Kishore Sahu (22 November 1915 – 22 August 1980) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. He appeared in 22 films between 1937 and 1980, and he directed 20 films between 1942 and 1974. His directorial venture Kuwara Baap was one of the winners for the BFJA - Best Indian Films Award for best film for 1943. His film ''Raja'' has been called "a milestone of art and skill in motion pictures". His film ''

Veer Kunal ''Veer Kunal'' (Valiant Kunal) also called ''Son Of Ashoka'' is a 1945 Hindi historical fiction film directed by Kishore Sahu. Besides directing the film Sahu also produced it and wrote the story and screenplay. The cinematographer was Chandu. P ...

'' was a huge box office success. He directed Dilip Kumar with Kamini Kaushal in Nadiya Ke Paar, which became the sixth highest grossing Indian film of 1948. His 1954 film Mayurpankh was entered into the

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, where it was nominated for the Grand Prize of the Festival. Sawan Aya Re did well commercially, with

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of ''

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'' remarking in the 9 May 1949 edition that Sahu's estimate had risen due to the "original treatment" he gave to an "otherwise ordinary" story. He was also known for the Meena Kumari starrer, ''

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai ''Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai'' () is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film, produced by S. A. Bagar. It was written and directed by Kishore Sahu. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari and Nadira (actress), Nadira as leads. The film te ...

'' (1960). He had four children, Vimal Sahu, Naina Sahu, Mamta Sahu, and Rohit Sahu. His wife Preeti was a Kumaoni Brahmin. Before marrying Preeti, he was briefly married to his Punar Milan (1940) co-star Snehprabha Pradhan before the relationship ended in 1943 after a court battle.

Early life

Sahu was born in present-day Rajnandgaon district in India. His father was the Prime Minister under the Raja of Rajnandgaon. He joined the

University of Nagpur Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), formerly Nagpur University, is a public state university located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is one of India's oldest universities, as well as the second oldest in Maharashtra. It is named ...

and took part in the "freedom struggle", completing his graduation in 1937. An interest in writing short stories brought him in contact with cinema, where he initially started as an actor.

Filmography

Director

* '' Kunwara Baap'' (1942) * ''

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'' (1943) * '' Shararat'' (1944) * ''

'' (1945) * ''

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'' (1947) * ''

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'' (1947) * '' Nadiya Ke Par'' (1948) * ''

Sawan Aya Re ''Sawan Aya Re'' (The Monsoon Has Come) is a List of Bollywood films of 1949, 1949 Hindi romantic drama film, directed by Kishore Sahu. Produced by Sahu under his "Hindustan Chitra" banner, it had Khemchand Prakash as the music director. The cast ...

'' (1949) * '' Kali Ghata'' (1951) * '' Mayurpankh'' (1954) * ''

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'' (1954) * '' Kismet Ka Khel'' (1956) * '' Bare Sarkar'' (1957) * ''

'' (1960) * ''

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'' (1963) * ''

Ghar Basake Dekho ''Ghar Basake Dekho'' (Start A Family) is a 1963 Hindi family drama film, directed by Kishore Sahu. The film was produced by Trikambhai Dave and Bal Chander Shukla for Ratandeep Pictures, with music composed by Chitragupta and lyrics written by ...

'' (1963) * ''

Poonam Ki Raat ''Poonam Ki Raat'' (Full moon Night) is a 1965 horror thriller film starring Manoj Kumar, Nandini, Shiv Kumar, and Kumud Chhugani. It was produced and directed by Kishore Sahu. The music was given by Salil Chowdhury, with lyrics by Shailendra ( ...

'' (1965) * '' Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan'' (1967) * ''

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'' (1970) * '' Dhuen Ki Lakeer'' (1974)

Writer

Producer

* '' Bahurani'' (1940) * ''

'' (1949) * '' Hamara Ghar'' (1950) * '' Kali Ghata'' (1951) * '' Mayurpankh'' (1954) * ''

'' (1965) * '' Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan'' (1967) * ''

'' (1970)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sahu, Kishore 1915 births 1980 deaths Indian male film actors Hindi-language film directors Indian male screenwriters Hindi film producers 20th-century Indian male actors People from Raigarh district 20th-century Indian film directors 20th-century Indian screenwriters 20th-century Indian male writers