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Encyclopedia > Indian film directors

India has many regional film centres: Bollywood, the largest, in Mumbai, producing films in the Hindi language; Kolkata, for films in Bengali; Chennai, for films in Tamil, etc. Most Indian film directors are known for their work with one regional industry. Star directors can get funding to film in any language. Hence directors may be listed more than once. Typical Bollywood movie poster—Devdas (2002) Bollywood (Hindi: बॉलीवुड) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. ... Mumbai (Marathi: मुंबई) (pronounced ), formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, and the most populous city of India, with an estimated population of about 13 million (as of 2006)[1]. Mumbai is located on Salsette Island, off the west coast of Maharashtra. ... Hindi (हिन्दी hind), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in North, Central, and West India, is the official language of the Indian Union. ... Kolkata (Bangla: (?) কলকাতা; formerly ) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Bengali or Bangla (বাংলা ) is an Indo-Aryan language of South Asia that evolved as a successor to Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit. ... Chennai (சென்னை in Tamil), formerly known as Madras , is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is Indias fourth largest metropolitan city. ... Tamil (தமிழ் ) is a classical language and one of the major languages of the Dravidian language family. ...

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Directors of parallel or independent cinema

Parallel cinema is otherwise known as New Indian Cinema, Indian New Wave, Indian Neo-Realism, or by the man/woman in the street, "art films". In the 1960s and 1970s, the Indian government financed a number of such films, on Indian themes. Many of the directors were graduates of the FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), in Pune. Ritwik Ghatak was a professor at the institute and a well-known director in his own right. The best-known Indian "neo-realist" is Satyajit Ray. John Abraham is a common name and can be often referred to: John Abraham (b. ... Shyam Benegal is a prolific Indian director, born 14 December 1934 in Alwal, Hyderabad, British India Andhra Pradesh. ... Ritwik Ghatak Ritwik Ghatak (1925 - 1976) was a Bengali Indian filmmaker. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Mira Nair (born October 15, 1957) is a New York-based Indian film director. ... (Bangla:সত্যজিত্‍ রায়) (May 2, 1921 - April 23, 1992) was an Indian film director, regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of twentieth century cinema for his subtle, austere and lyrical style of film-making. ... Bimal Roy (July 12, 1909—January 7, 1966), nicknamed Bimalda, was one of the most successful Hindi film directors of all time. ... Mrinal Sen was born on (May 14, 1923) , in the town of Faridpur, now in Bangladesh. ... Rituparno Ghosh Rituparno Ghosh is a young Bengali film director whose work has met with considerable critical acclaim in recent years, both in his native India and abroad. ... Eminent Kannada film-maker Girish Kasaravalli started his career with Ghatashraddha in 1977. ... FTII can refer to: an initialism for Film and Television Institute of India a title indicating that the bearer is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Taxation, in the United Kingdom This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same... The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is a film school in Pune, India. ...


As government funding for cinema has declined, cinematic experimentation has migrated to the small-budget "independent" film.


Directors filming in several languages

John Abraham is a common name and can be often referred to: John Abraham (b. ... Bharathan Bharathan was one of the most prolific film directors in malayalam cinema. ... Maniratnam Mani Ratnam or Maniratnam (born June 2, 1956, Madras, India) is a leading movie maker (screen writer and director) of the Indian film industry. ... Bimal Roy (July 12, 1909—January 7, 1966), nicknamed Bimalda, was one of the most successful Hindi film directors of all time. ... This article needs cleanup. ... // Early Days Films were never Priyadarshans first choice - he used to play a lot of cricket, but an injury to his left eye where a ball hit him ended his hopes of a career in cricket. ...

Bengali film directors

Ritwik Ghatak Ritwik Ghatak (1925 - 1976) was a Bengali Indian filmmaker. ... (Bangla:সত্যজিত্‍ রায়) (May 2, 1921 - April 23, 1992) was an Indian film director, regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of twentieth century cinema for his subtle, austere and lyrical style of film-making. ... Bimal Roy (July 12, 1909—January 7, 1966), nicknamed Bimalda, was one of the most successful Hindi film directors of all time. ... Mrinal Sen was born on (May 14, 1923) , in the town of Faridpur, now in Bangladesh. ... TRIVIA: Born in Bengal on 13th January 1926. ...

