Biography
Gulshan Nanda (1929 – 16 November 1985) was an Indian novelist and screenwriter. Many of his novels were adapted into Hindi films in the 1960s and 1970s, including more than a dozen big hits of the period — Kaajal (1965), Kati Patang (1970), Khilona (1970), Sharmeelee (1971) and Daag (1973). He frequently collborated with Rajesh Khanna with films like Kati Patang, Daag, Ajanabee, Mehbooba and Nazrana. His stories encompassed a range of themes, from social issues and romance to action thrillers. He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Story six times, for Kaajal (1965), Neel Kamal (1968), Khilona (1970), Kati Patang (1970), Naya Zamana (1971) and Mehbooba (1976). His sons Rahul (married to Rakita Chopra, daughter of actor Prem Chopra) and Himanshu Nanda are veteran publicity designers for Bollywood and conceived the concept of Akshay Kumar starrer, Patiala House (2011).
Filmography
all 31
Movies 31
Writer 28
Screenplay 1
Nazrana (1987)
Baadal (1985)
Salma (1985)
Bindiya Chamkegi (1984)
Main Awara Hoon (1983)
Bade Dil Wala (1983)
Do Premee (1980)
Guru (1980)
Air Hostess (1980)
Dil Kaa Heera (1979)
Azaad (1978)
Vichitra Jeevitham (1978)
Amrithavaahini (1976)
Bhanwar (1976)
Mehbooba (1976)
Ajanabee (1974)
Chhote Sarkar (1974)
Joshila (1973)
Jugnu (1973)
Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973)
Daag (1973)
Naya Zamana (1971)
Kati Patang (1971)
Shy Girl (1971)
Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
Khilona (1970)
Neel Kamal (1968)
Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)
Kaajal (1965)
Punarjanma (1963)
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GenderMale
Birthday1929-01-01
Deathday1985-11-16 (56 years old)
ChildrenHimanshu Nanda, Rahul Nanda
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
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