He was the first Indian to act in a Hollywood movie. From a mahout in Mysore he went on to become a Hollywood star. He acted in films like 'The Elephant Boy', 'Jungle Book' and 'The Thief of Bagdad'. Can you name him?

Sabu Dastagir

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Solution

The correct option is A Sabu Dastagir
Sabu Dastagir was the son of an Indian mahout (elephant rider), born in Karapur, Mysore and was the first Indian to be inducted in a Hollywood movie. In 1944 he got American citizenship. However, Sabu did not get any chance to appear in films made in his native country.

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