| 4 | | Hindi director born in Hyderabad (now Pakistan). Studied film-making in Germany in the 20s and returned to become [[Bhavnani]]’s assistant. Directorial début at Krishnatone with Heer Ranjha, then at Saroj Movietone where he directed Sardar Akhtar (Gafil Musafir, Johar- e-Shamsheer, Shah Behram, Tilasimi Talwar). Made the Sardar Akhtar film Farebi Duniya at the Karachi-based Golden Eagle company; then directed e.g. Khursheed films (Elaan-e- Jung, Shokh Dilruba, Sipahsalar) and Anil Biswas musicals such as Veena, Ladli and Lajawaab. Apparently known as a director who could handle female stars to their advantage, his films starring Nimmi included Wafaa and a title probably produced by the star, Danka. His Sassi Punnu is a Hindi/ Punjabi bilingual. |
| | 4 | Hindi director born in Hyderabad (now Pakistan). Studied film-making in Germany in the 20s and returned to become [[Mohan Dayaram Bhavnani]]’s assistant. Directorial début at Krishnatone with Heer Ranjha, then at Saroj Movietone where he directed Sardar Akhtar (Gafil Musafir, Johar- e-Shamsheer, Shah Behram, Tilasimi Talwar). Made the [[Sardar Akhtar]] film Farebi Duniya at the Karachi-based Golden Eagle company; then directed e.g. Khursheed films (Elaan-e- Jung, Shokh Dilruba, Sipahsalar) and [[Anil Biswas]] musicals such as Veena, Ladli and Lajawaab. Apparently known as a director who could handle female stars to their advantage, his films starring Nimmi included Wafaa and a title probably produced by the star, Danka. His Sassi Punnu is a Hindi/ Punjabi bilingual. |