Shibu Mitra
Shibu Mitra | |
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Born |
Kolkata | March 25, 1948
Occupation | film director |
Years active | 1972-2001 |
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 Qaidi, 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
- 1972: Bindiya Aur Bandook
- 1974: Shatranj Ke Mohre
- 1974: Khoon Ki Keemat
- 1975: Zorro
- 1976: Shankar Dada
- 1977: Aakhri Goli
- 1979: Raakhi Ki Saugandh
- 1980: Kala Pani
- 1980: Bambai Ka Maharaja
- 1981: Paanch Qaidi
- 1981: Maan Gaye Ustaad
- 1982: Sumbandh
- 1983: Mujhe Vachan Do
- 1983: Humse Na Jeeta Koi
- 1984: Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
- 1984: Raja Aur Rana
- 1984: Inteha
- 1985: Insaaf Main Karoonga
- 1985: Durga
- 1985: Maa Kasam
- 1986: Ilzaam
- 1987: Sitapur Ki Geeta
- 1987: Kaun Kitney Pani Mein
- 1987: Aag Hi Aag
- 1988: Gunahon Ka Faisla
- 1988: Paap Ki Duniya
- 1989: Paanch Papi
- 1989: Meri Zabaan
- 1989: Kasam Vardi Ki
- 1989: Aakhri Gulam
- 1990: Badnaam
- 1990: Aaj Ke Shahenshah
- 1990: Naaka Bandi
- 1991: Veerta
- 1992: Priya
- 1994: Prem Shakti
- 1996: Jaggannath
- 1998: Zanjeer
- 2001: Kasam
References
External links
Shibu Mitra on IMDb