
Dina Pathak
Actor · 1922 – 2008 · Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dina Pathak or Deena Pathak née Gandhi (4 March 1922 - 11 October 2002) was a veteran actor and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was also a woman activist and remained the President of the 'National Federation of Indian Women' (NIFW). A doyen of Hindi and Gujarati films as well as theatre, Dina Pathak acted in over 120 films in a career spanning over six decades; her production Mena Gurjari in Bhavai folk theatre style, ran successfully for many years, and is now an part of its repertoire. She is best known for her memorable roles in the Hindi films Gol Maal and Khubsoorat. She was a favourite of the Art Cinema in India where she essayed powerful roles in films like Koshish, Umrao Jaan, Mirch Masala and Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!. Her notable Gujarati films were Moti Ba, Malela Jeev, and Bhavani Bhavai while her well-known plays include Dinglegar, Doll's House, Vijan Sheni and Girish Karnad's Hayavadana, directed by Satyadev Dubey. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dina Pathak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Movie6.8DramaAdventureCultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator.
A Passage to India
1984 · 348 votes
Movie7.5DramaRomanceIn 1900s India, Calcuttan zamindar Devdas Mukherjee — unable to marry his lover — takes up alcohol and the company of a courtesan to alleviate the pain.
Movie7.0DramaThe newcomers Pradip and his sister Rekha, played by Mahendru, gave him hope that he could do better in his life. During that time, he fell in love with Rekha and soon enough, he becomes a popular comedian, touring the country with his act. When he returns, it is to news that Rekha's marriage has been arranged and it is her wish that he perform at her wedding. This becomes the most difficult performance of his life.
Uski Kahani
1966 · 1 votes
Movie7.0ActionRomanceIn order to settle personal scores; two gang leaders, Jai Singh and Oberoi fight for many years in gang-wars. There enmity multiplies when Jai's younger brother, Suraj falls in love with Oberoi's sister, Sapna which forces Suraj and Sapna to elope. Jai then locates the duo and brings them back to try and convince Oberoi to get them marry albeit successful.
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
1995 · 6 votes
Movie9.5DramaCrimeReema runs away from her home to avoid a forced marriage. She is joined by two criminals who are escaping the law as well as getting hunted by a gangster.
Chor Aur Chand
1993 · 2 votes
Movie5.8DramaComedyKalpana, a compulsive liar, believes that lying is justified for a good cause. However, trouble comes knocking on her door when she arranges dates for her siblings by lying.
Jhoothi
1985 · 4 votes
Movie7.6ComedyA man's simple lie to secure his job escalates into more complex lies when his orthodox boss becomes suspicious.
Movie5.7ComedyDramaRahul Seth is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is "western" enough to rebel against his mother and grandmother. They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly who, to make matters worse, is a pop star. Before you can say "karmic intervention," Kimberly dies in a freak accident and Rahul is devastated. Instead of allowing him to mourn in peace, Rahul's mother sees the opportunity she's been waiting for. She threatens to call off his sister's wedding unless he finds himself a "nice Indian girl." Rahul enlists the services of Sue, a fiercely independent escort whom he believes to be Hispanic, and therefore not "married" to the conventions taught to young Indian women. With a wink in her eye, Sue accepts the deal to pose as his Indian bride-to-be. She needs the money and having never been a fan of the typical Indian male, she feels her heart is safe. The charade begins....
Bollywood/Hollywood
2002 · 32 votes
Movie7.2DramaMusicManorama, the daughter of a rich, orthodox family is married off, leaving her childhood friend Deodhar and his secret love for her, in despair. When tragedy befalls her, and traditions seem unfair, Deodhar must fight for what's right.
Prem Rog
1982 · 13 votes
Movie7.0RomanceDramaRajesh Khanna plays Mumtaz's jealous husband who begins to doubt her fidelity when his best friend Sanjeev Kumar enters their lives. She is unable to convince Rajesh Khanna that she loves only him. He leaves her, not knowing that she is pregnant with his child. Depressed and confused, Rajesh Khanna becomes a homeless wanderer, while Mumtaz remarries to provide a secure home for her child. Many years later, the truth dawns on him as he turns up, a broken man, at his own daughter's wedding.
