| Dus Numbri | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Madan Mohla |
| Produced by | Madan Mohla Pardyuman Mohla |
| Written by | Dhruva Chatterjee S. Ali Raza |
| Starring | Manoj Kumar Hema Malini Pran Bindu |
| Music by | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
| Cinematography | Rajan Kinagi Madan Sinha |
| Editing by | Lachhmandass |
| Release date(s) | 17 April 1976 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Dus Numbri is a 1976 Hindi film. Produced and directed by Madan Mohla it stars Manoj Kumar, Hema Malini, Pran, Premnath, Bindu, Kamini Kaushal and Om Shivpuri. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film was later remade into the Telugu film KD No. 1 (1978) starring N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha.[1]
The film was the top hit of 1976.[2] The film ranked #10 for the 1970s decade[3] and is also ranked #47 of all time hits[4]
DUS NUMBRI refers to a person who is required by law to report at regular intervals to the local police station (The exact provision under India Penal code needs citation). Thus the term carried connotation of social stigma and certain criminal recognition.