M. H. Douglas
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M. H. Douglas | |
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![]() M. H. Douglas (left) with Rajendra Kumar on the sets of Ayee Milan Ki Bela in 1963 | |
Born | Muhammad Hussain Khan 2 October 1910 |
Died | |
Resting place | Disused Muslim Cemetery, Bombay, India (now in Mumbai, India) |
Other names | Douglas, Ustad, Fight Master Sando, Abba |
Occupation(s) | Actor, action director |
Children | 3 |
M. H. Douglas (born Muhammad Hussain Khan) was an Indian actor, director, action director, and fight composer in the Hindi film industry. He choreographed fight and action scenes for many Bollywood hits. He is also one of the founding member of the Fight and Cine artist Association based in Mumbai.
As an actor, Douglas appeared in many silent films in the 1940s and 1950s.
Early life and background
It is believed that Douglas was born on 2 October 1910 to prominent Muslim parents in Hyderabad State, India. His grandfather, Nawab Kale Khan was a Nawab in the Princely State Hyderabad. After an inheritance dispute, Douglas's father came to Bombay before the Independence of India and integration of Princely State Of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. Douglas grew up as Muhammad Hussain and used stage name "M. H. Douglas" after entering the Hindi film industry. From a very young age, Douglas had a keen interest and was trained in Aerobics, Fencing, Swordsmanship, and Martial Arts.
Career
Douglas started his career as a background actor in many silent movies. He appeared as a lead actor in several silent films most of which are now Lost films. Several attempts have been made to search those films in the Film archives.
Death
On the afternoon of 30 March 1964, Douglas suffered a heart attack and died before reaching the hospital.
Selected filmography
Year | Film | Role | Director | Cast | Notes |
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1958 | Daughter of Sindbad | Actor | Ratilal | Pran, Nadira | |
1956 | Samundari Daku | Actor | A.R. Zamindar | Nasir Khan, Nadira, Johnny Walker | |
1956 | Qismet | Actor | Nazir Ajmeri | Musarrat Nazir | Pakistani Film |
1948 | Diler Detective | Actor | Mohd. Hussain | Rajkumari Dubey | |
1947 | Sher-e-Bengal | Actor | Mohd. Hussain, Ranjibhai Arya | Rajkumari Dubey | |
Unknown | Sher-e-Punjab (silent film) | Actor |
Year | Film | Role | Cast | Notes |
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1961 | Aflatoon | Director | Krishna Kumari | Co-directed with Basu Bhattacharya |
Year | Film | Role | Director | Cast |
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1966 | Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1966 film) | Action Director | Homi Wadia | Sanjeev Kumar, L. Vijaylakshmi |
1966 | Phool Aur Patthar | Fight Composer | O. P. Ralhan | Dharmendra, Meena Kumari |
1965 | Bedaag | Action Coordinator: Fire Sequences | R. Bhattacharya | Manoj Kumar, Nanda |
1965 | आधी रात के बाद | Actions | [Nanabhai Bhat] | अशोक कुमार, रागिनी |
1964 | Ayee Milan Ki Bela | Fight Composer | Mohan Kumar | Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Dharmendra |
1964 | Badshah | Action Director | Chandrakant Gaur | Dara Singh, Nishi |
1964 | Ek Sapera Ek Lutera | Fight Composer | Naresh Kumar (film director) | Feroz Khan, Kumkum |
1964 | Samson | Fight Composer | ||
1963 | Cobra Girl | Fight Composer / Action Director | ||
1961 | Teen Ustad | Stunt Director | ||
1960 | Kohinoor | Action Director | S U Sunny | Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari |
1956 | Sheikh Chilli | Stunt Coordinator | Ramchandra Thakur | Shyama, Mahipal |
1955 | Bara-Dari | Action Co-ordinator: Tipu Sultan Club | ||
1955 | Teerandaz (1955 film) | Action Co-ordinator: Tipu Sultan Club | ||
1952 | Aan | Fencing Fight Coordinator | Mehboob Khan | Dilip Kumar, Nimmi |
1952 | Saqi | Action | H. S. Rawail | Premnath, Madhubala |
References
- ^ "Daughter of Sindbaad".
- ^ "Samundari Daku".
- ^ "Duglus".
- ^ "Pakistan Film Database - پاکستان فلم ڈیٹابیس - Lollywood Movies". pakmag.net. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Mohammed Hussain". IMDb.
- ^ "Mohammed Hussain". IMDb.
- ^ https://muvyz.com/moviepage/cr235247
- M. H. Douglas at IMDb
- M.H. Douglas - Biography
- "IMDb Pro : M.H. Douglas Business Details". Pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
- Indian action choreographers
- 1910 births
- 1964 deaths
- Film directors from Hyderabad, India
- 20th-century Indian film directors
- Male actors from Hyderabad, India
- Indian male silent film actors
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Indian male film actors
- Indian stunt performers
- Indian film biography stubs