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Balraj Sahni (born Yudhishthir Sahni; 1 May 1913 – 13 April 1973) was an Indian film and stage actor, who is best known for Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Do Bigha Zameen (1953), Chhoti Bahen (1959), Kabuliwala (1961), Waqt (1965) and Garam Hawa (1973).
Balraj Sahni was a well-known actor and writer. Balraj often worked in films that contained a social message and had appeared in over 100 films throughout his career.
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Balraj Sahni (1913-1973) was a famous Indian film actor and writer known for being a method actor and working in films such as Dharti ke Lal (1946), Hum Log (1951), Do Bigha Zamin (1953), Satta Bazaar (1959), Kabuliwala (1961), Neel Kamal (1968), Do Raaste (1969), and Garam Hava (1973).
Balraj Sahni, born in Rawalpindi, British India (present-day Pakistan), was an acclaimed Indian film and stage actor. Known for his powerful and impactful performances, Balraj Sahni became a prominent figure in the golden era of Indian cinema.
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Dec 10, 2019 · While his performance is considered the crowning glory of the classic, a heartbroken Balraj Sahni passed away a day after he finished dubbing for Garm Hava and a year after the demise...
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Apr 13, 2024 · The great Balraj Sahni died a day after he finished his dubbing for M S Sathyu’s Garam Hawa. He didn’t live long enough to see his performance being recognised as a milestone. Hard to believe, the first version of the script was rejected by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
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May 1, 2019 · On his 106th birth anniversary, ThePrint recounts Balraj Sahni, his illustrious career, life as a writer and activist & his cult movies.
