Saeed Akhtar Mirza

Indian director and screenwriter

Saeed Akhtar Mirza - Indian director and screenwriter
Born

June 30th, 1943
81 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Born in 1943, this individual became a significant figure in Indian cinema. The career commenced in the 1970s, producing both critically acclaimed films and television series. Works prominently featured social issues and reflected the realities of urban life in India. Contributions to the Hindi film movement established a new wave of filmmaking. The directorial debut, 'Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan' in 1978, exemplified a fresh cinematic outlook. Later directed 'Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!' and 'Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro'. Helped shape a narrative where local stories received international recognition. Received multiple awards for contributions to film and screenwriting.

Directed 'Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan'

Directed 'Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!'

Directed 'Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro'

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