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Mehboob Khan (born Mehboob Khan Ramzan Khan; 9 September 1907 – 28 May 1964) 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 ...
Mehboob Khan (1907-1964) was a prominent figure in the Hindi cinema industry, known for his socially conscious and popular films. He directed and produced classics such as Mother India, Son of India and The Savage Princess, and acted in a few films as well.
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- Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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- Director, Producer, Actor
May 28, 2021 · Mehboob Khan — who has been described as a ‘showman’, ‘ziddi and ambitious’ by actress Nimmi (courtesy, Guftagoo on Rajya Sabha TV), ‘hidayat kar-e-azam’ (director par excellence) and in old-time journalist Bunny Reuben’s view, ‘India’s Cecil B. DeMille.’
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May 28, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Mehboob Khan, a legendary filmmaker who made Mother India, the first Indian film nominated for an Oscar. Explore his early struggles, his socialist vision, his collaborations with stars and his legacy in Hindi cinema.
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5 days ago · On the death anniversary of the pioneering Bollywood director, here’s a look at some of his masterpieces. 1. Mother India (1957) Show Full Article. No discussion of Mehboob Khan’s legacy is complete without mentioning ‘Mother India’. This film is not just a cinematic masterpiece but a cultural touchstone.
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.
Mother India: Directed by Mehboob Khan. With Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar Tuli, Raaj Kumar. In this melodrama, a poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, she always sticks to her own moral code.
