'''Nanubhai B. Desai (1902-67)''' Born in Kaliawadi, near Navsari, Gujarat. Major producer and director of pioneering action and stunt films characteristic of the [[Sharda]] Studio style. Joined [[Ardeshir Irani]]’s Star Film; later partnered Dorabsha Kolha, Nowroji Pavri and his mentor Bhogilal Dave in Saraswati Film (Est: 1924), from which emerged the nucleus of Sharda started by Desai and Dave (1925). Founded Saroj Film (1929), later Saroj Movietone. Ran Amar Pics, which replaced the earlier [[Sagar Film]] when it split. Produced films by [[R.S. Choudhury]] et al. Ended up as production manager at the Pakshiraja Studio (e.g. for their Hindi film [[Azad]], 1955). FILMOGRAPHY: 1923: Champraj Hado; 1924: Razia Begum; Sati Sardarba; Vikram Charitra; 1925: Saurashtra Veer; Bhadra Bhamini; Mumbai Ni Mohini; Bajirao Mastani; 1926: Vasant Bala; Dil Aram; 1927: Bhedi Trishul; Gulzar; Kailash Kumari; Reshmi Sari; Asuri Lalsa; Jaan-e-Alam Anjuman Ara; Kala Pahad; 1928: Maya Mahal [[Producer]] [[Director]]