Sabu Dastagir (possibly born Selar Sabu; 27 January 1924 – 2 December 1963) was an Indian actor who later gained United States citizenship. Throughout his career he was credited under the name Sabu and is primarily known for his work in films during the 1930s–1940s in …

Feb 26, 2025 · Sabu Facts. Why did India’s first international star fade from memory? Let’s discover the scandalous life of Sabu, Hollywood's forgotten superstar.

Sabu. Actor: The Thief of Bagdad. Sabu Dastagir (or Selar Shaik Sabu, depending on your resource) was born on January 27, 1924, in the little town of Mysore, India, which is nestled in the jungles of Karapur.

When Jungle Book star Sabu died at just 39, his fans were stunned. But as dark details came out, their shock turned to heartbreak.

Feb 19, 2020 · Sabu was the first Indian to ‘make it’ in Hollywood, long before Priyanka Chopra, Om Puri and Irffan Khan became noted actors in the west. Even inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. Now forgotten, in his time, Sabu was the go …

Sabu Dastagir was an Indian actor who later gained United States citizenship. Throughout his career he was credited under the name Sabu and is primarily known.

Jul 21, 2023 · This teenager from a small village in Mysore was one of India’s earliest talent to make it to the international film circuit. He wasn’t just India’s first-ever star to make it to Hollywood but also the the first one to make his debut on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Nov 30, 2021 · The legacy of Sabu’s work lives on and deserves much more recognition. This is the story of a young boy from India whose life turned into art. He is, as destiny had it, the first Indian to set foot on the international stage.

Britain's first above-the-title film star of Indian origin - indeed, for many years India's only truly international star - Sabu's own life story was as unlikely and fantastic as that of many of the characters he played.

Jul 2, 2014 · Sabu, the original Indian star who conquered British and Amercian cine goers imagination in late 1930s to early 50s with his smile, demeanor and performance.