11 Facts About Nasir Hussain

Mohammad Nasir Hussain Khan, better known as Nasir Hussain, was an Indian film producer, film director, and screenwriter.

Nasir Hussain first worked with Qamar Jalalabadi when he joined Filmistan as a writer in 1948.

Kapoor and Nasir Hussain made another hit, Dil Deke Dekho, for Filmalaya, the breakaway group of Filmistan.

Nasir Hussain was in a long romantic relationship with her, but it ended because he was already a married man with two children, and Parekh didn't want to be labeled a homewrecker.

Nasir Hussain's wife was Margaret Francina Lewis, an assistant choreographer he met at Filmistan.

Nasir Hussain worked as an assistant choreographer on some of his productions.

Nasir Hussain made musical hits like Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Teesri Manzil, Baharon Ke Sapne, Pyar Ka Mausam, Caravan, Yaadon Ki Baraat, and Hum Kisise Kum Naheen.

Nasir Hussain wrote and produced the musical cult hit Teesri Manzil.

Originally Dev Anand was signed for the film but due to differences with Nasir Hussain he opted out and Kapoor was cast.

Nasir Hussain received a special Filmfare Award in 1996 for his contribution to Hindi cinema.

Nasir Hussain died in Mumbai on 13 March 2002 following a heart attack.