Babubhai Mistry

Babubhai Mistry (born 1919) is an Indian film director and special effects pioneer who is best known for his films based on Hindu mythology, such as Mahabharat (1965), and Parasmani (1963).

In 1999, Mistry received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zee Cine Awards.[1] In 2009, he was honored "for his contribution to Bollywood as the master of special effects" at an event, "Immortal Memories," held to honor the "living legends" of the Hindi film industry.[2]

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Early life and education

Babubhai was born in Surat, Gujarat and studied until class four.[3]

Career

Babubhai was a regular art director for various movies produced Wadia Movietone owned by JBH and Homi Wadia brothers along with Fearless Nadia.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Zee awards Indian Express, March 1, 1999.
  2. ^ "When yesterday blessed today". IndiaGlitz. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/53064.html. 
  3. ^ "Babubhai Mistry". http://www.socialcommunication.org/images/pop-htm/Babubhai-Mistry.htm. 

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