Bhimsain is best known as the pioneer of Indian animation, along with his mentor Ram Mohan.
10 Facts About Bhimsain
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Bhimsain was the recipient of 16 President's National Awards for his contributions to Indian cinema.
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Bhimsain is best known for directing the critically acclaimed Gharaonda starring Amol Palekar and Zarina Wahab, and Dooriyaan starring Sharmila Tagore and Uttam Kumar.
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Bhimsain is known for creating the animation short film Ek Anek Aur Ekta which aired on Doordarshan in the 70s.
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In 1961, Bhimsain moved to Mumbai after he secured a job at the Films Division of India as background painter.
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Bhimsain made his debut with the animation short The Climb which earned him the Silver Hugo Award at the Chicago International Film Festival.
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Bhimsain further established his repute as a director and producer with his landmark animation short Ek Anek Aur Ekta.
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In 1976, Bhimsain produced and directed his first feature film Gharaonda.
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In 1985, Bhimsain ventured in television production with the sitcom Chhoti Badi Baatein based on superstitions.
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Bhimsain is father of filmmaker Kireet Khurana, and grandfather of Kabeer Khurana.