Shashi Kapoor was an Indian actor and film producer who is best known for his works in Hindi films. A recipient of several accolades, including four National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards, he also featured in a number of English-language international films, particularly films produced by Merchant Ivory. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2011, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 2014, for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Paras is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by C.P Dixit starring Sanjeev Kumar, Raakhee, Mehmood, Farida Jalal, Shatrughan Sinha and Madan Puri.
Kaala Patthar is a 1979 Indian Hindi-language action drama produced and directed by Yash Chopra, with a screenplay written by Salim–Javed. The film was based on the Chasnala mining disaster, and is the fourth collaboration between Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and director Yash Chopra, which succeeded the films Deewaar (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976) and Trishul (1978).
Bombay to Goa is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language road comedy film directed by S. Ramanathan and produced by Mehmood and N. C. Sippy. Released in India on 3 March 1972, the film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aruna Irani, Shatrughan Sinha, Nazir Hussain, Mehmood and Anwar Ali in lead roles. The film is known particularly for its catchy tunes and was a "superhit" at the box office. The film is a remake of a 1966 hit Tamil film Madras to Pondicherry and was an inspiration for the 2004 Marathi movie Navra Maza Navsacha which in turn was remade in Kannada in 2007 as Ekadantha. The Hindu had reported that Rajiv Gandhi was offered the lead role by Mehmood but he had turned it down.
Kranti (transl. Revolution) is a 1981 Indian historical drama film, produced, edited, dialogue and directed by Manoj Kumar, with the story and screenplay written by Salim–Javed. It stars an ensemble cast, consisting of Dilip Kumar in the title role along with Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi in pivotal roles. The film also marked the return of Dilip Kumar after a four-year hiatus. It ranks among the top 10 highest grossing Indian films of all time, when adjusted for ticket-price inflation. It was one of the most expensive Indian films of the time and it went on to become the highest grossing Indian film of the 1980s decade by a distance, when adjusted for inflation. Kranti is the biggest patriotic hit ever seen in India. It was the second highest grossing Indian film ever behind Sholay (1975) at the time of its release. However, it did higher business than Sholay in its original run. It grossed ₹20 crore as compared to ₹15 crore of Sholay in the original run. Sholay did exceptionally well in re-runs earning more profit in the meanwhile period.
Shaan is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Ramesh Sippy and produced by G. P. Sippy under the production banner of Sippy Films with a story written by Salim–Javed after the blockbuster success of their previous venture, Sholay (1975). The film was released in India on 12 December 1980 and stars an ensemble cast of Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Raakhee Gulzar, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Johnny Walker and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The music was composed by R. D. Burman. It was the most expensive Indian film made until then.
Vidya Sinha was an Indian actress who acted in Hindi films, most known for Rajnigandha (1974), Chhoti Si Baat (1975) and Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978). She started her career as a model and won the Miss Bombay title. Her first movie was Raja Kaka (1974) opposite Kiran Kumar. However, fame came to her through the low-budget break-away hit Rajnigandha (1974), directed by her mentor Basu Chatterjee. She acted in several films after which she took a hiatus. Returning to acting in the later part of her life, she acted in several TV serials and the Salman Khan movie Bodyguard (2011).
Pati Patni Aur Woh is a 1978 Hindi movie produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Vidya Sinha, Ranjeeta Kaur, and in guest appearances Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Tina Munim and Parveen Babi.
36 Ghante is a 1974 Hindi film directed by Raj Tilak. It stars Raaj Kumar, Mala Sinha, Sunil Dutt, Vijay Arora, Parveen Babi, Ranjeet, Danny Denzongpa in pivotal roles. It is a remake of the 1955 American film The Desperate Hours, which was adapted from Joseph Hayes' 1954 novel.
Khoj is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language thriller drama film directed and produced by Jugal Kishore, starring Farida Jalal, Shatrughan Sinha, Jayshree T. and Deepak Kumar in lead roles.
Chor Police is a 1983 Indian film, which is most famous for being the directorial debut movie of the Bollywood actor Amjad Khan. It stars Amjad Khan along with Shatrughan Sinha, Parveen Babi, Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor. It also features special appearances by Ashok Kumar, Nirupa Roy, Vinod Mehra and Bindiya Goswami.
Billoo Badshah is a 1989 Indian drama film directed by Sisir Mishra. It stars Govinda, Shatrughan Sinha, Neelam and Anita Raj. It was produced by Shatrughan Sinha's elder brother Lakhan Sinha.
Be-Reham is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Raghunath Jhalani and produced by K. D. Shorey. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Mala Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy in lead roles and music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This film was remade as Thiruppam in Tamil and Chattaniki Veyi Kallu in Telugu with Super Star Krishna in double role.
Chehre Pe Chehra is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language science fiction film produced and directed by Raj Tilak. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Vinod Mehra, Shatrughan Sinha, Rekha and Sulakshana Pandit. It is an adaptation of the 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman is a 1984 Indian Bollywood action film directed by Raj Khosla and produced by Johny Bakshi. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Smita Patil in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Ameer Aadmi Gareeb Aadmi is a 1985 Hindi drama film, directed by Amjad Khan, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Kader Khan and Zeenat Aman in key roles.
Iraada (transl. Intention) is a 1991 Bollywood film starring Shatrughan Sinha, Parveen Babi, Moon Moon Sen in lead roles and music by Kalyanji-Anandji. This was Parveen Babi's last film with very limited appearance before she retired from the film industry.
Harish Shah was an Indian Film Producer, Director and Writer, known for his work on Mere Jeevan Saathi featuring Rajesh Khanna and Tanuja, Kaala Sona featuring Feroz Khan and Parveen Babi, Ram Tere Kitne Naam featuring Sanjeev Kumar and Rekha, Zalzala featuring Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha, Ab Insaf Hoga featuring Mithun Chakraborty and Jaal: The Trap featuring Sunny Deol and Tabu. He died on 7 July 2020 due to throat cancer.
Ranjish Hi Sahi is an 2022 Indian Hindi-language web series on Voot, written and directed by Pushpdeep Bhardwaj. It stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Amala Paul, Amrita Puri and Zarina Wahab.
