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Madan Puri
Madan Puri in Jeet (1949)
Born
Madan Lal Puri

(1915-09-30)30 September 1915
Rahon, Punjab, British India
(present-day Punjab, India)
Died13 January 1985(1985-01-13) (aged 69)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1940–1985
Relatives

Madan Puri (30 September 1915 – 13 January 1985) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His brothers were actors Chaman Puri and Amrish Puri. As a character actor mainly in negative roles (villain), he acted in about 430 films in a career spanning above fifty years.[citation needed]

Early life

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Madan Lal Puri was born in Nawanshahr, Punjab, in a Punjabi Hindu family, to Nihal Chand Puri and Ved Kaur. He studied in Rahon. He was the second of five children, with elder brother Chaman Puri, younger brothers Amrish Puri and Harish Lal Puri and younger sister Chandrakanta Mehra. He was an cousin of singing sensation Kundan Lal Sehgal.[2]

Career

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Puri was one of the doyens of the Indian film industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was the first cousin of the singer K. L. Saigal,[1] with whose help he started to make a mark in Bollywood. Once Puri was an established star he did the same for his brother, Amrish Puri, by helping him in establishing himself in the movie world.

Puri had an acting career which spanned over 40 years from the 1940s through to the mid-1980s. He appeared in more than 430 films. His film debut was titled Ahinsa in 1946. Madan made an average of eight films per year, playing villains and negative characters and the hero's or heroine's uncle, father or elder brother, grandfather, police officer and politician. He starred in a number of Punjabi films throughout his career such as Jatti, Jatt Punjabi and so on.[citation needed]

He died in 1985 of a heart attack at the age of 69.[3] He was a resident of R P Masani Road in Matunga, Mumbai, also known as Punjabi Galli, with other actors of that era including the Kapoors. Several films were released after his death until 1989 with his final being Santosh.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Puri's wife, Sheela Devi Puri (Wadhera), died a few years after him. Their son, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kamlesh K. Puri, published a book about the life and times of Madan Puri titled "My Father, the Villain" in 2015 (the 100th anniversary of his birth).

Selected filmography

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  1. Khazanchi (1941) as Kamal's friend (uncredited)
  2. Meri Bahen (1944)
  3. Kuldeep (1946)
  4. 1857 (1946)
  5. Ahinsa (1946)
  6. Omar Khaiyyam (1946)
  7. Chittor Vijay (1947)
  8. Vidya (1948) as Harilal "Harry"
  9. Sona (1948, Short)
  10. Kamal (1949)
  11. Jeet (1949) as Ratan
  12. Singaar (1949) as Dr. Niranjan
  13. Imtihaan (1949)
  14. Namoona (1949) as Lachchhu
  15. Dil Ki Duniya (1949)
  16. Raat Ki Rani (1949)
  17. Madari (1950, Punjabi Movie)
  18. Anmol Ratan (1950)
  19. Nadaan (1951)
  20. Ada (1951)
  21. Nazaria (1952)
  22. Deewana (1952) as Phulwa
  23. Goonj (1952)
  24. Raag Rang (1952)
  25. Jaggu (1952)
  26. Mahatma (1953)
