Govind Nihalani

Biography

Govind Nihalani is an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has been the recipient of six National Film Awards, and five Bollywood Filmfare Awards. In 1996, his script for Drohkaal was adapted by Kamal Hassan for its Tamil remake, Kuruthipunal, which subsequently became India's official entry for the 68th Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film category.

Directed

1. Ardh Satya (1983) — Director
2. Dev (2004) — Director
3. Aakrosh (1980) — Director
4. Party (1984) — Director
5. Mother of 1084 (1998) — Director
6. Drohkaal (1994) — Director
7. Aghaat (1985) — Director
8. Thakshak (1999) — Director
9. Drishti (1990) — Director
10. Body (2001) — Director
11. Vijeta (1982) — Director
12. Sanshodhan (1996) — Director
13. Tamas (1988) — Director
14. Rukmavati's Mansion (1991) — Director
15. Pita (1991) — Director
16. She and Others (2017) — Director
17. Up Up & Up (2019) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Light, Shadow, and Me (2012) — Self
2. Benegal's New Cinema (2014)