Quick Info
| Profession | Film Producer, Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1937 |
| Age | 57 years (died on 01, Mar, 1994) |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 01/03/1994 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Miracle man of Bollywood |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Hometown | Bombay |
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| Death Cause | Falling from the balcony |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Engaged |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Nanda (Deceased, 1992-1994) |
Family
| Father | Kikubhai Desai (Deceased) |
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| Mother | Kalavati (Deceased) |
| Siblings | Brother - Subhash Desai (Film Producer) |
| Spouse | Jeevanprabha Desai (Deceased) |
| Children | Son - Ketan Desai (Film Producer, Director) |
Career
| Debut | Manmohan Desai commenced his film career with the movie 'Chhalia' in 1960, marking the beginning of an illustrious journey in Bollywood. His last directorial venture was 'Anmol' in 1993. He gained acclaim for directing the iconic film 'Amar Akbar Anthony', which earned him the Best Film Award at the 25th Filmfare Awards in 1978. Over his career, he successfully directed numerous blockbuster films and became a household name. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manmohan Desai was of Gujarati ancestry. | |
| 2. He left college to pursue filmmaking, starting as an apprentice under Babuhai Mistry. | |
| 3. He collaborated frequently with actor Amitabh Bachchan, despite initial reservations about casting him. | |
| 4. His directorial debut 'Chhalia' set the stage for a successful career in the film industry. | |
| 5. His marriage was a love story; his wife lived across the street and would smile at him from her window. | |
| 6. Desai's film 'Coolie' became the highest-grossing film of its time, earning Rs. 180 million. | |
| 7. Despite achieving tremendous success, Desai's life ended in a tragic mystery surrounding his death. |