Baldev Raj Chopra was a prolific Indian director and producer noted for pioneering the Bollywood industry and television series. He's known for directing notable films, such as Afsana, Ek Hi Raasta, Naya Daur, Sadhna, Kanoon, Gumrah, Hamraaz, Dhund, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Insaf Ka Tarazu and Nikaah. He also produced hit films, including Dhool Ka Phool, Waqt, Ittefaq, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Chhoti Si Baat, The Burning Train, Aaj Ki Awaaz, Baghban and the TV series, Mahabharat. He was awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, for the year 1998, and Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, in 2001.
The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the awards started in 1954, awards for the best supporting actor category started only the following year 1955. As of 2023, Anil Kapoor leads the list, with four wins. Vivek Oberoi currently also holds the record of being the youngest recipient of the award, whereas Anil Kapoor holds the record for being the eldest, while Abhishek Bachchan holds the record for winning the award thrice consecutively.
Pran Krishan Sikand Ahluwalia, better known by his mononym, Pran, was an Indian actor, known as one of the greatest villains ever in the history of Indian cinema and a character actor in Hindi cinema from the 1940s to the 1990s. He has been one of the most highly successful and respected veteran actors in the history of Indian cinema. He was also one of the highest-paid actors of his time.
Danny Denzongpa is an Indian actor, playback singer, and film director who primarily works in Hindi and occasionally in Bengali, Nepali, and Tamil films. In a career spanning five decades, has acted in over 190 films since 1971. In 2003, Denzongpa was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.
Andhaa Kaanoon is a 1983 Hindi-language action film directed by T. Rama Rao, starring Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Reena Roy in leading roles and featuring an ensemble cast in supporting roles including Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Pran, Madan Puri and Amrish Puri. Amitabh Bachchan makes an extended special appearance along with Madhavi and Dharmendra is seen in a cameo. It is a remake of the Tamil film Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981). The film was a critical and commercial success and the 5th highest grossing film of 1983.
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. The 2007 film Namastey London is inspired from this film. This was the second film by Manoj Kumar where he stars as Bharat and one of his four films on patriotism
Sanam Bewafa is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language film directed and produced by Saawan Kumar Tak, it stars Salman Khan, Chandni, Pran, Danny Denzongpa. It is a remake of the Pakistani film Haque Meher.
Gurudev is a 1993 Bollywood action film produced and directed by Vinod Mehra. The film started production in the late 1980s and was left incomplete after Vinod Mehra's death in October 1990. Raj Sippy took over as director and completed it for release in 1993.
Fakira is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language crime action film produced by N.N. Sippy and directed by C.P. Dixit. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Asrani, Aruna Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Asit Sen, Ramesh Deo and Madan Puri. The music is by Ravindra Jain. The film became a box office hit and emerged as the 6th highest grossing film of the year. The film's team of producer, cast and music composer had teamed together before for the box office hit Chor Machaye Shor (1974). Fakira was later remade into the Telugu film Dongalaku Donga (1978).
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.
Paapi is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by O. P. Ralhan. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar, Zeenat Aman, Reena Roy in lead roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri.
Hifazat (Safeguarding) is a 1987 Bollywood drama film directed by Prayag Raj. It stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit in pivotal roles. The music of the film was composed by R. D. Burman. The film was a commercial failure. Later this movie was partially remade in Telugu as Bobbili Raja.
Phir Wahi Raat is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language horror film directed by Danny Denzongpa and starring Rajesh Khanna as a psychologist doctor opposite Kim, then girlfriend of Danny. The film also features Danny Denzongpa, Aruna Irani, Suresh Oberoi and Shashikala in supporting roles. The film music and scores composed by R. D. Burman. This is the first and the only film directed by Danny Denzongpa.
The 17th Filmfare Awards were held on May 11, 1970.
Jagir, also known as Teen Murti, is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action adventure film directed by Pramod Chakravorty. The film features an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Danny Denzongpa, Zeenat Aman, Shoma Anand, Pran and Amrish Puri. Two language versions were released, a Hindi version as Jagir and a Bengali version as Teen Murti. The film released on the Diwali weekend along with another Dharmendra starrer Jeene Nahi Doonga. Upon release the film received positive reviews from critics and was a hit domestically as well as in Soviet Union.
Paap Ki Duniya (transl. World of Sin; is a 1988 Indian film directed by Shibu Mitra. The movie stars Sunny Deol, Chunky Pandey, Neelam, Pran, Shakti Kapoor and Danny Denzongpa. The film was one of the biggest hits of Bollywood in 1988.
Naya Kanoon is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language film, written and directed by R. C. Talwar. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Bharat Bhushan and Vyjayanthimala in the lead with Om Prakash, Badri Prasad, Leela Mishra, Kamal Mehra, Purnima and Nishi appearing in other significant roles.
Lakshmanrekha is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Sunil Sikand & produced by Pran. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Sangeeta Bijlani, Shilpa Shirodkar in pivotal roles. Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed the music for the film.
Sunil Sikand Ahluwalia is an Indian film director and son of veteran actor Pran. He directed his first film in 1984 called Farishta and second film in 1991 called Lakshmanrekha starring Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, Shammi Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa and his father Pran.
