About
Successful director of Hindu cinema who directed Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in 1964.
Before Fame
He was a member of the performing arts troupe headed by Uday Shankar.
Trivia
He directed Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool, which are considered to be the greatest movies made according to Time magazine.
Family Life
He had three children with his wife Geeta Dutt, whom he married in 1953.
Associated With
He knew Ravi Shankar, who is the brother of Uday.