Hindi film directors

(movie)|Company]], Naach Shyam Benegal is a prolific Indian director, born 14 December 1934 in Alwal, Hyderabad, British India Andhra Pradesh. ... Zubeidaa is a 2001 film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. ... Guru Dutt (1925 - 1964) was a famous Indian film director, producer and actor. ... Pyaasa (Eternal Thirst in English) is a 1957 Indian film directed by Guru Dutt. ... Mother India DVD cover Mother India is a 1957 Bollywood movie directed by Mehboob Khan, nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1957. ... Bimal Roy (July 12, 1909—January 7, 1966), nicknamed Bimalda, was one of the most successful Hindi film directors of all time. ... Do Bigha Zameen is a Hindi movie, directed by Bengali director Bimal Roy. ... Rapper from Stowe, Vermont. ... Subhash Ghai is a Bollywood director whose most notable films include Khal Nayak (1994), Pardes (1997) and Taal (1999). ... The term Taal can refer to: A rhythmic pattern in Hindustani classical music. ... Yaadein (2001) is a Bollywood film directed by Subhash Ghai. ... Karan Johar is the son of the late Yash Johar and a popular Indian film director, producer and TV celebrity. ... Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Devanagari: कुछ कुछ होता है) is a Bollywood movie, released in India and the United Kingdom on October 16, 1998. ... Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (Devanagari : कभी खुभी कभी ग़म - Sometimes Happiness, Sometimes Sadness) is a Bollywood film released in India and countries with large NRI populations on December 14, 2001. ... Raj Kapoor Raj Kapoor (December 14, 1924 - June 3, 1988) was a legendary actor, director, and producer of Bollywood (Indian) movies. ... Awaara (The Tramp/Vagabond in English) ia a 1951 film directed and produced by Raj Kapoor. ... The Sangam is a collection of Tamil literature composed between 1,500 and 2,000 years ago. ... Shri 420 (Mr. ... Mera Naam Joker (My Name is Joker in English) is a 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor. ... Bobby has a number of meanings: Bobby is a diminutive of the name Robert It is also British slang for a policeman, deriving from Robert Peel, the founder of the first metropolitan police force in London See Bobby (Software)â„¢ for software of that name See Bobby (film) for the Bollywood... Ram Teri Ganga Maili was a hit Bollywood movie made by Raj Kapoor after losing considerable amount of money in his last venture, Mera naam joker. ... Shekhar Kapur, born 6 December 1945 in British India (in an area which became part of Pakistan) is a renowned filmmaker from India. ... Masoom was Shekhar Kapoors first directorial venture. ... Orphaned as a child, Arun Verma (Anil Kapoor) has dedicated his adult life to looking after orphaned children, in a house where he is unable to afford to pay the rent nor even day to day expenses for necessities. ... Bandit Queen is a 1994 film based upon the life of Phoolan Devi. ... Maniratnam Mani Ratnam or Maniratnam (born June 2, 1956, Madras, India) is a leading movie maker (screen writer and director) of the Indian film industry. ... Anjali might refer to: Anjali Ved Pathak Bhagwat, an Indian rifle-shooter a character played by Kajol in the Hindi film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai a major character in the 2003 novel Politics by British author Adam Thirlwell a female singer and songwriter in the riot grrrl band Voodoo Queens... Roja (1992) is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam, one of the leading filmmakers in India. ... This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ... Dil Se (Devanagari दिल से) (1998) is a Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. ... Yuva (युवा) is a Hindi feature film released in 2004 and directed by Indian director Mani Ratnam. ... TRIVIA: Born in Bengal on 13th January 1926. ... New York City is home to one of the largest Chinatowns in North America, and is centered around Canal Street in the borough of Manhattan. ... Aradhana is a 1969 Hindi movie. ... Kati Patang is a 1971 Indian Hindi movie produced and directed by Shakti Samanta. ... Amar Prem (English: Eternal Love) is a 1971 Bollywood film starring Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Vinod Mehra and Madan Puri. ... Barsaat Ki Ek Raat is a 1981 Bollywood film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee, Amjad Khan and Utpal Dutt. ... Ram Gopal Varma Ram Gopal Varma (born April 7, 1962) is an Indian film director, writer and film producer from Andhra Pradesh. ... This is an article on the Indian movie Rangeela. ... Satya is a true badman. ...

Yash Chopra (born 1932) is a writer, director and producer of Bollywood movies. ... Deewaar movie poster. ... Trishul was a Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra and produced by Gulshan Rai in 1978. ... Kabhi Kabhi is a 1976 Indian Hindi movie produced and directed by Yash Chopra. ... Silsila is a 1981 Bollywood movie directed by Yash Chopra. ... Lamhe (English: Moments) is a Bollywood film released in 1991, directed by Yash Chopra. ... The story of an obsessed lover (Shahrukh Khan) and the lengths he goes to get his true love (Juhi Chawla) whos already married to her husband (Sunny Deol). ... Gulzar (born Sampooran Singh on August 18, 1936) is a poet, lyricist, director, and playwright from India. ... Parichay is a 1972 Indian film directed by Gulzar. ... Film Name KOSHISH Production Year 1972 Language Hindi Producer Romu N.Sippy, Raj N.Shippy Director Gulzar Music Director Madan Mohan Star Cast Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bachchan(Bhaduri), Om Shivpuri, Urmila, Dina Pathak, Colour Colour Koshish is a landmark movie in the history of Indian Cinema presenting the finest blend... Aandhi is a 1971 Indina Movie based on hten prime minister Indira Gandhis life. ... Angoor (Grapes) - Angoor in Hindi means Grapes. ... Writer, Director, Producer and Actor in Bollywood movies. ... Parineeta (1914) is a story by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay set in Calcutta, India during the early part of the twentieth century. ... Munnabhai M.B.B.S. is a Hindi movie released in India in 2003. ... Mission Kashmir is a Bollywood movie, released in India on October 27, 2000, directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. ... Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian director, best known for helming the 2002 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyays Devdas. ...