Movie5.2DramaFamilySalman falls in love with Ruksar but their fathers, despite being neighbours, are sworn enemies. The couple end up marrying but they are shocked when they finally discover the reason why their fathers allow the marriage to take place.
Movie6.0DocumentaryThis compelling documentary explores Canadian film culture and tries to discover what defines Canadian film through interviews with notable filmmakers.
Movie6.1ComedyActionTwo good-for-nothing brothers are embroiled in a conspiracy involving a political assassination and try their best to save the country.
Aankhen
1993 · 22 votes
Movie7.1DramaCrimeSoon after Vaidehi marries Raghuvir, she becomes pregnant. Desperate to escape her unhappy marriage, she runs away with her unborn child, but she's pursued by her chauvinistic husband and must enlist the help of strangers.
Movie6.7ActionDramaDaata Guru (Amrish Puri) is a wealthy, powerful, and influential head of a village. He owns and controls all the villagers and their properties. Anyone who dares to raise their voice against him is crushed by his employee, Shankar (Dharmendra), and his sons, Guman (Gulshan Grover) and Karan (Akshay Kumar). When Daata Guru learns that Shankar has abducted his widowed daughter-in-law, Lakhsmi (Jaya Pradha), and has married her, he is enraged and wants Shankar dead. Daata Guru also instigates Karan against Shankar, and threatens the villagers to cut off their water supply if they do not turn in Shankar to him. What will Shankar do to protect his new wife and himself from the wrath of Daata Guru and his men?
Maidan-E-Jung
1995 · 6 votes
Movie9.0DramaFamilyInder and Rama fall in love with each other but due to a twist of fate, Inder marries someone else. However, things take an unexpected turn when Inder and Rama meet again after a few years.
Charitraheen
1974 · 1 votes
Movie4.9DramaIn a drought-stricken city in India, the emperor Maharaja Dhiraj Chandrasen, who has two wives, and no children, orders all kinds of rituals to appease the Rain Gods
- MovieFantasy
The story of a man's eternal search for fulfilment. Based on Ugetsu
Movie5.7ActionCrimeFor 20 years, intrepid police detective Vijay has believed the malicious Amar Singh murdered Vijay's twin brother, Lallu. Vijay eventually dredges up enough evidence to put the crafty Amar in the slammer, but he walks on a technicality. Events take a surprising turn, however, when Lallu suddenly shows up again.
Sabse Bada Khiladi
1995 · 18 votes
MovieDramaMayuri comes from a family of dancers and has a passion for dance. She loses one of her legs in an accident, but yet she does not give up dancing and tries to find a new leg to continue her dancing.
Movie7.0Kusam Desai moves from Pune to Bombay with her new husband and family friend Vimal, who does not live up to her expectations. After discovering Vimal's love with Sapna, they must use the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 in order to obtain a divorce, which is culturally stigmatized.
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
1982 · 1 votes
Movie6.3DramaTwo childhood friends have become bitter enemies. So much so, in fact, that they have divided their territories and sworn to kill anyone who crosses the boundary. Against this backdrop, their grandchildren fall in love and when their romance surfaces, the rivalry between is rekindled. The two young lovers are told never to see each other again, on pain of death ... when they get together, it's too late for their grand family ..
Movie7.5CrimeDramaThis is the story of a young woman named Sita, who is engaged to a college professor. Rakesh, a spoilt rich brat comes across Sita one day and falls in love with her but Sita does not love him.
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996 · 2 votes
Movie7.5DramaRomanceGeeta ends up with two suitors after her father goes to bring home a prospective groom and mistakenly picks up the wrong man.
Chitchor
1976 · 4 votes
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TV9.5DramaBased on the novel by Bhisham Sahni, Tamas is an epic drama set against the backdrop of riot-stricken North India on the eve of Partition in 1947. Nathu, an outcast, is hired to kill a pig, whose carcass he’s later appalled to find in front of the mosque. A riot follows and, ridden with guilt, Nathu takes his ailing mother and pregnant wife and leaves town.