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Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Hrishikesh Mukherjee is known for Anand (1971), Gol Maal (1979), Chupke Chupke (1975).

Biography

Hrishikesh Mukherjee (30 September 1922 – 27 August 2006) was an Indian film director, editor and writer regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema, known for a number of films, including Anari, Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Majhli Didi, Chaitali, 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"

Questions about Hrishikesh Mukherjee

How many Hrishikesh Mukherjee films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 18 films with Hrishikesh Mukherjee, from 1953 to 2001.

What is the best rated Hrishikesh Mukherjee film?

The best rated Hrishikesh Mukherjee film in the catalogue is Anand (1971), rated 7.0.

What was the first Hrishikesh Mukherjee film?

The first Hrishikesh Mukherjee film in the catalogue is Anand, from 1971.

Who has Hrishikesh Mukherjee worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Hrishikesh Mukherjee shares the most credits with Amitabh Bachchan (3 films), Jaywant Pathare (3 films) and N.C. Sippy (3 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

50 films — 18 in the catalogue

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