  27. Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1953)
  28. Munna (1954)
  29. Watan (1954)
  30. Mahatma Kabir (1954)
  31. Haar Jeet (1954)
  32. Amar Kirtan (1954)
  33. Rukhsana (1955)
  34. Tees Maar Khan (1955)
  35. Madhur Milan (1955)
  36. Lakhon Mein Ek (1955)
  37. Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955) as Manilal
  38. Teen Bhai (1955)
  39. Bhagwat Mahima (1955)
  40. Vachan (1955) as Laxmidas
  41. Kala Chor (1956)
  42. Qeemat (1956)
  43. Aabroo (1956)
  44. Heer (1956)
  45. Nau Do Gyarah (1957) as Radhe Shyam
  46. Ek Saal (1957) as Dr. M.M. Puri
  47. Narsi Bhagat (1957) (uncredited)
  48. Sheroo (1957) as Villain (uncredited)
  49. Baarish (1957)
  50. Mirza Sahiba (1957) as Shamir
  51. Mohini (1957) as Pratap Singh
  52. Miss 58 (1958)
  53. Howrah Bridge (1958) as John Chang
  54. Balyogi Upmanyu (1958)
  55. Dilli Ka Thug (1958) as Bihari
  56. Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
  57. Taqdeer (1958)
  58. Trolley Driver (1958)
  59. Insan Jaag Utha (1959) as Mohan Singh
  60. Kanhaiya (1959) as Mano
  61. Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959) as Dr. Mehta
  62. Nai Raahen (1959)
  63. Charnon Ki Dasi (1959)
  64. Kala Bazar (1960) as Ganesh
  65. Jaali Note (1960) as Manohar (uncredited)
  66. Gambler (1960)
  67. Singapore (1960) as Chang
  68. Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960, Punjabi Movie) as Buta K. Singh
  69. Kiklee (1960)
  70. Ghar Ki Laj (1960) as Gulab's Husband
  71. Modern Girl (1961) as Kamal Nath
  72. Flight to Assam (1961)
  73. Guddi (1961, Punjabi Movie) as Namberdaar
  74. Saaya (1961)
  75. Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961) as Bishen Chand Gupta
  76. Tel Malish Boot Polish (1961) as Girdhari
  77. Kala Chashma (1962)
  78. Gangu (1962) as Madan
  79. China Town (1962) as Joseph Wong
  80. Bees Saal Baad (1962) as Dr. Pandey
  81. Rakhi (1962) as Choudhary Bhagwandas
  82. Naughty Boy (1962) as R.L. Mathur 'Matur'
  83. Aeh Dharti Punjab Di (1963)
  84. Gehra Daag (1963) as Ramesh
  85. Ek Raaz (1963) as Chunilal
  86. Shikari (1963) as Jagdish
  87. Dekha Pyaar Tumhara (1963) as Madan
  88. Sunheri Nagin (1963)
  89. Godaan (1963)
  90. Khooni Khazana (1964)
  91. Main Jatti Punjab Di (1964, Punjabi Movie) as Para Lel
  92. Cha Cha Cha (1964) as Dance emcee
  93. Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) as Shyamlal
  94. Kohraa (1964) as Kamal Rai
  95. Ziddi (1964) as Moti
  96. Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) as Ratanlal
  97. Mr. X in Bombay (1964) as Rajan
  98. Shaheed (1965) as Jailor
  99. Gumnaam (1965) as Dr. Acharya
  100. Waqt (1965) as Balvir
  101. Main Wohi Hoon (1965) as Jagdish
  102. Neela Akash (1965) as Abdul
  103. Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (1965) as Kundan
  104. Do Matwale (1966)
  105. Street Singer (1966)
  106. Phool Aur Patthar (1966) as Boss
  107. Love in Tokyo (1966) as Asha's Uncle
  108. Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) as Limo
  109. Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966)
  110. Main Wohi Hoon (1966) as Jagdish
  111. Nasihat (1967) as Mr. Singh
  112. Naujavan (1967)
  113. Hamraaz (1967) as Captain (Rajesh's friend)
  114. Shagird (1967) as Madan Chicagowala
