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"
Directed 42
1990s
- 1998
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
Director
1980s
- 1988
Namumkin
Director
- 1985
- 1983
Kissi Se Na Kehna
Director
Achha Bura
Director
Rang Birangi
Director
- 1982
Bemisal
Director
- 1981
Naram Garam
Director
- 1980
Khubsoorat
Director
1970s
- 1979
Jurmana
Director
Gol Maal
Director
- 1978
Naukri
Director
- 1977
Kotwal Saab
Director
Alaap
Director
- 1976
Arjun Pandit
Director
- 1975
Chaitali
Director
Chupke Chupke
Director
- 1974
Phir Kab Milogi
Director
- 1973
Namak Haraam
Director
Abhimaan
Director
- 1972
Sabse Bada Sukh
Director
Bawarchi
Director
- 1971
Guddi
Director
Anand
Director
Buddha Mil Gaya
Director
1960s
- 1969
Satyakam
Director
Pyar Ka Sapna
Director
- 1968
Aashirwad
Director
- 1967
Majhli Didi
Director
- 1966
Anupama
Director
Biwi Aur Makan
Director
- 1965
Do Dil
Director
- 1964
Sanjh Aur Savera
Director
- 1962
Asli Naqli
Director
Aashiq
Director
- 1961
Mem-didi
Director
Chhaya
Director
- 1960
Anuradha
Director
1950s
- 1959
Anari
Director
- 1957
Musafir
Director
- 1953
Two Acres of Land
Assistant Director
Edited 26
1980s
- 1983
Coolie
Editor
1970s
- 1977
Dweepu
Editor
- 1975
- 1974
Nellu
Editor
- 1973
Wohi Raat Wohi Awaaz
Editor
- 1971
Anand
Editor
- 1970
Dastak
Editor
Priya
Editor
1960s
- 1969
Pyasi Shaam
Editor
Pyar Hi Pyar
Editor
- 1968
Aashirwad
Editor
- 1965
Chemmeen
Editor
Do Dil
Editor
- 1962
Aashiq
Editor
- 1961
Gunga Jumna
Editor
Char Diwari
Editor
1950s
- 1959
Anari
Editor
- 1958
Madhumati
Editor
Yahudi
Editor
Lukochuri
Editor
- 1957
Gotama the Buddha
Editor
- 1954
Naukari
Editor
Biraj Bahu
Editor
- 1953
Parineeta
Editor
Two Acres of Land
Editor
- 1952
Maa
Editor
Wrote 13
1990s
- 1998
Chitrashalabham
Story
1980s
- 1983
Achha Bura
Screenplay
Rang Birangi
Screenplay
1970s
- 1973
Namak Haraam
Story
Abhimaan
Writer
- 1972
Bawarchi
Writer
- 1971
Guddi
Screenplay
Anand
Screenplay, Story
1960s
- 1968
Aashirwad
Screenplay
- 1966
Anupama
Story
- 1961
Mem-didi
Screenplay
1950s
- 1957
Musafir
Screenplay
- 1953
Two Acres of Land
Screenplay
Produced 13
2000s
- 2001
Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence
Producer
1980s
- 1980
Khubsoorat
Producer
1970s
- 1979
Gol Maal
Producer
- 1977
Alaap
Producer
- 1975
Chupke Chupke
Producer
- 1972
Sabse Bada Sukh
Producer
Bawarchi
Producer
- 1971
Guddi
Producer
Anand
Producer
1960s
- 1968
Aashirwad
Producer
- 1960
Anuradha
Producer
1950s
- 1957
Musafir
Producer
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1983
Sadma
Presenter