Subhash Ghai is called the 'Showman' of Bollywood for THESE reasons

Veteran filmmaker and producer Subhash Ghai celebrated his 76th birthday on Sunday, January 24th, 2021. Several celebrities from industry and his fans poured in wishes on his birthday. Over years, filmmaker has me outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. Born in Nagpur in year 1945, filmmaker gruated from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He’s proclaimed as 'Showman' because of his table works in industry.

Why was Subhash Ghai's nickname 'Showman'?

Subhash Ghai won several prestigious awards like National Film Award, IIFA Award for outstanding contributions to Indian Cinema and several or awards for his work. Before starting to work behind camera, maestro h worked in front of lens too. As reported by ANI, during an interview, Subhash Ghai recalled how he grabbed his first role after participating in a contest along with actors Rajesh Khanna and Dheeraj Kumar.

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Subhash Ghai me his debut in Bollywood with a small role in 1967 film Taqdeer. He also starred in Rajesh Khanna’s film Arhana and played a le role in Umang (1970) and Gumraah (1976). Subhash Ghai tasted success by helming movies like Vishwanath, Maeri, Karz, Hero, Vidhaata, Meri Jung, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes, Taal and  Black& White.

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Subhash Ghai also introduced actors Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar in one frame in 1991 iconic film, Saudagar. He also won a Filmfare Best Director Award for hit film. He directed romantic film Pardes starring Shah Rukh Khan and Mahima Chaudhary in le role. His collaboration with actor Dilip Kumar during 1980s and 1990s was outcome of several Bollywood films like Vidhaata and Karma.

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In year 1983, Subhash Ghai launched Jackie Shroff in an action flick Hero. He also established Anil Kapoor’s rising career in 1985 with film Meri Jung. In name of his wife Mukta Ghai, Subhash Ghai started a production company in 1982 and launched many stars. He is also founder of Whistling Woods International film and Media institution in Mumbai. Subhash Ghai anunced at Cannes International Film Festival in 2018 that he will be co-producing a biopic on Osho Rajneesh.

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