting for his grandchild. He dies still waiting but bequeaths his property to his grandchild, Shankar. Thakur, a kindhearted, widowed landlord, lives a wealthy lifestyle with his son Ramesh, daughter Roo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
