Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Sabu Dastagir: First Indian on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Sabu Dastagir, an actor from India, was the first Indian to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was found when he was a kid and became famous in movies like 'Elephant Boy' and 'The Thief of Bagdad.'
During World War II, he even fought for the U.S. However, after the war, he didn't get as many roles.
He got a star in 1960, but sadly, he died young.
Sabu Dastagir was the first Indian actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
He was born in Mysore, India and discovered by a British filmmaker at age 13.
Dastagir starred in films such as 'Elephant Boy', 'The Thief of Bagdad', and 'Jungle Book'.
He became a U.S. citizen in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
His career declined post-war and he passed away in 1963 at age 39.
- Who
- Sabu Dastagir, an Indian-born actor.
- What
- The story of Sabu Dastagir, the first Indian actor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- When
- The 1930s to early 1960s, focusing on his 1960 Walk of Fame star.
- Where
- Hollywood, USA, and his birthplace, Mysore, India.
- Why
- To highlight Sabu's achievements and correct the misunderstanding of who was the first Indian to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Birthplace
- Mysore, India
- Discovery
- By Robert Flaherty at age 13
- Notable Films
- 'Elephant Boy', 'The Thief of Bagdad', 'Jungle Book'
- Military Service
- U.S. Army during WWII
- Walk of Fame Star
- 1960
- Death
- 1963 at age 39
