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Govind Nihalani

Directing
85 years oldKarachi, British India

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.

Personal Details

Born
December 19, 1940
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Karachi, British India
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

Govind Nihlani
गोविंद निहलानी
戈文德尼哈拉尼