Dhumal
Biography: Dhumal (29 March 1914 – 13 February 1987) was an actor in Bollywood films known for playing character roles. He acted in many movies and was active from the mid 1940s till the late 1980s. He started his acting career from Marathi theatre, which paved way for Marathi cinema and later he moved to Hindi cinema, where he mostly played comedy roles and later in his career, character roles.[1][2][3] He worked in notable films such as Howrah Bridge (1958), Bombai Ka Babu (1960), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), Gumnaam (1965), Do Badan (1966), Love in Tokyo (1966) and Benaam (1974).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 29, 1914
Deathday: March 13, 1987
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Duniya
1984-10-12
Duniya
Overview: Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Mohan Kumar loses his wife, son and freedom, then he emerges from prison, vowing revenge.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-10-12
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Zindagi
1964-01-01
Zindagi
Overview: Beena falls in love with Rajan after he rescues her from some goons. Soon they marry and she is pregnant. The trouble starts when Beena spends the night with Gopal. What compels her to do this?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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Gumnaam
1965-02-06
Gumnaam
Overview: Eight people are trapped on an island when their plane abandons them. They find a large mansion whose butler is expecting them. Then one by one, they begin to die...
Genres: Mystery Thriller Horror
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-02-06
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Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
1970-01-01
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
Overview: Two close friends, Vimla and Chhaya, part ways when their friendship turns bitter. Years later, when Chhaya is arrested for a crime, Vimla, a lawyer, faces a moral dilemma.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Mem-didi
1961-01-01
Mem-didi
Overview: Memdidi tells a simple and endearing story of Mrs. Roy (Memdidi), who moves in as a new neighbor to the two local tough guys, Bahadur Singh (David) and Sher Khan (Jayant), with a heart of gold. Hrishikesh Mukherjee's direction and screenplay makes this movie a gem and worth watching again and again.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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Bade Dil Wala
1983-09-24
Bade Dil Wala
Overview: Amrit's generosity and kindness initially lands him in the bad books of a dancer; then in prison; and then as false son-in-law of a very wealthy man.
Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1983-09-24
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Night Club
1958-07-18
Night Club
Overview: When Bindu's brother is murdered by a night club owner, she decides to take things in her own hands to avenge his death. The film offers a rare window into how and whether she will succeed when she is dealing with an omnipotent villain.
Genres: Crime Mystery Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-07-18
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Brahmachari
1968-01-01
Brahmachari
Overview: Brahmachari (Shammi Kapoor), an orphan with no identity, takes care of many children who are orphans in his home. Being poor, it is hard for him to take care of their every need. One day he saves a young woman Sheetal (Rajshree) from committing suicide. She's in love with Ravi Khanna (Pran) who likes to have many affairs. Brahmachari promises to get them together but asks money from her in return. Day and night he works on her appearance to make Ravi like her, but Brahmachari falls in love with her. When Ravi proposes to Sheetal, she realises she loves Brahmachari. He denies his love for her saying he wants to be big in life and marry a rich girl. When she tries to commit suicide again, he accepts her.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Kashmir Ki Kali
1964-11-20
Kashmir Ki Kali
Overview: A rich young man woos proud girl against her father's wishes.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1964-11-20
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I Want This Husband Only
1980-05-23
I Want This Husband Only
Overview: Villagers are fed up with mischief of Gopal (Gopya) and complain about him to village Church Priest, who tells Gopa that to put an end to all his mischief he should get married. But Gopya tells him that is impossible as their fortune teller has told his family that his father will pass away when he gets married. Gopya lives has a step mother who considers him as her own son and wants him to get married. Gopya meets Gopi and both get attracted towards each other but his father tries to bring obstacles in it.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: mr
Release Date: 1980-05-23
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Hamrahi
1963-08-27
Hamrahi
Overview: Shekhar is a Lothario. He's also the son of the Public Prosecutor. After his philandering has exhausted his parents' patience, he takes a fancy to Saradha and contrives to put her in a compromising position. She cannot escape from marrying him after her father accepts the Public Prosecutor's proposal of a union between their offspring. Shocked by his bride's contempt for his behaviour, Shekhar resolves to wait until his wife accepts him of her own volition. When she contracts pneumonia he gains the opportunity to win her love. However, an encounter with an old flame lands him in jail and Shekhar finds himself facing his father across a courtroom, charged with murder.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-08-27
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Baazigar
1972-01-01
Baazigar
Overview: Conflict between the "haves" and "have nots" in a feudal state, is spearheaded by an outlaw, with his band of associates, horse and dog, providing all action, suspense and tempo. The chief minister and his supporters try their best to thwart the revolt which ultimately succeeds in unexpected way. - It was a unique world for "Baazigar", where the pattern of society was thrilling, fascinating and with liberty - a strange socialistic pattern!. . The chief Minister of State Mansingh believed that Baazigar is a dangerous blood-thirsty dacoit of notorious indetification in society!
