KISHORE SAHU (1915·80)

Hindi actor, writer, director and producer born in Durg, MP. Son of the Raja of Raigarh's chief mirrister. Degree in literature from the University of Nagpur 0937). Wrote many short stories. Started as actor in Bombay Talkies playing a Barua-like inellectuallover opposite Devika Rani in]eevau Prabhat. Prominent early instance of a total author: an actordirector oF mid-budget socials usually scripted by and starring himself. Films often claimed classic European sources (e.g. Olivier's Hamlet, 1948). Started Kishore Sahu Prod. (1940) and Hindustan Chitra 0944). Part of late 40s Filmistan stable. Wrote Imaan (1944) and Apnapan (1977); wrote dialogues for Vasan's Aural 0967) and Teen Bahuraniyan (1968). Villainous figure in several Dev Anand films e.g. Kala Paui, Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishua.

FILMOGRAPHY (*also d/ only d): 1937: Jeevan Prabhat; 1940: Bahurani; Punar Milan; 1942: Kuuwara Baap*; 194:3: Raja; 1944: Shararat*; Jnsaan; 1945: Veer Kzmal"; 1947: Saajan; SindoOI'"; 1948: Nadiya Ke Pam; 1949: Sauwz Aya Re*; Namuna; Rimjhim; 19~1: Buzdil; Kali Ghata*; 1952: Zalzala; Hamari Durziya; Sapna; 1954: Hamlet*; Mayurpankb*; 1956: Kismet Ka Khel"*; 1957: Bade Sarkar*; 1958: Kala Pa11i; 1960: Kala Bazaar; Lom in Simla; Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayz; 1963: Grihasthz; Ghar Basake Dekho; 1965: Poonam Ki Raat; Guide; 1967: Hare Kaarzch Ki Chudiyan; 1969: Beti; 1970: Pushpanjalz*; 1971: Gambler, Hare Rama Hare Krishua; 1974: Dhuen Ki Lakeer.