Basu Chatterjee

Basu Chatterjee (born January 10, 1930 in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India) is a noted Indian film director. His films are very similar to those of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Like Mukherjee, he built his plots on middle-class lives. Some of his best films are "Rajnigandha" (1974) "Dillagi", "Chitchor, Choti Si Baat, Khatta Meetha." In "Chitchor", K. J. Yesudas renders the beautiful songs: "Jab Dip Jale Aana..., Gori tera Gaon Bada Pyara..." He has directed many Bengali films. He has also directed the Detective Series for Doordarshan Byomkesh Bakshi.

Awards

* 1990: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award - Kamla Ki Maut
* 1976: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award - Chhoti Si Baat
* 1971: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award -
* 1977: Filmfare Best Director Award - Swami

Filmography

Dialogue Writer

* Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)

* Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)

* Dillagi (1978) (Released)

* Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)

* Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)

* Piya Ka Ghar (1972) (Released)

Director

* "Ek Ladki Bholi Bhali Si – Adds Spice To Your Life (2007) (Under Production)

* Prateeksha (2007) (Post-Production)"

* Gudgudee (April 4, 1997) (Released)

* Triyacharittar (1997) (Released)

* Kamla Ki Maut (1990) (Released)

* Panchvati (1990) (Released)

* Sheesha (October 3, 1986) (Released)

* Chameli Ki Shaadi (February 21, 1986) (Released)

* Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) (Released)

* Kirayedar (1986) (Released)

* Pyari Behna (July 12, 1985) (Released)

* Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)

* Pasand Apni Apni (1983) (Released)

* Shaukeen (1982) (Released)

* Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)

* Jeena Yahan (1981) (Released)

* Apne Paray (August 8, 1980) (Released)

* Man Pasand (1980) (Released)

* Ratan Deep (December 21, 1979) (Released)

* Prem Vivah (September 14, 1979) (Released)

* Chakravyuh (June 29, 1979) (Released)

* Manzil (May 14, 1979) (Released)

* Baton Baton Mein (April 13, 1979) (Released)

* Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) (Released)

* Dillagi (1978) (Released)

* Tumhare Liye (1978) (Released)

* Swami (1977 film) (Released)

* Safed Jhooth (1977) (Released)

* Priyatma (1977) (Released)

* Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)

* Chhoti Si Baat (1976) (Released)

* Chitchor (1976) (Released)

* Daaku (1976) (Released)

* Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)

* Us Paar (1974) (Released)

* Piya Ka Ghar (1972) (Released)

* Sara Akash (1969) (Released)

* Uski Kahani (1966) (Released)

creenplay

* Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)

* Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)

* Dillagi (1978) (Released)

* Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)

* Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)

* Sara Akash (1969) (Released)

tory Writer

* Swami (1977) (Released)

Producer

* Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) (Released)

* Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)

* Pasand Apni Apni (1983) (Released)

* Baton Baton Mein (April 13, 1979) (Released)

* Girl Friend (1961) (Released)

As Director (TV Series)

* Rajani (1985)
* Darpan (1985)
* Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986)
* Kakkaji Kahin (1988)
* Byomkesh Bakshi (1993)

Assistant Director

* Saraswatichandra (1968)

* Teesri Kasam (1966)

Bengali Films

* Tok Jhal Mishti

* Chupi Chupi

* Hothat Brishti

External links

*imdb name|id=0154113|name=Basu Chatterjee
* [http://www.basuchatterji.com www.basuchatterji.com]