Cinemaazi remembers Arjun Hingorani on his death anniversary

Veteran filmmaker Arjun Hingorani had passed away this day, 5 May in 2018. The 1926-born Hingorani is credited with launching the career of popular star Dharmendra with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere in 1960. He had also directed actress Sadhana’s debut film, Abana (1958), which was India’s first major Sindhi-language production. Over the course of a career spanning 30 years, Hingorani collaborated with Dharmendra in several films including Kab? Kyun? Aur Kahaan? (1970), Kahani Kismat Ki (1973), Khel Khilari Ka (1977), Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) and Kaun Kare Kurbanie (1991). Besides directing, he wrote, acted in, and also produced some of his films, such as Kahani Kismat Ki, and Katilon Ke Katil, and Sultanat (1986). Seen to have a penchant for featuring the letter ‘K’ in the titles of his films, Hingorani’s last produced film was Kaise Kahoon Ke...Pyaar Hai (2003). He had also penned the self-help book How To Be Happy and Realise Your Dreams in 2005.

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