Biography
Jayant Desai (born Jayantilal Jhinabhai Desai, 28 February 1909 β 19 April 1976) was an Indian film director and producer. After graduating from the University of Bombay Desai joined Ranjit Studios in 1929 where he directed numerous films including Toofani Toli (1937), Tansen (1943), Har Har Mahadev (1950) and Amber (1952). Tansen was the second highest grossing Indian film of 1943. Besides film direction he also acted in several films. In 1943 he left Ranjit Studios to found his own production company, Jayant Desai Productions. In 1960s he founded Jupiter Films and Hemlata Pictures. Desai was born in Surat on 28 February 1909. He had graduated from University of Bombay.
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1909-02-28
Deathday1976-04-19 (67 years old)
Birth PlaceSurat, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
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