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Biography
Sabu Dastagir was an Indian and American actor, typically credited mononymously Sabu. He is primarily known for his work in films during the 1930s–1940s in Britain and the United States. He notably played starring roles in Elephant Boy (1937), The Drum (1938), The Thief of Bagdad (1940), and Black Narcissus (1947). Screenonline described him as "Britain's first above-the-title film star of Indian origin - indeed, for many years India's only truly international star."
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Awards & recognition
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography10 titles

Black Narcissus
1947as The Young General
1947as The Young General

The Thief of Bagdad
1940as Abu
1940as Abu

Elephant Boy
1937as Toomai
1937as Toomai

The Jungle Book
1942as Mowgli
1942as Mowgli

The Drum
1938as Prince Azim
1938as Prince Azim

Arabian Nights
1942as Ali Ben Ali
1942as Ali Ben Ali

White Savage
1943as Orano
1943as Orano

Cobra Woman
1944as Kado
1944as Kado

Rampage
1963as Talib
1963as Talib

The Treasure of Bengal
1953as Ainur
1953as Ainur