Manmohan Desai is a director, producer and writer in Hindi and Kannada cinema, credited on Mutthanna (1994).
Manmohan Desai (26 February 1937 – 1 March 1994) was an Indian film producer and director. He was one of the most successful filmmakers of the 70s and 80s. Desai was an influential and sought-after film director of Bollywood and a pioneer of making Masala films. His most successful films are Amar Akbar Anthony, Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Parvarish, Suhaag, Naseeb, Coolie and Mard.
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Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Mutthanna | Writer | Kannada |
| 1993 | Anmol | Producer | Hindi |
| 1989 | Toofan | Producer | Hindi |
| 1988 | Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati | Director | Hindi |
| 1985 | Mard | Director · Producer | Hindi |
| 1983 | Coolie | Director | Hindi |
| 1982 | Desh Premee | Director | Hindi |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Producer · Director | Hindi |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Producer · Director | Hindi |
| 1977 | Chacha Bhatija | Director | Hindi |
| 1977 | Dharam Veer | Director | Hindi |
| 1977 | Parvarish | Director | Hindi |
| 1975 | Suhaag | Director | Hindi |
| 1974 | Roti | Director | Hindi |
| 1973 | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | Director | Hindi |
| 1972 | Bhai Ho To Aisa | Director | Hindi |
| 1972 | Raampur Ka Lakshman | Director | Hindi |
| 1972 | Shararat | Director | Hindi |
| 1970 | Sachaa Jhutha | Director | Hindi |
| 1968 | Kismat | Director | Hindi |
| 1966 | Budtameez | Director | Hindi |
| 1963 | Bluff Master | Director | Hindi |
| 1960 | Chhalia | Director | Hindi |
| 1957 | Janam Janam Ke Phere | Director | Hindi |
Often works with.
- Amitabh Bachchan9 films together
- Kader Khan8 films together
- Pran6 films together
- Shatrughan Sinha5 films together
- Amjad Khan4 films together
- Hema Malini4 films together
- Jeevan4 films together
- Nirupa Roy4 films together
- Rishi Kapoor4 films together
- Shammi Kapoor4 films together
- Subhash Desai4 films together
- Anu Malik3 films together
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