| Santosh | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Balbir Wadhawan |
| Written by | Kaushal Bharati |
| Produced by | Balbir Wadhawan |
| Starring | Manoj Kumar Hema Malini Raakhee Shatrughan Sinha |
| Cinematography | Rajan Kinagi |
| Edited by | V.V. Kamat |
| Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Santosh is an Indian Hindi-language film released in 1989 starring Manoj Kumar and Hema Malini.
The film features the final posthumous role of veteran actor Madan Puri after his death in 1985. [1]
Manoj Kumar is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is known for acting and making films with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname Bharat Kumar. He is the recipient of a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, in varied categories. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1992 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2016 by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts.
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.
Upkar (transl. Favour) is a 1967 Indian Hindi film directed by Manoj Kumar. The film held the top spot at the box office in 1967 and was the highest-grossing movie of the year. It was Manoj Kumar's directorial debut film. Upkar was highly acclaimed, winning Filmfare Awards awards for best film, best director, best story, best dialog, and best lyrics.
"Ek Sur" or "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" as it is better known, is an Indian song and accompanying video promoting national integration and unity in diversity.
Gora Aur Kala is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language film, produced by Rajkumar Kohli and directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar in a double role, Hema Malini, Rekha, Premnath, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and Jagdeep. The film's music is by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The movie is a remake of the 1971 Tamil movie Neerum Neruppum, which was based on the 1844 French novella The Corsican Brothers, by Bollywood film and music expert Rajesh Subramanian states that the song Ek na ek din yeh kahani banegi was recorded in Kishore Kumar"s voice. During the shooting lesd actor Raiendra Kumar insisted that the song be re recorded by Mohammrd Rafi, who had predominantly sung for him. Rafi sahab spoke to Kishore Kumar on the behest of Rajendra Kumar and the song was re recorded.[Alexandre Dumas]].
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).
Aahuti is a 1978 Hindi family drama film directed by Ashok V. Bhushan. The films stars Rajendra Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Parveen Babi, Zaheera and Madan Puri.
Adat Se Majboor is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Ambrish Sangal, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Mohan Gokhale, Neena Gupta, Gloria Mahanty, Bijainee Misra and Lalatendu Rath.
Joshila is a 1973 Bollywood thriller film directed by Yash Chopra. The film stars Dev Anand, Hema Malini and Raakhee. Most outdoor parts of the movie were shot in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The film is loosely inspired by James Hadley Chase's 1959 novel, Shock Treatment.
Chala Murari Hero Banne is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by and starring Asrani, Bindiya Goswami and Ashok Kumar in lead roles.
Khel Khilari Ka is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Arjun Hingorani.
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Ashok V. Bhushan. The plot revolves around a sick child who wishes to be taken to Shirdi, where the guru Sai Baba of Shirdi lived.
Dil Kaa Heera is a 1979 Bollywood film directed by Dulal Guha. The film stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini.
Sawan Ki Ghata is a 1966 Bollywood musical romance produced and directed by Shakti Samanta. It stars Manoj Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Mumtaz in lead roles, along with Pran, Jeevan, Madan Puri in other important roles. The music was composed by O. P. Nayyar.
The 22nd Filmfare Awards were held in 1975.
The 15th Filmfare Awards were held in 1968, celebrating the best in Hindi cinema in 1967.
Lal Chunariya is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Sundershan Lal, starring Parikshit Sahni, Zarina Wahab, Aruna Irani, Pradeep Kumar, Romesh Sharma and Mithun Chakraborty in a special appearance par excellence.
Clerk is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written, produced and directed by Manoj Kumar and starring Manoj Kumar alongside an ensemble cast including Rekha, Anita Raj, Shashi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Prem Chopra and Sonu Walia. Pakistani actors Mohammed Ali and Zeba also appear in their first and only Hindi film. This was the last film Manoj Kumar directed that had him in the leading role.
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