Indrani Mukherjee

Last updated

Indrani Mukherjee
Born
Allahabad, United Provinces, British India
(present day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India)
OccupationActress
Years active1960-1984
Notable work
Spouse
Krishanlal Khanna
​
(m. 1992)​
Children4

Indrani Mukherjee is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films during the 1960s and 1970s and starred in over 70 films.[ citation needed ] After playing the heroine in some films, notably Usne Kaha Tha (1960) and Aakhri Khat (1966), she moved to playing character roles which were central to the film and made this her forte. Her roles in films like Dharam Veer (1977), Parvarish (1977) and Des Pardes (1978) were the pivot of the storyline, but they were not conventional heroine roles. Each of the movies were a success at the box office.

Contents

Early life

Mukherjee was born in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), United Provinces, into a Bengali Brahmin family. Her father, Dr. Jitendra Mukherjee, was a doctor of medicine who practised in Allahabad. Her mother, Kamini Devi Mukherjee, was a devoted home-maker. Indrani was one of seven children. She had four sisters and two brothers.

Career

In 1960, she was screentested by Bimal Roy, [1] which led to her debut with Usne Kaha Tha (1960), directed by Moni Bhattacharjee and produced by Roy, with Sunil Dutt and Nanda as the leads. [2] Her next film was Dharmputra (1961), opposite Shashi Kapoor and directed by Yash Chopra, and which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi [3] Her next big film was the war film Haqeeqat (1964), directed by Chetan Anand, who subsequently cast her as the lead, opposite debutant Rajesh Khanna in Aakhri Khat (1966), the film received critical acclaim, and was India's entry to the Academy Awards. [2] [4]

For the next decade, Indrani became a regular feature in Hindi films as a character actor in notable films such as Mere Lal (the famous song "Payal Ki Jhankar Raste Raste" was picturised on her), Grahasti , Heer Raanjha (1970), Parvarish (1977) and Dharam Veer (1977), the Dharmendra starrer, in which she played the pivotal role of Rajmata (Queen Mother). [5]

She also acted in a few Marathi and Bhojpuri films including Apradh and Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram (1963). In 1984, Indrani retired from Hindi cinema.

Personal life and family

Indrani grew up in a healthy and wholesome, traditional environment. She prioritized her family above all else and takes great pride in having been a good and successful wife and mother. She married Krishanlal Khanna, a Punjabi Khatri, and moved to Nashik outside Mumbai in 1992. [2] The couple had four children, two sons and two daughters. All of them are well educated and well settled in life. Indrani's sons are named Anirudh Khanna and Dipankar Khanna, and they continue to live in Nashik. Both of them are married, and Indrani's daughters-in-law are Anju Khanna (née Ahuja) and Niketa Khanna.

Indrani's elder daughter Deepanjali Chhapwale is married to Rahul Chhapwale, originally from Mumbai, Maharashtra. They live in London and are the parents of two children, a son, Vikramaditya Chhapwale and a daughter, Avantika.

Indrani's younger daughter Moyna Bannerjee is married to Rahul Banerjee, a Bengali Brahmin gentleman of her own caste and similar family background. They live in Bangalore and are the parents of two children, a son named Ranveer Bannerjee and a daughter, Nivedita Bannerjee. [6]

Selected filmography

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leela Chitnis</span> Indian actress (1909–2003)

Leela Chitnis was an Indian actress in the Indian film industry, active from the 1930s to the 1980s. In her early years she starred as a romantic lead, but she is best remembered for her later roles playing a virtuous and upright mother to leading stars.

Dina Pathak was an Indian actress and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was an activist and President of the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chetan Anand (director)</span> Hindi film producer, screenwriter and director

Chetan Anand was a Bollywood film producer, screenwriter and director from India, whose first film, Neecha Nagar, was awarded the Grand Prix Prize at the first ever Cannes Film Festival in 1946. Later, he co-founded Navketan Films with his younger brother Dev Anand in 1949.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anju Mahendru</span> Indian actress

Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress. She is best known as Reeva in Kahiin to Hoga, Kamini Gupta in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Beeji in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.

<i>Chacha Bhatija</i> 1977 Indian film

Chacha Bhatija is a 1977 Indian Bollywood comedy drama film, written by Salim–Javed and directed by Manmohan Desai. It was the year's fourth hit for Manmohan Desai. It was his second film with Dharmendra. Chacha Bhatija stars Dharmendra, Randhir Kapoor, Rehman, Hema Malini, Yogeeta Bali, Jeevan, Master Satyajeet and Sonia Sahni.

