Rakesh Roshan is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter and actor who works in Hindi films. He had appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s until 1989. As an actor, he was mostly known for his supporting roles in big-budget films. Later, his prominence increased, and he achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter "K" since 1987.
Wafadaar is a 1985 Indian Hindi film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Rajinikanth, Padmini Kolhapure and Vijeta Pandit for the first time in a love triangle well supported by Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, Shakti Kapoor, Asrani, Paintal and others. It was a box office failure.
Mahaguru is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by S. S. Ravichandra starring Rajinikanth, Meenakshi Sheshadri in lead roles. It was notable as the only film in which Meenakshi Sheshadri was paired opposite Rajinikanth and for its witty dialogues written by Kader Khan. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Raja Guru.
Hero is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film directed by Subhash Ghai. Starring Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri, it marked Shroff's debut in a lead role. Its music directors were Laxmikant–Pyarelal. Upon release, it became a blockbuster at the box office and established Shroff as a leading Bollywood actor.
Mohammed Aziz, also known as Munna, was an Indian multilingual playback singer who primarily sang for the Bollywood, Odia films, Bengali. He sang about twenty thousand songs, including Bhajans Sufi devotional songs and other genres in more than ten different Indian languages. He made his first appearance in films Odia film titled Jaga Hatare Pagha directed by Mohammad Mohsin, with the song Rupa Sagadi re Suna Kaniya. Later he the sung most numbers of songs in Odia and for Ollywood Actor Siddhanta Mahapatra. Later he appeared with a Hindi film titled Ambar (1984) and his two prominent songs, including "Mard Tangewala" composed by Anu Malik were introduced in Mard.
Khudgarz (transl. Selfish) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan under the Film Kraft banner. It features an ensemble cast of Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda, Bhanupriya, Amrita Singh and Neelam Kothari with music composed by Rajesh Roshan. The film marks the directorial debut of actor Rakesh Roshan. The movie was a silver jubilee hit on release.
Babu Ram Ishara was an Indian film director and screenwriter best known for his films of the 1970s. He filmed 35 Bollywood films between 1964 and 1996. He was much popular for his film Chetana, Log Kya Kahenge, Milap, Man Jaiye, Ghar Ki Laaj, Woh Phir Aayegi and Sautela Bhai.
Maqsad is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by K. Bapaiah and produced by D. Rama Naidu under the Suresh Productions banner. The film stars Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Prada, Sridevi, and Waheeda Rehman in lead roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Shatrughan Sinha makes a guest appearance. Prem Chopra, Ranjeet, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, Amjad Khan, and Shreeram Lagoo are featured in supporting roles.
Jaani Dost is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt, M. Arjuna Raju under the Roja Art Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Parveen Babi, Sridevi, with music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film was simultaneously made along with the Telugu-language movie Adavi Simhalu, starring Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Sridevi, Jaya Prada in the pivotal roles. Both movies were made simultaneously by the same producer and director, some of the scenes and actors are identical in the two.
Majaal is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by Srikanth Nahata under the Vijayalakshmi Pictures banner and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Jeetendra, Sridevi, Jaya Prada and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. It is a remake of the Telugu film Sravana Sandhya (1986) which itself was remade from Tamil film Pournami Alaigal (1985).
Mera Saathi is a 1985 Hindi-language action-drama film, produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sree Brahmarambika Films banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Rajiv Kapoor, Mandakini in the pivotal roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Dharmaatmudu (1983).
Tohfa (transl. Gift) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language melodrama comedy film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada and Sridevi. The film was a massive box office success, grossing ₹13 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1984.
Qaidi (transl. Prisoner) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao by Padmalaya Studios, presented by Krishna and directed by S.S. Ravichandra. It stars Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Madhavi and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is remake of the Telugu film Khaidi (1983). which itself was loosely inspired by the 1982 movie First Blood.
Kaamyab is an Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao by Padmalaya Studios banner, presented by Krishna and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Jeetendra, Shabana Azmi, Radha and music composed by Bappi Lahari. The film is remake of Telugu Movie Shakti (1983), starring Krishna, Jaya Sudha, Radha in pivotal roles.
Dharm Adhikari (transl. Judge) is a 1986 Hindi-language action film, produced by U.V. Suryanarayana Raju under the Gopi Krishna Movies banner, presented by Krishnam Raju and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Jeetendra, Sridevi in the pivotal roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Bobbili Brahmanna (1984), starring Krishnam Raju, Sharada, Jayasudha, both movies are made by the same banner and director. Two roles of Dilip Kumar and Jeetendra are played by Krishnam Raju in Telugu. In Bobbili Brahmanna, the two lead roles are played by Krishnam Raju, while in Dharm Adhikari, the two roles are played by Dilip Kumar and Jeetendra.
Do Ustad is a 1982 Bollywood action-film directed and produced by S. D. Narang. The film stars Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Danny Denzongpa in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Bappi Lahiri.
Justice Chaudhury is a 1983 Hindi film, produced by G.A. Seshagiri Rao under the Padmalaya Studios banner, presented by Krishna and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Jeetendra, Sridevi, Hema Malini, Moushumi Chatterjee and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of Telugu movie Justice Chowdary (1982), which also stars Sridevi in the same role.
Singhasan is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action film written, directed, edited and produced by Krishna under his Padmalaya Studios banner. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Mandakini in lead roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is shot simultaneously along with the Telugu film Simhasanam (1986); both the films were made by the same banner and director and some of the scenes and artists are the same in both versions. The film had also featured South Indian actress Radha in her second and final Hindi film to date. She'd reprised her role even in the Telugu version too, which had starred opposite Krishna Ghattamaneni.
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller film, produced by Zakir-Shabbir on Zakir Hussain Films banner and directed by Nusrat Sayeed. Starring Jeetendra, Meenakshi Sheshadri and music composed by Rajesh Roshan.
Thene Manasulu is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, produced by K. C. N. Chandrasekhar for KCN Films starring Krishna, Jaya Prada and Suhasini. Bappi Lahiri scored and composed the film's soundtrack. The film was a remake of Hindi film Souten. Krishna had debuted with the 1965 film of the same name Thene Manasulu.
