Director

Shakti Samanta: Movies & Filmography

films: 16
on screen: 1958–1981

Career at a glance

Shakti Samanta's Career in Numbers

Shakti Samanta's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Shakti Samanta works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Howrah Bridge (1958) to Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Shakti Samanta Movies by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 6
1970s 8
1980s 1

The 1970s were Shakti Samanta's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Shakti Samanta Movies by Genre

Drama 5
Romance 3
Thriller 2
Action 1
Crime 1
Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Shakti Samanta has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of romance (3).

Shakti Samanta Career Milestones

First film: Howrah Bridge 1958
Newest film: Barsaat Ki Ek Raat 1981

16 credits

Shakti Samanta Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Shakti Samanta is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

FAQ

Shakti Samanta: Questions & Answers

How many movies Shakti Samanta has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Shakti Samanta been in?

Shakti Samanta is credited on 16 films, from 1958 to 1981. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Shakti Samanta's newest movie?

The most recent film on Shakti Samanta's filmography is Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981), which Shakti Samanta directed.

The Best Shakti Samanta Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.

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