Manmauji

Acting

Manmauji

Manmauji (real name Ram Mohan Mishra) was born in Dubeypur, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, and is one of Indian cinema’s most beloved comedy actors. A diploma holder in textile engineering from the Government Textile Institute, Kanpur, he moved to Mumbai in 1972 to work in the textile industry. Fate had other plans — his quick wit and mimicry caught the eye of legendary comedian Mehmood, leading to his film debut in Naukar (1979). In 1977, during the making of Darinda, he shaved his head for a role. That bald look became his trademark, eventually earning him a spot in the Limca Book of Records for portraying the highest number of bald characters on screen. Over nearly five decades, he acted in more than 1,000 films, from Hindi blockbusters like The Burning Train, Khiladi, and Baazigar to the international feature The Deceivers alongside Pierce Brosnan and Shashi Kapoor. In 2012, he surprised audiences with a serious performance inspired by Anna Hazare in Main Nahin Anna, winning praise for his range. A favorite of filmmaker David Dhawan and respected for his humility, Manmauji remains a symbol of comic brilliance and timeless entertainment in Indian cinema. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

Acting credits

Nagina poster
7.1

The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.

Nagina

1986

Jhoothi poster
5.8

Kalpana, a compulsive liar, believes that lying is justified for a good cause. However, trouble comes knocking on her door when she arranges dates for her siblings by lying.

Jhoothi

1985

The Burning Train poster
6.6

An engineer's dream of making the perfect train for Indian Railways is given hope when the company commissions his prototype. After years dedicating himself to his dream, his family has suffered, but now he hopes to make it all up to them with the train's triumphant inaugural journey. However, an embittered fellow employee has other ideas.

The Burning Train

1980

Naseeb poster
7.3

The lives of friends Namdev, Raghu, Damu and Jaggi take a turn for the worse when they win a lottery. Raghu and Damu murder Jaggi and frame Namdev who later returns to seek revenge.

Naseeb

1981

Shabnam poster
NR

Shabnam is an ambitious girl who wants to be a dancer. Her mother was also a great dancer but her father Tony is against it. Then comes Rahul in her life like a storm with a proposition to allow Shabnam to take part in dance competitions.

Shabnam

1993

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9.0

Bhagwan Shri Indra must assume human form to overthrow the tyrannical Demon King Lord Raavan. VIllagers across India burn effigies in support of their chosen leader. The story becomes personal for Ganga, who loves Raavan and wishes to tame him.

Raavan

1984

Dhan Daulat poster
7.5

A wealthy young man (Rajendra Kumar) is forced by his traditional parents to end his relationship with a girl of lower social standing (Mala Sinha). The heartbroken girl never reveals to her lover that she's pregnant with his child, whom she raises on her own. Years later, father and son (Rishi Kapoor) meet when the son finds a job working for a company that his father owns -- but will the two discover the truth about each other's identities?

Dhan Daulat

1980

Papi Gudia poster
4.8

This movie tells the story of a black magic practitioner (Shakti Kapoor), who before dying transfers his soul into a doll who finally gets into the hands of Karishma Kapoor's brother. This evil doll has plans of his to get into a new body before he permanently gets stuck into the doll's body. This movie is an unofficial remake of Hollywood movie Child's Play.

Papi Gudia

1996

Aatank poster
4.7

Jesu and Peter are childhood friends who live in a coastal village in India and depend on fishing as their livelihood. The community is oppressed by a powerful gangster named Alphonso. Jesu is an orphan, while Peter is brought up by his aunt and uncle, after the death of his mother. The community is all thrilled when Phillips finds black pearls off the coast. But then so does Alphonso, who asks his divers to get all the pearls, thus disturbing the ocean. Peter meets with Suzy D'Silva and they fall in love with each other, and get married. While enjoying a quiet swim on the sea-shore, Suzy disappears. A search is carried out, and a number of human body parts are recovered. With shock and horror, this community finds that their livelihood is being threatened by a gigantic, virtually indestructible man-eating shark.

Aatank

1996

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan poster
5.7

Arjun and Pyare are two police officers witha friendly rivalry, who get framed for various crimes being committed by their doppelgangers.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

1998

Betaaj Badshah poster
4.0

Well known for his believes in fairness, justice, and fair play, Raja Prithviraj holds sway over a large rural territory in India. His word is the law, and no one would dare to cross swords with him. Prithviraj lives with his only daughter, Tejeshwani, in their exclusive palace. Years later, Tejeshwani has now grown up, attends college, on occasion with her pet cheetah, meets with handsome young fellow collegian, and after several misunderstandings and confrontations, both fall in love with each other. When Prithviraj comes to know of Arjun, he invites him to his palace, insults him, and asks him never to see Tejeshwani again. Watch what Arjun and Tejeshwani do to change her father's mind, knowing fully well that no one in their community will stand up against the Raja.

