
Govind Nihalani
Directing
Biography
Govind Nihalani is an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has been the recipient of six National Film Awards, and five Bollywood Filmfare Awards. In 1996, his script for Drohkaal was adapted by Kamal Hassan for its Tamil remake, Kuruthipunal, which subsequently became India's official entry for the 68th Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film category.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Govind Nihalani
Filmography
Acting (2)
2012
Light, Shadow, and Meas Self
Production & Directing (63)
2019
Up Up & UpDirector
2019
Up Up & UpScreenplay
2017
She and OthersDirector
2013
AnumatiCinematography
2004
DevWriter
6.2
2004
DevDirector
6.2
2004
DevCinematography
6.2
2004
DevProducer
6.2
2001
BodyDirector
4.0
2001
BodyScreenplay
4.0
2001
BodyProducer
4.0
1999
ThakshakDirector
6.4
1999
ThakshakStory
6.4
1999
ThakshakScreenplay
6.4
1999
ThakshakDirector of Photography
6.4
1999
ThakshakProducer
6.4
1998
Mother of 1084Director
7.9
1998
Mother of 1084Screenplay
7.9
1998
Mother of 1084Producer
7.9
1998
Mother of 1084Director of Photography
7.9
1996
SanshodhanScreenplay
5.5
1996
SanshodhanEditor
5.5
1996
SanshodhanStory
5.5
1996
SanshodhanDirector
5.5
1995
KuruthipunalOriginal Story
6.7
1994
DrohkaalCinematography
7.4
1994
DrohkaalDirector
7.4
1994
DrohkaalWriter
7.4
1991
Rukmavati's MansionDirector of Photography
7.0
1991
Rukmavati's MansionDirector
7.0
1991
Rukmavati's MansionScreenplay
7.0
1991
PitaScreenplay
10.0
1991
PitaDirector
10.0
1991
PitaDirector of Photography
10.0
1990
DrishtiProducer
7.3
1990
DrishtiDirector of Photography
7.3
1990
DrishtiDirector
7.3
1990
DrishtiWriter
7.3
1985
Satyajit RayCinematography
6.8
1985
AghaatDirector
8.1
1984
PartyDirector of Photography
7.4
1984
PartyDirector
7.4
1983
Ardh SatyaDirector
7.0
1983
Ardh SatyaDirector of Photography
7.0
1983
ArohanDirector of Photography
9.0
1982
GandhiSecond Unit Director of Photography
7.6
1982
GandhiSecond Unit Director
7.6
1982
VijetaDirector
9.2
1982
VijetaWriter
9.2
1982
VijetaDirector of Photography
9.2
1981
KalyugDirector of Photography
6.7
1980
AakroshCinematography
7.3
1980
AakroshDirector
7.3
1978
JunoonDirector of Photography
5.7
1978
The Sage from the SeaDirector of Photography
9.5
1977
BhumikaCinematography
6.6
1976
ManthanCinematography
6.5
1975
NishantCinematography
7.1
1975
Charandas The ThiefDirector of Photography
9.0
1974
AnkurDirector of Photography
6.2
1973
KaaduCinematography
8.7
1971
Silence! The Court Is in SessionProducer
9.2
1971
Silence! The Court Is in SessionAssistant Director
9.2