  115. Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) as Ranjeet
  116. Upkar (1967) as Charandas
  117. Aag (1967) as Kallu Singh
  118. Aamne Samne (1967) as Pran Mathur
  119. Dilruba (1967)
  120. Gunehgar (1967) as Murli
  121. Johar in Bombay (1967) as Gopal
  122. Hamare Gam Se Mat Khelo (1967)
  123. Ek Raat (1968) as Madan
  124. Duniya (1968) as Madan
  125. Humsaya (1968) as Prof. Tao Kai Chen
  126. Juaari (1968) as Bankelal
  127. Aankhen (1968) as Captain
  128. Kahin Aur Chal (1968)
  129. Ek Phool Ek Bhool (1968) as Boss
  130. Hai Mera Dil (1968) as Pyarelal
  131. Teri Talash Mein (1968) (uncredited)
  132. Aanchal Ke Phool (1968)
  133. Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969) as Thakur Madan Singh
  134. Sajan (1969) as Seth Dharamdas
  135. Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) as Sabharwal
  136. Aradhana (1969) as Prison Warden
  137. Ittefaq (1969) as Public Prosecutor Khanna
  138. Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) as Dindayal
  139. Talash (1969) as Peter
  140. Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969) as Brothel Patron
  141. Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) as Shankar
  142. Shatranj (1969) as Comrade Chang
  143. Prem Pujari (1970) as Chang
  144. The Train (1970) as Yogi / No. 1
  145. Sawan Bhadon (1970) as Robber who robs Vikram
  146. My Love (1970) as Pran Mehra
  147. Bhai Bhai (1970) as Robbery Gang Leader
  148. Kati Patang (1970) as Vishnu Prasad
  149. Yaadgaar (1970) as Madan Singh
  150. Aag Aur Daag (1970) as Madanlal
  151. Choron Ka Chor (1970) as Madanlal
  152. Purab Aur Paschim (1970) as Preeti's dad
  153. Devi (1970) as Joginder
  154. Ehsan (1970) as Pawan Kumar
  155. Bahake Kadam (1971)
  156. Ek Paheli (1971) as Shankarlal
  157. Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) as Jaggu
  158. Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) as Ratanlal
  159. Purani Pehchan (1971) as Dr. Khoshla
  160. Elaan (1971) as Mr. Verma
  161. Rakhwala (1971) as Jwalaprasad
  162. Nadaan (1971) as Manglu
  163. Caravan (1971) as Mithalal Tota
  164. Woh Din Yaad Karo (1971) as Madan
  165. Hulchul (1971) as Mahesh Jetley
  166. Ramu Ustad (1971) as Madan
  167. Paras (1971) as Thakur Prithvi Singh
  168. Amar Prem (1971) as Nepal Babu
  169. Guddi (1971) as Lambhardara
  170. Sanjog (1972) as Shiv Dayal
  171. Dastaan (1972) as Public Prosecutor - Anil Kumar's case
  172. Haar Jeet (1972) as Madhusudan Gupta
  173. Apradh (1972) as German Doctor
  174. Anuraag (1972) as Amirchand
  175. Samadhi (1972) as Jaggu
  176. Jai Jwala (1972) as Kundan
  177. Janwar Aur Insaan (1972) as Gokulchand
  178. Apna Desh (1972) as Satyanarayan
  179. Shor (1972) as Factory owner (Guest Appearance)
  180. Double Cross (1972) as Maganbhai
  181. Rani Mera Naam (1972)
  182. Shehzada (1972) as Chanda's maternal uncle
  183. Gora Aur Kala (1972) as Raja Zoravar Singh (Anuradha's Father)
  184. Wafaa (1972) as Zamindar
  185. Sazaa (1972) as Shankar
  186. Bandagi (1972)
  187. Rut Rangeeli Ayee (1972) as Jaggu
  188. Dhund (1973) as Inspector Joshi
  189. Bandhe Hath (1973) as Shyamu's Mentor
  190. Loafer (1973) as Mr. Puri
  191. Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) as K.C. Khanna
  192. Bada Kabutar (1973) as Ghaffoor (uncredited)
