Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
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| Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Pawan Kumar, |
| Written by | Pawan Kumar |
| Story by | Hemaa Singh |
| Produced by | Hemaa Singh, |
| Starring | Archival Footage of Pandit Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi |
| Narrated by | Amitabh Bachhan,Govinda ,Anupam Kher |
| Music by | Pawan Kumar, Vineet Srivastava |
Production company | Kanhaiyalal Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language documentary film directed by Pawan Kumar and produced by Hemaa Singh, daughter of legendary character actor Pandit Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. The film chronicles the life and cinematic journey of Kanhaiyalal, best known for his iconic roles as a conniving moneylender in classic Hindi films like Mother India and Ganga Jamuna.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal presents a compelling narrative about the life and career of veteran actor Pandit Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. The documentary sheds light on the emotional and professional journey of an artist who dedicated his life to cinema, while also highlighting the unfortunate neglect many such legendary on-screen performers faced in their later years.[4]
Legacy
[edit]The documentary showcasing his life and cinematic journey premiered on MX Player on 29 November 2022. His iconic line, “Kar bhala, so ho bhala,” remains one of the most memorable villain dialogues in Hindi cinema.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kanhaiyalal's daughter Hemaa Singh: Big B, Dharmendraji have paid tribute to dad". Mid-day. 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Hemaa Singh: Nawaz could do justice to Babuji". Mid-day. 15 August 2022.
- ^ "पिता कन्हैयालाल चतुर्वेदी की विरासत को यूं आगे ले जा रहीं बेटी हेमा सिंह, बनाई डॉक्यूमेंट्री, लिखी किताब". आज तक (in Hindi). 29 February 2024.
- ^ "रिव्यू-किस अभिनेता का 'नाम था कन्हैयालाल'…?". Cine Yatra. 25 November 2022.
- ^ "'Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal: Documentary about a True Artiste | Indo American News". www.indoamerican-news.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-21.
External links
[edit]- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal at IMDb
- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal on YouTube at Tinsel Tommmy
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