Writing

Jagdish Kanwal

Known for

Writing

Credits

10 titles

Known for

Waman Avtar poster
NR

The film follows Lord Vishnu's fifth incarnation as the dwarf-like Vamana. He descends to earth to curb the ego and pride of the demon King Bali (Mahabali) and restore cosmic balance.

Waman Avtar

1955

Dashera poster
NR

When Kali Dev challenges Dharma Dev that every human can be corrupted by wealth in the age of Kaliyug, an innocent mortal becomes the ultimate battlefield. Enter Seth Shriyal—a deeply pious and honest man loved by his entire town. Determined to win the divine wager, Kali Dev teams up with Shriyal’s jealous neighbor to orchestrate a public disgrace. Starring golden-age legends Nirupa Roy, Shahu Modak, and a stellar ensemble cast, this rare 1956 classic is a sweeping mythological tale of integrity, temptation, and the ultimate test of human righteousness.

Dashera

1956

Char Dil Char Rahen poster
8.0

Three love stories that take place simultaneously but do not intersect, because the characters do not interact with each other, even though they all live in the same neighborhood. Govinda, a gloomy Airai boy who was cruelly separated from his beloved girlfriend, Chalvi, who was expelled from the village. Johnny Braganza, a waiter who has just been released from prison after being unjustly accused of falsifying the accounts of the hotel owner, Ferrara, who successfully seduces Johnny's girlfriend, Stella. Now he is setting up a car garage at the same intersection.

Char Dil Char Rahen

1959

Diwana poster
8.0

A young prince named Ashok falls in love with a girl named Lali whom he encounters for the first time while hunting in a forest. Later on he learns that Lali belongs to a nomadic community that is at present, inhabiting his region. Ashok meets Lali again and both confess that they are in love with each other. In the meantime Lali's father, who is the head of his community, sends a man named Phulwa to look for her.

Diwana

1952

Parichay poster
8.0

The artist Gopal once asked his geologist friend: "Tell me, Shankar, what kind of bride do you want?" The modest Shankar replied: "I would like her to sing a little, just a little. And I would like her to be beautiful. That's all... Chance brought him together with a girl of rare beauty. But there was a problem: Shivani (that was her name) was from a poor family and had already been betrothed to an unloved but wealthy old man. Upon learning this, Shankar decided to disrupt the wedding and marry Shivani. He was in such a hurry to carry out his sudden decision that he did not even have time to talk to his bride. Talk... Even if he had wanted to, it would not have been possible: it was only after the wedding that he learned of the terrible illness his wife was suffering from...

Parichay

1954

No artwork available
8.0

Shanno falls for the flautist Kanhaiya, believing him to be Lord Krishna, and decides to marry him. However, she is shocked after realising that he is, in fact, the village drunkard.

Kanhaiya

1959

Film credits

1950s · 5 titles

Waman Avtar poster
NR

The film follows Lord Vishnu's fifth incarnation as the dwarf-like Vamana. He descends to earth to curb the ego and pride of the demon King Bali (Mahabali) and restore cosmic balance.

Waman Avtar

1955

Dashera poster
NR

When Kali Dev challenges Dharma Dev that every human can be corrupted by wealth in the age of Kaliyug, an innocent mortal becomes the ultimate battlefield. Enter Seth Shriyal—a deeply pious and honest man loved by his entire town. Determined to win the divine wager, Kali Dev teams up with Shriyal’s jealous neighbor to orchestrate a public disgrace. Starring golden-age legends Nirupa Roy, Shahu Modak, and a stellar ensemble cast, this rare 1956 classic is a sweeping mythological tale of integrity, temptation, and the ultimate test of human righteousness.

Dashera

1956

Char Dil Char Rahen poster
8.0

Three love stories that take place simultaneously but do not intersect, because the characters do not interact with each other, even though they all live in the same neighborhood. Govinda, a gloomy Airai boy who was cruelly separated from his beloved girlfriend, Chalvi, who was expelled from the village. Johnny Braganza, a waiter who has just been released from prison after being unjustly accused of falsifying the accounts of the hotel owner, Ferrara, who successfully seduces Johnny's girlfriend, Stella. Now he is setting up a car garage at the same intersection.

Char Dil Char Rahen

1959

Parichay poster
8.0

The artist Gopal once asked his geologist friend: "Tell me, Shankar, what kind of bride do you want?" The modest Shankar replied: "I would like her to sing a little, just a little. And I would like her to be beautiful. That's all... Chance brought him together with a girl of rare beauty. But there was a problem: Shivani (that was her name) was from a poor family and had already been betrothed to an unloved but wealthy old man. Upon learning this, Shankar decided to disrupt the wedding and marry Shivani. He was in such a hurry to carry out his sudden decision that he did not even have time to talk to his bride. Talk... Even if he had wanted to, it would not have been possible: it was only after the wedding that he learned of the terrible illness his wife was suffering from...

Parichay

1954

No artwork available
8.0

Indian horror drama movie from 1954.

Noor Mahal

1954

Behind the camera

Diwana poster
8.0

A young prince named Ashok falls in love with a girl named Lali whom he encounters for the first time while hunting in a forest. Later on he learns that Lali belongs to a nomadic community that is at present, inhabiting his region. Ashok meets Lali again and both confess that they are in love with each other. In the meantime Lali's father, who is the head of his community, sends a man named Phulwa to look for her.

Diwana

1952

No artwork available
8.0

Shanno falls for the flautist Kanhaiya, believing him to be Lord Krishna, and decides to marry him. However, she is shocked after realising that he is, in fact, the village drunkard.

Kanhaiya

1959

Budtameez poster
10.0

A young man of modest means romances a spoiled rich girl at the behest of her father. Complications, sparks and romance ensue.

Budtameez

1966

Baap Re Baap poster
9.0

Raj Kumar Ashok belongs to a rich and aristocratic family. His parents want him to marry the best of the best girls money could find. Ashok's dad then spends a lot of money to invite proposals from all over India. But Ashok loves Kokila, who belongs to a poor family and sells flowers for a livelihood. Ashok decides to carry on his love with Kokila and at the same time witnesses the hilarious goings-on at his residence when the dads, mom, and the brides-to-be assemble - all from different parts of India - all speaking a different language. And with this multi-lingual medley, misunderstandings are bound to happen - and they do. His parents eventually select Roopa to be the bride. What will happen to the budding romance of Ashok and Kokila?

Baap Re Baap

1955

Sanjog poster
10.0

Believing his wife to be dead after giving birth to a boy, a husband leaves and re-locates to the city.

Sanjog

1961