Raaj Kumar
Also Known As: राज कुमार
Biography: Raaj Kumar [born Kulbhushan Pandit, Loralai, Baluchistan, British India (present-day Balochistan, Pakistan)] was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi films. He worked as a sub-inspector under Bombay Police before entering the film industry. He made his acting debut in Rangeeli (1952). Some of his notable films include Mother India (1957), Waqt (1965), Pakeezah (1972), Heer Ranjha (1970), and Kshatriya (1993). He had a successful career spanning several decades and was recognized for his unique acting style.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan
Adult: No
Birthday: October 08, 1926
Age: 98 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: July 03, 1996
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Mother India
Overview: A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1957-02-13
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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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Karmayogi
Overview: Brash, outspoken, and aethiest Shanker lives in a small village with his son, Mohan, and his devout wife, Durga, who is expecting another child soon. One day Shanker decides to leave and takes Mohan with him, leaving a pregnant Durga alone. Years go by, both Mohan and Ajay have grown up. Mohan and Shanker operate a crime syndicate, partnering with Keshavlal, a notorious gangster. Ajay operates a publicatin called Karmayogi, in which he publishes news and information about crime and criminals, and does an expose on Keshavlal. Mohan and Shanker want a bigger stake in the share, which Keshav agrees to, but arranges for Shanker to get killed, and blames it on Ajay. When Shanker is killed, Mohan swears to avenge his father's death and begins the trek of locating and killing Ajay.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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Galiyon Ka Badshah
Overview: A police inspector and a London returned crime journalist, amongst others, are baffled by a modern day Robin Hood, who robs the rich and distributes the wealth amongst the poor and needy.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1989-09-01
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Waqt
Overview: A businessman's family is torn apart by an earthquake and reunited years later in a courtroom where father and sons stand opposed in the roles of accused, lawyer, and witness.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-07-28
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Bulundi
Overview: A college professor agrees to teach the son of a gangster and becomes a pawn in a deadly game.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1981-01-30
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Saudagar
Overview: Two childhood friends have become bitter enemies. So much so, in fact, that they have divided their territories and sworn to kill anyone who crosses the boundary. Against this backdrop, their grandchildren fall in love and when their romance surfaces, the rivalry between is rekindled. The two young lovers are told never to see each other again, on pain of death ... when they get together, it's too late for their grand family ..
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1991-08-09
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Rangeeli
Overview: 1952 Bollywood film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1952-01-01
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Sharara
Overview: The film is about Colonel Dharam Veer Singh Pathan, who is a highly ranked military officer. He is in charge of keeping a military secret document save. On the other hand there are traitors who want to steal the secret document and sell it to foreigners. Vicky is part of gang who want to steal the secret document and constructs a plan for stealing the secret document. Sharara is an action film starring Raaj Kumar, Hema Malini in a double role, Shatrughan Sinha and Mithun Chakraborty in friendly appearance , Tina Munim, Amjad Khan and Ranjeet. Actress Hema Malini is understood to have produced the film. The title song of the film was very popular when released. The film received positive reviews at the time of its release mainly due to the star-studded cast and great acting performances by the stars.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Raaj Tilak
Overview: A king is cheated by his own men and his newborn son ends up in a gypsy camp. Several years later, when a substitute prince, Shamsher, inflicts atrocities on the royal family, the lost prince returns.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-08-09
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Suryaa: An Awakening
Overview: Thakur Gangadhar Choudhary rules a small community in rural India with an iron hand, and will never permit anyone to speak up against him. He owns most of the land surrounding his palatial home - save for the small patch of land owned by Veer Singh. He summons Veer to his house, and offers him substantial compensation for his land, but Veer refuses, and the Thakur has him killed. Veer's widow dies of shock, leaving behind a young Suraj to be brought up by a kindly widow Mrs. Salma Khan, who is also the mother of Iqbal. Years go by, Suraj grows up joins the Indian Armed Forces, and after a meritorious career, he resigns and returns home to avenge his father's death. What he does not know that he must first come to terms with the local Police Inspector Iqbal Khan, and then the wealthy Collector of the District, Rajpal Chauhan, before he can even think of touching a single hair of Gangadhar Choudhary.
