S. Ali Raza facts for kids
S. Ali Raza (born January 9, 1925 – died November 1, 2007) was a talented Indian film screenwriter and director. A screenwriter is someone who writes the story and dialogue for movies. A director is the person who guides the making of a film. S. Ali Raza helped create many popular movies by writing their scripts. Some of his famous films include Aan (1952), Andaz (1949), and the classic Mother India (1957). He also wrote for Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Raja Jani (1972), and Dus Numbri (1976).
Awards and Achievements
In 1968, S. Ali Raza received a special honor. He won the Filmfare award for being the best dialogue writer. This award was for his work on the film Saraswatichandra, which came out in 1968. The Filmfare Awards are like the Oscars for Indian cinema.
His Work in Cinema
S. Ali Raza was not only a writer but also a director. In 1974, he directed a film called Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye. He was married to the famous actress Nimmi (1933 - 2020). Nimmi starred in many movies for which S. Ali Raza had written the dialogues. Some of these films include Uran Khatola (1955), Barsaat (1949), Deedar (1951), and Amar (1954). He also wrote for Aan (1952), Char Paise (1955), Rajdhani (1956), Shama (1946), Pooja Ke Phool (1964), and Mere Mehboob (1963).
Later Life and Passing
S. Ali Raza and his wife Nimmi lived in Mumbai, India. He passed away on November 1, 2007, at the age of 82. His death was due to heart failure. A week before he passed, he had been admitted to Nanavati hospital for a heart surgery.
