Hemen Gupta
Directing
Biography
Hemen Gupta was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter in Hindi and Bengali films. Hemen Gupta was born on 21 March 1914, in Rajmahal, Jharhand, India. His father, Purnanand Gupta, worked in the State Treasury Office and for several years, was posted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where Hemen spent his early childhood. His major work includes Anand Math (1952), Kabuliwala (1961), etc.
Known For
Driven by the devastation of a famine, a patriotic landlord joins a secret brotherhood of warrior monks to lead a fiery revolt against the British East India Company, embracing the motherland's freedom as a sacred and ultimate sacrifice.
Anand Math
A poor Afghani leaves his family behind to earn a living as a dried fruit vendor in India. Profoundly homesick, he befriends a young girl who reminds him of his own daughter. Meanwhile, the locals are distrustful of all foreigners.
Kabuliwala
This film directed by Hemen Gupta, starring Dev Anand and Geeta Bali in the lead roles.
Kashti
A murder had taken place. The suspect ran away and jumped into the water . When he was dragged out of waters, he was unconscious. A story of mystery and of breath-taking suspense.
Meenar
The 'Quit India Movement' of 1942.
Biyallish
Film starring Gajanan Jagirdar, Azra and Sulochana Choudhury.
Babar
A 1947 Bengali Film directed by Hemen Gupta.
Abhiyatri
A biographical film that chronicles Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's radical involvement in the Indian independence movement and his dedication to the Indian National Army (INA).
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Hemen Gupta's 'Bhuli Nai' (1948) was set against the infamous 1905 Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.
Bhuli Nai
Hindi film directed by Hemen Gupta