  193. Joshila (1973) as Madanlal Dogra
  194. Dharma (1973) as Mangal Singh
  195. Black Mail (1973) as Dr. Khurana
  196. Khoon Khoon (1973)
  197. Kahani Hum Subb Ki (1973) as College Principle
  198. Gaddaar (1973) as Kanhaiya
  199. Naya Nasha (1973) as Protesting student's dad - Politician
  200. Hifazat (1973) as Saw Mill Owner
  201. Nafrat (1973)
  202. Wohi Raat Wohi Awaaz (1973)
  203. Daaman Aur Aag (1973) as Surajmal
  204. Ek Nari Do Roop (1973) as Belani
  205. Anuraag (1973) as Amirchand
  206. Manoranjan (1974) as Police Inspector
  207. Chor Machaye Shor (1974) as Seth Jamunadas
  208. Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974) as Sohanlal Bhardwaj
  209. Ajanabee (1974) as Mr. M.M. Puri
  210. Bidaai (1974) as Dharam Das
  211. Benaam (1974) as Gopal
  212. Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974) as Nekiram
  213. Majboor (1974) as Mahipat Rai
  214. Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) as Jagmohan
  215. 36 Ghante (1974)
  216. Zehreela Insaan (1974) as John
  217. Charitraheen (1974) as Avinash
  218. Sauda (1974) as Dharamdas
  219. Satgur Nanak Bakshanhar (1974) as Malak Bhaago
  220. Rafoo Chakkar (1975) as Prakash
  221. Warrant (1975) as Professor Ashok Verma
  222. Deewaar (1975) as Samant
  223. Zameer (1975) as Daku Maan Singh
  224. Dharmatma (1975) as Ranbir's Uncle
  225. Geet Gaata Chal (1975) as Sohan Singh
  226. Ponga Pandit (1975) as Shambhunath
  227. Dafaa 302: Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder) (1975) as Inspector General of Police
  228. Angaarey (1975)
  229. Saazish (1975) as Wong
  230. Raftaar (1975) as Jackson
  231. Khalifa (1976) as Dharamdas Sharma
  232. Kalicharan (1976) as Jaagir Singh
  233. Bhanwar (1976) as John D'Souza / Johny
  234. Mehbooba (1976) as Sardar
  235. Fakira (1976) as Chiman Lal
  236. Bairaag (1976) as Glasco
  237. Barood (1976) as B. Puri - Bakshi's New York Associate
  238. Aaj Ka Ye Ghar (1976) as Sajjan's Father-in-law
  239. Aap Beati (1976) as Mayadas
  240. Daaj (1976) as Deen Dyaal
  241. Deewaangee (1976) as George
  242. Sher Puttar (1977) as Seth Madan Lal
  243. Paapi (1977) as Harnamdas
  244. Aaina (1977) as M.B. Patil
  245. Lachhi (1977) as Thanedaar Dharam Chand
  246. Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye (1977) as Harkishan
  247. Wangar (1977) as Chet Ram
  248. Darinda (1977) as Thakur Saab
  249. Vishwasghaat (1977) as Uday's dad
  250. Mandir Masjid (1977)
  251. Kasum Khoon Ki (1977) as Shooter from Dubai
  252. Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977) as Ranvir Singh
  253. Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977) as Swami Hari Om
  254. Ram Bharose (1977) as Boss
  255. Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Qasam (1977) as Preist
  256. Chaalu Mera Naam (1977) as Shyamlal
  257. Jai Ambe Maa (1977)
  258. Atyachaar (1978)
  259. Vishwanath (1978) as Pukhraj
  260. Ghar (1978) as Vikas' Father
  261. Naya Daur (1978) as Mehta
  262. Bandie (1978) as Bharatpur's Diwanji
  263. Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) as Mr. Mathur (Arun's dad)
  264. Swarg Narak (1978) as Lala Lalchand
  265. Aahuti (1978) as Heeralal
  266. Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)
