Gulshan Rai
Gulshan Rai | |
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British India | |
| Died | 11 October 2004 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, Film distributor |
| Family | Rajiv Rai (son) |
Gulshan Madhosh Rai (2 March 1924 – 11 October 2004) was an Indian film producer and distributor. He produced successful films in the 1970s and 1980s directed by Vijay Anand, Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai and thereafter directed by his son Rajiv Rai.
Rai was born in
In the 1970s, his Yash Chopra-directed films made Amitabh Bachchan a superstar and launched successful careers for script writers Salim–Javed. The notable films were Deewaar (The Wall) (1975) and Trishul (The Trident) (1978).
In the 1980s he produced
He released more than 180 films in
However, Trimurti Films suffered failures with Rajiv's movies in 2000s, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (Love, Amour and Romance) and Asambhav (Impossible), both were attempts to launch Arjun Rampal as a hero but flopped and were unable to make Rampal, a successful hero.
Rai died in Mumbai on 11 October 2004 after a prolonged illness, aged 80.[1] He was a recipient of Padma Shri.[2][3]
Filmography as Producer
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | Vijay Anand |
| 1973 | Joshila | Yash Chopra |
| 1975 | Deewaar | Yash Chopra |
| 1977 | Dream Girl | Pramod Chakravorty |
| 1978 | Trishul | Yash Chopra |
| 1982 | Vidhaata | Subhash Ghai |
| 1985 | Yudh | Rajiv Rai |
| 1989 | Tridev | Rajiv Rai |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Rajiv Rai |
| 1994 | Mohra | Rajiv Rai |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Rajiv Rai |
| 2001 | Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat | Rajiv Rai |
| 2004 | Asambhav | Rajiv Rai |
See also
- List of Indians
- Cinema of India
References
- ^ "Filmmaker Gulshan Rai dead". Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "Gulshan Rai - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos".
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
External links
- Gulshan Rai at IMDb
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