Kamal Amrohi

Overview

Syed Amir Haider Kamal Naqvi (17 January 1918 – 11 February 1993), popularly known as Kamal Amrohi, was an Indian film director and screenwriter associated with Hindi cinema. Apart from his work in films, he was also known as a poet who wrote in Urdu and Hindi.

Amrohi directed several notable Hindi films, including Mahal (1949), Pakeezah (1972) and Razia Sultan (1983). His films are regarded as part of the classical period of Hindi cinema, with a style that drew upon his literary background.

He founded his own production banner, Kamal Pictures (also known as Mahal Films), in 1953. A few years later, in 1958, he established Kamalistan Studio in Bombay, which served as a base for his film-making activities.

References

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Kamal Amrohi.