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Jayant Desai(1909-1976)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Biography Jayant Desai was an Indian film director and producer.

After graduating from the University of Bombay Desai joined Ranjit Studios in 1929 where he directed numerous films including Toofani Toll, Tansen, Amber and Har Har Mahadev

Interesting Facts In 1943 he left Ranjit Studios to found his own production company - Jayant Desai Productions. In 1960s he founded Jupiter Films and Hemlata Pictures. One of his films Toofani Toll was a commercial success and earned him reputation as a director of comedy films. Besides film direction he also acted in several films.

1935 College Girl[Director] 1935 Noore Watan[Director] 1934 Nadira[Director] 1934 Sitamgarh[Director] 1934 Toofan Mail[Director] 1934 Veer Babruvahan[Director] 1933 Bhola Shikar[Director] 1933 Krishna Sudama[Director] 1932 Bhutio Mahal[Director] 1932 Char Chakram[Director] 1932 Do Badmash[Director] 1931 Banke Sawariya[Director] 1930 Noor-E-Watan[Director] 1930 Jawan Mard[Director] 1930 Love Angle[Director] 1930 Rani Saheba[Actor]
BornFebruary 28, 1909
DiedApril 19, 1976(67)
BornFebruary 28, 1909
DiedApril 19, 1976(67)
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Known for

Poladi Pahelwan
  • Director
  • 1931
Amber (1952)
Amber
6.8
  • Director
  • 1952
Tansen (1943)
Tansen
7.6
  • Director
  • 1943
Sitamgarh
  • Director
  • 1934

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Director



  • Zamana Badal Gaya
    • Director
    • 1961
  • Laxmi Pooja
    • Director
    • 1957
  • Hamara Watan
    • Director
    • 1956
  • Basant Panchami (1956)
    Basant Panchami
    • Director
    • 1956
  • Sati Madalasa
    • Director
    • 1955
  • Shiv Ratri
    • Director
    • 1954
  • Miss Mala (1954)
    Miss Mala
    5.9
    • Director
    • 1954
  • Naya Rasta (1953)
    Naya Rasta
    • Director
    • 1953
  • Manchala
    • Director
    • 1953
  • Hazaar Raaten
    • Director
    • 1953
  • Shiv Shakti (1952)
    Shiv Shakti
    • Director
    • 1952
  • Nishan Danka
    • Director
    • 1952
  • Amber (1952)
    Amber
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1952
  • Shri Ganesh Janma (1951)
    Shri Ganesh Janma
    • Director
    • 1951
  • Dasavtaar (1951)
    Dasavtaar
    • Director
    • 1951

Writer



  • Tansen (1943)
    Tansen
    7.6
    • screenplay
    • 1943
  • College Kanya
    • Writer
    • 1935
  • Sitamgarh
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1934
  • Sipahsalar
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1932
  • Lal Swar
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1932
  • Mukti Sangram
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1931
  • Poladi Pahelwan
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1931
  • The Fall of Pride
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1930
  • Javan Mard
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1930

Producer



  • Miss Mala (1954)
    Miss Mala
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1954
  • Zaban
    • producer
    • 1943

Personal details

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  • Born
    • February 28, 1909
    • Surat, Bombay Presidency, British India
  • Died
    • April 19, 1976
    • Bombay, Maharashtra, India
  • Spouse
    • Urmila Jayant Desai

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