Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1922 |
| Age | 83 years (died on 27, Aug, 2006) |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata) |
| Date of Death | 27/08/2006 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Hrishi-da |
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| Description | Pioneer of 'middle cinema' in Indian cinema, renowned for social films reflecting middle-class ethos. Directed 42 films spanning over four decades (1953-1998) and is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Calcutta |
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| Qualification | BSc Chemistry |
Personal Life
| Death Cause | Chronic Kidney Failure |
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| Hospital | Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai |
| Admission Date | 06/06/2006 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Father | Sheetal Chandra Mukherjee (Deceased) (Scientist) |
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| Siblings | Brothers - Dwarkanath Mukherjee (Screenplay Writer), Kashinath Mukherjee (Deceased) (Musician) |
| Spouse | Rani (Deceased) |
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Career
| Debut Film | Musafir (1957) |
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| Last Film | Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) |
| Achievements |
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| Filmfare Awards |
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| National Film Awards |
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| Career Span | 1953-1998 (over four decades) |
| Total Films Directed | 42 films |
| Notable Films |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He spent his youth living with his grandfather, a zoo keeper, within the zoo premises where he saved money to free birds meant as snake food. | |
| 2. Before becoming a filmmaker, he taught mathematics and science. | |
| 3. His career in film editing began under the guidance of renowned editor Subodh Mitter in the late 1940s. | |
| 4. Struggled initially with his debut film but later found success with 'Anari' in 1959, a significant box office hit. | |
| 5. Despite health challenges, including directing from a wheelchair, he continued to create impactful films. | |
| 6. He introduced notable actors like Jaya Bachchan to the film industry. | |
| 7. Had a deep passion for cricket, often discussing matches in detail with his daughter. | |
| 8. Worked frequently with actor Utpal Dutt on films such as Naram Garam (1981) |