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M. B. Shetty
Muddu Babu Shetty (1938 – 23 January 1982) simply known as, M. B. Shetty, or Shetty was an Indian film stuntman, action choreographer and actor in Hindi cinema in 1970s. He had a towering personality with a bald head, often cast as the villain brought down by heroes half his size. He was the father of director Rohit Shetty. Early life He was born in 1938 in Mangalore, India. He arrived to Bombay from Udupi. His mother tongue was Tulu. He started as a waiter in Cotton Green after which he got into boxing and bodybuilding. Film career He started off as a Fight Instructor in the 1956 movie ''Heer''. He was cast as villain and composed stunts for numerous Hindi and Kannada cinema in the 1970s. He was an action director, doing over 700 films, including cult films like '' Don'', '' The Great Gambler'', ''Trishul'', ''Deewaar'' and '' Shalimar''. Shetty also starred with M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), in Navarathinam (1977) Tamil movie. Personal life His first wife was Vinodini, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalore
Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the state capital, north of Karnataka–Kerala border and south of Goa. Mangaluru is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves. The city developed as a port in the Laccadive Sea during ancient times, and after Independence a new port was constructed in 1968 and has since become a major port of India that handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It is also the country's seventh largest container port. Mangaluru has been ruled by several major powers, including the Mauryan empire, Kadambas, Alupas, Vij ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deewaar
''Deewaar'' ( ''The Wall'') is a 1975 Indian action crime film written by Salim–Javed and directed by Yash Chopra. The film stars Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, alongside an ensemble cast of Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Iftekhar, Madan Puri, Satyen Kappu and Manmohan Krishna. The music was composed by R. D. Burman, while cinematography and editing were handled by Kay Gee Koregaonkar and T. R. Mangeshkar-Pran Mehra. In the film, two impoverished brothers struggle to survive in the slums of Mumbai and eventually find themselves on opposing sides of the law. The film's title signifies the wall that springs up between the two brothers, drawn apart by fate and circumstances in a time of socio-political turmoil.Virdi, Jyotika.Deewaar: the fiction of film and the fact of politics." ''Jump Cut'', No. 38, June 1993: 26–32. ''Deewaar'' was released worldwide on 24 January 1975 to critical acclaim and praise for its story, script, music cast performances (especi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismat (1968 Film)
''Kismat'' () is a 1968 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Manmohan Desai, produced by Kamal Mehra and released under the banner of Pride of Asia Films. It stars Biswajeet, Babita, Helen and Kamal Mehra in prominent roles. Other notable actors in the film are Bhagwan Sinha, Murad, M. B. Shetty (father of Rohit Shetty), Hari Shivdasani, Hiralal, Indra Kumar, Jagdish Raj (as Jagdishraj), Polsan, Prem Kumar, Paul Sharma, Tun Tun and Ullhas. It can be categorised as a family romantic thriller film. It was shot in 14 reels, using 35 mm film format in Eastman Color. The film has been noted mainly for the soundtrack given by O.P. Nayyar, which included three songs that became very popular – " Aao Huzoor Tumko", "Kajra Mohabbat Wala" and "Aankhon Mein Qayamat". Biswajeet was one of the first leading actors in Bollywood to cross dress as a woman on screen for the song "Kajra Mohabbat Wala". This film was the last collaboration between singer Shamshad Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakeen (1969 Film)
''Yakeen'' is an Indian film directed by Brij Sadanah released in 1969. The movie stars Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore. Dharmendra appears in a double role where one character plays the role of villain in the movie. The supporting cast includes David and M. B. Shetty. The music composed is by Shankar Jaikishan. Plot Rajesh is a scientist. He is injured following instructions of Dr. Sharma in a secret experiment and granted leave. Rajesh lives with his dog, cook Bhola. He is in love with Rita. Rajesh goes to meet Rita and asks for her hand from her mother, who agrees. He finds his things spread on bed on returning to his hotel room. Shetty fools Bhola and takes pictures of Rajesh's house. Sharma calls him during his leave. He meets Sharma, but is surprised to know that Sharma did not call him. He and Sharma quarrel when he asks for leave to marry. Rajesh reaches office on being called by Sharma, but finds him murdered. Rajesh goes to call the police and returns with them to find ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankhen (1968 Film)
''Ankhen'' (''The Eyes'') is a 1968 Hindi spy thriller produced and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The film stars Mala Sinha, Dharmendra, Mehmood, Lalita Pawar, Jeevan and Madan Puri. It was estimated to be the most profitable Hindi film of 1968 in India. Plot Shortly after independence, India faces terrorists attacks in Assam, resulting in many deaths and casualties. A group of concerned citizens, who are not connected with the government, decide to do something to stop this carnage. While Salim is already at work in Beirut, his cover is blown, and he is shot dead. Now Sunil Mehra (Dharmendra) must travel to Beirut and take over. Once there, he meets a former flame, Meenakshi Mehta, and a female admirer by the name of Zenab. The terrorists are headed by a man named Syed, who deputes one of his assistants, Madame, to spy on Sunil's dad, Diwan Chand Mehra, by posing as Mehra's daughter's aunt, forcing her to obey by abducting her son, Babloo, and holding him captive. Soon Syed an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night In London
