Achyut Potdar
Also Known As: Achut Poddar, Achyut Poddar, Achut Potdar, Achut Potdarn, Achut Puddar
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Jabalpur, Central Provinces, British India
Birthday: August 22, 1934
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Parinda
Overview: Brothers Kishan and Karan grow up in Bombay. Karan soon leaves to study in America while Kishan enters into a life of crime, falling under the sway of Anna Seth, a drug lord. When Karan returns to Bombay, Kishan intends to keep him as far away from his criminal life as possible, but things don't go as planned.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1989-11-03
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Aghaat
Overview: Madhav Verma is an honest and straight-forward union representative at Shivalik Engineering Works. His position and effectiveness is challenged when Chhotelal is injured. Krishnan Raju is the rival union leader whose methods are completely opposite to Madhav's ideals. The two unions clash on the Chhotelal's compensation issue. The climax shows Madhav Verma using the same exact tactics of his rival against them.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1985-08-29
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...Jayate
Overview: Stuck with getting affidavits stamped and signed, alcoholic Advocate Mohan Agashe accepts a case of medical malpractice against two gynecologists affiliated with Sanjivani Hospital whose alleged negligence put a young widow and mother of one child, Aarti Mehta, in a state of acute coma. The hospital is willing to make a settlement, but Mohan refuses and decides to try his luck in court. He soon finds out about the greed of patients' relatives, which forces him to accommodate Aarti's married sister Pooja and her son in his already-cramped flat; the lack of evidence and his very own credibility; a hostile judge among other challenges that threaten to not only drive him to despair but also turn his life upside-down.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Ardh Satya
Overview: A newly appointed police rookie deals with corruption, romance, and brutality.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1983-08-19
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Gundaraj
Overview: Ajay is framed and sentenced to seven years in prison for the rape of three women. After four years he's out for good behaviour, and seeks revenge.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1995-09-06
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Nasoor
Overview: Drama starring Om Puri
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1985-05-28
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Prahaar
Overview: Prahaar is the story of Major Chavan, a tough and stern soldier, trained to destroy the enemy. He can see the enemy on our borders but is unaware of the invisible enemy within ourselves. When one of Major's Commandos - Peter D'Souza is killed, he is shown the harsh reality revolving around us, the enemy is within ourselves. The battlefield changes and Major Chavan makes his final attack on the enemy within this crumbling society.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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Damini
Overview: The theme revolves around the character Damini who represents truth and innocence. After her marriage in renowned wealthy family, Damini happens to see a cruel act done by her brother-in-law. She wants the victim to get justice, but the family including her husband oppose her, which leads her to leave the house. Soon she is helped by a drunkard, an ex-advocate, who helps her in all respect to reach to her aim and therefore justice
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1993-04-30
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Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Overview: Lovable goon Munna falls for a morning radio host by the name of Jahnvi, who also runs an elders' home which an unscrupulous builder seeks to attain. In order to gain Jahnvi’s attention, he cheats his way to winning a Mahatma Gandhi radio quiz. When Jahnvi consequently expresses interest in Munna, he and his best friend Circuit attempt to keep up the facade.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2006-09-01
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Mrityudand
Overview: Ketki marries Vinay, who is exploited by hard-nosed businessman Tirpat. Ketki then organizes local women against Tirpat & Co. Her group includes her sister-in-law, who had a run-in with a dangerous priest.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1997-07-11
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Ek Tho Chance
Overview: The film tells the tale of Mumbai city and the millions who get off the train at VT station at every second of the day, hoping to latch on to the magic of Mumbai.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2009-12-11
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Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Overview: 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Ata Hai' revolves around the Pintos and the people connected to them. There's Albert who's pretty much angry at everybody. His brother Dominic who thinks it's better to be jobless than to work an underpaid job, his patient sister Joan who works at a sari shop, his independent girlfriend Stella who feels under-appreciated by her boyfriend, his father and his colleagues, client and Stella's family. The film is very much a social commentary about Middle-class life in Bombay during the late ’70s and the conflicts arising in the labour force because workers were getting severely underpaid.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1981-05-13
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Shastra
Overview: One of the employees of Vijay's parents, Babu, is sentence to a long jail term for killing them. In hot pursuit to avenge the death of his parents Vijay wait until Babu is release from jail and confronts him. It is this confrontation that will change Vijay's life as Babu confides to him that he was framed for the murder of his parents; this then lightens up a man-hunt for the real perpetrators of this crime.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1996-10-04
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Chamatkar
Overview: When Sunder loses everything, he seeks refuge in a graveyard, where he befriends a ghost.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1992-07-08
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Mera Dharam
Overview: Thakur and Sehgal get into a fight that leads to Sehgal's death and creates a rivalry between the two clans. Years later, Jai and Durga, each from the opposing families, fall in love with each other.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1986-05-02
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Dahek A Burning Passion
Overview: Bengali-speaking Monalisa lives a middle-class lifestyle in Mumbai along with her mom and wheelchair-bound dad. She and her mom had to endure considerable hardships since she was six years ...
Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1999-07-31
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Hasti
Overview: Film starring Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah and Nagma
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-21
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Ferrari Ki Sawaari
Overview: A little boy thinks of nothing but cricket. His father, Rusy, thinks of nothing but his little boy. To fulfill his sons dream of playing at Lords cricket ground, the honest and upright Rusy takes a reckless step. He borrows a gleaming red Ferrari. Just for one hour. The only trouble-- he doesnt inform the cars legendary owner. A wild, breathless, bumpy ride begins. A naive Rusy must dodge bullets and bouncers for one unforgettable night, and play the role of a perfect father. Can he do it? Ferrari Ki Sawaari is a fun-filled story of small guys and their big dreams and how these dreams turn into a mad comedy of errors. Fasten your seatbelts. The joyride awaits
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2012-06-15
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Angaar
Overview: Unemployed and branded a trouble-maker, Jaikishan lives a poor lifestyle in a slum-area called Asha Colony, very near Andher's Lokhandwala Complex along with his sister, Seema; mom and dad. He comes to the rescue of a homeless orphan, Mili, who suffers from a deep inferiority complex, and permits her to live with his family. Brutally outspoken, he believes that India should be awarded unlimited gold medals for corruption at all levels, fully aware that these beliefs portray him as a 'revolutionary', and prevent him from securing any gainful employment. His life will be turned upside down when he refuses to go along with the plans of the Khan family - consisting of builder, Majid; his goon brother, Farid, and their seemingly benevolent father, Jahangir. His family will also be traumatized after the Police arrest him for the alleged broad-daylight murder of Farid.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-01
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Daag: The Fire
Overview: Karan is a former soldier. One day when Karan finds out that his father committed suicide in prison after he is falsely charged with a crime, he suspects Ravi Verma, a city attorney who has a wife and a kid. When Karan spots Ravi on the street with his wife Kajal, he abruptly shoots Ravi and Kajal; however, Ravi survives the murder and Kajal ends up dead. After Ravi's release from the hospital, he does not realize that he has a new and different wife who looks exactly like Kajal, later on he does. While Ravi's life continues, Karan's revenge also continues against Ravi. Ravi claims that it wasn't his idea to set Karan's father up, it may be Ravi's father-in-law and his colleagues who may be responsible.
Genres: Thriller Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1999-02-01
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Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
Overview: Salim Pasha, a man with a physical disability, is involved in crimes like extortion and robbery with two of his friends Peera and Abdul. Salim is a carefree man.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1989-05-29
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3 Idiots
Overview: Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2009-12-23
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Parineeta
Overview: Childhood sweethearts Lalita and Shekhar wish to get married someday. However, Shekhar's growing suspicions about Lalita coupled with his conniving father's antics threaten to tear them apart.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2005-06-10
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Yeh Dil
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2003-06-17
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Rangeela
Overview: A poor young woman, who dreams of Bollywood fame, is caught in a love triangle between her childhood friend and a famous actor.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1995-09-08
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Current
Overview: The Film revolves around life and struggle of Farmer, who has to pay his electricity bill and is tired of dealing with the corrupt systems in bureaucracy and politics in India.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1992-02-14
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Disha
Overview: Two peasants are ill-prepared for life in the big city after moving from their tiny village to Bombay.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke
Overview: Rishi Oberoi is the only son in the Oberoi family, who are wealthy and own a palatial home. Rishi is a womanizer, and often drinks. One day he comes across an attractive young lady, who he later comes to know as Chandni Gupta. Chandni is not impressed with Rishi's advances, and ignores him. Chandni is employed with an organization, and is in love with her co-worker, Mohan Sachdev. When Mohan and Chandni plan to marry, they are met with opposition from Mohan's parents, and as a result Mohan marries someone else. Rishi comes to know about this and offers to console Chandni as a friend. It is now up to Chandni to decide if she would prefer a womanizer and a former admirer as a friend.
