Mumbai, February 9: Renowned filmmaker K.C. Bokadia, known for his unique storytelling and innovative filmmaking style, has left an indelible mark on the Indian cinema landscape. His films continue to captivate audiences even years after their release.
Born on February 10 in Medta City, Nagaur district of Rajasthan, Kistur Chand Bokadia has directed and produced over 60 films throughout his illustrious career. His notable works include romantic and family dramas such as “Pyar Jhukta Nahi,” “Teri Meharbanian,” “Naseeb Apna Apna,” “Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam,” “Pyar Zindagi Hai,” and “Main Tera Dushman,” which were immensely popular during their time.
Bokadia’s directorial repertoire also features significant films like “Phool Bane Angare,” “Police Aur Mujrim,” “Insaniyat Ke Devta,” “Kudrat Ka Kanoon,” and particularly “Aaj Ka Arjun.” He also served as a co-producer for the film “Paap Ka Ant.”
Throughout his career, Bokadia collaborated with nearly all major Bollywood stars, including Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Dharmendra, Rajinikanth, Mithun Chakraborty, Vinod Khanna, Govinda, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Sunny Deol. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of many artists.
His association with Amitabh Bachchan is particularly noteworthy. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, when Bachchan faced the Bofors controversy and was embroiled in false accusations, many distanced themselves from him. However, K.C. Bokadia stood by him during this challenging period, directing “Aaj Ka Arjun” at that time. Bachchan later revealed that after winning his court case, Bokadia was the first to visit him. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan alongside Jaya Prada in lead roles.
Bokadia’s films often revolve around themes of family, love, humanity, and justice, resonating with the common man. His unique concepts and relatable stories endeared him to audiences. His last directorial project was the Tamil film “Rocky: The Revenge” in 2019, featuring actors like Srikanth and Nasir. Since then, he has not directed any new films.