Vijay Anand

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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

Jewel ThiefJewel Thief · 1967
Jewel Thief
6.71967
MovieThrillerCrime
Vinay finds himself constantly mistaken for a look-alike jewel thief. To clear his name, he joins hands with the police to impersonate the thief and catch the real culprit. When the thief decides to counter by posing as Vinay, their true identities become thoroughly muddled.
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.
HaqeeqatHaqeeqat · 1964
Haqeeqat
6.21964
MovieWarAction
A platoon of Indian soldiers encounters harsh realities while fighting in the Sino-Indian War of 1962.
RajaRaja · 1972
Raja
1972
MovieDrama
Conflict arises between two brothers after the death of their father and unknowingly they become rivals.
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.
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.
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.
Johny Mera NaamJohny Mera Naam · 1970
Johny Mera Naam
7.31970
MovieThrillerMusic
When a gangster named Heeralal gets arrested, he befriends Johny, a petty thief, in prison. He seeks Jony's help in executing his mission of smuggling a few diamonds. Johny, however, is an undercover CID officer named Sohan.

Filmography

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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.

Dialogue

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.

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