Balraj Sahni
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) and Garam Hawa (1973). He was the brother of Bhisham Sahni, noted Hindi writer, playwright, and actor.[1]
Balraj Sahni | |
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| File:Balraj Sahni in Lajwanti.jpg Balraj Sahni in Lajwanti (1958) | |
| Born | Yudhishthir Sahni 1 May 1913 |
| Died | 13 April 1973 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1946–1973 |
| Political party | Communist Party of India[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Damayanti Sahni (m. 1936; died 1947) Santosh Chandhok (m. 1951) |
| Children | 3, including Parikshit Sahni |
| Relatives | Bhisham Sahni (brother) |
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Why we should remember Balraj Sahni". The Tribune India. 10 December 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2019.