Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of Bhagwati Prasad Mishra

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Jun 26, 2012, 6:45:39 PM (12 years ago)

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+'''Bhagwati Prasad Mishra (1896-1932)'''
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+Hindi director, actor and producer born and
+educated in Benares. Achieved some renown
+as photographer and painter; apprenticed to
+painter Hussain Bux (1916-21). Worked in
+theatre group Vyakul Bharat Natak Mandali in
+Meerut. Joined Star Film as poster designer
+(1921). Directorial début: Razia Begum,
+causing communal controversy in Hyderabad
+(see Dhiren Ganguly). Worked with
+Ardeshir Irani’s Star, Majestic, Royal and
+Imperial Studios as actor-director, making
+some of the latter’s big-budget sequels to Alam
+Ara (1931). Promoted independent companies
+Indian Pic. Corp. and Zarina Pics. Then worked
+in Sharda and Sagar Studios until his death.
+His films, with those of colleague R.S.
+Choudhury, are often cited among the first
+silent productions to stress the visual rather
+than the plot. Did several covers and
+illustrations for press books, including the
+striking designs for Naharsinh Daku.
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+
+'''FILMOGRAPHY''' (* also act/** act only):
+1924: Razia Begum; Veer Durgadas*; Paap
+No Fej**; Mumbai Ni Sethani**;
+Shahjehan**; Vijaya; 1925: Kangal Qaidi**
+Naharsinh Daku; Noor-e-Deccan; Devi
+Ahalyabai; Rana Pratap; Amarsinh Daggar;
+Paisa Ni Khumari; Kali Nagin; Ra Navghan;
+Ujaint Kumar; 1926: Indrajal; Slaves of
+Custom; Pahadi Pindharo; Sheesh Mahal;
+Pyari Mamta; Pagal Premi**; 1927: Alladdin
+and the Wonderful Lamp; Gutter Nu Gulab;
+Poonam No Chand; Alibaba and the Forty
+Thieves; 1928: Hoor-e-Baghdad; Ek Abla;
+Haiyan No Haar; Kamala Kumari; Rajrang;
+Samrat Ashok; 1929: Anarbala; Mirza
+Sahiban; Jai Bharati; Be Dhari Talwar; Mewad
+Nu Moti; Raj Ramani; Shashikala; 1930:
+Cinema Girl; Nai Roshni; Sher-e-Arab;
+Arunodaya; 1931: Golibar; Toofani Taruni;
+Toofan (all St); Draupadi; 1932: Zalim
+Jawani; Sati Madalasa.
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+[[Director]]
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+[[Actor]]
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+[[Producer]]