Remembering Gulshan Nanda 1929-85

Gulshan Nanda (1929 - November 16, 1985) was a popular Indian novelist and screenwriter. Many of his novels were adapted into Hindi films in the 1960s and 1970s, including more than a dozen big hits of the period - Kaajal (1965), Kati Patang (1970), Khilona (1970), Sharmeelee (1971) and Daag (1973). His stories encompassed a range of themes, from social issues and romance to action thrillers. He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Story six times, for Kaajal (1965), Neel Kamal (1968), Khilona (1970), Kati Patang (1970), Naya Zamana (1971) and Mehbooba (1976). His sons Rahul and Himanshu Nanda are veteran publicity designers for Bollywood and conceived the concept of Akshay Kumar starrer, Patiala House (2011).

Filmography
1964 Phoolon Ki Sej
1965 Kaajal
1966 Sawan Ki Ghata
1967 Patthar Ke Sanam
1968 Neel Kamal
1970 Kati Patang
1970        Khilona
1971 Sharmeelee
1971        Naya Zamana
1973 Daag
1973        Jheel Ke Us Paar
1974 Ajnabee
1976 Bhanwar
1978 Azaad
1983 Bade Dil Wala
1984 Bindiya Chamkegi
1985 Baadal
1987 Nazrana