Dinesh Thakur
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Dinesh Thakur was a noted Indian theatre director, actor in theatre, television, and Hindi film, where most notably he appeared as one of the leads in Rajnigandha 1974 and directed by Basu Chatterjee, which won both Filmfare Best Movie Award and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie. Dinesh Thakur was born in 1947 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. He was the founder-director of ANK productions, a Mumbai-based theatre company, established in 1976. Though he mainly appeared in character roles in Hindi films, as a screenwriter and story writer, he is known for writing the story and screenplay of Ghar (1978), which won him the 1979 Filmfare Best Story Award.
Dinesh Thakur Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dinesh Thakur reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dinesh Thakur's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Dinesh Thakur's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Anubhav, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dinesh Thakur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dinesh Thakur's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dinesh Thakur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring | Dinesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Zakhmi Rooh | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ek Saas Zindagi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Palay Khan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Aamne Samne | CBI Officer Ashfraf Khan | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Usman Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Meera | Jaimal Rathod | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Madhu Malti | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Madhu Malti | Anil Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ghar | Doctor Prashant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Minoo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Karm | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Kalicharan | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Rajnigandha | Navin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Parinay | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Zaroorat | Ashok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mere Apne | Billoo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Anubhav | Shashi Bhushan | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dinesh Thakur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dinesh Thakur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dinesh Thakur is "Anubhav" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dinesh Thakur acted in?
Dinesh Thakur has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dinesh Thakur?
Other notable films include "Zakhmi Rooh", "Karm", and "Palay Khan".