Balraj Sahni (Punjabi: بلراج ساہنی (Shahmukhi) ਬਲਰਾਜ ਸਾਹਨੀ (Gurmukhi) (1 May 1913 – 13 April 1973), born Yudhishthir Sahni, was a noted Indian film and stage actor, who is best known for Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Do Bigha Zameen (1953), Kabuliwala (1961) and Garam Hawa (1973).He belonged to a Punjabi Khatri family from Bhera now in Punjab, Pakistan. He was the brother of Bhisham Sahni, noted Hindi writer, playwright, and actor. It is quite surprising that such a great actor did not receive even a single award for his memorable roles.
Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India [now Punjab, Pakistan]
Profession
Actor, Writer, Director
Spouse
Damayanti Sahni Santosh Chandhok
Children
Parikshit Sahni , shabnam
Star Sign
Taurus
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Fact
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Daughter Sanovar (Sanobar) is a alumnus of the Tata institute of social service's. Her work with prisoners has won acclaim.
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Daughter named Sanovar from second wife Santosh.
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Uncle to famous professor Varun Sahni ( Bhisham's son).
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Great grandfather of director Niharika Sahni. Niharika is the granddaughter of Parikshit Sahni.
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Grand uncle to journalist Malavika Sangghvi . Malavika's maternal grandmother was Balraj's elder sister. Malavika's mother Usha Khanna (Not the music director) opened a famous restaurant in Bombay called Samovar. This restaurant was visited by all film stars over the years.
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