Cinemaazi remembers Surya Kumar on his death anniversary
18 Sep 1987
Cinemaazi remembers dancer, choreographer and actor Robert aka Surya Kumar. He was the brother of prominent dancer and choreographer Krishna Kumar. Surya Kumar started his film career as assistant in the sound department in Saigal's last film Parwana (1947). Azurie trained him in dancing. Surya Kumar assisted Madame Simka, a disciple of Uday Shankar in the film Awaara (1951). Surya Kumar later directed Helen in 31 films. He had a penchant for acting and would himself appear on screen in most of dances directed by him.
