Nanabhai Bhatt

Nanabhai Bhatt
Born	June 12, 1915(1915-06-12) Porbandar, Gujarat
Died	April 24, 1999(1999-04-24) (aged 83) Mumbai
Occupation	film director, film producer
Years active	1942-1988

Nanabhai Bhatt (born June 12, 1915 in Porbandar – died April 24, 1999 in Mumbai) was a well-known Indian film director and producer of Bollywood and Gujarati cinema,^[1][2] known for making over a hundred fantasy and mythological films,^[3] including Mr. X (1957), Zimbo Comes to Town (1960), Lal Qila (1960) and the blockbuster Kangan (1959) starring Nirupa Roy and Ashok Kumar.^[4][5] His first film, Muqbala (1942), was the first to feature the double-role or "twins" phenomenon in Indian cinema, wherein lead actress Fearless Nadia alternated between the good sister and the gangster's moll. The formula was subsequently emulated in numerous Hindi films.^[6]

Personal life

Bhatt, a Gujarati Brahmin,^[7][8] was the patriarch of the Bhatt family. He had five daughters and four sons, including noted film director and producer Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, owners of Vishesh Films.

Bhatt was prominently featured in Mahesh Bhatt's last autobiographical film about his childhood, Zakhm (1998).

Filmography

Producer

• Kabzaa (1988)

Director

• Jaya Parvati Vrat (Gujarati film) (1982)
• Gajara Maru (Gujarati film) (1981)
• Dharti Mata (1976)
• Balak Aur Janwar (1975)
• Jeevan Rekha (1974)
• Jung Aur Aman (1968)
• Baghdad Ki Raatein (1967)
• Shankar Khan (1966)
• Bekhabar (1965)
• Aadhi Raat Ke Baad (1965)
• Samson (1964)
• Alapiranthavan (1963)
• Bhootnath (1963)
• Naag Rani (1963)
• Rocket Girl (1962)
• Baghdad Ki Raaten (1962)
• Teen Ustad (1961)
• Police Detective (1960)
• Lal Quila (1960)
• Zimbo Shaher Mein (1960)
• Daaka (1959)
• Baazigar (1959)
• Kangan (1959)
• Naya Sansar (1959)
• Madam XYZ (1959)
• Son of Sinbad (1958)
• Chaalbaaz (1958)
• Mr. X (1957)
• Ustad (1957)
• Kismet (1956)
• Watan (1954)
• Toote Khilone (1954)
• Sinbad Jahazi (1952)
• Apni Izzat (1952)
• Baghdad (1952)
• Lakshmi Narayan (1951)
• Ram Janma (1951)
• Daman (1951)
• Lav Kush (1951)
• Janmashtami (1950)
• Veer Babruwahan (1950)
• Hamara Ghar (1950)
• Veer Ghatotkach (1949)
• Shaukeen (1949)
• Maa Baap Ki Laaj (1946)
• Chalis Karod (1946)
• Mauj (1943)
• Muqabala (1942)

References

1. ^ "NEWS: Limping at 75". Screen (magazine). May 04, 2007. http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=15692. 
2. ^ "‘Dhollywood’ at 75 finds few takers in urban Gujarat". Financial Express. April 22, 2007. http://www.financialexpress.com/printer/news/104966/. 
3. ^ Nanbhat Bhatt chapak.com.
4. ^ "1959: Year that was". Indian Express. May 29, 1998. http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980529/14950594.html. 
5. ^ "Quicktakes: Bhatts bereaved". Indian Express. April 25, 1999. http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990425/ige25057.html. 
6. ^ "SPECIAL: Is Old Gold?". Screen (magazine). March 26, 2010. http://www.screenindia.com/old/print.php?content_id=4594. 
7. ^ "The Saraansh of Mahesh Bhatt's life". The Times of India. Jan 18, 2003. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi-times/The-Saraansh-of-Mahesh-Bhatts-life/articleshow/34774326.cms. 
8. ^ "THE DYNAMIC DYNASTIES: What would the world of films be without them?". Screen (magazine). September 22, 2000. http://www.screenindia.com/old/20000922/50.htm. 

External links

• Nanabhai Bhatt at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Bhatt, Nanabhai
Alternative names
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Date of birth	June 12, 1915
Place of birth	Porbandar, Gujarat
Date of death	April 24, 1999
Place of death	Mumbai