Night in London is a 1967 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Brij. It stars Biswajeet, Mala Sinha, Johnny Walker, Helen in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Plot A woman named Renu (Mala Sinha) is forced to lead a life of crime as her dad is being held hostage by the underworld. She eventually joins with a suspected criminal Jeevan (Biswajeet), both fall in love with each other, and team up against the bad guys. Cast * Biswajeet as Jeevan * Mala Sinha as Renu * Johnny Walker as Bahadur Singh * Helen as Sue * Anwar Hussain as Colonel Fuji * M. B. Shetty Muddu Babu Shetty (1938 – 23 January 1982) simply known as, M. B. Shetty, or Shetty was an Indian film stuntman, action choreographer and actor in Hindi cinema in 1970s. He had a towering personality with a bald head, often cast as the villa ... as Shetty Soundtrack The music was composed by the duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal. References External links * Films scored by Laxmikant� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Evening In Paris
''An Evening In Paris'' is a 1967 Indian romantic thriller film produced and directed by Shakti Samanta, with story by Sachin Bhowmick. It revolves in the French capital city of Paris. It stars Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore (in a double role), along with Pran, K. N. Singh as the villains, Rajendranath in the comic subplot. Sharmila Tagore's performance and Shankar Jaikishan's music made this film a big success at box office. Plot After being unsuccessful in finding her true love in her own country, India, the rich Deepa goes to Paris, France in search of it. Her father's secretary already lives there, so to take care of her in the unknown country, her father informs him and also hires an assistant, Honey, and a driver, Makhan Singh. On one of her outings, Deepa meets Shyam/Sam, who immediately falls in love with her and begins to follow her around. After some initial resistance, Deepa eventually gives in to his charms. Meanwhile, Deepa's father's secretary's son, Shekhar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shagird (1967 Film)
''Shagird'' () is a 1967 Indian Hindi-language comedy film, comedy Drama Film directed by Samir Ganguly. The film stars Joy Mukherjee and Saira Banu in lead roles. The 1993 movie Shreemaan Aashique was inspired from it. Plot The movie begins with Ramesh (Joy Mukherjee) attending a party on a ship. There, a wealthy girl named Shefali (Urvashi Dutta) professes her love for him, and upon his rejection, she encounters a man named Mr. Madan Chicago wala (Madan Puri) who is a man of dirty character. But she rejects his advances. Professor Brij Mohan Agnihotri (I. S. Johar) is a confirmed bachelor, and he firmly refuses to get married. Ramesh is his student, who considers him his mentor. On a visit to his friend out of town, Brij meets his friend's beautiful daughter, Poonam (Saira Banu), and falls in love with her. Throwing all caution to the winds, he changes his appearance, and attempts to conquer Poonam, but he later finds that Poonam is attracted to his student, Ramesh, who met h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Fool (1964 Film)
''April Fool'' is a 1964 Indian romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Subodh Mukherji. It stars Biswajeet and Saira Banu in pivotal roles. Plot Ashok comes from a wealthy family, headed by his father, and elder brother, Alok. Ashok is a slacker, and enjoys playing practical jokes, particularly on his favorite day: April Fools' Day, when he outdoes himself. His jokes help him befriend Madhu, and both fall in love. When one of is pranks go awry both Ashok and Madhu become targets of an international gang, and must run for their own safety, as well as for the safety of their respective families. Cast * Biswajeet as Ashok * Saira Banu as Madhu / Rita Christina * Jayant as Mr. Lal * Sajjan as Monto * Nazima as Anu * Shivraj as Ashok's Uncle * Ram Avtar as Hotel Manager * Ruby Mayer as Rita's Mother * Rajan Haskar as Rasik (as Rajen Haksar) * Chand Usmani as Mrs. Brijlal Sinha * I. S. Johar as Mr. Brijlal Sinha * M.B. Shetty as Shetty * Vinod (cameo appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon
''Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon'' ( I've brought back the same heart) is a 1963 Indian Hindi-language film. The film became superhit at the box office. This was Nasir Hussain's second production (his first in colour), after the hit film '' Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai'' (1961). He also wrote and directed it. It starred Joy Mukherjee and the Nasir Hussain fixture Asha Parekh. Pran played the villain in the film and Rajindernath had a supporting role. It also contains many songs that Mohammed Rafi sang beautifully. This Nasir Hussain film had O.P. Nayyar as the music director. Majrooh Sultanpuri was the lyricist. The film included songs such as the classical "Dekho Bijli Dole Bin Badal Ki", sung by Asha Bhosle and Usha Mangeshkar. It also included the rhythmic solo melodies like "Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai Dil Mein", "Mujhe Pyar Mein Tum Na Ilzam Dete" (both sung by Asha Bhosle), "Lakhon Hain Nigah Mein" and "Banda Parwar, Tham Lo Jigar" (both sung by Mohammed Rafi), which are popular even ... [...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 Nazir 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 si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957 Film)
''Tumsa Nahin Dekha'' ( English: ''Saw nobody like you'') is a 1957 Indian Hindi language romance drama film, produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee while written and directed by Nasir Hussain, of Filmistan Pvt. Ltd. The film marked Hussain's evolution into a director. He had written films such as '' Munimji'' and '' Paying Guest''. The film was conceived as a star vehicle for its heroine Ameeta, who was the protégée of Filmistan Studios owner Tolaram Jalan. Much care was taken with her make-up, wardrobe and lighting. Much of the film's extensive publicity was also built around the actress. The film's huge success at the box office made the then-struggling Shammi Kapoor an overnight sensation instead. This was the film in which he developed his own individual look and youthful style, and was his first light-hearted musical and its success helped move him to acting in this genre. The film also stars the popular villain and character actor Pran. Its music is by O.P. Nayyar and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
