Manmohan Desai's Birth Anniversary: 1977 Manmohan Desai's - 4 Blockbusters Dominate Box Office

Manmohan Desai

Manmohan Desai was a legendary Bollywood director in the 1970s, known for his unique blend of drama, action, and emotion, which made his films eagerly anticipated by audiences

Manmohan Desai

In 1977, Desai achieved an extraordinary feat by delivering four blockbuster films, which were among the top five highest-grossing movies of that year in India

Manmohan Desai

The film "Amar Akbar Anthony," released on May 27, 1977, became the highest-grossing film of the year, earning ₹725 crore and featuring a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna.

Manmohan Desai

"Dharamveer" was another major success, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 1977, with a box office collection of ₹675 crore, and starred Dharmendra and Zeenat Aman.

Manmohan Desai

"Parvarish," a high-budget crime drama released on October 23, 1977, earned ₹3 crore at the box office and further showcased Desai's filmmaking prowess with a cast that included Amitabh Bachchan and Shammi Kapoor

Manmohan Desai

"Chacha-Bhatija" was also a significant hit in 1977, featuring stars like Dharmendra and Hema Malini, and contributed to Desai's dominance in the film industry that year

Manmohan Desai

The overwhelming success of these films established 1977 as the year of Manmohan Desai, solidifying his legacy as one of Bollywood's greatest directors with an unmatched track record of hits

Manmohan Desai

Desai's ability to captivate audiences with star-studded casts and engaging storylines made him a beloved figure in Indian cinema, and his films continue to be celebrated for their impact on the industry