Genres: Romance Drama Music
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2001-08-03
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Karzzzz
Overview: Singer/Dancer Monty Oberoi meets and falls in love with Tina. He then starts hallucinating and having visions of an unknown place. His doctors advise him to take a break and he decides to travel to Kenya, where Tina resides with her uncle, Kabira, and guardian, Kamini. Monty experiences more incidents and feels as if he has been here before, while Tina notices that he appears to be more attracted to Kamini than herself. Neither are aware that Monty will soon be entrapped in a plot that will result in his sudden death.
Genres: Action Romance Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2008-10-17
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Bhoothnath
Overview: Banku, his mother, Anjali Sharma and father move in to their new house -- the Nath villa, unaware of the fact that the house is inhabited by a ghost. It is learnt the ghost is not too happy with his new housemates. But what the ghost is not prepared for is his unlikely friendship with Banku. Now Banku must uncover the reason why his ghostly friend is stuck and help him to attain salvation.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2008-05-09
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Tezaab
Overview: Mahesh Deshmukh has joined the nation's armed forces as that he can honestly and patriotically serve the country. During his college days he has a run-in with fellow-collegian Mohini. A bet between his friends and himself ends up with him falling in love with Mohini, who subsequently realizes that he indeed has fallen in love with her, and she too reciprocates. Mohini's dad is an alcoholic and wishes that Mohini takes up dancing and prostitution so that he can get his daily dose of alchol. Mohini attempts to take refuge with Mahesh, however, cirumstances tangle Mahesh to such an extent that he is arrested, charged, and sentenced to stay away from Bombay city limits. When Mahesh returns, it is no longer the honest, and patriotic Mahesh, but a gangster named Munna, who has many old scores to settle.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1988-11-11
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Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
Overview: A young engineer, from a small town, moves to Mumbai, with big dreams. As he hugely advances in his career, he gets caught up in the rich and glamorous lifestyle and starts getting changed. After becoming a victim of a conspiracy, he realizes his mistake and tries to redeem himself.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1992-11-13
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Hum Saath Saath Hain
Overview: A wealthy businessman's traditional family celebrate their togetherness when his three sons get married, but slowly find themselves growing apart after a misunderstanding.
Genres: Romance Family Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1999-11-05
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Godam
Overview: A teenaged girl is given to a halfwit in an arranged marriage. Her father-in-law tries to rape her on her wedding night. He's killed in the struggle and she flees.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1983-04-01
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Party
Overview: Celebrities arrive at an extravagant party in Bombay to honour Divakar for his contributions to arts and cinema. However, gossip, uninvited guests and a dead body show up to mar the celebrations.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-04-01
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Rishtey
Overview: Suraj Singh is a wrestler by profession and has the misfortune of falling in love with wealthy Yashpaul Chaudhary's daughter Komal. When Yashpaul learns of there relationship he arrogantly disagrees of his daughter's choice but Komal refuses to accept her dad's word and gets married to Suraj without the blessings of Yashpaul. Aggravated by his daughter's act Yashpaul connote some negative scenes which spoil Suraj's character in the eyes of Komal resulting in the couple's separation. Before separation, Komal has given birth to a baby boy, which Yashpaul had wanted to kill but Suraj escapes with the child and single-handily brings him up in a poor environment. Years later Komal will return and demand that her child is handed over to her even if having to appeal to the judicial system.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2002-08-18
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Aakrosh
Overview: In the 1980s, a lawyer defends a tribal man who is under arrest for killing his own wife. As he proceeds with the case, he learns about the harsh life of scheduled tribes in India.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Giddh: The Vulture
Overview: In a remote village at Karnataka-Maharashtra border in India, the poor residents follow Devdasi tradition according to which young girls are given up in the service of Goddess Yellamma.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Aa ab Laut Chalen
Overview: An ambitious, unemployed youth goes to the US to find a job and gets caught in a love triangle between Pooja and Loveleen. However, he soon realises that he loves Pooja and reconciles with her.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1999-01-22
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Qayamat: City Under Threat
Overview: CBI Officer Akram Sheikh is on the verge of nabbing three dreaded Pakistan-backed arms dealers, the brothers Ali and Abbas and their common moll Laila. When Sheikh busts an important arms deal conducted by his three targets, Ali-Abbas join forces with Gopal, a corrupt scientist to get hold of a deadly virus and take the tourists at the Elphinstone Jail resort as hostage. Akram Sheikh is now compelled to get help from Rachit, a criminal serving jail time who was a former associate of Ali-Abbas and the only person in history to have successfully escaped the Elphinstone jail . Along with a commando team, they try to pull off a rescue attempt by breaking in the jail and rescuing the hostages.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2003-07-11
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