11 films of Manmohan Desai that revolved around the theme of lost and found.

Manmohan Desai was known for his films that revolved around the theme of lost and found.

In these films, the protagonist is separated from their family or loved ones due to various circumstances and is later reunited with them, often with the help of divine intervention. The films are known for their blend of drama, action, comedy, and music, and have been considered classics of Indian cinema.

Here is a list of all his films that follow this theme:

1. Chhalia (1973)-This was the debut film of director Manmohan Desai starring Raj Kapoor ,Nutan ,Pran,Rehman,and Sobhna Samarth. This film was amongst the first of the lost-and-found-formula films that Desai went on to chisel to perfection.
2. Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)-The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh, Shabana Azmi, Pran.The story revolves around three brothers who get separated in childhood and are adopted by families of different religions. They grow up unaware of each other’s existence until they reunite as adults.
3. Dharam Veer (1977)-The film stars showcases the bond between two brothers who are separated at birth due to unforeseen circumstances. They grow up in contrasting environments and later reunite to fight against injustice. Dharmendra and Jeetendra play the lead roles.
4. Chacha Bhatija (1977)-This is a Bollywood film directed by Manmohan Desai. The movie features Dharmendra and Randhir Kapoor in the lead roles. The film is based on the lost and found theme and revolves around the relationship between a chacha (uncle) and his bhatija (nephew).
5. Parvarish (1977)-This is a Bollywood film and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Neetu Singh, and Kader Khan in pivotal roles.The story revolves around two brothers, Amit (played by Vinod Khanna) and Kishan (played by Amitabh Bachchan), who are raised by their strict and principled father, Raghuvir Singh (played by Shammi Kapoor). Raghuvir Singh believes in instilling discipline and values in his sons and wants them to lead honest lives.
6. Suhaag(1979)-This is a Bollywood action drama film directed by Manmohan Desai. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, and Parveen Babi in lead roles. The story of the film revolves around two brothers, Amit and Raju, who are separated at a young age due to a car accident. Amit is raised by his mother while Raju grows up in an orphanage. As they grow up, Amit becomes a police officer, and Raju becomes a small-time thief. However, fate brings them together when they discover that they are brothers. Together, they fight against the villains and reunite with their mother. The film was a huge commercial success and is remembered for its iconic songs and action sequences.
7. Naseeb (1981)-The film follows the story of a young man who is separated from his mother at birth and grows up to become a successful businessman. He later discovers the truth about his past and sets out to find his mother.
8. Desh Premee (1982)-This is a Bollywood film directed by Manmohan Desai and starring Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, along with an ensemble cast including Hema Malini, Navin Nischol, Parveen Babi, Shammi Kapoor, and Amjad Khan.The film is based on the lost and found theme, where a man named Master Dinanath (Amitabh Bachchan) who had been separated from his wife , and starts living in a slum .His son joins with negative forces . How Dinanath finds his wife and also brings back his son to the right track .
9. Coolie (1983)-The film features Amitabh Bachchan as a young man who is separated from his mother and has to work as a coolie to support his family. He later discovers that his mother is alive and sets out to find her.
10. Mard (1985)-This a Bollywood film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Amrita Singh, and Nirupa Roy. The film revolves around Raju (played by Amitabh Bachchan), a brave and kind-hearted man is separated from his father and mother . .The film’s plot is centered around the lost and found theme, as Raju is separated from his mother at a young age and grows up to become a powerful warrior, not knowing their whereabouts. Her mother also gets separated from her husband .The film also features several iconic scenes and dialogues, such as the famous dialogue “Mard ko dard nahi hota” (A real man doesn’t feel pain) and the song “Mard Taangewala”, which became instant hits among the audience.
11. Ganga Jamuna Saraswati (1988)-The film tells the story of Ganga (Amitabh Bachchan),jamuna (Minakshi Seshadri) and Saraswati (Jaya Prada) .Gangaa Jamunaa begin to love each other and pledge to become one, Saraswati silently loves Gangaa, and dedicates her life to him. However there are many, who would like to separate the happy lovers. There is Hansraj, who does it, and with the result Jamuna separates from Gangaa. Jamuna reaches Shanker’s home, who also loves Jamuna .How the confusion ends and the right lovers meet is the end element of the movie.