Gulshan Nanda
Gulshan Nanda (d. November 16, 1985) was a popular Indian novelist and screenwriter.[1][2] Many of his novels were adapted into Hindi films in the 1960s and 1970s, including more than a dozen big hits of the period - Kaajal (1965), Kati Patang (1970), Khilona (1970), Sharmeelee (1971) and Daag (1973).[3][4] His stories encompassed a range of themes, from social issues and romance to action thrillers. He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Story six times, for Kaajal (1965), Neel Kamal (1968), Khilona (1970), Kati Patang (1970), Naya Zamana (1971) and Mehbooba (1976).[5] His sons Rahul and Himanshu Nanda are veteran publicity designers for Bollywood[6] and conceived the concept of Akshay Kumar starrer, Patiala House (2011) [7][8]
Filmography
Year | Film | Story | Screenplay | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|
1964 | Phoolon Ki Sej | Yes | Andhere Chirag novel | |
1965 | Kaajal | Yes | Maadhavi novel | |
1966 | Sawan Ki Ghata | Yes | Yes | Shakthi Samanta |
1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam | Yes | ||
1968 | Neel Kamal | Yes | ||
1970 | Kati Patang | Yes | Yes | |
Khilona | Yes | Won Filmfare Best Movie Award | ||
1971 | Sharmeelee | Yes | ||
Naya Zamana | Yes | |||
1973 | Daag | Yes | Yash Chopra debut as producer | |
Jheel Ke Us Paar | Yes | Yes | ||
Jugnu | Yes | |||
Joshila | Yes | |||
1974 | Ajnabee | Yes | Yes | |
1976 | Bhanwar | Yes | ||
Mehbooba | Yes | Yes | Sisakate Saaz novel | |
1978 | Azaad | Yes | ||
1983 | Bade Dil Wala | Yes | ||
1984 | Bindiya Chamkegi | Yes | ||
1985 | Baadal | Yes | ||
1987 | Nazrana | Yes |
References
- ↑ Datta, p. 750
- ↑ "The life and death of Hindi pulp fiction". Mint (newspaper). Oct 20, 2008.
- ↑ Deepak Mahaan (19 Nov 2012). "Kaajal (1965)". The Hindu. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Hindi cinema’s novel idea". DNA (newspaper). Sep 7, 2008.
- ↑ Filmfare Nominees and Winners
- ↑ Rahul Nanda at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ "Rishi, Dimple pair up again". DNA (newspaper). Nov 4, 2009.
- ↑ "Akki and Anushka’s dinner date". starboxoffice. 2009.
- Amaresh Datta (2006). The Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature, Vol. 1. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 8126018038.
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