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D. K. Sapru
Daya Kishan Sapru (16 March 1916 – 20 October 1979), was an Indian actor famed for a variety of character roles in Hindi cinema, particularly villains, judges and aristocrats in crime thrillers and dramas. His most notable performances were in Bollywood productions of between the late 1950s and early 1970s, including ''Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'', ''Heer Raanjha'', ''Pakeezah'', ''Kala Pani (1958 film), Kala Pani'', ''Dooj Ka Chand'', '' Tere Mere Sapne (1971 film), Tere Mere Sapne'', ''Humjoli'', ''Jewel Thief (1967 film), Jewel Thief'', and ''Deewar (1975 film), Deewar''. Born to Kashmiri Pandit parents in 1916, Sapru made his Bollywood debut in ''Chand'' (1944), starring Prem Adib, another Kashmiri Pandit actor. By the early 1970s, Sapru had risen to prominence as a villain in crime thrillers. Although he died in 1979, he continued to appear in several films that were released in the 1980s, including ''Krodhi'' (1981). His son Tej Sapru and younger daughter Preeti Sapru are act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashmir And Jammu (princely State)
Jammu and Kashmir, also known as Kashmir and Jammu, was a princely state in a subsidiary alliance with the Company rule in India, British East India Company from 1846 to 1858 and under the ''Suzerainty#British_paramountcy, paramountcy'' (or tutelage) of the The Crown, British Crown, from 1858 until the Partition of India in 1947, when it became a Kashmir#Kashmir_dispute, disputed territory, now administered by three countries: China, India, and Pakistan. Quote: "Kashmir, region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent. It is bounded by the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang to the northeast and the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east (both parts of China), by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south, by Pakistan to the west, and by Afghanistan to the northwest. The northern and western portions are administered by Pakistan and comprise three areas: Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, and Baltistan, ... The southern and southeastern portions constitute the Indian state of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashmiri Pandit
The Kashmiri Pandits (also known as Kashmiri Brahmins) are a group of Kashmiri Hindus and a part of the larger Saraswat Brahmin community of India. They belong to the Pancha Gauda Brahmin group from the Kashmir Valley, located within the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri Pandits are Hindu Kashmiris native to the Kashmir Valley, and the only remaining Hindu Kashmiris after the large-scale conversion of the Valley's population to Islam during medieval times. Prompted by the growth of Islamic militancy in the valley, large numbers left in the exodus of the 1990s. Even so, small numbers remain. History Early history The Hindu caste system of the Kashmir region was influenced by the influx of Buddhism from the time of Asoka, around the third century BCE, and a consequence of this was that the traditional lines of varna were blurred, with the exception of that for the Brahmins. Another notable feature of early Kashmiri society was the relative high regar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chhaila Babu
''Chhaila Babu'' (English language: Cool Guy) is a 1967 Bollywood comedy drama film directed by Kalpataru. The film was released under the banner of R. H. Mullan Productions. Cast * Bhagwan Dada * Salim Khan * Kumari Naaz * Rajendra Nath * Tun Tun * Leela Mishra * Zeb Rehman * Ranjana Kadam Soundtrack #"Tum Sanwarte Ho To" - Chitalkar Ramchandra, Asha Bhosle #"Rahee Hu Albela Mai Dil Kaa Nahee Maila" - Mukesh #"Kyon Jhukee Jhukee Hain Palke" - Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar #"Tere Pyar Ne Mujhe Ghum Diya" - Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and range of voice ... References External links * 1967 films 1960s Hindi-language films 1960s Indian films Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal Indian comedy-drama films {{1960s-Hindi-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukti (1977 Film)
