Directing
Govind Nihalani
Born December 19, 1940 · Karachi, British India (age 85)
Govind Nihalani is an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has been the recipient of six National Film Awards, and five Bollywood Filmfare Awards. In 1996, his script for Drohkaal was adapted by Kamal Hassan for its Tamil remake, Kuruthipunal, which subsequently became India's official entry for the 68th Academy Awards Best Fore…
Known For
Gandhi · 1982Gandhi
★ 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.
Manthan · 1976Manthan
★ 6.81976
MovieDrama
A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970. It was entirely crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated Rs. 2 each.
Party · 1984Party
★ 7.41984
MovieDrama
Celebrities arrive at an extravagant party in Bombay to honour Divakar for his contributions to arts and cinema. However, gossip, uninvited guests and a dead body show up to mar the celebrations.
Kuruthipunal · 1995Kuruthipunal
★ 6.71995
MovieActionThriller
Adhi, a policeman, plans Operation Dhanush to catch a dreaded terrorist, Badri, and save innocent lives. However, when Badri, threatens his family, he must choose between his duty and his loved ones.
Kaadu · 1973Kaadu
★ 8.71973
MovieDrama
A rural drama about the rivalry between two villages as seen through the eyes of a young boy, Kitti.
Nishant · 1975Nishant
★ 7.11975
MovieDramaCrime
A man whose wife is abducted seeks to have the culprits prosecuted for their crime, but no one will help him. Meanwhile, the wife—abused and berated by her abductors—cannot bring herself to face her husband.
Ankur: The Seedling · 1974Ankur: The Seedling
★ 6.21974
MovieDrama
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
Kalyug · 1981Kalyug
★ 6.71981
MovieDrama
A tale of intrigue and rivalry between two wealthy brothers as they conspire to create havoc in the other's life.
Filmography
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Kalyug · 1981Kalyug
★ 6.71981
MovieDrama
A tale of intrigue and rivalry between two wealthy brothers as they conspire to create havoc in the other's life.
Director of Photography
Arohan · 1983Arohan
★ 9.01983
MovieDrama
Hari, a poor farmer, is a victim of the prevailing agricultural system and faces abject poverty after getting exploited.
Director of Photography
Charandas The Thief · 1975Charandas The Thief
★ 9.01975
MovieDrama
Charandas, a petty thief with a sense of integrity, ends up making four vows to his teacher that ultimately wreak havoc in his life.
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