#GoldenFrames: Kishore Sahu, the multi-faceted talent of Indian Cinema - The multi-faceted talent

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The multi-faceted talent—Kishore Sahu was a writer, director, actor, painter, novelist and film producer. His lean, agile look reflected his intellectual capacity that was powered by knowledge and wisdom. Sahu was always on the lookout for the next heroine for his movie. He launched actresses such as Bina Rai, Asha Mathur, and his daughter Naina Sahu under his production. Sahu appeared in twenty-two movies as an actor and directed twenty movies. His directorial venture, 'Kuwara Baap' (1942), was one of the winners of the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for Best Indian Films Award for best film in 1943. While 'Mayurpankh' (1954) entered the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. The movie was nominated for the Grand Prize of the Festival.

In This Pic : Kishore Sahu

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Born on November 22, 1915, in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India—Kishore Sahu was the son of the Prime Minister under the Raja of Rajnandgaon.

In This Pic : Kishore Sahu

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Even as a child, Sahu was interested in theatre. By the time he was in college, Sahu had gotten involved in theatre. During his college years, he took part in the freedom struggle.

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After graduating from Morris College at the University of Nagpur in 1937, his love for writing short stories brought him into contact with cinema, where he initially started as an actor.

In This Pic : Kishore Sahu

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With the intention to join theatres full-time, Sahu came to Mumbai. He met actor Ashok Kumar, who recommended him to one of the pioneers of Indian cinema, Himanshu Rai. The owner of Bombay Talkies and husband of Devika Rani gave Sahu the first break in 'Jeevan Prabhat' (1937) as a lead actor opposite his wife.

In This Pic : Kishore Sahu