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Bharat Bhushan

Bharat Bhushan

Actor, also writer · Died January 27, 1992, aged 71 · Meerut, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India

Bharat Bhushan, born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, was a renowned Indian film actor who left an indelible mark on the Bollywood industry during the mid-20th century. Known for his charm, distinctive voice, and impactful performances, Bharat Bhushan became a popular leading actor of his time. Bharat Bhushan started his acting career on the stage before making his debut in Hindi cinema with the film "Choti Choti Baatein" (1965). However, it was his role in the classic film "Baiju Bawra" (1952) that catapulted him to stardom. In the film, directed by Vijay Bhatt, Bharat Bhushan played the titular character of Baiju, a young musician seeking revenge for his father's death. The film was a massive success and showcased Bharat Bhushan's acting prowess. "Baiju Bawra" marked the beginning of Bharat Bhushan's successful career in the 1950s and 1960s. He starred in a series of hit films, including "Mirza Ghalib" (1954), where he portrayed the legendary poet, Mirza Ghalib, with finesse. His ability to bring depth and authenticity to historical and romantic characters made him a sought-after actor during that era. Despite facing challenges later in his career with the changing dynamics of the film industry, Bharat Bhushan continued to act in films like "Barsaat Ki Raat" (1960) and "Bees Saal Baad" (1962). However, his popularity waned over time. In addition to his acting career, Bharat Bhushan was known for his melodious singing voice, and he lent his voice to a few songs in some of his films. He also explored filmmaking, directing and producing the film "Bahu" (1955). Bharat Bhushan received accolades for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Bees Saal Baad." Despite facing ups and downs in his career, he remains a respected figure in the history of Bollywood cinema. Bharat Bhushan passed away on January 27, 1992, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a significant impact on Indian cinema during its golden era.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
June 14, 1920
Died
January 27, 1992 (aged 71)
From
Meerut, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 91 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 13% in 30 days

What are Bharat Bhushan's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 19th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Morality
29%
Self
11%
Power
9%
Survival
6%
Society
5%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 9 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 8 of 9 analyzed roles.

Hero
8 of 9
Shapeshifter
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
9
Melancholic
10
Tense
6
Thrilling
3
Hopeful
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Bharat Bhushan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now13 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Bharat Bhushan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

91 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page.

  • Anu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Anu's Husband

  • Made in Heaven(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Madanlal

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Sarhad Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Kachchi Sadak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Maachis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Teri Payal Mere Geet(1993)

    as Ustad Khan

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Humshakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as The Judge

  • Prem Deewane(1992)

    as Shivangi's Father

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Sau Crore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Prem Qaidi(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Raiszaada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Judge

  • Meri Lalkaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Sheshnaag(1990)

    as Panditji

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Chandni(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Kasam Suhag Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Purohit

  • Joshilaay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mangala's Father

  • Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Pandit, Shankar's father

  • Gharana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Radha's jailed dad

  • Ram-Avtar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ram's Grandfather

  • Muqaddar ka Faisla(1987)

    as Priest

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Aulad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Doctor

  • Ghar Ka Sukh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Jawab Hum Denge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Injured Employee

  • Asli Naqli(1986)

    as Priest (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mera Dharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Baba

  • Singhasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Maharaja Sharminder

  • Swarag Se Sunder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Dr. Shiraz

  • Bahu Ki Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Mujhe kasam hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sharaabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Master jee

  • Jagir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Dr. Bakshi

  • Hum Do Hamare Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Grahasthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Ramu

  • Bade Dil Wala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Doctor

  • Justice Chaudhury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Jagannath

  • Nastik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Pujari (Shankar's Father)

  • Adi Shankaracharya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Shivaguru

  • Aagaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Farz Aur Kanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Khwaja Ki Diwani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Meera(1979)

    as Tansen

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Strength in Devotion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Pandit

  • Madhu Malti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Vishwanath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Fernandes

  • Atithee(1978)

    as Mohan Kumar

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dhyanu Bhagat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Trilochan

  • Hira Aur Patthar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Tulsiram

  • Solah Shukrawar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Bhola Bhagat

  • God Is In The World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Chakrapani

  • Lakho Phulani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Nehle Pe Dehla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Tumhara Kalloo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Jai Santoshi Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Pandit Devidutt Sharma

  • Kasauti(1974)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Gomti Ke Kinare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Bharat

  • Vishwas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ramnath 'Ram' Kapoor

  • Taqdeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Jahan Ara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Mirza Yusuf Changezi

  • Chandi Ki Deewar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Eleven Thousand Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Puran

  • Angulimaal(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Barsaat Ki Raat(1960)

    Writer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Chand Mere Aja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Shyam

  • Ghunghat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Dr. Gopal

  • Kal Hamara Hai(1959)

    as Bharat

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kavi Kalidas(1959)

    as Kavi Kalidas 'Kali'

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sohni Mahiwal(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Phagun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Samrat Chandragupt(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Gateway of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Prakash

  • Champakali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Madho

  • Rani Rupmati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Basant Bahar(1956)

    as Gopal

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Amanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Mirza Ghalib(1954)

    as Mirza Ghalib

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Vishvambhar Mishra / Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

  • Meenar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Dinesh/Pratap

  • Shabab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Ladki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Raja

  • Baiju Bawra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Baijnath 'Baiju'

  • Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Bhanu

  • Anand Math (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Mahendra

  • Saagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Hamari Shaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • The Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Janmashtami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Bhai Bahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Sohag Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Beli

  • Bhakta Kabir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Actor

  • Chitralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 89 titles from 1941 to 2023.

Most popular right now

Asli Naqli (1986)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting89 of 89: 89 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score57th

By decade

1940s3 · acting1950s23 · acting1960s9 · acting1970s15 · acting1980s28 · acting1990s7 · acting2000s2 · acting2010s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Bharat Bhushan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

6thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 19 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Angulimaal (1960)

91st percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Mirza Ghalib (1954)

Midcredits 77th · 71% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 55. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Bharat Bhushan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bharat Bhushan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nimmi shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers