Manmohan Singh (Director)
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Manmohan Singh, originally from a beautiful village Neza Dela Kalan of Sirsa, Haryana
, is a director of Punjabi
films. He also works as a cinematographer
in Bollywood
films. He has worked in the making of movies including Darr
, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai
, and Mohabbatein
. He directed his first film, Pehla Pehla Pyar. in 1994. His first movie was in Hindi, but he is known for his Punjabi family movies. His name coincides with the Prime Minister of India. Initially his entry into Bollywood was as a singer, his famous song is "Mere pyar ki umar ho itni sanam" from "Waris" movie, with co-singer Lata ji.
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
, is a director of Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
films. He also works as a cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films. He has worked in the making of movies including Darr
Darr
Darr: A Violent Love Story is a 1993 Bollywood psychological thriller film directed by Yash Chopra. It is the story of an obsessed lover and the lengths he goes to get his girl who is already happily married to Sunil Malhotra . It is the second film in which Shahrukh Khan played the role of a...
, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai
Dil To Pagal Hai
Dil To Pagal Hai is a Bollywood comedy/drama, released October 31, 1997, depicting the love lives of dancers in a musical dance troupe. The tag line is "Someone somewhere is made for you..." It was directed by Yash Chopra. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, with an extended...
, and Mohabbatein
Mohabbatein
Mohabbatein , is a 2000 Indian Bollywood film directed by Aditya Chopra. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan in pivotal roles, along with six young debutantes. Aishwarya Rai appeared in flashbacks as Khan's lover. The movie was filmed at Oxford, England and Longleat...
. He directed his first film, Pehla Pehla Pyar. in 1994. His first movie was in Hindi, but he is known for his Punjabi family movies. His name coincides with the Prime Minister of India. Initially his entry into Bollywood was as a singer, his famous song is "Mere pyar ki umar ho itni sanam" from "Waris" movie, with co-singer Lata ji.
Director
- Gal Tera Jaagdey Di (2011)
- Ik Kudi Punjab DiIk Kudi Punjab DiThe music of Ik Kudi Punjab Di was praised by audiences and critics alike. Singh Speaks particularly praised the album by calling this album very good. Punjabi Portal also praised the album saying that the great music further increases the expectation from the film....
(2010) - Munde U.K. DeMunde U.K. De-Reception:R. Paul Dhillon of the Vancouver, British Columbia arts and entertainment Web site Straight.com , bemoaned "a lame plot and largely clichéd characters", and called it "another half-baked NRIs-in-the-Punjab tale", using the abbreviation for non-resident Indian, while he did praise...
(2009) - Mera PindMera PindMera Pind is a Punjabi movie, released date in India on 20 September 2008, directed by Manmohan Singh and produced by Manmohan Singh...
(2008) - Mitti Wajaan MaardiMitti Wajaan MaardiMitti Wajaan Maardi, is a Punjabi film directed by Manmohan Singh.- Plot :This is a moving saga of Punjabis who go abroad for better prospects but circumstances prevent them from returning to their homeland. One such story focuses on Surjit Singh who goes to America leaving behind his wife and two...
(2007) - Dil Apna PunjabiDil Apna PunjabiDil Apna Punjabi is a Punjabi feature film. It is also the first Punjabi Film to be produced by any Bollywood Production house, i.e. Tips It was released on 3 September, 2006. It stars Harbhajan Mann, Neeru Bajwa and Dara Singh. Tips Films maiden Punjabi venture "Dil Apna Punjabi" produced by...
(2006) - Yaaran Naal Baharaan (2005)
- Asa Nu Maan Watna DaAsa Nu Maan Watna DaAsa nu maan watna da is a Punjabi movie directed by Manmohan Singh released in 2004 and starring Harbhajan Mann.-Movie:This film depicts what happens to those who return to their homeland after a prolonged absence abroad...
(2004) - Jee Aayan NuJee Aayan NuJee Ayan Nu is a Punjabi feature film, released in 2002. It stars Harbhajan Mann in the lead role with Priya Gill. It was directed by Manmohan Singh. It was the most successful movie in Punjabi movie history until Mel Karade Rabba was released in 2010 and broke all records in Punjbai cinemas history...
(2003) - Naseebo (1993)
- Pehla Pehla PyaarPehla Pehla PyaarPehla Pehla Pyaar is a Pakistani Urdu film directed by Mubasher Lucman which was released across theaters in Pakistan in January 2006.-Plot:...
(1994)
Cinematography
- Ghashiram KotwalGhashiram KotwalGhashiram Kotwal is a Marathi play written by playwright Vijay Tendulkar in 1972 , as his response to the rise of a local political party, Shiv Sena, in Maharashta . The play is a political satire, written as historical drama. Based on the life of Nana Phadnavis , one of the prominent minister in...
(1976) - Chan Pardesi (Punjabi) (1980)
- Laila (1984)
- Fasle (1985)
- Laung Da Lishkara (Punjabi) (1986)
- PreetiPreetiPreeti is a popular name in India and may refer to the following people:* PREETI Chandrakant, Swiss-Indian conceptual artist and film maker...
(Punjabi) (1986) - VijayVijayVijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference...
(1988) - Souten Ki Beti (1989)
- Betaab
- ChandniChandniChandni is a Hindi film released in 1989. The film stars Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna, and was directed by Yash Chopra....
