Sabu
Biography
Sabu Dastagir, who was born Selar Sabu on January 27, 1924, in Karapur, Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India, was an Indian and American actor. Throughout his professional career, he was typically credited mononymously as Sabu. He gained United States citizenship and is primarily recognized for his acting work in films produced in Britain and the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. According to his records, he had 25 known acting credits. In 1960, he was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sabu died on December 2, 1963, at the age of 39. A film titled Sabu is also listed with a 2025 release date.
Career overview
Sabu Dastagir was an Indian and American actor who was born on January 27, 1924, in Karapur, Mysore, in the Kingdom of Mysore, British India. Throughout his professional career, he was typically credited mononymously as Sabu. He gained United States citizenship during his lifetime and was recognized for his work in the film industry during the 1930s and 1940s, with projects produced in both Britain and the United States. His contributions to the entertainment industry were acknowledged in 1960 when he was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Records indicate that Sabu had 25 known acting credits throughout his career. He passed away on December 2, 1963, at the age of 39. Beyond his historical filmography, he remains a subject of interest in media archives, with a film titled Sabu scheduled for release in 2025.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
25 titles- Charmed Lives: A Family Romance (2028) as Self (archive footage)
- Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad (2008) as Abu (archival footage)
- A Tiger Walks (1964) as Ram Singh
- Rampage (1963) as Talib
- Mistress of the World - Part II (1960) as Lin-Chor
- Mistress of the World - Part I (1960) as Lin-Chor
- Sabu and the Magic Ring (1957) as Sabu, the stable boy
- Jungle Hell (1956) as Sabu the Jungle Boy
- Jaguar (1956) as Juano
- The Black Panther (1956) as Sabu the Jungle Boy
- The Treasure of Bengal (1953) as Ainur
- Hello Elephant (1952) as Sultan of Nagore
- Savage Drums (1951) as Tipo Tairu
- Song of India (1949) as Ramdar
- Man-Eater of Kumaon (1948) as Narain
- Black Narcissus (1947) as The Young General
- The End of the River (1947) as Manoel
- Tangier (1946) as Pepe
- Cobra Woman (1944) as Kado
- White Savage (1943) as Orano
- Jungle Book (1942) as Mowgli
- Arabian Nights (1942) as Ali Ben Ali
- The Thief of Bagdad (1940) as Abu
- The Drum (1938) as Prince Azim
- Elephant Boy (1937) as Toomai
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sabu best known for?
Sabu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sabu and the Magic Ring (1957), Jungle Hell (1956), Black Narcissus (1947), The Thief of Bagdad (1940).
When and where was Sabu born?
Sabu was born on January 27, 1924 in Karapur, Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. They passed away on December 2, 1963.
How many credits does Sabu have?
Sabu has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2028.
What is Sabu's background in cinema and television?
Sabu Dastagir, who was born Selar Sabu on January 27, 1924, in Karapur, Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India, was an Indian and American actor. Throughout his professional career, he was typically credited mononymously as Sabu. He gained United States citizenship and is primarily recognized for his acting work in f...
Sabu by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Narcissus (1947) as The Young General — aged about 23
- The Thief of Bagdad (1940) as Abu — aged about 16
- Sabu and the Magic Ring (1957) as Sabu, the stable boy — aged about 33
- Jungle Hell (1956) as Sabu the Jungle Boy — aged about 32
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