  267. Tere Pyaar Mein (1978)
  268. Chor Ho To Aisa (1978) as Chinaramu "Ramu"
  269. Aakhri Kasam (1979) as Malang Baba
  270. Badmashon Ka Badmaash (1979)
  271. Gawaah (1979)
  272. Aatish (1979) as Girdhari
  273. Gautam Govinda (1979) as Bagha
  274. Muqabla (1979)
  275. The Great Gambler (1979) as Ratan Das
  276. Noorie (1979) as Lala Karamchand
  277. Jaani Dushman (1979) as Blind Vaidji (Reshma's dad)
  278. Shaitan Mujrim (1979) as Dr. Kailash Naath
  279. Raadha Aur Seeta (1979) as Shankar Saxena
  280. Kaala Patthar (1979) as Vikram's father
  281. Lok Parlok (1979) as Kalicharan
  282. Shabhash Daddy (1979)
  283. Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979) as Bachchan Singh
  284. Aur Kaun? (1979) as Kailash Nath
  285. Jaan-e-Bahaar (1979) as Ajit's maternal uncle
  286. Jatt Punjabi (1979) as Shah
  287. Zulm Ki Pukar (1979)
  288. Desh Drohee (1980) as Madan Lal
  289. Dam Maro Dam (1980)
  290. Dhan Daulat (1980) as Shanti's dad
  291. Zalim (1980) as Mr. Marshell
  292. Khwab (1980) as Ram Prasad
  293. The Burning Train (1980) as Ashok's dad
  294. Swayamvara (1980) as Makhanlal
  295. Hum Nahin Sudhrenge (1980) as Mr. Lakhanpal
  296. Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) as Fatima's dad
  297. Jatti (1980) as Krishan Lal Kapoor
  298. Lahu Pukarega (1980)
  299. Ek Baar Kaho (1980) as Dr. Puri (Rajni's father)
  300. Abdullah (1980) as Military Commander
  301. Humkadam (1980) as Hari Harprasad
  302. Aap To Aise Na The (1980) as Khanna / Jagjit 'Jaggi' Singh
  303. Ek Gunah Aur Sahi (1980) as Mr. Verma
  304. Taxi Chor (1980) as Shamsher Singh / Anthony
  305. Bandish (1980)
  306. Fauji Chacha (1980)
  307. Judaai (1980) as Mr. Dube
  308. Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980) as Mr. Nath
  309. Patita (1980) as Jain's Father
  310. Saajan Mere Main Saajan Ki (1980)
  311. Dahej (1981)
  312. Parakh (1981)
  313. Naari (1981) as Shivdayal Verma
  314. Kranti (1981) as Sher Singh
  315. Nakhuda (1981) as Jagannath Gupta
  316. Mangalsutra (1981) as Badri Prasad
  317. Itni Si Baat (1981) as Darbarilal (as Madanpuri)
  318. Dahshat (1981) as Sameer's Father
  319. Pyaasa Sawan (1981) as Prabhudas
  320. Sahhas (1981) as Jaggan
  321. Prem Geet (1981) as Mr. Bhardwaj
  322. Khuda Kasam (1981) as Kishanlal (Guest Appearance)
  323. Chhupa Chhuppi (1981)
  324. Kahani Ek Chor Ki (1981)
  325. Sharada (1981) as Mr. Kohli (Anita's dad & Inder's boss)
  326. Poonam (1981) as Thakur Kishan Singh
  327. Josh (1981)
  328. Nai Imarat (1981) as Thakur Mahendra Pratap Singh
  329. Bharosa (1981)
  330. Beta (1982)
  331. Honey (1982)
  332. Haathkadi (1982) as Harimohan's Boss
  333. Patthar Ki Lakeer (1982)
  334. Sawaal (1982) as Govindram
  335. Badle Ki Aag (1982) as Mohanlal Verma
  336. Ghazab (1982) as Jatha Shankar
  337. Heeron Ka Chor (1982)
  338. Aadat Se Majboor (1982) as Dinanath Shastri
  339. Ayaash (1982) as Sansar
  340. Vidhaata (1982) as Khushiram Khusal Singh (K.K.)
  341. Apradhi Kaun? (1982) as Rai Bahadur Dindayal
  342. Dard Ka Rishta (1982) as Dr.Anuradha's Father
  343. Pyaas (1982)
  344. Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) as Seema's dad
  345. Khush Naseeb (1982) as Ghanshyam
