Govind Nihalani

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Govind Nihalani

Directing 85 December 19, 1940

Karachi, British India

Govind Nihalani is an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has been the recipient of six National Film Awards…

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Gandhi

Gandhi

7.6 1982 Movie
Ankur

Ankur

6.2 1974 Movie
Kuruthipunal

Kuruthipunal

6.7 1995 Movie
Manthan

Manthan

6.5 1976 Movie
Ardh Satya

Ardh Satya

7.0 1983 Movie
Bhumika

Bhumika

6.6 1977 Movie
Dev

Dev

6.2 2004 Movie
Aakrosh

Aakrosh

7.3 1980 Movie
Nishant

Nishant

7.1 1975 Movie
Tamas

Tamas

9.5 1988 TV Show
Party

Party

7.4 1984 Movie
Drohkaal

Drohkaal

7.4 1994 Movie

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Govind Nihalani is an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has been the recipient of six National Film Awards, and five Bollywood Filmfare Awards. In 1996, his script for Drohkaal was adapted by Kamal Hassan for its Tamil remake, Kuruthipunal, which subsequently became India's official entry for the 68th Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film category.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2019
    Up Up & Up

    Movie Director

  2. 2017
    She and Others

    Movie Director

  3. 2014
    Benegal's New Cinema

    Movie

  4. 2013
    Anumati

    Movie Cinematography

  5. 2012
    Light, Shadow, and Me

    Movie Self

  6. 2004
    Dev

    Movie Writer

  7. 2001
    Body

    Movie Director

  8. 1999
    Thakshak

    Movie Director

  9. 1998
    Mother of 1084

    Movie Director

  10. 1996
    Sanshodhan

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1995
    Kuruthipunal

    Movie Original Story

  12. 1994
    Drohkaal

    Movie Cinematography

  13. 1991
    Pita

    Movie Screenplay

  14. 1991
    Rukmavati's Mansion

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 1990
    Drishti

    Movie Producer

  16. 1988
    Tamas

    TV show Director

More credits
  1. 1985
    Satyajit Ray

    Movie Cinematography

  2. 1985
    Aghaat

    Movie Director

  3. 1984
    Party

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 1983
    Ardh Satya

    Movie Director

  5. 1983
    Arohan

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 1982
    Gandhi

    Movie Second Unit Director of Photography

  7. 1982
    Vijeta

    Movie Director

  8. 1981
    Kalyug

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 1980
    Aakrosh

    Movie Cinematography

  10. 1978
    Junoon

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 1978
    The Sage from the Sea

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 1977
    Bhumika

    Movie Cinematography

  13. 1976
    Manthan

    Movie Cinematography

  14. 1975
    Nishant

    Movie Cinematography

  15. 1975
    Charandas The Thief

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 1974
    Ankur

    Movie Director of Photography

  17. 1973
    Kaadu

    Movie Cinematography

  18. 1971
    Silence! The Court Is in Session

    Movie Producer