Malayalam film directors

Fazil is a Film Director in South Indian Films. ... John Abraham is a common name and can be often referred to: John Abraham (b. ... Satyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad is a Malayalam film director known primarily for family based mainstream movies. ... Born in Kottayam, Kerala, G Aravindan was well known to the readers of Kerala through his cartoon serial Cheriya Manushyarum Valya Lokavum (Small Men and the Big World), which appeared in the Mathrubhoomi journal during the early 1960s, even before he started with films. ... P.A. Backer (1940-1993) was one of the new wave malayalam film directors of the 1970s. ... Bharathan Bharathan was one of the most prolific film directors in malayalam cinema. ... This article needs cleanup. ... K. G. George (b. ... Hariharan could refer to any of these people : Hariharan, Malayalam film director. ... Balachandra Menon is a Malayalam (language of Southern Indian state, Kerala) film director, who also writes and acts in his movies. ... P. N. Menon is a Malayalam film director and artist. ... Mohan is a common Indian name. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Padmarajan P. Padmarajan (b. ... Lenin Rajendran is a Malayalam film director and writer. ... I.V. Sasi ( born 1948 in Calicut) is a movie director in Malayalam. ... Sreenivasan Sreenivasan is an acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director in Malayalam cinema, known for his satirical black comedies. ... A. Vincent b. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Tamil film directors

John Abraham is a common name and can be often referred to: John Abraham (b. ... K.Balachander K. Balachander is a director, writer, and producer from Tamil Nadu. ... Bharathan Bharathan was one of the most prolific film directors in malayalam cinema. ... J.Mahendran is legendary director in Kollywood. ... Maniratnam Mani Ratnam or Maniratnam (born June 2, 1956, Madras, India) is a leading movie maker (screen writer and director) of the Indian film industry. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Bharathiraja, Born in 1941 in Alli Nagaram, a tiny village in Tamil Nadu, he displayed the story-tellers gift very early. ... A kamal is a celestial navigation device that determines latitude. ... S. Shankar (born 17 August 1963) is a popular South India-based film director, credited with delivering expensive, visually beautiful action movies and the use of technology in his movies. ... Cheran can take one of two meanings: Cheran, the name of a Dravidian dynasty in South India. ... Bala has several meanings: Three places: Bala, Greece, a suburb of Athens, it is also a Modern Greek word for ball. ... Vikraman is a reputed Tamil filmmaker. ... Balu Mahendra is a film director from South India. ... A.P.Nagarajan is a veteran Tamil film director, who set a tren in film making in Tamil cinema in 1960s. ... Bhim Singh is the leader of the Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party, a political organisation based in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. ...

Telugu film directors

  • A. Kodandarami Reddy
  • Adurthi, Subba Rao
  • Bapu
  • B. A. Subba Rao
  • B. Gopal
  • B. N. Reddy
  • B. S. Ranga
  • C. Pullaiah
  • C. S. Rao
  • Chitrapu, Narayanamurthyĺ
  • Dasari, Narayana Rao
  • D. Yoganand
  • Dhavala, Satyam
  • E. V. V. Satyanarayana
  • Jandhyala
  • K. S. Prakasa Rao
  • K. V. Reddy
  • Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
  • Kammula, Sekhar
  • Kanakala, Devadas
  • Dr. K. Vishwanath
  • Kodi, Ramakrishna
  • L. V. Prasad
  • Mohan Gandhi
  • Muthyala, Subbaiah
  • Nimmalla, Shankar
  • P. Pullaiah
  • Pasupuleti, Krishna Vamsi
  • Peketi, Sivaram
  • Pinisetti, Raviraja
  • Poori, Jaganath
  • Raghavendra Rao
  • Rama Gopal Varma
  • S. Bhavanarayana
  • Singitam Srinivasa Rao
  • Sukumar
  • S. V. Krishna Reddy
  • Tapi, Chanakya
  • T. Prakasa Rao
  • V. V. Vinayak
  • Vamsy
  • Vedantam, Raghavaiah
  • Vaitla, Sreenu
  • Vithalacharya
  • Y. V. Rao

Sattriraju Lakshmi Narayana, also known as Bapu was born on 14th of December in 1933 in Narsapur, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. ... Padma Shri Dr. Kasinadhuni Viswanath, popularly known as K. Vishwanath, is a Telugu movie maker whose contributions have been significant to Indian film from the Telugu film industry. ... Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao (17 January 1908 – 22 June 1994), more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was a famous Indian film actor, producer and director. ...

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