Genres: Music Crime Comedy Adventure
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Shri Saibaba of Shirdi
1955-01-07
Shri Saibaba of Shirdi
Overview: A Marathi family/religious drama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: mr
Release Date: 1955-01-07
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Phagun
1958-01-01
Phagun
Overview: The new owners of Deepak Mahal meet with its caretaker, Mattu, who narrates the story of its' former owners: Bijondra - the only child of a wealthy Hindu Brahmin Zamindar; and Banani - the only child of a single father, Banjara Sardar Tinkari. Starting with the move to evict the Banjaras from his father's property, flute-playing Bijondra meets with and falls in love with pretty dancer, Banani - leading to being asked to leave by his enraged father; while Banani's father plans her marriage to Banjara Madhal.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Main Nashe Mein Hoon
1959-01-01
Main Nashe Mein Hoon
Overview: Belonging to a family that has a grandfather addicted to alcohol, Mohan Khanna (Raj Kapoor) too is addicted to alcohol, compounded by the fact that he is enamoured with a woman, Miss Reeta (Nishi), who is using him to extort money and vengeance from his Judge father, Kundan Lal Khanna. The only person who is really interested in the welfare of Mohan, in a practical way, is an aged and recently hired servant of the family, who has just been released from prison for killing two people.
Genres: Drama Family Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Mere Sanam
1965-11-13
Mere Sanam
Overview: Neena and her mother stop by at a motel where she falls in love with Kumar, another occupant. When the two decide to get married, Neena learns of Kumar's dark past.
Genres: Romance Music Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-11-13
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Pyasi Shaam
1969-12-23
Pyasi Shaam
Overview: Raja, a middle-class man in Bombay, and his friend Ashok arrange Laaj's marriage to Ravi, an orphan. Ravi disappears, and Raja refuses to marry Madhu, hiding a secret.
Genres: Drama Romance Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1969-12-23
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Chatak Chandni
1982-11-01
Chatak Chandni
Overview: A village damsel, Chandni, makes money by selling lottery tickets. She lives with her drunk father and a stepmother who hates her but announces that Chandni will marry the suitor who gives gold.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: mr
Release Date: 1982-11-01
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All Men Are Donkeys
1982-01-18
All Men Are Donkeys
Overview: Three women run a women's self-help group and think themselves superior to their respective husbands. As a result, the men join hands with an unemployed youth to teach their wives a lesson.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: mr
Release Date: 1982-01-18
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Garam Khoon
1980-01-01
Garam Khoon
Overview: Industrialist Sood's manager Vishal gets expelled for siphoning off money from the company. To seek revenge, he kidnaps Babloo, one of Sood's twin sons, and inducts him into the criminal world.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Rishte Naate
1965-01-01
Rishte Naate
Overview: Thakur Narendrapal Singh is a generous and kind-hearted landlord and zamindar. He has a daughter Kalpana and a son Raja. Distrusting his son and his new wife, Roopa, he asks a village laborer, Sunder who is honest, loyal and hardworking, to marry his daughter. In this manner, Sunder and Kalpana get married, and soon Kalpana gives birth to a daughter. Tragically Kalpana passes away, and the Thakur, Sunder, and the child are devastated. The Thakur asks Sunder to get married to Savitri, who is the daughter of his childhood friend, the local Collector. He hopes that in this manner the child will get the love of a mother. Sunder reluctantly agrees, and soon Savitri and he get married. Savitri is unable to win the love of the child nor does she get any affection from Sunder, as he is unable to get Kalpana out of his mind and thoughts. In the meantime, Roopa's dad is plotting the death of Sunder, so that his daughter can take over the wealth of the Thakur after his death.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Woh Koi Aur Hoga
1967-12-15
Woh Koi Aur Hoga
Overview: An artist suspects that the wax figures in a local museum may actually be hiding the bodies of murder victims. His investigation is hampered by a beautiful ghost.
Genres: Mystery Horror
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1967-12-15
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Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962-07-29
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Overview: A debauchee Zamindar greatly neglects his wife. The decadence of the Bengali Zamindar milieu in the late 19th century, seen through the eyes of a young upward mobile rustic seeking fortune in Calcutta, fascinated by the lonely lady of the house.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1962-07-29
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Apradhi Kaun?
1957-08-16
Apradhi Kaun?
Overview: A wealthy man, suspected of murder, is killed before he can be arrested. Everyone in his household is under suspicion. A private investigator looks into the case and finds himself falling in love with one of the suspects.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1957-08-16
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Woh Kaun Thi
1964-02-07
Woh Kaun Thi
Overview: One stormy night, a doctor offers a ride to a ghostly woman he meets on the side of the road. Later, he discovers his intended bride is identical in appearance to the ghost. Who was she and why does she haunt him?
