Mohan Sinha
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- Film director
Vidya Sinha (grand-daughter)
Mohan Sinha | |
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| Organization | Murari Pictures |
| Works | See below |
| Relatives | Pratap A. Rana (son-in-law) Vidya Sinha (grand-daughter) |
Mohan Sinha was an Indian film director and producer. His notable films include Anuradha (1940), Omar Khaiyyam and 1857 (both 1946). His son-in-law was the writer Pratap A. Rana, and grand-daughter, Vidya Sinha, was a notable actress during the 1970s.[1]
Sinha was the owner of the production house Murari Pictures.[2] He directed 32 films in his career, launching the careers of actors Madan Puri and Jeevan.[1] One of his earliest works include Anuradha (1940), which he also wrote.[3] In 1946, he directed and produced the period dramas Omar Khaiyyam and 1857; both films were among the highest-grossing productions of the year.[4] The former marked one of the final screen appearances of K. L. Saigal.[5]
Contrary to the rumors that Devika Rani gave Madhubala her screen name, it was Sinha who introduced Mumtaz—then a child actress—as "Madhubala" in November 1946.[6][7] Sinha went on to direct four films featuring Madhubala as lead actress: Chittor Vijay, Dil Ki Rani, Khubsurat Duniya (all three in 1947) and Imtihaan (1949).[8]