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P.L. Santoshi
Born August 7, 1916 · Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Died September 7, 1978 · aged 62
P.L. Santoshi was an Indian film writer and director.
Known For
Saint Dnyaneshwar · 1940Saint Dnyaneshwar
★ 8.31940
MovieDrama
It's the story of a boy who finds enlightenment by experiencing religious hipocrisy and dogmatism. Dnyaneshwar liberated the "divine knowledge" locked in the Sanskrit language to bring that knowledge into Prakrit (Marathi) and made it available to the common man.
Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke · 1957Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke
★ 9.01957
MovieDrama
Rajendra Mehra is the only child of Rai Bahadur Kailalshnath, and studies in a school along with Nandu, Mehmood, Chatpat, Guru, and others. He decides to go on an outing with them, incurring the anger of his dad, who at first sends his servant, Dhamu, to bring him back. When Dhamu fails, he sends Mirza Usman, and when Mirza too fails to bring Rajendra home, Kailashnath himself sets out himself, but when he reaches them, he finds that the children have already left for home. Angered at his son for mixing with poor students, he decides to remove him from the school and have him taught at home - and the person he has recruited is none other than Shaktimaan Singh - a Circus Ringmaster. The question remains will Shaktimaan be able to appropriately discipline Rajendra?
Nirala · 1950Nirala
★ 5.51950
MovieDramaRomance
A doctor unknowingly spurns a woman who loves him, compelling her to marry a wealthy king whose three wives allegedly killed themselves.
Shin Shinaki Boobla Boo · 1952Shin Shinaki Boobla Boo
★ 7.01952
Movie
Shin Shinaki dreams of killing Taishi, the man who killed her parents. When the villain dies, she transfers her vengeful energies on to the man’s son.
Basant · 1942Basant
★ 8.01942
MovieDramaMusic
Impoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his insecurity leads him to abandon her and their daughter, Manju. When he finds Uma back on stage, he abducts Manju. After years, the family reunites, and Uma returns to a homemaker role.
Teen Batti Char Raasta · 1953Teen Batti Char Raasta
★ 9.01953
MovieComedyDrama
Ramesh, the youngest son of a well-to-do family, falls in love with a woman he hears singing on the radio -- even though he's never seen her. When he finds out his mystery woman is Ksama, a servant in his parents' house, everything is thrown into turmoil. Will Ramesh accept Ksama? Will they get married? Love may just conquer all in this classic Bollywood melodrama.
Dil Hi To Hai · 1963Dil Hi To Hai
★ 10.01963
MovieComedyRomance
Children are exchanged by greedy aunt and uncle in childhood and they live undeserved lives.
Shehnai · 1947Shehnai
★ 8.01947
MovieDrama
A struggling entertainer trying to keep his dance company afloat with the help of his four daughters. However, his wife is worried about the disrepute the profession is bringing the girls and diminishing their chances of marriage.
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