Genres: Action Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Betaaj Badshah
Overview: Well known for his believes in fairness, justice, and fair play, Raja Prithviraj holds sway over a large rural territory in India. His word is the law, and no one would dare to cross swords with him. Prithviraj lives with his only daughter, Tejeshwani, in their exclusive palace. Years later, Tejeshwani has now grown up, attends college, on occasion with her pet cheetah, meets with handsome young fellow collegian, and after several misunderstandings and confrontations, both fall in love with each other. When Prithviraj comes to know of Arjun, he invites him to his palace, insults him, and asks him never to see Tejeshwani again. Watch what Arjun and Tejeshwani do to change her father's mind, knowing fully well that no one in their community will stand up against the Raja.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1994-04-08
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Tirangaa
Overview: After having witnessed the gruesome murder of his father, Harish's plans for revenge go for a toss when he is framed by the same mafia boss who killed his father.
Genres: Drama Crime Action Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1993-01-29
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Lakhon Mein Ek
Overview: An abused homeless male and a mentally-challenged woman become friends.
Genres: Comedy Drama Music
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1971-01-02
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Be-Reham
Overview: Kumar Anand, an honest police officer, gets into trouble after he accidentally kills a gangster at his ex-lover Mala's house.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1980-08-15
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Dil Ka Raaja
Overview: Two brothers try to retrieve the lost glory of their king father through hard work and sincerity.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Nai Roshni
Overview: The film is a social drama, with its plot around university professor Dr. Kumar (Ashok Kumar), who lives with his wife Padma (Bhanumati), his drunkard son Jyoti (Raaj Kumar), outgoing daughter Chitra (Tanuja) and his friend's daughter Rekha (Mala Sinha). Dr. Kumar and his wife have a different outlook towards life, with him preferring books and philosophy, while his wife Padma prefers social gatherings and society clubs. Padma never considered Jyoti her son, who works as a mill designer, a profession she considers too poor to acknowledge. Chitra is encouraged by her mother to mingle freely in high society, much to the disappointment of her worried father.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Oonche Log
Overview: Oonche Log (Hindi: ऊँचे लोग, lit. High Society People) was a 1965 Hindi film directed by Phani Majumdar. It was based on play Major Chandrakant by noted Tamil film director-screenwriter, K. Balachander. The main character roles of this film were played by Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar and Feroz Khan. Its lyrics were composed by Majrooh Sultanpuri and the music was given by Chitragupta. The film was shot at Vauhini Studios, Chennai, was also noted as first big hit of newcomer Feroz Khan, who was noted for his sensitive performance against veterans like Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar. At the 13th National Film Awards it won the award for Second Best Feature Film in Hindi. It was later remade by K. Balachander himself as Major Chandrakanth (1966), starring J. Jayalalitha and Muthuraman.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-08-16
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Ek Nai Paheli
Overview: Ek Nai Paheli is a 1984 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Raaj Kumar, Hema Malini, Padmini Kohlapure and Suresh Oberoi. Ek Nai Paheli is an emotional family drama on unusual relationship. The movie is a remake of the Tamil classic Apoorva Raagangal directed by K. Balachander, incidentally called the shots for Hindi version too. Upendranath, a widower lives a wealthy life and his only son, Sandeep is a headstrong and stubborn young man. He leaves his dad's house to make his own life. He meets a beautiful older woman Bhairavi who is a singer. Both Bhairavi and Sandeep fall in love with each other and decide to marry, but a man, Avinash now arrives and claims as the husband of Bhairavi, moreover he meets Sandeep as well and tells his story. He also speak about their daughter, Kajri. Climax reveals that, Kajri lives with the much older Upendranath and plan to marry as well. What would be the fate of Bhairavi, Sandeep and Avinash??
Genres: Romance Family Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-06-29
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Insaniyat Ke Devta
Overview: A story of two best friends who love to help the needy, and when a group comes under threat of losing their homes, it's up to Balbir & Anwar to stop the injustice.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1993-02-12
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36 Ghante
Overview: Three jailed convicts, Himmat, his brother Ajit, and Dilawar Khan break out of prison and take over the household of Editor Ashok Rai. The convicts will continue to hold the family hostage until their associate, Kamini contacts them in person.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1974-06-04
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Gharana
Overview: A mother and daughter create bitterness, hatred, acrimony and discord in a wealthy family.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1961-02-22
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Police Public
Overview: Film about the investigation of the death of a young woman.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-11
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Nausherwan-E-Adil
Overview: A fair-minded emperor improves and introduces new laws, but ends up facing challenges when his son violates them.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-01-01
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Neel Kamal
Overview: A newly married woman begins to sleepwalk, and her husband suspects she is inadvertently connecting with a lover from a past life.
