'''Krishna Dev Mehra (1907-95)'''


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.

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