Hrishikesh Mukherjee

30 September 1922 - 27 August 2006

Director

Beginning as an editor, Mukherjee's move to directing brought him huge success in the 70s with films such as Anand (1970) and Chupke, Chupke (1975). His trademark themes of modesty and family values were well received in his native India, particularly by the conservative middleclass whom his films would reflect.