Sohrab Modi

A passionate and principled filmmaker, Sohrab Modi fights to use cinema as a tool for social change, creating bold, message-driven adaptations that challenge norms and inspire a nation.

Born

1897

Died

1984

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Producer

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Biography

Sohrab Merwanji Modi was an Indian stage and film actor, director, and producer known for his socially and nationally conscious films. Among his notable works are *Khoon Ka Khoon* (1935), an adaptation of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, *Sikandar*, *Pukar*, *Prithvi Vallabh*, *Jhansi ki Rani*, *Mirza Ghalib*, *Jailor*, and *Nausherwan-E-Adil*. His films often reflected a strong commitment to addressing social and national issues, making him a significant figure in Indian cinema.

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