Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of Krishna Dev Mehra

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Jun 26, 2012, 6:15:01 PM (12 years ago)

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Trupti

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Krishna Dev Mehra

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+'''Krishna Dev Mehra (1907-95)'''
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+
+Punjabi/Hindi filmmaker often considered the
+‘father’ of the Punjabi cinema. Born in Sarsa
+(now Haryana). Early career in Punjab Film
+Corporation. Migrated to Calcutta (1933)
+where he was technical advisor and helped
+script Joymati (1935). Debut with Sheila (aka
+Pind Di Kudi), adapted from Tolstoy’s
+Resurrection, and the first major success in
+Punjabi. The film was supported by Madan
+Theatres, as was his second, Heer Syal, both
+featuring Nurjehan. Moved to Bombay after
+Partition, later working with B. R. Chopra’s
+B. R. Films.
+
+
+'''FILMOGRAPHY:''' 1935: Sheila; 1938: Heer
+Syal; 1939: Surdas (?); 1940: Mera Punjab;
+1944: Bhai; 1950: Posti.
+
+[[Director]]