Himanshu Rai | |
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 Himanshu Rai | |
| Born | 1892 |
| Died | May 16, 1940 (aged 47–48) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Nilima Dietze (Hainlin) (1926–1997) |
Himanshu Rai (1892 – 16 May 1940)[1] was an Indian actor and film director. Regarded as one of the pioneers of Indian cinema, he is best known as the founder of the studio in 1934, along with Devika Rani. He was associated with a number of movies, including Goddess (1922), The Light of Asia (1925), Shiraz (1928), A Throw of Dice (1929) and Karma (1933). He was married to actress Devika Rani Chaudhuri (1929–1940).[2]
- ^ Kahlon, Sukhpreet (16 May 2020). "The pioneering spirit of Bombay Talkies founder Himanshu Rai". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
Himanshu Rai suffered a nervous breakdown and died, aged 48, on 16 May 1940, leaving an indelible mark on India's film history.
- ^ "Himanshu Rai, the boss of Bombay Talkies, and his two wives | Hindustan Times". 12 April 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021.