Anil Ganguly (26 January 1933 – 15 January 2016) was an Indian film director and screenwriter, who worked in Hindi cinema from 1970s to 2001. He is best known for Jaya Bhaduri starrer, Kora Kagaz (1974) and the Raakhee starrer Tapasya (1975), both of which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He is also known for his films with Raakhee like Trishna, Aanchal, Saaheb (1985). Later in his career, after 1986 he made seven films none of which was a commercial success.
Anil Ganguly | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1933 |
| Died | January 15, 2016 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1970 - 98 |
| Notable work | Kora Kagaz Tapasya (1976 film) |
| Relatives | Rupali Ganguly (daughter) Vijay Ganguly (son) |
Career edit
Ganguly started his career making literary adaptations with strong female roles and themes of marital discord. For his second film Kora Kagaz his adapted Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay's story "Saat Paake Bandha", previously adapted into a Bengali film by the same name. Films female lead Jaya Bhaduri won Filmfare Best Actress Award for her role.[1] His next film, Tapasya (1975) with Raakhee as lead was produced by Rajshri Productions, and was based on story by Ashapurna Devi. Raakhee won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her role[2] He later adapted Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Parineeta as Sankoch (1976), with Sulakshana Pandit and Jeetendra as leads.[3] Humkadam again starring Raakhee, and made in 1980, was an adaptation of Satyajit Ray's Mahanagar.[2]
He made Aanchal with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero and the film turned out to be platinum jubilee hit. His last major film was Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh starrer Saaheb (1985). Later in his career, he shifted to making action and thriller films but nine of 9 films he made since 1986 were unsuccessful at the box office. His last directorial venture was Bengali film Kiye Para Kiye Najara (1998) with Tapas Paul, and Debashree Roy.[2] He died on 15 January 2016 at the age of 82.[4]
Filmography edit
- Half Ticket (1962) Assistant director
- Bheegi Raat (1965) Assistant director
- Kora Kagaz (1974)
- Tapasya (1975)
- Sankoch (1976)
- Trishna (1978)
- Khandaan (1979)
- Agreement (1980)
- Neeyat (1980)
- Aanchal (1980)
- Humkadam (1980)
- Karwat (1982)
- Kaun? Kaisey? (1983)
- Saaheb (1985)
- Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987)
- Pyar Ke Kabil (1987)
- Sadak Chhap (1987)
- Balidan (Bolidan) (1990, Bengali)
- Dushman Devta (1991)
- Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
- Angaara (1996)
- Kiye Para Kiye Nijara (1998, Odia)
Personal life edit
His daughter, Rupali Ganguly is television, film and theatre actress. His son, Vijay Ganguly is a director and choreographer.
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ Gulazar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterjee, Saibal (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. p. 431. ISBN 978-81-7991-066-5.
- ^ a b c Khalid Mohammed (16 February 2013). "The forgotten director of Bengal". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "The different faces of Parineeta". Rediff.com movies. 8 June 2005. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Filmmaker Anil Ganguly no more". The Indian Express. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "22nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ "23rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
