Hrishikesh Mukherjee (1922-2006)

"It's more difficult to portray simple emotions on screen than complex ones. And that's why I try to delve more into such themes" quotes Hrishi-Da a film director who taught value of life with his simple, unglamorous yet magical films.
Hrishi-da or Hrishikesh Mukherjee was one of the most celebrated Indian Film directors who portrayed human life with unimaginable closeness and skill. His films depicted intense feelings with a hint of humor and deepest sorrows with a smile. His literary sensibilities and understanding of human life was what made his films immortal with the Indian audience. Owing to his invaluable experience of assisting legendary directors like Bimal Roy, Hrishikesh Mukherjee possessed the skill required to direct films that could relate to the masses. With films like Anari, Anand and Abhimaan, Hrishi-da touched upon the basic yet deepest feelings of the human existence like jealousy, fear and greed. Some of his biggest hits include films like Anari, Anand, Anupama, Abhimaan, Guddi, Golmaal and Namak Haraam. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema and will always be remembered as one of the greatest directors of Indian Cinema.