Ravikant Nagaich
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Ravikant Nagaich is an Indian film personality born at Atrauli
- Uttar Pradesh
, India in a Brahmin
family.
He started his filming career as a Cinematographer in Telugu films, N.T. Rama Rao's Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam
in 1961 being his first film. With Farz
He turned to Hindi movies and direction. This low budget thriller inspired by James Bond was surprise hit and helped Ravikant and the films lead pairs ( Jeetendra
and Babita
) career. Jeetendra reprised his role as Agent 116, Gopalkishan Pandey in Raksha (1981).
He went on to direct 24 more films Duty being his last. Though he had some big budget hits like Mere Jeevan Saathi
and The Train (1970 film)
,his low budget fare such as Surakshaa
and Wardaat- again in the secret agent mode like Farz and Raksha- are his remembered hits due to the tacky stunts and special effects and the fact that despite these drawbacks the films did well. Mithun Chakravorty too benefitted from Surakshaa to move to commercial films as Jeetendra had earlier with Farz.
He also produced two films in the 1980s- Wardaat and Shapath.
Atrauli
Atrauli is a city and a municipal board in Aligarh district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.It is around 30 km far from Aligarh, which is famous for Aligarh Muslim University. Ex Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh MR...
- Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, India in a Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
family.
He started his filming career as a Cinematographer in Telugu films, N.T. Rama Rao's Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam
-The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film....
in 1961 being his first film. With Farz
Farz (1967 film)
Farz is a 1967 Indian Hindi film. Directed by Ravikant Nagaich, it has music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film stars Jeetendra and Babita along with Aruna Irani, Nagesh, Agha and David. The film was a surprise hit.-External links:*...
He turned to Hindi movies and direction. This low budget thriller inspired by James Bond was surprise hit and helped Ravikant and the films lead pairs ( Jeetendra
Jeetendra
Jeetendra born Ravi Kapoor is an Indian actor and television producer...
and Babita
Babita
Babita is an Indian actress. She is now better known as the mother of actresses Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor and the wife of Randhir Kapoor.- Early life :...
) career. Jeetendra reprised his role as Agent 116, Gopalkishan Pandey in Raksha (1981).
He went on to direct 24 more films Duty being his last. Though he had some big budget hits like Mere Jeevan Saathi
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Mere Jeevan Saathi is a Bollywood movie released in 2006 starring Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor and Amisha Patel. The film was supposed to be released in 2004, but due to delays, the film was released in February 2006.- Synopsis :Vicky is an aspiring singer who is devoted to his true love, Anjali...
and The Train (1970 film)
The Train (1970 film)
The Train is a suspense movie starring Rajesh Khanna and Nanda. The film did "above average" business at the box office. Khanna stars as Police Inspector Shyam Kumar who sets out to solve a series of murders which have all taken place on a train...
,his low budget fare such as Surakshaa
Surakshaa
- External links :* on Bollywood Hungama...
and Wardaat- again in the secret agent mode like Farz and Raksha- are his remembered hits due to the tacky stunts and special effects and the fact that despite these drawbacks the films did well. Mithun Chakravorty too benefitted from Surakshaa to move to commercial films as Jeetendra had earlier with Farz.
He also produced two films in the 1980s- Wardaat and Shapath.
1960s
- Sri Seetha Rama KalyanamSri Seetha Rama Kalyanam-The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film....
(1961) (cinematographer) - Gulebakavali KathaGulebakavali KathaFor information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao...
(1962) (cinematographer) - Sri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...
(1963) (cinematographer) - Shri Krishna PandaviyamShri Krishna PandaviyamSri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva...
(1966) (cinematographer) - Goodachari 116 (1967) (director)
- FarzFarz (1967 film)Farz is a 1967 Indian Hindi film. Directed by Ravikant Nagaich, it has music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film stars Jeetendra and Babita along with Aruna Irani, Nagesh, Agha and David. The film was a surprise hit.-External links:*...
(1967) (director and cinematographer) - Raja Aur RunkRaja Aur RunkRaja Aur Runk is a 1968 Bollywood film, directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and starring Sanjeev Kumar and Ajit.The film is an Indian adaptation of Mark Twain's novel, The Prince and the Pauper.- Synopsis :...
(1968) (cinematographer) - Jigri DostJigri DostJigri Dost is a 1969 Indian film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. It stars Jeetendra in a double role, Mumtaz, and Komal, who is in fact Poonam Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha's wife...
(1969) (director) - Mahabaladu (1969) (director)
1970s
- The TrainThe Train (1970 film)The Train is a suspense movie starring Rajesh Khanna and Nanda. The film did "above average" business at the box office. Khanna stars as Police Inspector Shyam Kumar who sets out to solve a series of murders which have all taken place on a train...
(1970) (director and phographer) - Himmat (1970) (director and photographer)
- Pyar Ki Kahani (1971) (director and cinematographer)
- Haseenon Ka Devata (1971) (director)
- Mere Jeevan SaathiMere Jeevan SaathiMere Jeevan Saathi is a Bollywood movie released in 2006 starring Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor and Amisha Patel. The film was supposed to be released in 2004, but due to delays, the film was released in February 2006.- Synopsis :Vicky is an aspiring singer who is devoted to his true love, Anjali...
(1972) (director and cinematographer) - Keemat (1973) (director and photographer)
- Kala SonaKala SonaKala Sona is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced by Harish Shah and Vinod Shah and directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Feroz Khan, Parveen Babi, Prem Chopra, Farida Jalal, Helen, Durga Khote, Keshto Mukherjee and Bhagwan. The films music is by R. D. Burman and lyrics by Majrooh...
(1975) (director and photographer) - Rani Aur LalpariRani Aur LalpariRani Aur Lalpari is a 1975 Bollywood children's musical film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars .-Cast:*Rajendra Kumar ... Rani's dad*Asha Parekh ... Kamla*Jeetendra ... Cinderella's Prince*Feroz Khan ... Gulliver*Reena Roy ... Lalpari...
(1975) (director) - Seeta Kalyanam (1976) (cinematographer)
- Daku Aur Mahatma (1977) (director)
- Jadu TonaJadu TonaJadu Tona is a 1977 Hindi horror film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Feroz Khan and Reena Roy.-Cast:*Feroz Khan ... Dr. Kailash*Reena Roy ... Varsha*Prem Chopra*Ashok Kumar ... Inspector Jolly Goodman*Prem Nath...
(1977) (director) - Thief of Baghdad (1977) (director)
- SurakshaaSurakshaa- External links :* on Bollywood Hungama...
(1979) (director)
1980s
- MorchaMorcha (1980 film)Morcha is a 1980 film produced for Gopikrishna Global Entertainers by Rakesh and directed by Raveekant Nagaich. This action drama casts Ravi Behl, Aruna Irani, Chandrashekhar, Jagdeep, Jayshree T., Mac Mohan, Shakti Kapoor, Suresh Oberoi.-Cast:...
(1980) (director, cinematographer) - Rajadhi Raju (1980) (cinematographer)
- Sahhas (1981) (director)
- Wardaat (1981) (producer and director)
- Laparwah (1981) (director)
- Raksha (1981) (director)
- Saugandh (1982) (director)
- Shapath (1984) (producer and director)
- Tarkeeb (1984) (director)
- The Gold Medal (1984) (director)
- Duty (1986) (director)