Kidar Nath Sharma

Directing

Kidar Nath Sharma

Born April 12, 1910 · Punjab, India

Died April 29, 1999 · aged 89

Kidar Nath Sharma, also Kedar Sharma (12 April 1910 – 29 April 1999), was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and Lyricist of Hindi films. While he had great success as a director of movies including Neel Kamal (1947), Bawre Nain (1950) and Jogan (1950), he is most remembered for starting the acting careers of popular Bollywood actors like Madhubala, Geeta Bali, Raj Kapoor, Mala Sinha…

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Kaki KudaKaki Kuda · 1958
Kaki Kuda
1958
MovieComedy
The movie is about the gambling horse racing. Although the film played in the form of comedy is filled with examples This film surrounds a wealthy tycoon who is addicted to horseracing and horse betting. (He lives in Holland Hill, a rich man’s enclave) The tycoon’s driver impersonates him to get hitched to his love interest. His syce at the horse stables is a friend of the driver, and he too pretends to be a doctor and falls for the lady he administers “treatment” on.
Dhanna BhagatDhanna Bhagat · 1945
Dhanna Bhagat
10.01945
Movie
A spiritual journey of a young shepherd boy named Dhanna. Despite facing skepticism and challenges from his family and the local Zamindar, Dhanna's unwavering devotion to God leads him to perform miracles and ultimately triumph over adversity, showcasing the power of pure faith.
ArmaanArmaan · 1942
Armaan
7.01942
Movie
Set in 1910, its modern hero, Kanwal (Motilal), invents a ray that records pain and pleasure photographically. His experiments render him blind. Country lass Meera (Shamim) tends to him and they fall in love. Later Meera meets a sage (Shah) who has an expensive magic potion that cures blindness. Unable to afford it, Meera kills the sage, grabs the medicine and goes to Kanwal’s house while all nature protests her actions. There the evil Diwan (Bhagwandas) and his accomplices steal the medicine, cure Kanwal and take the credit. Kanwal, who can now see but does not recognise Meera, accuses her of murder but eventually realises the truth.
Mumtaz MahalMumtaz Mahal · 1944
Mumtaz Mahal
8.01944
MovieHistoryDrama
Mumtaz Mahal tells the story of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, tracing their deep love, her death during childbirth, and his grief that leads him to build the Taj Mahal in her memory.
KaajalKaajal · 1965
Kaajal
5.31965
MovieMusicRomance
Raised by a kind matriarch, Madhavi (Meena Kumari) shares a close bond with her foster brother Rajesh (Dharmendra). When Rajesh marries the insecure Bhanu (Padmini), Madhavi faces false accusations and attempts suicide. Rescued by Moti (Raaj Kumar), she marries him, only to discover his manipulative and exploitative true nature, leaving her trapped in a life of further sorrow.
BhanwaraBhanwara · 1944
Bhanwara
9.01944
MovieDrama
Two friends, a singer and a wrestler-in-training, fall for two sisters while navigating job hunts and comical living arrangements in the city.
ShokhiyanShokhiyan · 1951
Shokhiyan
1951
MovieDramaMusic
The Portuguese in 16th century India plot to take over the country.
Sohag RaatSohag Raat · 1948
Sohag Raat
10.01948
Movie
On her deathbed Lajjo asks her stepson, Rajjo, to look after her son, Beli.

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