Tom Alter

Acting

Tom Alter

Born June 22, 1950 · Mussoorie, India

Died September 29, 2017 · aged 67

No biography available.

Known For

GandhiGandhi · 1982
Gandhi
7.61982
MovieDramaHistory
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Kevi Rite JaishKevi Rite Jaish · 2012
Kevi Rite Jaish
7.02012
MovieComedyDrama
The Patels, members of the Gujarati farming community, are obsessed with migrating to the United States to buy a motel.
Veer-ZaaraVeer-Zaara · 2004
Veer-Zaara
7.52004
MovieDramaRomance
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
One Night with the KingOne Night with the King · 2006
One Night with the King
6.72006
MovieDramaHistory
In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.
HawayeinHawayein · 2003
Hawayein
8.02003
MovieDramaRomance
Hawayein is a film which emerges from the consequences of the BlueStar Operation and is based on the aftermath of India’s Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984 – the 1984 Sikh genocide in Delhi and other places in India, and the subsequent victimization of the people of Punjab in the years that followed. This film depicts real-life events and most of the situations shown are authentically seen through the eyes of the central protagonist "Sarabjeet". It is the story of his journey from innocence to disillusionment, from being a simple, music-loving student to becoming one of the most wanted terrorists in the country. This film is an honest exploration of the reasons which led to the angst of the youth of Punjab and the turmoils suffered by their families.
ParvarishParvarish · 1977
Parvarish
7.11977
MovieDramaAction
A policeman adopts the son of a bandit. A misunderstanding leads the officer's own biological son to believe he is the bandit's son and he takes up a secret life of crime; meanwhile, the adopted son becomes an officer of the law.
ShartShart · 1986
Shart
10.01986
MovieDramaMystery
The city is rocked by a series of brutal murders. All the victims are women of lose character or prostitutes, and all have been brutally slain. Inspector Arjun Dutt is assigned this case, and he launches an investigation. The only clue is part of a photograph. Arjun concludes that these murders are being committed by a young man named Vikram alias Devendra. Arjun's superiors do not agree with him, and fault him. His superiors also find out that Vikram was Arjun's close friend, and both were rivals for the same woman, Kiran. The point to ponder is why would Arjun want to accuse Vikram, a man he has known since his college days, of these heinous crimes?
VidhaataVidhaata · 1982
Vidhaata
7.61982
MovieActionDrama
When a Police inspector is killed by a band of thugs, his grieving father Samsher Singh seeks justice. Pratap Singh has left behind a pregnant widow, who dies in chidbirth, leaving Samsher to bring up the child Kunal. The transformation of Samsher Singh (a locomotive engine driver) into Sobhraj, multi millionaire and owner of a vast network of business. Kunal is brought up by Abu Baba, a servant of Sobhraj to be honest, upright, and very independent minded. Durga, the daughter of a former employee of Sobhraj, who is serving time and Kunal fall in love. This not acceptable to his grandfather, though Abu Baba approves of the relationship. Disaster strikes when an attempt is made to separate the lovers. The life of Samsher Singh alias Sobhraj begins to unravel from here. How Kunal's ethical upbringing by his foster-father, and his financial and business circumstances of his grandfather meet in a titanic conscience clash and how he resolves matters is at the nexus of the plot.

