Basu Chatterjee

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Basu Chatterjee (born January 10, 1930 in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India) is a noted Indian film director. His films are very similar to those of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Like Mukherjee, he built his plots on middle-class lives. Some of his best films are Dillagi, Chitchor, Choti Si Baat, Khatta Meetha. In Chitchor, K. J. Yesudas renders the beautiful songs: Jab Dip Jale Aana..., Gori tera Gaon Bada Pyara... He has directed many Bengali films. He has also directed the Detective Series for Doordarshan Byomkesh Bakshi.

Awards

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay (1990) for movie Kamla Ki Maut
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay (1976) for movie Chhoti Si Baat
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay (1971)
1977 Filmfare Best Director Award for Swami

Filmography

Dialogue Writer
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)
Dillagi (1978) (Released)
Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)
Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)
Piya Ka Ghar (1972) (Released)

Director
Ek Ladki Bholi Bhali Si – Adds Spice To Your Life (2007) (Under Production)
Prateeksha (2007) (Post-Production)
Gudgudee (April 4, 1997) (Released)
Triyacharittar (1997) (Released)
Kamla Ki Maut (1990) (Released)
Panchvati (1990) (Released)
Sheesha (October 3, 1986) (Released)
Chameli Ki Shaadi (February 21, 1986) (Released)
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) (Released)
Kirayedar (1986) (Released)
Pyari Behna (July 12, 1985) (Released)
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
Pasand Apni Apni (1983) (Released)
Shaukeen (1982) (Released)
Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)
Jeena Yahan (1981) (Released)
Apne Paray (August 8, 1980) (Released)
Man Pasand (1980) (Released)
Ratan Deep (December 21, 1979) (Released)
Prem Vivah (September 14, 1979) (Released)
Chakravyuh (June 29, 1979) (Released)
Manzil (May 14, 1979) (Released)
Baton Baton Mein (April 13, 1979) (Released)
Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) (Released)
Dillagi (1978) (Released)
Tumhare Liye (1978) (Released)
Swami (1977 film) (Released)
Safed Jhooth (1977) (Released)
Priyatma (1977) (Released)
Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)
Chhoti Si Baat (1976) (Released)
Chitchor (1976) (Released)
Daaku (1976) (Released)
Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)
Us Paar (1974) (Released)
Piya Ka Ghar (1972) (Released)
Sara Akash (1969) (Released)
Uski Kahani (1966) (Released)

Screenplay
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)
Dillagi (1978) (Released)
Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)
Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)
Sara Akash (1969) (Released)
Story Writer
Swami (1977) (Released)
Producer
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) (Released)
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
Pasand Apni Apni (1983) (Released)
Baton Baton Mein (April 13, 1979) (Released)
Girl Friend (1961) (Released)

As Director (TV Series)
Rajani (1985)
Darpan (1985)
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986)
Kakkaji Kahin (1988)
Byomkesh Bakshi (1993)
Assistant Director
Saraswatichandra (1968)
Teesri Kasam (1966)
Bengali Films
Tok Jhal Mishti
Chupi Chupi
Hothat Brishti