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Govind Nihalani (born 19 December 1940) is an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema, particularly the movement of parallel cinema. He has been the recipient of six National Film Awards, and five Filmfare Awards.
Govind Nihalani is a filmmaker who has worked on 30 films as cinematographer and 19 films as director. He was born in Karachi, British India, and has won 11 awards for his work.
- January 1, 1
- 1.68 m
- Karachi, Sindh, British India
- Cinematographer, Director, Writer
Oct 6, 2019 · The acclaimed director and cinematographer shares his life story, from his childhood in Karachi during the Partition to his award-winning films and his latest 3-D animated project. He talks about his mentors, his passion for photography and his views on filmmaking.
May 11, 2021 · 11 May 2021, 8:04 am. Govind Nihalani 's Party is a satirical film that takes a look at the social strata of people and the role of art in social situations. Looking at the bourgeois who live in their art, away from reality, the movie questions art and the artists' role towards social commitment.
Dec 6, 2023 · A review of the classic film by Govind Nihalani, a master of Indian cinema, who critiqued the political power over the police force. The film explores the themes of truth, violence, anger and corruption through the character of Anant Welankar, played by Om Puri.
Learn about the life and work of Govind Nihalani, one of the most daring and politically committed voices of Indian cinema. He was a cinematographer for Shyam Benegal and other acclaimed filmmakers, and a director of classics like Ardh Satya, Tamas and Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa.
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May 20, 2017 · The mention of Om Puri brings a smile to the face of veteran director and writer Govind Nihalani. In town for the Om Puri retrospective at the 12th Habitat Film festival, which kicked off yesterday at India Habitat Centre in Delhi, Nihalani is perhaps the perfect fit to helm a retrospective on the late actor.