Genres: Mystery Thriller Horror
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1964-02-07
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Devar
1966-03-04
Devar
Overview: Wealthy Shankar and well-educated Suresh are cousins and the best of friends. A marriage is arranged for each of them (Shankar's with Madhumati, Suresh' with Shanta), but Shankar's father is against the couples meeting in person and instead each cousin meets with the other's intended. During the meeting Suresh falls in love with Madhumati and scheme switch brides. But his innocent scheme has unforeseen circumstances as Shankar's marriage quickly turns sour because Shanta despises him for being uneducated and blames him for tricking her into marriage.
Genres: Romance Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1966-03-04
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Chandan Ka Palna
1967-09-17
Chandan Ka Palna
Overview: Ajit lives with his mother, and comes from a very wealthy family. He meets with beautiful Shobha and both fall in love with each other. Ajit's mom is delighted and agrees to meet with Harikishan Rai, Shobha's father, to finalize their marriage. The marriage takes place with great pomp and ceremony. A few years later, Ajit notices a change in Shobha's behavior. She changes her lifestyle, adopts a more liberal outlook, takes to drinking alcohol, and has an hair-cut. Ajit and his mom are perplexed and appalled at this change, and want to find out, but Shobha refuses to tell them anything. One day, Shobha and Ajit's mom have an argument, and Shobha angrily lifts up her hand to slap her, only to be stopped by Ajit, who asks Shobha to leave immediately. Shobha leaves and returns to her father's house, leaving Ajit and his mother behind wondering what had changed Shobha so much, and whether to get Ajit married a second time or not.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1967-09-17
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Benaam
1974-10-18
Benaam
Overview: After helping a stabbing victim to the hospital, a man begins to receive anonymous threats. The only way to save his wife and child is to unravel the mystery of the killer's identity.
Genres: Thriller Drama Mystery
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1974-10-18
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Ujala
1959-01-01
Ujala
Overview: An honest man dreams of a better life for his family, but a childhood friend leads him into a world of crime that keeps happiness just out of reach.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Saheb Bahadur
1977-01-01
Saheb Bahadur
Overview: In a small town, situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare Murari, an equally corrupt Police Superintendent, Pasupathi; a doctor; a Judge; and Professor Rampyare. These officials always ensure that no one gets anything done without their permission, thus ensuring that their palms are adequately greased. When a young man named Prem Pratap seeks a license for conducting a song and dance sequence, he too is asked to bribe them, which he does. Subsequently, Hare Murari finds out that Prem Pratap may be a Government Official who has come incognito to investigate and expose them. Hare Murari's and the others worst fears are realized when they find out that Prem has been speaking long distance with none other than the President of India. What follows is hilarious chaos as the officials come together to try and portray themselves as honest and law-abiding citizens.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Pyar Hi Pyar
1969-10-17
Pyar Hi Pyar
Overview: At an orphanage, Kailashnath identifies Vijay as his biological son and takes him home. Years later, a man named Ashok arrives and claims to be Kailashnath's real son.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1969-10-17
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Balak
1969-01-01
Balak
Overview: Ever since his birth, Deepak has been led to believe that he has brought nothing but bad luck to everyone around him. His dad passes away on the day of his birth, shortly thereafter his mom...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Holiday in Bombay
1963-01-01
Holiday in Bombay
Overview: Nath and Gautam plan a trip to Bombay with the sole intention to have fun.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Ek Phool Char Kaante
1960-01-01
Ek Phool Char Kaante
Overview: To wed his sweetheart, a man must try and prove himself to her eccentric paternal uncles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Bahu Beti
1965-09-27
Bahu Beti
Overview: Shanta, a widow who wants to question the orthodox society, falls in love with Shekhar, a poet. In her quest to fight the system, Shanta's father-in-law, a retired judge, supports her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-09-27
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Mera Saaya
1966-01-01
Mera Saaya
Overview: A lawyer's wife dies in his arms. Yet, another woman - identical in appearance and accused of aiding a gang of bandits - claims to be the lawyer's wife. A courtroom drama ensues.
Genres: Drama Mystery
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Boy Friend
1961-01-01
Boy Friend
Overview: A young lad, separated at a young age from his parents takes on the life of petty crime and ends up in jail. On his release he comes across a friend in a train, and at the friend's request sets upon to trace his two daughters; he meets them and falls in love with one of them. But the police are on his trail due to a stolen necklace belonging to none other than his birth mother.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970-05-08
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Overview: Dharmendra plays a suave CID Officer who romances Babita on board a ship and slowly we get to the plot which involves Babita's dad who dies under mysterious circumstances leaving behind a huge " property" and an evil looking uncle Pran who is after it and her.. Nothing is as it seems as the sinister plot unfolds and our innocent heroine is under threat of losing her sanity and perhaps her life.. Unless of course the hero manages to unravel the plot and save them all..It involves the mystery of dead body in a coffin and things that go bump in the night.