Movies

GandhiGandhi · 1982
Gandhi
7.61982
MovieDramaHistory
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Kevi Rite JaishKevi Rite Jaish · 2012
Kevi Rite Jaish
7.02012
MovieComedyDrama
The Patels, members of the Gujarati farming community, are obsessed with migrating to the United States to buy a motel.
Veer-ZaaraVeer-Zaara · 2004
Veer-Zaara
7.52004
MovieDramaRomance
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
One Night with the KingOne Night with the King · 2006
One Night with the King
6.72006
MovieDramaHistory
In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.
HawayeinHawayein · 2003
Hawayein
8.02003
MovieDramaRomance
Hawayein is a film which emerges from the consequences of the BlueStar Operation and is based on the aftermath of India’s Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984 – the 1984 Sikh genocide in Delhi and other places in India, and the subsequent victimization of the people of Punjab in the years that followed. This film depicts real-life events and most of the situations shown are authentically seen through the eyes of the central protagonist "Sarabjeet". It is the story of his journey from innocence to disillusionment, from being a simple, music-loving student to becoming one of the most wanted terrorists in the country. This film is an honest exploration of the reasons which led to the angst of the youth of Punjab and the turmoils suffered by their families.
ParvarishParvarish · 1977
Parvarish
7.11977
MovieDramaAction
A policeman adopts the son of a bandit. A misunderstanding leads the officer's own biological son to believe he is the bandit's son and he takes up a secret life of crime; meanwhile, the adopted son becomes an officer of the law.
ShartShart · 1986
Shart
10.01986
MovieDramaMystery
The city is rocked by a series of brutal murders. All the victims are women of lose character or prostitutes, and all have been brutally slain. Inspector Arjun Dutt is assigned this case, and he launches an investigation. The only clue is part of a photograph. Arjun concludes that these murders are being committed by a young man named Vikram alias Devendra. Arjun's superiors do not agree with him, and fault him. His superiors also find out that Vikram was Arjun's close friend, and both were rivals for the same woman, Kiran. The point to ponder is why would Arjun want to accuse Vikram, a man he has known since his college days, of these heinous crimes?
VidhaataVidhaata · 1982
Vidhaata
7.61982
MovieActionDrama
When a Police inspector is killed by a band of thugs, his grieving father Samsher Singh seeks justice. Pratap Singh has left behind a pregnant widow, who dies in chidbirth, leaving Samsher to bring up the child Kunal. The transformation of Samsher Singh (a locomotive engine driver) into Sobhraj, multi millionaire and owner of a vast network of business. Kunal is brought up by Abu Baba, a servant of Sobhraj to be honest, upright, and very independent minded. Durga, the daughter of a former employee of Sobhraj, who is serving time and Kunal fall in love. This not acceptable to his grandfather, though Abu Baba approves of the relationship. Disaster strikes when an attempt is made to separate the lovers. The life of Samsher Singh alias Sobhraj begins to unravel from here. How Kunal's ethical upbringing by his foster-father, and his financial and business circumstances of his grandfather meet in a titanic conscience clash and how he resolves matters is at the nexus of the plot.
Kabhi Paas Kabhi FailKabhi Paas Kabhi Fail · 1999
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
10.01999
MovieComedyFamily
Robin, a mathematician genius is exploited by his uncle to make money.
Shaheed Uddham SinghShaheed Uddham Singh · 2000
Shaheed Uddham Singh
8.72000
MovieDramaHistory
Based on Udham Singh, Indian revolutionary best known for assassinating Sir Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab in British India, on 13th March 1940
Ghashiram KotwalGhashiram Kotwal · 1976
Ghashiram Kotwal
6.81976
MovieDramaHistory
A stylized version of Vijay Tendulkar’s radical Marathi play chronicling the Peshwa regime in western India, a collective effort of direction and cinematography made by an independent group of young filmmakers.
Salim Langde Pe Mat RoSalim Langde Pe Mat Ro · 1989
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
6.21989
MovieCrimeDrama
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.
ParindaParinda · 1989
Parinda
7.11989
MovieActionCrime
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.
RedrumRedrum · 2018
Redrum
7.02018
MovieThriller
Redrum - A Love Story is a story of a disturbed man who becomes a Rockstar, but even after receiving all the applaud, his complexities and insecurities get the better of him. Daksh, a singer, is doing extremely well up until he falls in love with Aarika. Aarika on attending Daksh's concert is completely swept off of her feet. They instantly fall in love.
Veer SavarkarVeer Savarkar · 2001
Veer Savarkar
6.82001
MovieHistory
Veer Savarkar is a Hindi language[1] 2001 Indian film based on the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. This version was released on DVD format. This film was produced by Savarkar Darshan Prathisthan,[2] under the president-ship of Sudhir Phadke.[3] It premiered on 16 November 2001, in Mumbai, New Delhi, Nagpur and six other Indian cities.[4] Rediff.com reports a claim that it is the first movie in the world financed by public donations.[5] On 28 May 2012 its Gujarati language version was released by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi.[2]
JunoonJunoon · 1992
Junoon
6.11992
MovieHorror
Nita lives a middle-class lifestyle with her mom and dad in Bombay, India, and works as a Surgeon in a hospital. She is of marriageable age, & is in love with a struggling Musician/Singer named Ravi, much to the chagrin of her mom, who wants her to marry someone who is wealthy. One day a badly wounded male is admitted into the hospital, is pronounced dead, but recovers, and with Nita's help recuperates and is discharged. He visits Nita's home, introduces himself as wealthy Vikram Chauhan and asks her parents for the hand of Nita, who immediately accept. But Nita wants to marry Ravi and plans to elope with him. On that fateful day, Ravi fails to keep his appointment and a heartbroken Nita decides to get married to Vikram. The marriage takes place with great pomp and ceremony. When Ravi attempts to re-enter Nita's life, she forbids him. Little does she know that Ravi's plans had been sabotaged by none other than Vikram - who is in reality a human during daytime...
The Curse of King Tut's TombThe Curse of King Tut's Tomb · 2006
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
5.12006
MovieActionAdventure
Thousands of years ago, the great Child King Tutankhamen ruled. Few know the details of his life -- No one knows the secrets of his death. All that is about to change.Free -spirited archaeologist Danny Fremont (Casper Van Dien, Sleepy Hollow) is certain that if found, King Tut's Emerald Tablet would hold the power to control the world. Unfortunately, the only one who believes Fremont is his nemesis archaeologist Morgan Sinclair (Jonathan Hyde, Titanic), a member of a secret society who wants the tablet to harness unspeakable evil on the world and will stop at nothing to get it.
Ram Teri Ganga MailiRam Teri Ganga Maili · 1985
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
5.91985
MovieDramaMusic
Ganga Singh lives near Gangotri with her brother, Karam. One day she comes to the assistance of a young man, Narendra Sahay, who has come with a group of Calcutta-based college students to study the source of the holy river Ganga, and to get some holy water for his wheelchair-bound paternal grandma. Both are attracted to each other, and on the next Puran Mashi get married, and spend the night in close intimacy. Narendra leaves, but promises Ganga that he will be back soon. Months go by, but he does not return. She gives birth to a son, and as soon she is able to, she starts her journey to Alipor, Calcutta, to confront Narendra and ensure a better future for their son.
SultanatSultanat · 1986
Sultanat
7.31986
MovieAdventureRomance
After his wife dies in childbirth as the result of an unsuccessful coup attempt by the bandit Razoulli (Amrish Puri), Gen. Khalid (Dharmendra) vows to avenge her death in this Bollywood thriller. But as he prepares to carry out his plan against Razoulli's son (Sunny Deol) years later, little does Khalid know that the two are connected by a long-buried secret. Sridevi, Karan Kapoor and Juhi Chawla also star.
Mangal Pandey - The RisingMangal Pandey - The Rising · 2005
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
6.02005
MovieDramaHistory
The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.
AashiquiAashiqui · 1990
Aashiqui
5.51990
MovieDramaRomance
Rahul and Anu Verghese meet on the same day, while both are held by the police on charges of creating a disturbance, and running away respectively. They meet again, and love happens. Rahul helps Anu to be independent, and seek a job. Then Anu is discovered by a talent agent to be a model, which she accepts. Rahul wants to marry Anu, but first must establish himself.
The Chess PlayersThe Chess Players · 1977
The Chess Players
7.01977
MovieDrama
In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.
Mother Teresa of CalcuttaMother Teresa of Calcutta · 2003
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
7.02003
MovieDramaTV Movie
The inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta, challenging many authorities - including the church - along the way.
On Wings of FireOn Wings of Fire · 1986
On Wings of Fire
8.81986
MovieDramaHistory
Maestro Zubin Mehta introduces the history of Zoroastrianism and prophet Zarathushtra in an epic that covers 3500 years of the Zoroastrians, Parsees of India.