''Mukti'' () is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Raj Tilak, starring Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Vidya Sinha and Mithun Chakraborty. Plot Kailash Sharma is found guilty of sexually molesting Shanno and killing Dheeraj Kumar Verma, and is sentenced to be hanged by the Jammu & Kashmir Sessions Court. After his appeals at both High and Supreme Courts fail, he asks his wife, Seema, to take their daughter, Pinky, and re-locate elsewhere. Seema and Pinky re-locate to Bombay where she takes up sewing to make a living. She befriends their neighbour, Ratan, and both get married. 14 years later Pinky has grown up and has a boyfriend, Vikram, who she wants to marry. Meanwhile, Kailash, who is still alive, as his sentence was changed to life imprisonment, arrives in Bombay to look for his family. After sometime he does find them but decides not to interfere in their lives as they appear to be happy. But when Seema finds out she goes to meet him secretly&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Kasam
''Ram Kasam'' is a 1978 Bollywood action film directed by Chand, with music by Sonik Omi and lyrics by Verma Malik. The film is based on the Dacoity of the Chambal division; bandits of Morena and Chambal, thronging the locales of the mountainous valleys of the Chambal River. It has Sunil Dutt in a double role; as a simpleton, and as a dacoit, with love interests as Rekha and Bindiya Goswami. The film is an inspiring tale portraying ritualistic Hinduism and characters who show traits of their bloodline irrespective of the social setup that they have been forced into. The film was successful at the box office . Story The story starts with a stormy sea and strong winds which are wrecking a ship carrying the family of Inspector Ajit Singh, his wife Laxmi and twins Ajay and Vijay. Terror struck they are thrown on the waves of the angry seas and land on drifting pieces of wood, on the shores of India. Laxmi becomes blind with shock, although Ajay is saved with her, whom she na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phaansi
''Phaansi'' (ISO 15919: Phāṁsī ) is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language movie directed by Harmesh Malhotra. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Sulakshana Pandit, Pran and Ranjeet Ranjeet (born as Gopal Bedi; 12 September 1942) is an Indian actor and film director. He has mostly played villain roles in over 200 Hindi films. He has also played a positive character in the TV series '' Aisa Des Hai Mera''. He has also .... The film's music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Actor Asrani has also played a role as a Muslim guy in the movie who was a close friend to Shashi Kapoor. Actor Iftekhar played the role father to Shashi Kapoor. He was hanged to death by the villain (Ranjeet). Asrani was also hanged by the villain. After this movie, Ranjeet went to Nepal to find peace. He was deeply troubled mentally as he played the most brutal Daaku ever in Hindi movies. The movie was declared a hit due to its story line, drama, songs and great action. The song was playbacked by Mohd Rafi, Lata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishwanath (1978 Film)
''Vishwanath'' is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Subhash Ghai. It stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy in pivotal roles. The film was a box office hit. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Lawyer Viswanath'' (1978) and in Tamil as '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (1984). Plot An honest lawyer, Vishwanath is implicated and imprisoned at the behest of powerful underworld don, GNK and his associates. After his release from prison, Vishwanath decides to seek vengeance, but finds out that it is virtually impossible to do this through due process of law. So he decides to change his identity, hire a gang of crooks and assassins, to carry out his vendetta. Not realizing that in doing this he is alienating himself from the love of his life, Soni; and making himself a wanted man by the police, leaving his crippled sister, Munni and mom, Shanti to fend for themselves, and at the mercy of GNK and his associates. Cast * Shatrughan Sinha as Vishwanath * Reena Roy as Soni * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naya Daur (1978 Film)
''Naya Daur'' is a 1978 Bollywood drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Sudesh Gupta. The film stars Rishi Kapoor, Bhavana Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa, Farida Jalal, Ranjeet, Madan Puri, Om Prakash in pivotal roles. Music was composed by R. D. Burman, lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Cast * Rishi Kapoor as Mahesh Chopra * Bhavana Bhatt as Kiran Mehta * Danny Denzongpa as Mark * Farida Jalal as Jenny * Ranjeet as Ronnie * Madan Puri as Mr. Mehta * Om Prakash as Mr. Chopra * Purnima as Shanti Chopra * Shreeram Lagoo as Jenny's Father * Paintal as Mangu * Pinchoo Kapoor as Dharamdas * D. K. Sapru as Hotel Manager * Sharat Saxena as Ronnie's Goon * Raj Tilak as Ronnie's Goon * Leena Das as Cabaret Dancer Soundtrack All songs were written by Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist 4 times during his career. He wrote over 6000 film songs in more than 300 films. Early life A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chor Ke Ghar Chor
