M. H. Douglas

M. H. Douglas (born Muhammad Hussain Khan) was an Indian actor, director, action director, and fight composer in the Hindi film industry. He choreographed fight and action scenes for many Bollywood hits. He is also one of the founding member of the Fight and Cine artist Association based in Mumbai.

M. H. Douglas
M. H. Douglas (left) with Rajendra Kumar on the sets of Ayee Milan Ki Bela in 1963
Born
Muhammad Hussain Khan

(1910-10-02)2 October 1910
Hyderabad, Princely State Of Hyderabad
Died(1964-03-30)30 March 1964
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Resting placeDisused Muslim Cemetery, Bombay, India (now in Mumbai, India)
Other namesDouglas, Ustad, Fight Master Sando, Abba
Occupation(s)Actor, action director
Children3

As an actor, Douglas appeared in many silent films in the 1940s and 1950s.

Early life and background

It is believed that Douglas was born on 2 October 1910 to prominent Muslim parents in Hyderabad State, India. His grandfather, Nawab Kale Khan was a Nawab in the Princely State Hyderabad. After an inheritance dispute, Douglas's father came to Bombay before the Independence of India and integration of Princely State Of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. Douglas grew up as Muhammad Hussain and used stage name "M. H. Douglas" after entering the Hindi film industry. From a very young age, Douglas had a keen interest and was trained in Aerobics, Fencing, Swordsmanship, and Martial Arts.

Career

Douglas started his career as a background actor in many silent movies. He appeared as a lead actor in several silent films most of which are now Lost films. Several attempts have been made to search those films in the Film archives.

Death

On the afternoon of 30 March 1964, Douglas suffered a heart attack and died before reaching the hospital.

Selected filmography
As an actor
Year Film Role Director Cast Notes
1958Daughter of SindbadActorRatilalPran, Nadira
1956Samundari DakuActorA.R. ZamindarNasir Khan, Nadira, Johnny Walker
1956QismetActorNazir AjmeriMusarrat NazirPakistani Film
1948Diler DetectiveActorMohd. HussainRajkumari Dubey
1947Sher-e-BengalActorMohd. Hussain, Ranjibhai AryaRajkumari Dubey
UnknownSher-e-Punjab (silent film)Actor
As a director
Year Film Role Cast Notes
1961AflatoonDirectorKrishna KumariCo-directed with Basu Bhattacharya
As a fight composer
Year Film Role Director Cast
1966Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1966 film)Action DirectorHomi WadiaSanjeev Kumar, L. Vijaylakshmi
1966Phool Aur PattharFight ComposerO. P. RalhanDharmendra, Meena Kumari
1965BedaagAction Coordinator: Fire SequencesR. BhattacharyaManoj Kumar, Nanda
1965आधी रात के बादActions[Nanabhai Bhat]अशोक कुमार, रागिनी
1964Ayee Milan Ki BelaFight ComposerMohan KumarRajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Dharmendra
1964BadshahAction DirectorChandrakant GaurDara Singh, Nishi
1964Ek Sapera Ek LuteraFight ComposerNaresh Kumar (film director)Feroz Khan, Kumkum
1964SamsonFight Composer
1963Cobra GirlFight Composer / Action Director
1961Teen UstadStunt Director
1960KohinoorAction DirectorS U SunnyDilip Kumar, Meena Kumari
1956Sheikh ChilliStunt CoordinatorRamchandra ThakurShyama, Mahipal
1955Bara-DariAction Co-ordinator: Tipu Sultan Club
1955Teerandaz (1955 film)Action Co-ordinator: Tipu Sultan Club
1952AanFencing Fight CoordinatorMehboob KhanDilip Kumar, Nimmi
1952SaqiActionH. S. RawailPremnath, Madhubala

References
  1. "Daughter of Sindbaad".
  2. "Samundari Daku".
  3. "Duglus".
  4. "Pakistan Film Database - پاکستان فلم ڈیٹابیس - Lollywood Movies". pakmag.net. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018.
  5. "Mohammed Hussain". IMDb.
  6. "Mohammed Hussain". IMDb.
  7. https://muvyz.com/moviepage/cr235247


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