R. K. Nayyar (born Ram Krishna Nayyar, 1930 – 1995)[1][2] was an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter in Hindi language films.[3][4][5]
R. K. Nayyar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ram Krishna Nayyar 1930 Lahore, British India |
| Died | 1995 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
| Known for | Love in Simla |
| Spouse | |
Professional life
His major directorial work includes Love in Simla which released in 1960.[6][7]
In India, Love in Simla was the fifth highest-grossing film of 1960. It grossed ₹1.7 crore in 1960.
In the Soviet Union, the film was released in 1963 and came third place on the year's Soviet box office chart.[8] The film drew a Soviet box office audience of 35 million viewers, making it one of the top 20 most successful Indian films in the Soviet Union.
Personal life
R. K. Nayyar married Indian actress Sadhana, first cousin of actress Babita. in 1966.[9]
Filmography
As director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Qatl |
| 1969 | Intaquam |
| 1966 | Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai |
| 1964 | Aao Pyar Karen |
| 1963 | Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke |
| 1960 | Love in Simla |
As producer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar |
| 1986 | Qatl |
| 1966 | Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai |
As screenwriter
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1969 | Intaquam |
| 1960 | Love in Simla |
References
External links
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