Hrishikesh Mukherjee Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Hrishikesh Mukherjee (Bengali: ??????? ????????????/???????? Hrishikesh Mukhopaddhae/Mukharji (see naming conventions)) (30 September 1922–27 August 2006) was a famous Indian film director known for a number of films, including Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, Kissi Se Na Kehna and Namak Haraam.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".He also remained the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC),. 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.
[ on Rajesh Khanna] I was actually in awe of right from time I saw his acting capability in Baharoan Ke Sapne and Aradhana. When due to different reasons the plan to make Anand didn't materialize between 1963-70, after watching his performance in his earlier films, I concluded Rajesh would fit in the principal lead hero role of Anand.Rajesh was simply a great actor who gave what director wanted in very few minutes of the director calling the shots. His image among the public was of the sophisticated stylish man.But he was actually very simple man and a directors actor.He would improvise suddenly while shot is on and surprise me. I regard his performance in Naukri as one of his finest. I wish I had done more films with him even in 80s. Rajesh was ever ready to cut his fee by 70% to do my films. I felt I should not take advantage of his generosity else maybe he would have starred in films I did with Amitabh, Amol Palekar and Raj Babar in the 1980-89 era.
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Irrespective of what people may say, I believe my 15 best directorial ventures were Anand, Mem-didi, Naukri, Satyakam, Guddi,Bawarchi, Chupke Chupke , Arjun Pandit, Golmaal, Abhimaan,Rang Birangi, Namak Haram, Ashrirwad, Guddi and Anari strictly in order
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I try to make my films like sugarcoated messages, but the sugar should not exceed the medicine.
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It's more difficult to portray simple emotions on screen than complex ones. And that's why I try to delve more into such themes.
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About Anupama (1966): "People would joke that my film was such a big hit because Indian men found an ideal woman in Uma, my heroine - because she barely talks and remains a timid introvert!"
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Fact
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Tapur Chatterjee along with twin sister Tupur Chatterjee are the granddaughters of Veteran filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee. They are famous models and appeared in music videos.They were signed by JP Dutta for a film opposite brothers Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan (Sons of sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan). They were later replaced by twins Alina and Sana Wadiwala. The film was based on reincarnation. Eventually the film was shelved due to financial problems.
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Son Pratip married Swati. Their children's names are Priyanka Mukherjee and Abhishek Abhishek Mukherjee.
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Daughter Jayshree married Ashutosh Banerjee. They have a daughter named Sujata Banerjee. Sujata was a journalist with Economc Times newspaper. Sujata has a son named Toby.
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Daughter Surashee Chatterjee is married to Sumeet Chatterjee. Their daughter's name is Tapur Chatterjee.
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Grandaughter Priyanka who lives in New York, is married to world famous musician, rapper Nikhil Rajpal.
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Has 3 daughters named Jaishree Banerjee, Rajshri Bhattacharya, Surashree Chatterjee.
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Grandaughter Priyanka's husband Nikhil Rajpal is a rapper using the name " One Signata Nach".
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Grandson named Abhishek.
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Younger son Sandeep passed away from Asthma attack at railway station in Mumbai in 2001.
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Has 2 sons ( Pradip and Sandeep) and 3 daughters.
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He served as Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and of the National Film Development Corporation.
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He was a close friend of Bimal Roy and Raj Kapoor, both of whom gave him his break in Bollywood. Consequently, he dedicated Anupama (1966) to Roy, while Anand (1971) was dedicated to Kapoor.
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998
Talaash
1992
TV Series
Agar Aisa Ho To
1990
TV Series
Rishte
1990
TV Series
Lathi
1988
Namumkin
1988
Hum Hindustani
1986
TV Series
Jhoothi
1985
Kissi Se Na Kehna
1983
Achha Bura
1983
Rang Birangi
1983
Bemisal
1982
Naram Garam
1981
Khubsoorat
1980
Jurmana
1979
Gol Maal
1979
Naukri
1978
Kotwal Saab
1977
Alaap
1977
Arjun Pandit
1976
Chaitali
1975
Mili
1975
Chupke Chupke
1975
Phir Kab Milogi
1974
Namak Haraam
1973
Abhimaan
1973
Sabse Bada Sukh
1972
Bawarchi
1972
Buddha Mil Gaya
1971
Anand
1971
Guddi
1971
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
Satyakam
1969
Aashirwad
1968
Majhli Didi
1967
Anupama
1966
Biwi Aur Makan
1966
Gaban
1966
as Hrishikesh Mukherji
Do Dil
1965
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964
Asli-Naqli
1962
Aashiq
1962
Chhaya
1961
as Hrishikesh Mukherji
Mem-Didi
1961
Anuradha
1960
as Hrisihkesh Mukherjee
Anari
1959
Musafir
1957
as Hrishikes Mukherjee
Editor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Coolie
1983/I
Professor Pyarelal
1981
Baisakhi Megh
1981
as Hrishikesh Mukhopadhyay
Mili
1975
Nellu
1974
Jawan Muhabat
1971
as Hrishikesh Mukherji
Anand
1971
Dastak
1970
as Hrishikes Mukerji
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Hrishikesh Mukerjee
Pyasi Sham
1969
Yakeen
1969
as Hrishikesh Mukherji
Aashirwad
1968
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost
1968
as Hrishikesh Mukherji
Chhotto Jignasa
1968
Chemmeen
1967
Ghar Ka Chirag
1967
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
1966
Banarasi
1962
as Hrishikesh Mukhopadhyay
Aashiq
1962
Gunga Jumna
1961
as Hrishikesh Mukerji
Char Diwari
1961
Anari
1959
Madhumati
1958
Yahudi
1958
Lukochuri
1958
as Hrishikesh Mukhopadhyay
Gotoma the Buddha
1957
Garam Coat
1955
Biraj Bahu
1954
as Hrishikes Mukherjee
Naukari
1954
Do Bigha Zamin
1954
Parineeta
1953
as Hrishikesh Mukharji
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Chitrashalabham
1998
story
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998
screenplay
Achha Bura
1983
screenplay
Rang Birangi
1983
screenplay
Alaap
1977
story developer
Namak Haraam
1973
story
Abhimaan
1973
story
Bawarchi
1972
screenplay
Anand
1971
screenplay / story
Guddi
1971
screenplay
Aashirwad
1968
screenplay / story
Anupama
1966
story
Mem-Didi
1961
screenplay
Musafir
1957
screenplay - as Hrishikes Mukherjee / story - as Hrishikes Mukherjee
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