K Bapaiah

Mainstream Telugu and Hindi director. Nephew of T. Prakash Rao. Started as an editor at the Vijaya Studio in the mid-60s; then assistant director and début as solo director in 1970. Moved to low-budget Hindi remakes of Telugu hits, often starring Jeetendra, e.g. Mawaali and Himmat Aur Mehnat. Also directed Mithun Chakraborty in vendetta thrillers such as Ghar Ek Mandir and Waqt Ki Awaaz.

FILMOGRAPHY: 1970: Drohi; 1973: Memu Manushulame; 1974: Urvashi; 1975: Soggadu; Vaikunthapali; Eduruleni Manishi; 1977: Dildaar; Charitra Heenulu; Gadusu Pillodu; Indra Dhanushu; 1978: Dil Aur Deewar; Sahasavanthudu; Yuga Purushudu; 1979: Mande Gundelu; 1980: Bandish; Takkar; 1981: Sindoor Bane Jwala; Aggirava; Agni Poolu; Guru Shishyulu; 1982: Kaliyuga Ramudu; Naa Desam; 1983: Mawaali; Mundadugu; 1984: Ghar Ek Mandir; Maqsad; Dandayatra; Intiguttu; 1985: Aaj Ka Daur; Pataal Bhairavi; Chattamtho Poratam; 1986: Aag Aur Shola; Ghar Sansar; Jayam Manade; Muddat; Swarg Se Sundar; 1987: Himmat Aur Mehnat; Maavoori Maagadu; Majaal; Makutamleni Maharaju; Mard Ki Zabaan; 1988: Charnon Ki Saugandh; Sone Pe Suhaaga; Waqt Ki Awaaz; Pyar Ka Mandir; 1989: Sikka; 1990: Pyar Ka Devata; Pyar Ka Karz; Izzatdar; 1991: Pyar Hua Chori Chori; 1992: Parda Hai Parda; Kasak.

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