''Chor Ke Ghar Chor'' is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Vijay Sadanah. It stars Ashok Kumar and Pran in lead roles with supporting roles played by Randhir Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Deven Verma and Raza Murad. Synopsis Rajkumari Ophelia wants a Devi Maa's statuette, which is located in Pratapgarh. She recruits Sher Singh to carry out this task, and says if he is successful in getting the statue, she will marry him when he brings the statuette to her. Sher Singh sets out to do so, but before that could happen, Thakur takes possession of the statuette, incurring Devi Maa's wrath, and he ends up losing his son. Fearing that the rest of the family will also perish on the day of the Khumbh Mela, he instructs his brother, Ranjeet, to ensure that the statuette is replaced in the Mandir, but Ranjeet is unable to do so, gets separated from his daughter, Meena, and becomes insane. Ramlal, who has the statuette, disappears; his wife gets separated from their son, Birju, whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jyoti Bane Jwala
''Jyoti Bane Jwala'' () is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, and produced by Prasan Kapoor. It stars Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Waheeda Rehman, Moushumi Chatterjee, Sarika in the pivotal roles and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Telugu language, Telugu film ''Katakatala Rudrayya''. It was a commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Plot Suraj & Malti are in love Just before their wedding, Suraj dies in an accident. Malti is pregnant. Malti's father Charandas, shifts to a remote area, throws the newborn in a dustbin and tells Malti that the child was stillborn. The child is adopted by Ram Singh, a henchman of gangster Dharamdas. Ram Singh and his wife Parvati rear him as Jyoti. They then have a daughter Aasha. Society constantly mocks Jyoti as a dustbin child. Once, an infuriated Jyoti ends up killing a man and is forced to flee. Malti marries DSP Bakshi and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kudrat
''Kudrat'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language drama film, written and directed by Chetan Anand. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini, supported by Raaj Kumar, Priya Rajvansh and Vinod Khanna. This is the second movie of the Rajesh Khanna-Hema Malini pair with a reincarnation theme after '' Mehbooba''. Rajesh Khanna received the 1982 All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award for ''Kudrat''. The film was a box office hit and it won the Filmfare Award for Best Story. Plot Chandramukhi, accompanied by her parents, visits the hill resort of Shimla for the first time in her life. She senses some familiarity with the place and gets strange feelings, for which she does not know the reason. Chandramukhi and her family meet Dr. Naresh Gupta. Naresh is attracted towards Chandramukhi and their families talk about getting them married to each other. Mohan Kapur, an upcoming lawyer, comes to Shimla to meet his patron and godfather, Janak Singh.Mohan owes his education ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karan Nath
Karan Nath is an Indian actor. He is best known for his role as the romantic hero in ''Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa'' in 2002. Career Karan worked as a child artist in Mr. India (1987 film), ''Mr India'' (1987). He made his debut as a leading actor in the 2001 film ''Paagalpan'' opposite Aarti Agarwal. In 2002, he starred in the film ''Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa''. He also starred in the thriller ''Tum - A Dangerous Obsession'' and the horror thriller ''Sssshhh...'', for which he was nominated in the Stardust Awards 2004. In 2009, Nath appeared in ''Tera Kya Hoga Johnny''. After a 11 year hiatus, he next appeared in ''Guns of Banaras'', released on 28 February 2020. In 2021, he participated in ''Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series), Bigg Boss OTT'' and got evicted after 20 days along with Ridhima Pandit. Personal life Karan Nath's father Rakesh Nath is a Punjabis, Punjabi. Rakesh produced the film ''Dil Tera Aashiq'', and many more. Karan Nath's mother Reema Rakesh Nath is a Kashmiris, Kashmiri, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
