Shibu Mitra
Shibu Mitra is a veteran Indian film director and producer. In his career spanning more than 40 feature films, he has been amongst the more experienced Bollywood film directors. His movies were very popular in the 80's, the most successful amongst them being Aag Hi Aag, Ilzaam, Durga, Aakhri Goli, Paanch Quaidi, Insaaf Main Karoonga and others.
Early life
Shibu was born in a Bengali family to Suresh Chandra and Suruchi Mitra in Kolkata on 25 March 1948. His father was a lawyer,and mother a Principal of a school. Both his brothers pursued careers in Law, while Shibu's fascination for films drew him towards a career in Bollywood. Shibu joined the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII Pune).
Career
After graduating from FTII Pune, Shibu assisted Industry veteran Basu Chatterjee. He received his grooming in commercial film making from him and soon proceeded to direct his first venture Bindiya Aur Bandook. This 1972 low budget movie starring newcomer Kiran Kumar and Asha Sachdev went on to become a huge blockbuster and was amongst the biggest hits of 1972. He received instant recognition with this film and gradually became very popular amongst film distributors as his films always recovered their costs and made money for everybody.
Shibu Mitra has led a successful film career and has been instrumental in the successful launch of many stars such as Govinda, Chunky Pandey, Neetu Singh (as Heroin), Danny Dengzongpa, Kiran Kumar, Raza Murad and others. Recognizing his immense contribution to the Industry he was awarded the "Star Maker of the Decade" Award at the Eighteenth Filmgoers Award 1987.
Filmography
1. Kasam (2001)
2. Jaggannath (1996)
3. Prem Shakti (1994) [1]
4. Priya MITRA (1992)
5. Veerta (1991)
6. Naaka Bandi (1990)
7. Aaj Ke Shahenshah (1990)
8. Badnaam (1990)
9. Aakhri Gulam (1989)
10. Kasam Vardi Ki (1989)
11. Meri Zabaan (1989)
12. Paanch Papi (1989)
13. Paap Ki Duniya (1988)
14. Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988)
15. Aag Hi Aag (1987)
16. Kaun Kitney Pani Mein (1987)
17. Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987)
18. Ilzaam (1986)
19. Maa Kasam (1985)
20. Durga (1985)
21. Insaaf Main Karoonga (1985)
22. Inteha (1984)
23. Raja Aur Rana (1984)
24. Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984)
25. Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983)
26. Mujhe Vachan Do (1983)
27. Sumbandh (1982)
28. Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981)
29. Paanch Qaidi (1981)
30. Bambai Ka Maharaja (1980)
31. Kala Pani (1980)
32. Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979)
33. Aakhri Goli (1977)
34. Shankar Dada (1976)
35. Zorro (1975)
36. Khoon Ki Keemat (1974)
37. Shatranj Ke Mohre (1974)
38. Bindiya Aur Bandook (1972)
References
- ↑ "Shibu Mitra Movies". bharatmovies.com. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
External links
Shibu Mitra at the Internet Movie Database