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| Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | |
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| Directed by | Pawan Kumar, |
| Written by | Pawan Kumar |
| Story by | Hemaa Singh |
| Produced by | Hemaa Singh, |
| Starring | Archival Footage of Pandit Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi |
| Narrated by | Amitabh Bachhan,Govinda ,Anupam Kher |
| Music by | Pawan Kumar, Vineet Srivastava |
Production company | Kanhaiyalal Productions |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language documentary film directed by Pawan Kumar and produced by Hemaa Singh, daughter of legendary character actor Pandit Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. The film chronicles the life and cinematic journey of Kanhaiyalal, best known for his iconic roles as a conniving moneylender in classic Hindi films like Mother India and Ganga Jamuna. [1] [2] [3]
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal presents a compelling narrative about the life and career of veteran actor Pandit Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. The documentary sheds light on the emotional and professional journey of an artist who dedicated his life to cinema, while also highlighting the unfortunate neglect many such legendary on-screen performers faced in their later years. [4]
The documentary showcasing his life and cinematic journey premiered on MX Player on 29 November 2022. His iconic line, “Kar bhala, so ho bhala,” remains one of the most memorable villain dialogues in Hindi cinema. [5]