R. K. Nayyar
R. K. Nayyar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ram Krishna Nayyar 1930 |
| Died | 1995 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
| Known for | Love in Simla |
| Spouse | Sadhana |
R. K. Nayyar (born Ram Krishna Nayyar, died 1995)[1][2] was an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter in Hindi language films.[3][4][5]
Professional life
His major directorial work includes Love in Simla which released in 1960.[6][7]
In India, Love in Simla was the fifth highest-grossing film of 1960. It grossed ₹1.7 crore in 1960.
In the Soviet Union, the film was released in 1963 and came third place on the year's Soviet box office chart.[8] The film drew a Soviet box office audience of 35 million viewers, making it one of the top 20 most successful Indian films in the Soviet Union.
Personal life
R.K. Nayyar married Indian actress Sadhana, first cousin of actress Babita. in 1966.[9]
Filmography
As director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Qatl |
| 1969 | Intaquam |
| 1966 | Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai |
| 1964 | Aao Pyar Karen |
| 1963 | Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke |
| 1960 | Love in Simla |
As producer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar |
| 1986 | Qatl |
| 1966 | Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai |
As screenwriter
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1969 | Intaquam |
| 1960 | Love in Simla |
References
- ^ De, Shobhaa (3 November 2018). "'Sadhana Cut', and that lonely star trek". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ Sucharita, Mausumi (6 October 2019). "There's an air of mystique about her". Telangana Today. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Roshmila (1 November 2018). "Sadhana memorabilia lands up at scrap dealer's". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Shah, Harish (2018). Tryst with Films. Notion Press. ISBN 9781642492521. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Raj, Ashok (2009). Hero Vol.2, Volume 2. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 9789381398036. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Parekh, Asha; Mohamed, Khalid (2017). Asha Parekh The Hit Girl. Om Books International. p. 56. ISBN 978-9386316981. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Sharma, Devesh (11 April 2020). "Filmfare recommends: Debut hits of top heroines down the years". Filmfare. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Rajagopalan, Sudha (2005). Indian Films in Soviet Cinemas: The Culture of Movie-going After Stalin. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-35342-9.
- ^ "Sadhana – Ram Krishan Nayyar Wedding Ceremony Pictures". Cineplot.com. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
External links
- Nayyar R.K. at IMDb