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=Profile=
[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Hrishikesh-Mukherjee-The-king-of-comedy/photostory/53886323.cms   Hrishikesh Mukherjee: The king of comedy, The Times of India TNN | August 27, 2016]

Simplicity and warmth have always defined Hrishikesh Mukherjee's cinematic offerings over the years. Known to be one of the most popular filmmakers of his time, Mukherjee managed to send out strong social messages that underlined his films. Starting his career in 1951 as an editor and assistant director to Bimal Roy, he later went on to try his hand at directing a film titled 'Musafir' in 1957. However, the film was a disaster at the box office.

Failure didn't stop the talented filmmaker from pursuing his cinematic ambitions, and it wasn't long before director Raj Kapoor took note. Kapoor, who by then was an established name in the industry, was impressed with his skills and recommended him strongly as director for 'Anari' (1959). Starring Kapoor himself and Nutan, the film was well received, both critically and commercially.

Mukherjee's next film 'Anuradha' (1960), that told the story of a doctor who neglects his wife to focus on his work, fetched him the President's Medal Award.

In 1970, Mukherjee made what is considered his masterpiece - 'Anand'. The film gave a complex but compassionate look at the balance between hope, fear, life and death. The film which had Rajesh Khanna in the lead is also regarded as one of his greatest performance of all time. In the film, he played a terminally ill man who wishes to live life to the full before he dies.

Mukherjee kept the winning streak going by putting up excellent films like 'Guddi', a semi-satiric take on the film industry, 'Abhimaan' and 'Chupke Chupke', a comedy about a newlywed professor's joke on his pompous brother-in-law. His films gave the audience a detailed look into the middle-class mentality.

The 1980s, which saw the advent of superstar Amitabh Bachchan as an angry young man out to change the world in Bollywood, coupled with larger-than-life films, saw Hrishikesh Mukherjee's brand of filmmaking fizzling out over time.

He recently attempted a comeback with 'Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate' (1998), but sadly it was a futile effort as the film was considered as a commercial and critical failure. Although his films failed to draw in the crowds and set cash registers ringing, Mukherjee's films still linger on in the hearts and cherished memories of his fans, even after three long decades.
=Filmography=
==As a director==
1957 Musafir 

1959 Anari

1960 Anuradha 

1961 Chhaya 

1961 Mem-Didi

1962 Aashiq

1962 Asli-Naqli

1964 Sanjh Aur Savera

1965 Do Dil

1966 Anupama

1966 Biwi Aur Makan

1966 Gaban 

1967 Majhli Didi

1968 Aashirwad

1969 Pyar Ka Sapna

1969 Satyakam

1971 Anand

1971 Buddha Mil Gaya

1971 Guddi

1972 Bawarchi

1972 Sabse Bada Sukh

1973 Abhimaan

1973 Namak Haraam

1974 Phir Kab Milogi

1975 Chaitali

1975 Chupke Chupke

1975 Mili

1976 Arjun Pandit

1977 Alaap

1977 Kotwal Saab

1978 Naukri

1979 Gol Maal

1979 Jurmana

1980 Khubsoorat

1981 Naram Garam

1982 Bemisal

1983 Achha Bura

1983 Kissi Se Na Kehna

1983 Rang Birangi

1985 Jhoothi

1986 Hum Hindustani (TV Series)

1988 Lathi

1988 Namumkin

1990 Agar Aisa Ho To (TV Series)

1990 Rishte (TV Series)

1992 Talaash (TV Series)

1998 Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
==As a producer==
1957 Musafir 

1960 Anuradha

1968 Aashirwad 

1971 Anand 

1971 Guddi 

1972 Bawarchi 

1972 Sabse Bada Sukh 

1975 Chupke Chupke 

1975 Mili 

1977 Alaap 

1979 Gol Maal 

1980 Khubsoorat 

1998 Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate 
==Story/ screenplay==
1953 Do Bigha Zamin 

1957 Musafir 

1961 Mem-Didi 

1966 Anupama 

1968 Aashirwad  / 

1971 Anand  

1971 Guddi 

1972 Bawarchi 

1973 Abhimaan 

1973 Namak Haraam 

1977 Alaap 

1983 Achha Bura 

1983 Rang Birangi 

1998 Chitrashalabham 

1998 Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate 
==As an editor==
1953 Do Bigha Zamin

1953 Parineeta 

1954 Biraj Bahu

1954 Naukari

1955 Garam Coat

1957 Gotoma the Buddha

1958 Lukochuri

1958 Madhumati

1958 Yahudi

1959 Anari

1961 Char Diwari

1961 Gunga Jumna

1962 Aashiq

1962 Banarasi 

1966 Pinjre Ke Panchhi

1967 Chemmeen

1967 Ghar Ka Chirag

1968 Aashirwad

1968 Chhotto Jignasa

1968 Mere Hamdam Mere Dost 

1969 Pyar Hi Pyar 

1969 Pyasi Sham

1969 Yakeen 

1970 Dastak 

1971 Anand

1971 Jawan Muhabat 

1974 Nellu

1975 Mili

1981 Baisakhi Megh 

1981 Professor Pyarelal

1983 Coolie
==As an actor==
1972 Bees Saal Pehle