Homi Wadia
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 22, 1911
- Died
- December 10, 2004 (aged 93)
Biography
Homi Wadia was one of the earliest film makers of Hindi talkies. He was the co-founder of Wadia Movietone productions, established in the year 1933 and later he shut down the production house to form Basant Pictures in 1942. He was married to noted actress known as a stuntwoman then – Fearless Nadia, with whom he has worked in many movies. As a film director, he has contributed more than 40 films, the majority belonging to B-grade action category. Hunterwali (1935), Miss Frontier Mail (1936), Diamond Queen (1940) and Hatim Tai (1956) are among his major hits. He was also one of the founding members of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India in 1954.
Known For
Filmography
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Adventures of Aladdin
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Shri Krishna Leela
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Khilari
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Alibaba and 40 Thieves
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Char Dervesh
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Zabak
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Zimbo
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Hatim Tai
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Alibaba and 40 Thieves
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Jungle Ka Jawahar
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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
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Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
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Balam
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Comet
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Hanuman, The Worshipper of Lord Rama
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Amar Raj
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Lion of Baghdad
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Flying Prince
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Bachpan
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The Jungle Princess
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Diamond Queen
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Hind Ka Lal
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Karzan, the Jungle King
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Toofani Tarzan
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Miss Frontier Mail
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Hunterwali
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Hind Kesari
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