Genres: Action Mystery Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1970-05-08
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Parichay
1954-12-17
Parichay
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1954-12-17
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Aaj Aur Kal
1963-01-01
Aaj Aur Kal
Overview: An over-bearing oppressive emperor continues to preside over a region in post-independent India along with his subdued children.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Anita
1967-10-10
Anita
Overview: Anita is a weird girl, who either loses her memory or pretends to not remember.
Genres: Drama Romance Mystery Horror
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1967-10-10
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Jaane Anjaane
1971-05-16
Jaane Anjaane
Overview: Laxmi finds an abandoned baby at a temple and decides to keep him. When her husband, Shankar, returns from jail, they name the child Ramu. While Laxmi wants him to go to school, study and become someone important, Shankar wants him to gamble, partner him in bootlegging and smuggling. Ramu is unable to fit in school and decides to work with his dad. Thus Ramu grows up accepting crime as his career. Then a young woman named Mala enters his life, and both fall in love with each other. When Mala finds out about Ramu's career, she makes him promise that he will go straight. He does go straight, gets a job, and when he is laid off he takes to helping Dhondu catch fish. Then Ramu's world gets turned upside when Inspector Hemant, while apprehending Shankar, guns down Laxmi. An enraged Ramu decides that he must kill Hemant at any cost. Watch what impact this will have on Hemant's mom, his dad, and Mala herself as she watches Ramu descent into the very hell that she had tried to redeem him from.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1971-05-16
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Haar Jeet
1972-04-14
Haar Jeet
Overview: Kamal, a governess, falls in love with Ashok. Things, however, take an odd turn when Ashok marries her friend, Radha. Soon after the marriage, Radha meets with an accident.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-04-14
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Sawan Ke Geet
1978-01-01
Sawan Ke Geet
Overview: Sawan Ke Geet is a movie directed by K. Bhattacharya featuring Sanjeev Kumar, Rekha.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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Do Chor
1972-03-24
Do Chor
Overview: The Bombay police is baffled at a series of robberies being committed in homes of prominent people, with the thief leaving a swastika and stealing only one set of jewellery instead of everything in the safe. Their investigation takes them to bring in a notorious burglar, Tony, who denies having anything to do with these robberies.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-03-24
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Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977-11-04
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Overview: When Ravi gets a job as a post officer in a village, he falls in love with Mohini, not knowing she loves another
Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1977-11-04
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New Delhi
1956-01-01
New Delhi
Overview: Complications, impersonations and moral dilemmas arise when a Punjabi pretends to be a Tamil in order to obtain accommodation in New Delhi. An eloquent and entertaining plea for national unity that manages to showcase several cultural traditions whilst encouraging people to laugh both with and at each other.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1956-01-01
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Bombai Ka Babu
1960-01-01
Bombai Ka Babu
Overview: A man on the run pretends to be the long-lost son of a wealthy family. To complicate matters, he falls in love with the woman who is supposed to be his sister.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Khota Paisa
1958-12-31
Khota Paisa
Overview: M. Sadiq’s drama about a professional hunter who aims to locate a beautiful young girl. Starring Johnny Walker, Shyama, Jeevan, Veena and Dhumal. In Hindi with English subtitles.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-12-31
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Karigar
1958-01-01
Karigar
Overview: A wealthy man is thrilled about becoming a parent and is pleased when his wife gives birth to a son. However, the son’s identification gets misplaced.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Howrah Bridge
1958-06-15
Howrah Bridge
Overview: Rakesh lives with his brother, Madan, and his dad in Rangoon. Madan has fallen into bad company and steals the family heirloom, in the shape of a dragon, some cash and runs away to India. Shortly thereafter, his dead body is found under Calcutta's Howrah Bridge. Rakesh travels to Calcutta in order to find out the mystery behind Madan's death, and also try to recover the family heirloom.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-06-15
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Anpadh
1962-02-01
Anpadh
Overview: A wealthy, pampered and illiterate woman faces many challenges after her marriage.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1962-02-01
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Ha Khel Savlyancha
1976-01-01
Ha Khel Savlyancha
Overview: When Indumati gets possessed by the spirit of her servant, Shekhar, a doctor who wants to marry her, decides to save her by risking his own life.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: mr
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Paradh
Paradh
Overview: A wealthy man purchases an old mansion but is perplexed to find a mysterious locked room.
Genres: Mystery Horror
Original Language: hi
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