Vijay Anand

Writing

Vijay Anand

Born January 22, 1934

Died February 23, 2004 · aged 70

Vijay Anand (Hindi: विजय आनंद, Punjabi: ਵਿਜੇ ਆਨੰਦ; 22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer,screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like Guide (1965) and Johny Mera Naam (1970).

Known For

RajputRajput · 1982
Rajput
★ 8.01982
MovieActionRomance
Unable to handle the taking of his kingdom by an Indian Government decree, the Maharaja kills himself. His son, Jaipal, takes over as the Maharaja, turns rebel, and refuses to hand over his title and kingdom to the Government. It is in this background that Police Superintendent Dhirendra Singh assumes his duties.
Hum Rahe Na HumHum Rahe Na Hum · 1984
Hum Rahe Na Hum
★ 7.01984
MovieDrama
Brij Mohan is married to the beautiful Kalyani, but is unhappy in his marriage: he doubts the sincerity of his wife's feelings.
Ram BalramRam Balram · 1980
Ram Balram
★ 4.81980
MovieActionComedy
Ram and Balram are 2 young boys who live with their loving parents. Their scheming uncle, Jagatpal, however kills the boy's father and mother. Jagatpal lies to the boys that their parents have been killed in an accident and promises to raise them himself. He enrolls the younger brother Balram, in school and eventually sends him off to join the police force. The older becomes a mechanic. Jagatpal has a tight hold on the boys, even when Ram is an adult, he still gives all his wages to his uncle and is only allowed to keep a few rupees for pocket money.
HaqeeqatHaqeeqat · 1964
Haqeeqat
★ 6.21964
MovieWarAction
A platoon of Indian soldiers encounters harsh realities while fighting in the Sino-Indian War of 1962.
Teesri ManzilTeesri Manzil · 1966
Teesri Manzil
★ 6.41966
MovieMysteryThriller
Blaming him for the suspicious death of her sister, a young woman sets out to exact revenge on a nightclub drummer. She becomes romantically involved with a charismatic young man she meets on the way, unaware that he is the suspect.
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan KiMain Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki · 1978
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
★ 7.71978
MovieDrama
A woman raises the illegitimate son of her husband along with her own, treating them both equally. But her decision to hand over the property matters to the illegitimate son is met with hostility by her own revenge-minded son.
GuideGuide · 1965
Guide
★ 6.71965
MovieRomanceDrama
A tourist guide meets an unhappy married woman who wants to take up dancing. With his motivation, she becomes a successful dancer but success corrupts the man's mind.
Kora KagazKora Kagaz · 1974
Kora Kagaz
★ 5.01974
MovieDrama
A woman has problems with her husband after her mother interferes with their marriage.

Filmography

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Ghungroo Ki AwaazGhungroo Ki Awaaz · 1981
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
★ 8.01981
MovieMysteryDrama
Thakur Ranjit Singh buys the enslaved Kajal's freedom and gives her the status of a daughter-in-law... much to the disgust of his uncle, Jasbir. When the sleazy Shakal turns up and arranges a secret meeting with Kajal, Ranjit believes that he has caught his beloved being unfaithful. He exacts a fearful retribution. Obligingly, Jasbir destroys the evidence. Ranjit finds himself being plagued by the restless spirit of Kajal as well as a suspicious policeman. Seeking respite in Bombay, he is stunned to see Kajal's doppelganger, a nurse called Kiran. Unnerved, he brings Kiran home with him and finds himself falling in love again. The mystery deepens when Kajal's vengeful spirit murders the usurper, sending Ranjit over the edge and into an asylum.

Producer

Taxi DriverTaxi Driver · 1954
Taxi Driver
★ 5.41954
MovieRomanceMusic
About a taxi driver in Mumbai, Mangal, who is called "Hero" by his friends. A driver who drives a cab by day, then drinks at night, listens to his singer girlfriend, Sylive, and then goes into a drunken stupor - and wakes up with a hangover. One day, while assisting another taxi driver, Mangal comes to the assistance of a damsel in distress, who is being molested by two thugs. Mangal gallants rescues her, and attempts to take her to her destination, to no avail, as the person she is looking for has moved. The next day, Mangal and the young woman, Mala, again attempt to seek Ratanlal, a music director, but the entire day is spent in vain. Mala lives in Mangal's tiny apartment and both become attracted to each other. When Mala finds out about Sylvie, she leaves him. He goes in her search, but finds that she has become a famous singer with the help of her music director friend.

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