Balraj Sahni
Balraj Sahni | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yudhishthir Sahni 1 May 1913 |
| Died | 13 April 1973 (aged 59) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1946–1973 |
| Political party | Communist Party of India |
| Spouse(s) |
Damayanti Sahni
(m. 1936; died 1947)Santosh Chandhok (m. 1951) |
| Children | 3, including Parikshit Sahni |
| Relatives |
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| Family | Anand–Sahni family |
| Honors | Padma Shri (1969) |
Balraj Sahni (born Yudhishthir Sahni; 1 May 1913 – 13 April 1973) was an Indian film and stage actor, who is best known for Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Do Bigha Zameen (1953), Chhoti Bahen (1959), Kabuliwala (1961), Waqt (1965) and Garm Hava (1973). He was the brother of Bhisham Sahni, the Hindi writer, playwright, and actor. He won a Filmfare Special Award for outstanding contribution to Indian films in 1970.