Mahesh Bhatt
Also Known As: महेश भट्ट
Biography: Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. A stand-out film from his earlier period is Saaransh (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. It became India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Bombay, India
Birthday: September 20, 1949
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Gender: Male
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C Kkompany
Overview: Akshay Kumar is a crime reporter, Mr. Joshi is a retired accountant trying to deal with his ungrateful son and Lambodar are friends. These three share their respective plight with one another and find solace in each others company. On one occasion, they play a harmless prank to tackle their problems. One thing leads to another, and before they realize, the incident becomes news. But things don’t stop there. They put their new founded fame to good use, and this in turn triggers off a series of incidents, which propel them to such heights that the three become the talk of the nation. Things get beyond their control, and the three are left with no choice but to be mute spectators to their newly acquired fame, especially since no one knows their identity.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2008-08-29
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Deshwasi
Overview: Unhappy with India's independence from the British, Raja Shamsher Singh and his goons, initially attempt to put their candidate, Shishupal, up for elections. But when opposed by Sangram Singh, they have him killed, and blame Pratap Singh. Sangram's wife, Bharati, rebels, becomes a bandit, and sends her son, Shakti, to Bombay so that he can study and return back to Ramgarh to oppose the tyrannical Shamsher, and have Pratap killed. Years later Shakti does return back but Bharati does not know that he has an hidden agenda - which does not include seeking vengeance from Pratap or Shamsher.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1991-04-04
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Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
Overview: Abhay Shukla, a boy from a small town in Bihar reaches Delhi in the desire of success. Abhay comes from a family that is struggling with difficulties. Abhay aims to appear in the IAS exam and achieve success.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-12
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Shamitabh
Overview: A mute, aspiring actor joins forces with a man who has a powerful voice. Together they take the film industry by storm, but will their egos get in the way?
Genres: Comedy Drama Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2015-02-06
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Blind Alley
Overview: Based on Bengali story “Ghar Bari” by Dibyendu Palit, a former revolutionary who has deserted the movement lives in fear of running into old colleagues. Meanwhile he pushes his wife into modelling, and later seamier projects, with tragic consequences.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-04-01
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Toote Khilone
Overview: Film starring Shekhar Kapur, Shabana Azmi and Utpal Dutt.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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No One Killed Jessica
Overview: The true story of model Jessica Lall who was shot dead in a restaurant and the campaign to bring her killer to justice.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2011-01-07
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The 80s India
Overview: The face of India was changed forever during the '80s, thanks to the iconic personalities and world-shaking events profiled in this documentary.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-01
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Ho Sakta Hai!
Overview: Mohan is a medical student who lives in the United States. One day, he receives a strange phone call from his grandfather asking him to come back to his native village in India. Once he arrives, he finds out that his brother and sister-in-law have mysteriously disappeared. Moreover, his little cousin Tanaji survived, but is behaving very strangely, he never speaks a word, gets up in the middle of the night, sometimes suddenly turns cold, and mistreats his toys. Mohan tries to solve the mystery, but fails to find a rational explanation for all the creepy things that happen. Everything points in the direction of the caretaker's wife, Parvati, who performs rituals of black magic.
Genres: Drama Crime Horror Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2006-03-30
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The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City
Overview: Set in the city of Mumbai, The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City is a multi-plotted story which revolves around the lives of seven individuals who are pushed to the brink of depression while battling their emotional and financial problems. Will they fight through it or will they succumb to their circumstances?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2018-11-23
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Yours Truly
Overview: Amidst the daily din of the local trains in Calcutta, a lonely working woman in her late fifties finds herself falling in love with the voice of the railway announcer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2019-01-20
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Kaagaz Ki Kashti
Overview: Documentary on the life of ghazal samrat Jagjit Singh, who changed the landscape of Indian Music.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2016-10-25
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Bollywood Embodied, The People Want Cinema
Overview: The documentary shows how cinema in India is the main source of entertainment and how Bollywood—a centre of film business and of Indian filmography—is one great channel of communication among the different cultures and realities in contemporary India, as well as a real bond for such diversified people.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2008-10-08
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Aashiqui 2
Overview: A young woman meets a failing musician who launches her singing career, but their relationship is doomed when people assume he's with her for her fame and fortune.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2013-04-26
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Sunset Bollywood
Overview: Anita Kapoor narrates the rise and subsequent fall of three Bollywood one-time mega-stars. Rahul Roy, who came from a non-filmy background, instantly shot into fame with Mahesh Bhatt's 'Aashiqui' and went on to sign 47 movies; Bhagyashree, also from a non-filmy background, who shot into fame with Amol Palekar's TV serial 'Kachi Dhoop', and then again on the silver screen with 'Maine Pyar Kiya' opposite Salman Khan, gave up acting, married childhood sweetheart, Himalay Dassani, and then made a failed comeback with her hubby as a co-star; And finally, Kumar Gaurav, the son of veteran actor, Rajendra Kumar, who also shot into fame with 'Love Story' opposite Vijeta Pandit, was typecast as a romantic leading man, and his subsequent attempts to make it to the top.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Saeed Mirza: The Leftist Sufi
Overview: A portrait of independent filmmaker Saeed Mirza best known for cult arthouse films that tackle socio political tensions in India.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-24
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Haque
Overview: In the wake of a horrible accident that caused the death of her unborn child, a grieving woman demands that her high-profile politician husband do everything in his power to seek justice. But a chance meeting with a young journalist will change the course of her life forever. Dimple Kapadia, Anupam Kher, Aashif Sheikh, Sonu Walia and Paresh Rawal co-star in this emotional Bollywood drama.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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Lahu Luhan
Overview: Four friends are on a holiday on hilly region and want female with whom they can have quality time.
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Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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