Betaaj Badshah

1994

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7.0

Collegian Pratapchand alias Pratap lives with his father, Badriprasad, a building contractor, his housewife mom, and a younger brother named Ramu. Badriprasad is always critical of Pratap, and never a day passes without Pratap being reminded of his shortcomings. When Pratap's friend, Sunil gets married to Sudha, Badriprasad arranges Pratap's marriage with a village belle named Alka, much to Pratap's chagrin. After the marriage takes place, Pratap finds Alka attractive, and both fall in love with each other, and would some time together. But that is not to be so, as Pratap has exams coming up, and Badriprasad will not permit them to be close to each other. So both of them scheme up a plot to leave on the pretext of visiting Alka's parents in another distant town. Instead both of them go to Bombay, rent a room, and decide to be intimate. But fate has other plans, rather comical, for them, and will make rue their decision of coming to Bombay.

Hamari Bahu Alka

1982

Khiladi poster
6.2

A group of friends, who love to make bets with one another, play a prank that goes horribly wrong when one of them is murdered.

Khiladi

1992

Jhankaar Beats poster
6.4

Deep and Rishi, best friends and passionate musicians, navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives while preparing for the annual music contest, "Jhankaar Beats." Deep enjoys a stable life with his wife, Shanti, and young daughter, but faces pressures from a demanding job, a quirky client, and a meddlesome mother-in-law. Rishi, on the other hand, is grappling with a failing marriage to his headstrong wife, Nicki, and the emotional toll of living apart. When Neel, a talented guitarist with his own romantic troubles, joins their advertising agency, he becomes an unlikely ally. Together, the trio juggles work chaos, relationship conflicts, and their unyielding dream of winning the competition. Set against a backdrop of music, camaraderie, and laughter, their journey is one of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the pursuit of harmony both on and off the stage.

Jhankaar Beats

2003

Dulhe Raja poster
6.3

Poor Raja opens a fast foot restaurant right opposite a five star hotel run by its owner Singhania, earning his wrath. The wealthy hotel owner uses all his influence to remove Raja, but in vain. Things get worse for the wealthy man, when his daughter Kiran wants to marry the poor hotelier. The wealthy man refuses, leading to a confrontation and a condition - which Raja fulfills, he becomes rich virtually overnight, and proposes for the hand of Kiran. The wealthy hotelier reluctantly accepts him as his son-in-law, only to have Kiran elope with a man named Rahul.

Dulhe Raja

1998

College Girl poster
NR

A drama about a college girl who is violently assaulted by her lover. The young woman meets with a lot of resistance when she tries to sue her former friend.

College Girl

1990

Anari poster
10.0

A young couple struggle with poverty, but a job opportunity which cancels their financial woes leads to new tests of character

Anari

1975

Piya Ka Ghar poster
7.0

A woman from a rural family enters into an arranged marriage with a man from the city. While she is instantly taken with her husband, she is shocked to discover that the holy man who arranged the wedding had neglected to mention the crammed living conditions of her new family and soon the lack of privacy disrupts the marriage bliss of the newly-wed couple.

Piya Ka Ghar

1972

Naiyya poster
9.7

Lakhipur is a small community along the river bank of Ganga, where Sonu lives with his ailing mother. One day he rescues a woman named Geeta and brings her home with him. He and his mom look after her while she recuperates and find out that she comes from a wealthy family. When she gets better, he takes her home, only to find out that she is no longer welcome there by her paternal uncle and his wife, Ramkali.

Naiyya

1979

Apna Desh poster
4.5

When it's discovered that four prominent members of the community are crooks and black marketeers, young Akash (Rajesh Khanna) -- posing as an expatriate smuggler -- teams with his girlfriend, Chanda (Mumtaz), to expose them. But to nail the quartet -- a tradesman, a doctor and a builder, all led by a wealthy industrialist (Madan Puri) -- Akash must get them to confess their misdeeds while Chanda surreptitiously captures everything on film.

Apna Desh

1972

Wahan Ke Log poster
6.0

Armed with laser guns, three-fingered virtually invincible Martians collude with gangsters to invade Earth.

Wahan Ke Log

1967

Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi poster
10.0

Raja, a car enthusiast and mechanic, chances upon a four-wheeled wonder that is nothing like the other ordinary vehicles. The car is a witness to Raja's father's death years ago. It cares about Raja, protects him from goons, and punishes the culprits who murdered his father.

Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi

1988

Dil Ka Sauda poster
NR

A vengeful daughter stalks her father's killer in this gritty drama. After an evil villain known as B.K murders her father, Pincky moves to the city to hunt him down. She changes her identity and gets a job as a disco dancer, and B.K.'s son falls for her, unaware of her true identity. Pincky kills him when she gets the chance, inciting B.K. to attack her neighborhood on Holy Day. Dillip Thadeshwar, Ruhi Sawant and Donny Kapoor star.

Dil Ka Sauda

2005

Rustom poster
9.0

Bollywood version of The Champ. Dara Singh stars as a washed up wrestling champ with a drinking and gambling problem trying to raise his son Sunny. Complications arise when Sunny discovers that his mother is still alive, after having been led to believe that she had died many years ago.

Rustom

1982