  346. Sant Gyaneshwar (1982) as Mahapandit Vishoba
  347. Anmol Sitaare (1982)
  348. Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983) as Girdhari
  349. Nastik (1983) as Police Inspector Gangaram
  350. Avtaar (1983) as Seth Jugal Kishore (Guest Appearance)
  351. Ganga Meri Maa (1983) as Roopa Daku aka Roopchand
  352. Andhaa Kaanoon (1983) as Jailor Gupta
  353. Painter Babu (1983) as Mali Kaka
  354. Jeet Hamaari (1983) as Avtar Singh
  355. Woh Jo Hasina (1983) as Damodar Das
  356. Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) as Movie Director
  357. Bade Dil Wala (1983) as Makhanlal
  358. Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983) as Lala Dhaniram
  359. Mazdoor (1983) as Daulatram
  360. Doosri Dulhan (1983)
  361. Paanchwin Manzil (1983) as Dr Radhamohan
  362. Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) as Shakur Ahmed
  363. Hero (1983) as Bharat
  364. Main Awara Hoon (1983) as Chandulal 'Paowala'
  365. Gulami Ki Zaanjeerein (1983)
  366. Mehndi (1983) as Madhuri's dad
  367. Dharti Aakash (1983, TV Movie) as Jagdish
  368. Hum Se Mile Tum (1984)
  369. Prerana (1984) as Jhumman Miya
  370. Sardaar (1984) as DharamDas
  371. Mashaal (1984) as Tolaram
  372. Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984) as Makhanlal Kesri
  373. Baazi (1984) as Durgaprasad Sharma
  374. Asha Jyoti (1984) as Badri Prasad
  375. Lorie (1984) as Mr. Kapoor (Father of 12 kids)
  376. Kunwari Bahu (1984)
  377. Raaj Tilak (1984) as Ranjeet
  378. Awaaz (1984) as Mirchandani
  379. Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984) as Mathur / Seth Mohandas
  380. Tere Mere Beech Mein (1984) as Mahajan
  381. Raja Aur Rana (1984) as Pinto
  382. Tarkeeb (1984)
  383. Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) as Subedhar
  384. Pyaar Bina Jag Soona (1985)
  385. Damad Chahiye (1985) as Shiv Prasad Gupta
  386. Pyaase Honth (1985) as Anand's Father in law
  387. Lava (1985) as Dayal
  388. Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985) as Guru (uncredited)
  389. Jawaab (1985) as Lakhani
  390. Ulta Seedha (1985) as Colonel Khurana
  391. Yudh (1985) as Dayal
  392. Yaadon Ki Kasam (1985) as Bishambharnath Kapoor
  393. Baadal (1985) as Thakur Raghuvir Singh
  394. Bepanaah (1985) as Devilal
  395. Jhoothi (1985) as Professor Puri
  396. Babu (1985) as Shambhu Nath
  397. Cheekh (1985) as Thakur
  398. Sautela Pati (1985) as Madan Puri
  399. Pyaari Bhabhi (1985)
  400. Maujaan Dubai Diyaan (1985) as Jaganathan
  401. Teri Aarzoo (1985)
  402. Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) as Rehman Khan
  403. Jaan Hatheli Pe (1986)
  404. Madadgaar (1987) as Advocate Gupta
  405. Khazana (1987) as Jai Singh
  406. Vishaal (1987) as Laawaris
  407. Saazish (1988) as Banerjee
  408. Santosh (1989) as Kaka
  409. Lakhpati (1991) as Manshukhbhai (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ a b Nevile, Pran (2011). K. L. Saigal: The Definitive Biography. Penguin UK.
  2. ^ Joshi, Sumit. Bollywood Through Ages. Best Book Reads. ISBN 978-1-311-67669-6. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  3. ^ Indian Cinema. 1986. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
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