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Who is first Indian actor to act in Hollywood? Meet Sabu Dastagir who earned Hollywood Walk of Fame star 65 years ago
It is not every day that we get to celebrate news as big as Deepika Padukone getting a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recently, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's selection panel announced the list of 2025 inductees in the prestigious Walk of Fame, and it included the name of the Tamasha actress. But there was yet another Indian, almost 65 years ago, who became the first Indian to achieve this. He was Sabu Dastagir, a Mysore-born boy who went on to become a Hollywood sensation. About Sabu Dastagir Not 2025, but it was in 1960, that the class of the Hollywood Walk of Fame had an Indian name for the first time. Not many must have heard about Sabu Dastagir, but let us tell you that he was a sensation in Hollywood before World War 2. He was born in Mysore in 1924 to an elephant mahout. An American filmmaker, Robert Flaherty, spotted him and chose him for the 1937 film Elephant Boy. This film was based on Rudyard Kipling's book with the same name. In 1938, after Sabu's yet another Hollywood film, The Drum released, he moved there. After his stint as Abu in the 1940 film The Thief of Bagdad, Dastagir became a star. After this, he also starred in films like Mowgli, Arabian Nights, White Savage and Cobra Woman. It wouldn't be wrong to say that he had made a mark for himself in Hollywood at a very young age. He was one of the most popular non-white actors who were a part of major hit films. Sabu Dastagir's Journey In The Army After becoming a household name in Hollywood and becoming an American citizen, the actor joined the US Army in 1944. He even fought World War 2, which marked the end of his acting career. He no longer got acting roles, and in the 50s, Sabu appeared in mostly unsuccessful European films. Did Sabu Dastagir Work in Bollywood? Not many know that he was Mehboob Khan's first choice for Nargis Dutt 's Mother India. Unfortunately, as he did not get the work permit and the role went to Sunil Dutt. This could have been his gateway to Bollywood, but he could never work here, as in 1963, he suffered a heart attack and passed away when he was only 39.
India.com
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Not Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan, this Indian-origin teen actor was first on Hollywood Walk Of Fame, he was...
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been recognized as one of the 2025 inductees to the esteemed Hollywood Walk of Fame, as revealed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening. Deepika, who gained international fame for her performance in Vin Diesel's 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage', will soon have her own star on the famous boulevard. While this news generated excitement and pride in India, some incorrectly claimed she is the first Indian to receive this honor. However, that distinction actually belongs to a largely forgotten Indian-origin teen star from over 60 years ago. Actor Sabu Dastagir Here, we are talking about the renowned Hollywood actor Sabu Dastagir, who was born in 1924 in Mysore, the son of an elephant mahout. He was discovered by American filmmaker Robert Flaherty and made his film debut in 'Elephant Boy' (1937), a movie inspired by Rudyard Kipling's writings. Sabu moved to Hollywood shortly after and quickly became a sensation with leading roles in major films such as 'The Drum', 'The Thief of Bagdad', 'Arabian Nights', 'White Savage', and 'Cobra Woman'. As a teenager, he became one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood, particularly known for his roles in fantasy and adventure films. Sabu Dastagir's Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame In 1944, Sabu became a citizen of the United States and even served in the US Army during World War II. However, his fame diminished after the war. In the 1950s, he mostly appeared in lesser-known European films. On October 19, 1948, Sabu tied the knot with lesser-known actress Marilyn Cooper, who had an uncredited role as Princess Tara in the 1949 film Song of India. Together, they had two children. Their marriage continued until his passing. Their son, Paul Sabu, formed the rock band Sabu in the 1980s. Their daughter, Jasmine Sabu, who passed away in 2001, worked as an animal trainer in the film industry. Sabu Dastagir Was Offered Lead Role In… He was once considered for the lead role in legendary director Mehboob Khan's 'Mother India' (1957), but was unable to obtain a work permit. It was in 1960, during the height of Hollywood's golden era, that Sabu Dastagir received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sabu passed away young in 1963 at the age of 39, having never acted in an Indian film.
India.com
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Not Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan, this teen actor was first on Hollywood Walk Of Fame, he was...
