Who was Rishi DA?
Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades, and is named the pioneer of the ‘middle cinema’ of India.
When did Hrishikesh Mukherjee died?
August 27, 2006
Hrishikesh Mukherjee/Date of death
Hrishikesh Mukherjee, (born September 30, 1922, Calcutta [now Kolkata], India—died August 27, 2006, Mumbai, India), Indian filmmaker who, in a Bollywood career that spanned more than four decades (1953–98), made some 50 Hindi-language films.
Who is the film maker of India?
Active in multiple languages
| DIRECTOR | Hindi | Tamil |
|---|---|---|
| Girish Kasaravalli | Yes | |
| Mani Ratnam | Yes | Yes |
| AR Murugadoss | Yes | Yes |
| Puttanna Kanagal | Yes |
Who is Rishi father?
Raj Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor/Fathers
Is Joy Mukherjee related to Kajol?
He is also the father of actress Sharbani Mukherjee. Joy and Deb were both actors. Deb’s son is director Ayan Mukerji and daughter Sunita is married to director Ashutosh Gowariker. He is the father of actresses Kajol and Tanishaa.
How old is Utpal Dutt?
64 years (1929–1993)
Utpal Dutt/Age at death
How much did Khoobsurat earn?
Khoobsurat (2014 film)
| Khoobsurat | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹230 million (US$3.1 million) |
| Box office | est. ₹79.43 crore (US$11 million) |
What happened to Hrishikesh Mukherjee?
In later life, Hrishikesh Mukherjee suffered from chronic renal failure and would go to Lilavati Hospital for dialysis. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai early on Tuesday, 6 June 2006 after he complained of uneasiness. Mukherjee died ten weeks later on 27 August 2006.
How many films did Hrishi Mukherjee direct?
Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades, and is named the pioneer of the ‘middle cinema’ of India. Renowned for his social films that reflected the changing middle-class ethos, Mukherjee “carved a middle path between the extravagance of mainstream cinema and the stark realism of art cinema”.
How many awards has Hrishikesh Mukherjee won in India?
The Government of India honoured him with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1999 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001. He received the NTR National Award in 2001 and he also won eight Filmfare Awards . Hrishikesh Mukherjee was born in the city of Calcutta in pre-independence India (now Kolkata) to a Bengali brahmin family.
What is the contribution of Rajkumar Mukherjee in the film industry?
Renowned for his social films that reflected the changing middle-class ethos, Mukherjee “carved a middle path between the extravagance of mainstream cinema and the stark realism of art cinema”. He also remained the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).