Prabhat Roy

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Prabhat Roy

Born March 7, 1944 · Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India (age 82)

Prabhat Roy (born 7 March 1944) is a former Indian director who has worked in Bengali cinema. He received several awards including two National Awards and BFJA Awards. He began his career as an assistant director in the early 1970s. His directorial debut venture Pratidan was a box office success.

Known For

Shubho DrishtiShubho Drishti · 2005
Shubho Drishti
★ 7.32005
MovieDrama
Two estranged brothers reunite after a long period of time when the elder sibling prepares to get married. The younger brother begins to look for love during the proceedings.
KhelagharKhelaghar · 1999
Khelaghar
1999
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on the short story by Dibyendu Palit, four brothers in an Indian Bengali family conspire against each other over property.
LathiLathi · 1996
Lathi
1996
MovieDramaFamily
Atindranath Bannerjee, a retired teacher, faces harassment from his family members and decides to discipline them. Later, he shifts to a slum and starts teaching underprivileged children.
HangoverHangover · 2010
Hangover
2010
MovieComedy
A man with a roving eye battles his midlife crisis.
Shet Patharer ThalaShet Patharer Thala · 1992
Shet Patharer Thala
★ 10.01992
MovieDrama
After her husband passes away at a regressive Shyambazar household, progressive Bandana falls in love with her son's painting mentor, Sudipto Sorcar. However, due to Titli Chatterjee's mother's objection, Bandana gives up on her love and starts living at the orphanage.
PriyotamaPriyotama · 2006
Priyotama
★ 6.02006
MovieMusicRomance
A young woman falls in love with the man of her dreams and the couple decides to getting married. However, an unfortunate accident paralyses their lives forever.
Sesh ThikanaSesh Thikana · 2000
Sesh Thikana
★ 9.02000
MovieDrama
Tumi Eley TaiTumi Eley Tai · 1999
Tumi Eley Tai
1999
MovieFamilyDrama
Tumi Eley Tai is a family movie about moral values in society. A strong-willed Akash shares a special bond with his grandfather. When a dejected Arundhati faces failure in her relationships, Akash and his family come forward to support her. Why has fate brought Arundhati to Akash and his family?

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ManikManik · 2005
Manik
★ 9.02005
MovieDrama
Samir Mitra is an unemployed educated guy who is looking for a job. His father Abir Mitra is a retired person. Samir's mother is suffering from cancer. One day Samir suddenly meets Manik Chandra Sadhukhan. Manik's father is Niranjan Sadhukan, he is also ill. Latika is Manik's younger sister. Manik has come to Kolkata to meet his father's friend Chandrakanta Majumadar who is an established businessman. Manik meets with an accident on the way. Samir tries to save his life. Before his death Manik requests Samir to take care of his father and younger sister; he also tells Samir not to disclose the news of his accident. Manik gives Samir all required information. Samir becomes Manik; he meets Chandrakanta as Manik. Chandrakanta appoints him in his own office.

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Hum Intezaar KarengeHum Intezaar Karenge · 1989
Hum Intezaar Karenge
★ 8.51989
Movie
Manisha is the only child of wealthy widower Barrister Vikas Anand. Manisha meets fellow collegian, Ajay, and after a few misunderstandings both fall in love with each other. Manisha introduces Ajay to her dad, who approves of him, but Ajay tells him that he cannot marry Manisha until he is well settled and able to afford all the comforts of life, he needs 3 years to accumulate enough wealth and then marry Manisha. Vikas is impressed by this and agrees to wait, subsequently Manisha also agrees. Ajay keeps Manisha posted about his success story. However, after the period of 3 years, Ajay disappears from Manisha's life. Her friend informs Manisha that she knows that Ajay has married another woman, and shows her photographs of Ajay and the woman. Watch as events unfold to show why Ajay chose to marry another woman, and what steps will Manisha and her dad take to hold Ajay accountable for his promise.

Director