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been recognized as one of the 2025 inductees to the esteemed Hollywood Walk of Fame, as revealed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening. Deepika, who gained international fame for her performance in Vin Diesel's 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage', will soon have her own star on the famous boulevard. While this news generated excitement and pride in India, some incorrectly claimed she is the first Indian to receive this honor. However, that distinction actually belongs to a largely forgotten star from over 60 years ago. Actor Sabu Dastagir Here, we are talking about the renowned Hollywood actor Sabu Dastagir, who was born in 1924 in Mysore, the son of an elephant mahout. He was discovered by American filmmaker Robert Flaherty and made his film debut in 'Elephant Boy' (1937), a movie inspired by Rudyard Kipling's writings. Sabu moved to Hollywood shortly after and quickly became a sensation with leading roles in major films such as 'The Drum', 'The Thief of Bagdad', 'Arabian Nights', 'White Savage', and 'Cobra Woman'. As a teenager, he became one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood, particularly known for his roles in fantasy and adventure films. Sabu Dastagir's Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame In 1944, Sabu became a citizen of the United States and even served in the US Army during World War II. However, his fame diminished after the war. In the 1950s, he mostly appeared in lesser-known European films. On October 19, 1948, Sabu tied the knot with lesser-known actress Marilyn Cooper, who had an uncredited role as Princess Tara in the 1949 film Song of India. Together, they had two children. Their marriage continued until his passing. Their son, Paul Sabu, formed the rock band Sabu in the 1980s. Their daughter, Jasmine Sabu, who passed away in 2001, worked as an animal trainer in the film industry. Sabu Dastagir Was Offered Lead Role In… He was once considered for the lead role in legendary director Mehboob Khan's 'Mother India' (1957), but was unable to obtain a work permit. It was in 1960, during the height of Hollywood's golden era, that Sabu Dastagir received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sabu passed away young in 1963 at the age of 39, having never acted in an Indian film.
India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Not Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan, this teen actor was first Indian on Hollywood Walk Of Fame, he was...
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been recognized as one of the 2025 inductees to the esteemed Hollywood Walk of Fame, as revealed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening. Deepika, who gained international fame for her performance in Vin Diesel's 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage', will soon have her own star on the famous boulevard. While this news generated excitement and pride in India, some incorrectly claimed she is the first Indian to receive this honor. However, that distinction actually belongs to a largely forgotten star from over 60 years ago. Actor Sabu Dastagir Here, we are talking about the renowned Hollywood actor Sabu Dastagir, who was born in 1924 in Mysore, the son of an elephant mahout. He was discovered by American filmmaker Robert Flaherty and made his film debut in 'Elephant Boy' (1937), a movie inspired by Rudyard Kipling's writings. Sabu moved to Hollywood shortly after and quickly became a sensation with leading roles in major films such as 'The Drum' (1938), 'The Thief of Bagdad' (1940), 'Arabian Nights', 'White Savage', and 'Cobra Woman'. As a teenager, he became one of the most recognizable Indian actors in Hollywood, particularly known for his roles in fantasy and adventure films. Sabu Dastagir's Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame In 1944, Sabu became a citizen of the United States and even served in the US Army during World War II. However, his fame diminished after the war. In the 1950s, he mostly appeared in lesser-known European films. On October 19, 1948, Sabu tied the knot with lesser-known actress Marilyn Cooper, who had an uncredited role as Princess Tara in the 1949 film Song of India. Together, they had two children. Their marriage continued until his passing. Their son, Paul Sabu, formed the rock band Sabu in the 1980s. Their daughter, Jasmine Sabu, who passed away in 2001, worked as an animal trainer in the film industry. Sabu Dastagir Was Offered Lead Role In… He was once considered for the lead role in legendary director Mehboob Khan's 'Mother India' (1957), but was unable to obtain a work permit. It was in 1960, during the height of Hollywood's golden era, that Sabu Dastagir received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sabu passed away young in 1963 at the age of 39, having never acted in an Indian film.
India Today
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- India Today
Deepika Padukone's honour is big, but she's not 1st Indian on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor Deepika Padukone has been named one of the 2025 inductees to the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame, as announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening. Deepika, known internationally for her role in 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage', will soon have her own star on the iconic boulevard. While the news sparked excitement and pride in India, some mistakenly claimed she's the first Indian to receive this honour. However, that title belongs to a largely forgotten star from over 60 years ago - Sabu born in 1924 in Mysore, was the son of an elephant mahout. He was discovered by American filmmaker Robert Flaherty and made his debut in 'Elephant Boy' (1937), a film based on Rudyard Kipling's writing. Sabu moved to Hollywood shortly after and quickly became a sensation with lead roles in major films like 'The Drum' (1938), 'The Thief of Bagdad' (1940), 'Arabian Nights', 'White Savage', and 'Cobra Woman'. As a teenager, he became one of the most recognisable Indian actors in Hollywood, especially popular for his roles in fantasy and adventure 1944, Sabu became an American citizen and even served in the US Army during World War II. However, his stardom faded after the war. In the 1950s, he appeared mostly in lesser-known European films. He was once considered for the lead in Mehboob Khan's 'Mother India' (1957), but couldn't secure a work permit. It was in 1960, during the peak of Hollywood's golden era, when Sabu Dastagir was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sabu died young in 1963 at the age of 39, having never acted in an Indian film. While Deepika's inclusion in the 2025 Walk of Fame celebrates the growing global presence of Indian actors, it's worth remembering Sabu Dastagir - the original Indian trailblazer in Hollywood. Over the years, several Indian actors have left their mark in the West, from Kabir Bedi and Om Puri to Irrfan Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and now Deepika Padukone.- EndsTrending Reel
