Mehboob Khan
Biography
Mehboob Khan was a pioneer producer-director of Indian cinema, best known for directing the social epic Mother India (1957), which won the Filmfare Awards for Best Film and Best Director, two National Film Awards, and was a nominee for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He set up his production company – Mehboob Productions, and later a film studio – Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Mumbai in 1954. He also created the dacoit film genre with Aurat (1940) and Mother India, and is also known for other blockbusters including the romantic drama Andaz (1949), the swashbuckling musical Aan (1951), and the melodrama Amar (1954).
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1943, 2h 15m • as Ramu Kaka
An early Indian film explored themes of faith, hope, societal struggles, and the role of prayer or devotion in overcoming adversity
Movie - 1932, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An early Indian sound film, Zarina is a dramatic tale featuring Zubeida as a vibrant and passionate circus girl. The film explores a bold romance that reportedly pushed the boundaries of on-screen intimacy for its era, leading to early censorship debates.
Movie - 1935, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Film starring Sitara Devi and Kumar.