Saawan Kumar Tak

Director

Indian Jaipur, Jaipur State, British India

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/08/1936
Age86 years (died on 25, Aug, 2022)
BirthplaceJaipur, Jaipur State, British India
Date of Death25/08/2022

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Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 6”
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Separated

Family

SiblingsThree sisters and one brother
SpouseUsha Khanna (music director)
ChildrenHe had no children

Career

DebutFilm: Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
Last FilmSaawan... The Love Season (2006)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Saawan Kumar Tak was a versatile figure in the Indian film industry, known for his roles as a director, screenwriter, producer, and lyricist.
2. He was behind the success of several popular movies such as Saajan Bina Suhagan, Souten, Souten Ki Beti, Sanam Bewafa, and Bewaffa Se Waffa.
3. Having initially aimed to pursue acting, Saawan Kumar Tak made the move from Jaipur, Rajasthan to Mumbai in 1967 and transitioned into producing films.
4. Referred to as the godfather of Sanjeev Kumar and Mehmood Junior, he played a crucial role in launching their careers in Bollywood.
5. One of his notable directorial achievements was the 1983 film, Souten, which enjoyed significant success in cinemas.
6. Saawan Kumar Tak's filmography also includes Naunihal from 1967, where he christened actor Harihar Jethalal Jariwala as Sanjeev Kumar.
7. In 1972, he directed Gomti Ke Kinare, which marked the final cinematic appearance of the legendary actress Meena Kumari.
8. Additionally, Saawan Kumar Tak shared a personal relationship with Meena Kumari prior to her passing.
9. Apart from his directorial skills, he showcased his talents as a prolific lyricist by composing songs for various movies.
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