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Mehul Kumar

Mehul Kumar

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Biography

Mohammed Ibrahim Baloch, better known by his professional name Mehul Kumar, was born in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. He is a celebrated Bollywood filmmaker, writer, and director, renowned for creating some of the industry's memorable hits. Among his most acclaimed works are "Marte Dam Tak" (1987), "Jung Baaz" (1989), the patriotic blockbuster "Tirangaa" (1993), the hard-hitting "Krantiveer" (1994), and "Mrityudaata" (1997). Mehul Kumar's journey in cinema began not behind the camera, but with a pen. After graduating from Bombay University in the 1970s, he initially worked as a film journalist, writing reviews and analyses of films. However, his creative instincts soon drew him to the stage. He immersed himself in Gujarati theatre, which laid a solid foundation for his future in filmmaking. His first step into cinema came with the bilingual Hindi-Gujarati film "Janam Janam Na Saath" (1977), also known in Hindi as "Phir Janam Lenge Hum." From there, he steadily built a career distinguished by bold storytelling, patriotic themes, and engaging entertainment. Beyond his professional achievements, Mehul Kumar is a dedicated family man. He runs Mehul Cinemax, a cinema in his hometown Jamnagar, under his production banner Mehul Entertainment. Filmmaking runs in his blood: his brother Hussain Bloch is also a film director, and the two have collaborated on several projects. His daughter Jahan starred as the lead in "Krantiveer: The Revolution," the sequel to his iconic film "Krantiveer." His son Zoheb has assisted him in direction, while his other daughter, Shameem Khan, has carved her own niche as a talented costume designer in the industry. Mehul Kumar's life and career reflect a profound love for cinema, a commitment to storytelling, and a legacy that continues through his family and his enduring contributions to Indian film. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

Known For

Lahoo Ke Do Rang
4.7

Lahoo Ke Do Rang is about customs officer Bharat Srivastav who lives a middle-class life with his sister Rajni, wife Sangita and a small son. Rajni is soon to get married to Inspector Gautam. He is known for his unorthodox methods of apprehending smugglers, and it is these methods that land him in trouble with the Shikari brothers. Bharat decides to oppose them, and as a result the Shikari brothers recruit false eye-witnesses, pay them to give false testimonies and get the complaint dismissed. When Bharat persists, his family is abducted and subsequently killed. Bharat manages to kill some of the culprits, however, is arrested, found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. On the way to prison, the vehicle meets with an accident, killing everyone on board. Relieved at the death of their nemesis, the Shikari brothers celebrate only to find out that they now have a new unknown enemy, an enemy who will kill them one by one for an unknown reason.

Lahoo Ke Do Rang

1997Movie