Manmohan Singh (director)
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Early life and career
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In the 2000s, Manmohan Singh started directing Punjabi films. His first Punjabi film was Jee Aayan Nu in 2003, and he consequently made films like Dil Apna Punjabi, Mera Pind and Munde U.K. De.
Filmography
Directed
- Nasibo (1993)
- Jee Aayan Nu (2002)
- Asa Nu Maan Watna Da (2004)
- Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005)
- Dil Apna Punjabi (2006)
- Mitti Wajaan Maardi (2007)
- Mera Pind (2008)
- Munde U.K. De (2009)
- Ik Kudi Punjab Di (2010)
- Ajj De Ranjhe (2012)
- Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De (2014)
- PR (2022)
Production
- Mera Pind (2008)
- Ik Kudi Punjab Di (2010)
- Honour Killing (2014)
- Hate Story 2 (2014)
Cinematography
- Chann Pardesi (Punjabi) (1981)
- Betaab (1983)
- Preeti (Punjabi) (1986)
- Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da (Punjabi) (1987)
- Vijay (1988)
- Waaris (1988)
- Souten Ki Beti (1989)
- Chandni (1989)
- Chaalbaaz (1989)
- Jeene Do (1990)
- Lekin... (1990)
- Sanam Bewafa (1991)
- Lamhe (1991)
- Insaaf Ki Devi (1992)
- Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (1992)
- Apradhi (1992)
- Parampara (1993)
- Darr (1993)
- Nasibo (1994)
- Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
- Maachis (1996)
- Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997)
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
- Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
- Hu Tu Tu (1999)
- Mohabbatein (2000)
- Albela (2001)
- Filhaal... (2002)
- Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003)
- Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004)
- Sarhad Paar (2006)
- Ik Kudi Punjab Di (2010)
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography:
- 1998: Zee Cine Award for Best Cinematography – Dil To Pagal Hai
- 2001: Sansui Viewers Choice Award for Best Cinematography – Mohabbatein
References
External links
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