Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
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Mukesh Singh
Pt. C. R. Vyas
Score:
Inbaraj Rajendran
| Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Pawan Kumar Mukesh Singh |
| Story by | Hemaa Singh |
| Produced by | Hemaa Singh |
| Music by | Songs: Pt. C. R. Vyas Score: Inbaraj Rajendran |
Production company | Kanhaiyalal Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (transl. The name was Kanhaiyalal) is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language documentary film co-directed by Pawan Kumar and Mukesh Singh. Produced by Hemaa Singh, daughter of legendary character actor Kanhaiyalal. The film chronicles the life and cinematic journey of Kanhaiyalal, best known for his iconic roles as a conniving moneylender in classic Hindi films like Mother India and Gunga Jumna.[1][2][3]
The documentary showcasing his life and cinematic journey premiered on MX Player on 29 November 2022.
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal presents a narrative about the life and career of veteran actor Kanhaiyalal. The documentary sheds light on the emotional and professional journey of an artist who dedicated his life to cinema, while also highlighting the unfortunate neglect many such legendary on-screen performers faced in their later years.[4]