(1989) - ChaalbaazChaalBaazChaalBaaz is a 1989 Bollywood film directed by Pankaj Parashar starring Rajnikanth, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher and Sridevi in a double role...
(1989) - Jeene Do (1990)
- LekinLekinLekin is a Hindi drama film made in 1991, loosely based on a short story by Rabindranath Tagore, and directed by Hindi lyricist Gulzar...
(1990) - Sanam BewafaSanam BewafaSanam Bewafa is an Indian Bollywood film directed and produced by Saawan Kumar Tak, starring Salman Khan, Chandni, Pran and Danny Denzongpa. The film released on 11 January 1991.- Synopsis :...
(1991) - LamheLamheLamhe is a 1991 Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra and starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. The story was written by Honey Irani. The film was critically acclaimed, had exceptional music, and did brilliant business in UK. Unfortunately, it was not a box-office success in India...
(1991) - Insaaf Ki Devi (1992)
- Yaad Rakhegi DuniyaYaad Rakhegi DuniyaYaad Rakhegi Duniya is a 1992 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Deepak Anand on his debut. Starring Aditya Pancholi and Rukhsar, it premiered on 1 March 1992 in Mumbai. It is a remake of Telugu film Geethanjali.-Plot summary 1:...
(1992) - ApradhiApradhiApradhi is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by Jugal Kishore. The film stars Yogeeta Bali.-Cast:* Yogeeta Bali ... Radha / Makhan Singh / Jaswant Kaur / Balwant Kaur* Mumtaz Begum ... Radha's mom* Bhagwan ... Motta...
(1992) - ParamparaParamparaParampara denotes a succession of teachers and disciples in traditional Indian culture and Indian religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism...
(1992) - DarrDarrDarr: A Violent Love Story is a 1993 Bollywood psychological thriller film directed by Yash Chopra. It is the story of an obsessed lover and the lengths he goes to get his girl who is already happily married to Sunil Malhotra . It is the second film in which Shahrukh Khan played the role of a...
(1993) - Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
- MaachisMaachisMaachis is a 1996 Indian Hindi film directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. The title of the film is used as a metaphor that conveys that the youth of any nation are matchsticks that could get ignited due to the deficiencies in the political and policing systems...
(1996) - Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (1997)
- Dil To Pagal HaiDil To Pagal HaiDil To Pagal Hai is a Bollywood comedy/drama, released October 31, 1997, depicting the love lives of dancers in a musical dance troupe. The tag line is "Someone somewhere is made for you..." It was directed by Yash Chopra. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, with an extended...
(1997) - Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota HaiJab Pyaar Kisise Hota HaiJab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai is an Indian Hindi language film released in 1998. Directed by Deepak Sareen and written by Honey Irani, the film stars Salman Khan as womanizer Sooraj and Twinkle Khanna as his first real love...
(1998) - Hu Tu TuHu Tu TuHu Tu Tu is a 1999 Hindi drama directed by Gulzar. Tabu received a 2000 Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress for this movie.-Synopsis:...
(1999) - MohabbateinMohabbateinMohabbatein , is a 2000 Indian Bollywood film directed by Aditya Chopra. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan in pivotal roles, along with six young debutantes. Aishwarya Rai appeared in flashbacks as Khan's lover. The movie was filmed at Oxford, England and Longleat...
(2000) - AlbelaAlbelaAlbela is a Hindi film released on 20 April 2001. It was directed by Deepak Sareen and stars Govinda and Aishwarya Rai as the lead protagonists....
(2001) - Filhaal (2002)
- Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi (2002)
- Kash Aap Hamare HoteKash Aap Hamare HoteKash… Aap Hamare Hote is a 2003 Bollywood musical film. The film starred Juhi Babbar in her film debut and was directed by Ravindra Peepat. The original music is by Aadesh Shrivastava.-Plot:...
(2003) - Woh Tera Naam ThaWoh Tera Naam ThaWoh Tera Naam Tha is a Bollywood film from 2004. It features music composed by Roop Kumar Rathod- Cast :* Basharat Ali - Rajat Bedi* Ustad Samad Khan - Amrish Puri* Cinematography - Manmohan Singh- Synopsis :...
(2004) - Sarhad Paar (2006)
Awards
- Filmfare Best Cinematographer - ChandniChandniChandni is a Hindi film released in 1989. The film stars Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna, and was directed by Yash Chopra....
& DarrDarrDarr: A Violent Love Story is a 1993 Bollywood psychological thriller film directed by Yash Chopra. It is the story of an obsessed lover and the lengths he goes to get his girl who is already happily married to Sunil Malhotra . It is the second film in which Shahrukh Khan played the role of a... - Sansui Viewers Choice Best Cinematographer - MohabbateinMohabbateinMohabbatein , is a 2000 Indian Bollywood film directed by Aditya Chopra. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan in pivotal roles, along with six young debutantes. Aishwarya Rai appeared in flashbacks as Khan's lover. The movie was filmed at Oxford, England and Longleat...
- Lux Zee Cine Awards Best Cinematographer - Dil To Pagal HaiDil To Pagal HaiDil To Pagal Hai is a Bollywood comedy/drama, released October 31, 1997, depicting the love lives of dancers in a musical dance troupe. The tag line is "Someone somewhere is made for you..." It was directed by Yash Chopra. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, with an extended...