TV Shows

The Discovery of IndiaThe Discovery of India · 1988
The Discovery of India
9.41988
SeriesDocumentaryDrama
Bharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.
ShaktimaanShaktimaan · 1997
Shaktimaan
7.01997
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
When darkness get strengthened to destroy the world, Suryanshis chose Shaktimaan in order to fight against the forces of evil.
SmokeSmoke · 2018
Smoke
7.82018
SeriesCrimeDrama
Set in Goa, Smoke explores the dark web of drugs, mafia, and power. With the cartels at war, who will survive?
Watch Your TongueWatch Your Tongue · 1993
Watch Your Tongue
10.01993
SeriesComedy
Zabaan Sambhalke is a Hindi sitcom. An engineer Mohan Bharti is forced to teach Hindi at a language school. His students are people from all corners of the country and the world, exchanging cultures and lost in translations. It is the Indian version of the British sitcom Mind Your Language (1977).
Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of IndiaSamvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India · 2014
Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India
2014
SeriesDocumentary
How the constitution of the largest Democratic Republic in the world was created.
Dard Ka RishtaDard Ka Rishta · 2014
Dard Ka Rishta
2014
Series
Dard Ka Rishta is an Indian Television Show on DD National with a Tagline ‘Badalte Sambandhon ki kahani‘.
ShamaShama · 2011
Shama
2011
Series
Shama is a family entertainer which has everything love, revenge, betrayal and loyalty. It has Tom Altor, Benjamin Geelani and Vinod Kapoor in lead roles. Arundhati Aryaa plays the title role of Shama in the serial.