Genres: Music Drama Fantasy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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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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Pakeezah
Overview: A beautiful courtesan is unable to break away from the cycle of prostitution until a forest ranger falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his wealthy parents oppose the union.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-02-04
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Marte Dam Tak
Overview: Life changes for an honest police officer (Raaj Kumar) who's spent his career fighting crime on the right side of the law when he becomes a criminal himself. But is he really a "bad guy" if he's waging a personal war against injustice? Om Puri, Aruna Irani, Govinda, Farha Naaz, Shakti Kapoor, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Alok Nath, Paresh Rawal and Ashalata co-star in this ensemble Bollywood drama.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1987-07-17
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Sautela Bhai
Overview: Melodrama about an extended family in Bengal. Baikunth Majumdar, who has a son by previous marriage, remarries. His new wife Bhawani raises her stepson Gokul along with her son Vinod.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1962-01-05
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Hindustan Ki Kasam
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Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Muqaddar Ka Faisla
Overview: Muqaddar ka Faisla, is the story of Pandit Krishna Kant. A poor, but extremely honest, upright, God-fearing man, who refuses to compromise on his principles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1987-06-26
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Mere Huzoor
Overview: Akhtar Hussain saves the life of Nawab Salim, and earns his gratitude. Salim invites Akhtar to come to his palatial home, and Akhtar does so. On the way, he meets beautiful Saltanat, and falls in love with her. On arrival at Salim's house, Akhtar is treated with utmost respect, provided employment, and a place to live. Akhtar meets with Saltanat and both plan to get married. Unknown to them, Salim also loves Saltanat, but Saltanat rejects his advances, and proposal, leaving his heartbroken. Soon Saltanat and Akhtar get married and settle down. Saltanat soon gives birth to a son. Salim is very affectionate with this child, and the child too grows to like Salim. Akhtar, meanwhile, has fallen in bad company, drinks alcohol, and romances a courtesan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-10-25
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Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Overview: A rich girl marries a doctor. Differences crop up between the two and starts to snowball wherein she returns to her father's house. Months later she returns only to find he is in love with a nurse.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Kudrat
Overview: The setting is in scenic Simla, summer capital of the British Raj in the 1970's. Chandramukhi from Bombay is on holiday with her parents and so is Naresh, a US educated medical professional with his parents. Chandramukhi and Naresh show interest in each other, encouraged by their parents. Choudhary Janak Singh, an important and wealthy man lives with his lawyer daughter Karuna in a lovely colonial period mansion. Their house-guest Mohan, a lawyer from Chandigarh is a protege of Janak Singh. Karuna and Mohan develop a romantic interest. The story of Paro and Madho, who lived in pre-independence India comes to affect the present.
Genres: Romance Drama Mystery
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1981-04-03
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Lal Patthar
Overview: Raja Kumar Bahadur alias Gyan Shankar Rai has been a total abstainer all his life, never touching a drop of alcohol, and keeping away from women and all known vices all his life. Then one day he sees a young woman named Saudamani, and instantly falls in love with her. He finds out about her background, and virtually buys her, and brings her to his palatial home. This is when he takes to drinking, and wooing her, and renaming her Madhuri, but refrains from marrying her. Years later, he sees another beautiful woman, about half his age, named Sumita, meets with her parents, pays off their debts, and marries her in the bargain.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1971-12-31
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Jawab
Overview: Family drama starring Raaj Kumar, Karisma Kapoor and Harish
Genres: Action Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1995-01-25
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Jung Baaz
Overview: Arjun Srivastav clears things up with Krishna Prasad Saxena, a guilt ridden lawyer who prosecuted him for a crime he did not commit, and team up with him to take revenge on the real culpritswith with the help and support of Arjuns fiancée Sangeeta.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1989-06-16
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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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Mohabbat Ke Dushman
Overview: Rehmat Khan (Raaj Kumar) is the wise leader of a tribe of frontiersmen. After the malevolent leader of a neighboring tribe (Amrish Puri) kidnaps the beautiful Shama (Hema Malini), the woman escapes and seeks refuge in Khan's camp. When Khan falls for her, their love threatens to spark a bloody tribal war in this drama from Prakash Mehra. The Kalyanji-Anandji soundtrack features "Allah Kare Maula Kare" and "Bahut Kat Chuka Hai."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1988-05-20
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Dil Ek Mandir
Overview: Dr. Dharmesh (Rajendra Kumar) and Sita (Meena Kumari) are in love, and hope to marry on Dharmesh's return from abroad. When Dharmesh returns, he is devastated to find that Sita has married someone else. He then decides to devote the rest of his life at a cancer clinic. One of his patients is Ram (Raaj Kumar), who is critically ill, and has to be operated upon. Things progress well, until Dharmesh meets Ram's wife - none other than Sita. Dharmesh now has to battle with his conscience, and his medical ethics to save Ram or to let him pass away, so that he can marry Sita.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-01-18
