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  Sabu Dastagir Indian-born American actor Got a chance to work in the Film 'Mother India' but denied due  Sabu Dastagir, usually known simply as Sabu , was an Indian-born American actor (1924 – 1963). ·        Early Life: He was born in Karapur, Mysore, India, and grew up in poverty. His life changed when documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty discovered him while filming Elephant Boy (1937), based on Rudyard Kipling’s story Toomai of the Elephants . ·        Film Career: Sabu became internationally famous for his natural charm and screen presence. He starred in a series of British adventure films, especially with The Archers (Powell and Pressburger): o    Elephant Boy (1937) o    The Drum (1938) o    The Thief of Bagdad (1940) – one of his most famous roles o    The Jungle Book (1942) Later, he moved to Hollywood, but like many actors of color in mid-20th century cinema...