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So realistic were their cowboy adventures that once Zahur broke his arm.
theless I recommend him for the army or the film business."
While he was still in college Zahur used to send letters and photographs of himself to all the good directors in the hope that they would give him a break in the film line. All he got in return were the usual "I'Ulet-you-know" letters.
Now Zahur's father wanted to send him to Dehia Dun to become a lieutenant in the Indian Army but Zahur had other ideas so he ran away to Bombay. With him he had lone of the "I'll-let-you-know" letters which Director Kardar had sent him. This he took to Kardar who [took one look at the husky giant ifrom the North and engaged him immediately. He made one film at Rani it's under Kardar 's direction called "Mirza Saheban" which was Ithe best Punjabi film made. Zahur I was the hero.
Then Mr. Shanturam took Zahur laway to the Prabhat film company lin Poona where he was signed up Ifor three years. Unfortunately there (was some trouble about the I film story so Zahur wasn't able to act in the picture. Then after ten months of inactivity at Prabhat's, Kardar took Zahur to National Studios where he made "Puja" with Sardar Akhtar and • Sitara. "Puja" according to 'film
india" was the best picture of the year but Baburao Patel didn't appreciate Zahur's work. However, Zahur is a charitable fellow and he says "I think Baburao Patel is the greatest journalist and critic of the film industry. I hope to do something in the future which will win his applause."
After making Puja", Zahur joined Minerva Movietone and worked in "Sikandar" fcr them. After that he was signed up by Ashok Pictures and worked as the leading man in "Sewa". Zahur feels his roles in "Sewa" and "Mirza Saheban" have been his best.
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All the time he was acting. Zahur was also learning how to direct films. After "Sewa" he took a chance and floated his own company with the help of Mr. R. S. Lakhani. Mr. Lakhani who is his financing partner is a very kind-hearted man who likes to help promising youngsters. Zahur hopes to live up to Mr. Lakhani's expectations and be a success. At present Zahur is acting in and directing a picture called "Badal". This is for his newly
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Ca>ries his wife's photograph around in his wallet and pulls it out proudly.
formed company. His next film will be "Khayyam" and will be about the great Persian poet.
Zahur admires Shantaram and Kardar most among the directors.
He thinks Devika Rani is the best actress and Kumar and Nawab the best actors.