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Dharam Kanta
Overview: When Bhavani (Raaj Kumar) kidnaps the son of Harnam (Satyen Kappu), he expects to collect his ransom and be on his merry way. But when the boy ends up dead, a curse is placed on Bhavani and his family. Soon, devastating floods separate Bhavani from his children, and bereft, he turns himself in to the authorities. Years later, he returns to the village, not knowing that his sons have turned to crime and his daughter has been adopted by Harnam.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Dulhan
Overview: Sharda forcefully marries Anokhe lal because of her aunt. One day she runs away and meets Mohan, who himself has broken up from with his fiance. They find love in each other but face trouble.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Paigham
Overview: Widowed Mrs. Lal lives with her two sons, Ram and Ratan; an unmarried daughter, Sheela; Ram's wife, Parvati and her children. While Ram is employed in a mill, Ratan is studying engineering in Calcutta. When Ratan returns, he is offered a job at the same mill, falls in love with a Typist named Manju, much to chagrin of Malti, the daughter of the mill-owner, Sewakram. When Ratan finds out that Sewakram has been defrauding the employees, he decides to form a union, a move that is opposed by Ram, who is very devoted and loyal to Sewakram.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Mahaveera
Overview: Mahaveera description
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-07-15
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Kaajal
Overview: The Munim (Clerk) in Ranimaa's family lives with his son, Kaushal and daughter, Madhavi. After he passes away, Ranimaa brings up both children as her own, along with her only son, Rajesh. Years later, Rajesh has grown up and is of marriageable age. He meets with beautiful Bhanu Saxena and both fall in love with each other. Shortly thereafter, in a boating accident, Kaushal passes away, leaving behind a devastated Madhavi, Rajesh, who blames himself for his death, and Ranimaa. A few months later, Rajesh gets married to Bhanu and she moves in with them. Bhanu dislikes Madhavi and would like her out of the way, she goes to the extent of accusing her of having an affair with her husband.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Heer Raanjha
Overview: Heer Raanjha is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Chetan Anand. It stars Raaj Kumar and Priya Rajvansh and tells the tragic love story of Heer, a wealthy girl, and Ranjha, who has been banished by his family. The film is often referred to as a Punjabi version of "Romeo and Juliet.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Overview: A crime leads to the long separation of two brothers whose life end up very different
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1976-09-18
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Conduct
Overview: Bollywood drama in which a woman stranded falls in love with the man who assists her. However, when they meet again, she notices something completely different about him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1971-07-16
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Hamraaz
Overview: A stage actor from Bombay becomes entangled in a murder mystery after he falls in love with a mysterious woman in Darjeeling and marries her.
Genres: Thriller Music Mystery
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1967-10-16
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God and Gun
Overview: Vijay, a vigilante, teams up with political candidate Saheb Bahadur Rathore to bring down Satya Singh, a corrupt politician, and fight against the system.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1995-05-05
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Shararat
Overview: 1959 Bollywood Drama Comedy
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-01-02
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Ardhangini
Overview: At the very moment of her birth, ill-fated Chhaya's mother passes away, her dad loses his job, and their house burns down. She is shunned since then by children her age as well as their parents. Her dad brings her up with a lot of love, and even arranges her marriage with a young man, whose mother, uncle and nephew approve of Chhaya. But when the uncle finds out about Chhaya's past, they reject her. This news kills her dad, and Chhaya re-locates to live with her friend, Leela Lal, who lives a middle-class lifestyle with her husband, Murari, and her mother-in-law, who is very superstitious and never lets Leela out of her sight. Murari and Leela introduce her to Prakash, an airline pilot, and both eventually fall in love with each other. When Prakash takes her with him to meet his mom, Chhaya finds out that she is the same woman who rejected her and abruptly leaves without meeting anyone.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Saazish
Overview: Anand Kumar is a honest middle-class man, who lives with his sister, Geeta. When Geeta goes missing, Anand at first contacts the police. When the police are unable to locate her, he decides to take the task upon himself, and travels to Bombay city. Upon arrival, he meets with a cabaret dancer named Roma, and both get friendly. What Anand does not know that he and Roma are mere pawns in a deadly web of deceit and lies, which can only lead to their deaths.
Genres: Action
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1988-07-22
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Chambal Ki Kasam
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Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1980-08-08
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Phool Bane Angaare
Overview: Committed to taking care of her widowed mother and younger brother, Usha tells her sweetheart, an army officer, that she cannot marry him until her brother has grown up and can take care of himself.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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