<i>Parvarish</i> (1977 film) 1977 Indian film

Parvarish (transl. Upbringing) is a 1977 Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Manmohan Desai, starring Shammi Kapoor, with Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna as two brothers playing oneupmanship, and Neetu Singh and Shabana Azmi as their love interests. The latter four had previously starred, earlier that same year, in Desai's own Amar Akbar Anthony, the highest-grossing film of the year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shriram Lagoo</span> Indian actor (1927–2019)

Dr. Shriram Lagoo was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi, in addition to being an ENT Surgeon. He was known for his character roles in films. He acted in over 250 films including Hindi and Marathi films as well as Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati plays, and directed over 20 Marathi plays. He was also very vocal and active in furthering progressive and rational social causes, for example in 1999, he and social activist G. P. Pradhan undertook a fast in support of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare. He won the 1978 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Gharaonda. His autobiography is titled Lamaan (लमाण), which means "the carrier of goods".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhupinder Singh (musician)</span> Indian ghazal singer (1940–2022)

Bhupinder Singh was an Indian musician, a ghazal singer and also a Bollywood playback singer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Om Shivpuri</span> Indian actor

Om Shivpuri was an Indian theatre actor-director and character actor in Hindi films.

<i>Des Pardes</i> (1978 film) 1978 Indian film

Des Pardes is a 1978 Hindi drama film, produced and directed by Dev Anand. It stars Dev Anand and Tina Munim, with Ajit Khan, Pran, Amjad Khan, Shreeram Lagoo, Tom Alter, Bindu, Prem Chopra, A. K. Hangal, Sujit Kumar, Mehmood and Paintal in the supporting cast. For the first time, Dev Anand chose comparatively new music director Rajesh Roshan for this film, who did full justice to his selection as most of the songs became quite popular. The film received a Filmfare award for its sets and also received a nomination for best music director. At the time of its release, the film was an average grosser, but over the years, it has gained a cult status and is regarded as a classic.

<i>Aakhri Khat</i> 1966 Indian film

Aakhri Khat is a 1966 Bollywood film written and directed by Chetan Anand. This film marked the debut of Rajesh Khanna. The music of the film is by Khayyam and lyrics by Kaifi Azmi; it includes the song "Baharon Mera Jeevan Bhi Sanwaro", sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ranjeet</span> Indian film and television actor (born 1941)

Ranjeet, 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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Iftekhar</span> Indian actor

Iftekhar Ahmed Sharif, often mononymously credited as Iftekhar or Iftikhar, was an Indian actor who mainly worked in Hindi cinema. He is known for his film roles as a police officer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jagdish Raj</span> Indian actor (1928–2013)

Jagdish Raj Khurana was a Bollywood actor who holds a Guinness World Record for being the most type-cast actor. He played the role of a police inspector in 144 films.

<i>Jhoota Kahin Ka</i> 1979 Indian film

Jhoota Kahin Ka is a 1979 Bollywood romantic comedy drama film directed by Ravi Tandon. It stars Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh in the lead roles. The film was a critical and commercial success.

Chandrashekhar Dubey commonly referred to as C. S. Dubey was an Indian actor and radio personality. He was born in Kannod and appeared in over 150 Hindi films as a character actor starting in 1950s, with Patita (1953) and Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955). He became famous for his one-liner "Dhakkan khol ke" in the film, Zinda Dil (1975), which he later used in his radio programs, as a suffix with almost every sentence.

<i>Fiffty Fiffty</i> 1981 Hindi-language Indian film

Fiffty Fiffty is a 1981 Indian Hindi romance drama film directed by Shomu Mukherjee, starring Rajesh Khanna and Tina Munim.

Padma Khanna is an Indian actress, dancer and director. She appeared mainly in Hindi and Bhojpuri films in the 1970s and 1980s. She is most remembered for her role in the film Saudagar with Amitabh Bachchan and also as Queen Kaikeyi in Ramanand Sagar's epic series Ramayan (1987–88). She has appeared in two Telugu films with N. T. Rama Rao, in Desoddarakulu and Rajaputra Rahasyam. She also acted in Odia movie Sakshi Gopinath(1978)

<i>Usne Kaha Tha</i> 1960 Indian film

Usne Kaha Tha is a 1960 Bollywood drama film directed by Moni Bhattacharjee starring Sunil Dutt and Nanda in lead roles. This film is Bhattacharjee's first independent directorial venture. He had previously assisted Bimal Roy on various films, notably Madhumati and Do Bigha Zameen. Bimal Roy produced this film under his banner "Bimal Roy Productions".

Sonia Sahni is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi language films. Her debut film was Johar-Mehmood in Goa with actors I. S. Johar and Mehmood. Her other notable films are Maalik , Buddha Mil Gaya, Bobby, Dharam Karam, Chacha Bhatija and Jangal Mein Mangal.

References

  1. ↑ "Indrani Mukherjee". cineplot, Filmfare, July 1960. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Still remember Rajesh Khanna as a shy boy: Indrani". The Times of India . 10 August 2012. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "9th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "My First Break - Rajesh Khanna". The Hindu. 19 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  5. ↑ Bhawana Somaaya (2000). Salaam Bollywood: The Pain and the Passion. Spantech & Lancer. p. 30. ISBN   189782954X.
  6. ↑ Televisionpoint
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.