# M. H. Douglas

M. H. Douglas (born Muhammad Hussain Khan) was an Indian actor, director, action director, and fight composer in the Hindi film industry. He choreographed fight and action scenes for many Bollywood hits. He is also one of the founding member of the Fight and Cine artist Association based in Mumbai.
As an actor, Douglas appeared in many silent films in the 1940s and 1950s.

## Early life and background

It is believed that Douglas was born to prominent Muslim parents in Hyderabad State, India, though his exact birth date remains unknown. His father, Nawab Kale Khan, was a Nawab in the Princely State Hyderabad. Little is known about his early childhood and family background. Douglas's father moved to Bombay before the Independence of India and the integration of the Princely State of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. Douglas grew up as Muhammad Hussain and used the stage name "M. H. Douglas" after entering the Hindi film industry. From a very young age, Douglas had a keen interest and was trained in Aerobics, Fencing, Swordsmanship, and Martial Arts.

## Career

Douglas started his career as a background actor in many silent movies. He appeared as a lead actor in several silent films most of which are now Lost films. Several attempts have been made to search those films in the Film archives.

## Death

On the afternoon of 30 March 1964, Douglas suffered a heart attack and died before reaching the hospital.

## Selected filmography

As an actor :
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Cast | Notes |
| 1958 | Daughter of Sindbad | Actor | Ratilal | Pran, Nadira | |
| 1956 | Samundari Daku | Actor | A.R. Zamindar | Nasir Khan, Nadira, Johnny Walker | |
| 1956 | Qismet | Actor | Nazir Ajmeri | Musarrat Nazir | Pakistani Film |
| 1948 | Diler Detective | Actor | Mohd. Hussain | Rajkumari Dubey | |
| 1947 | Sher-e-Bengal | Actor | Mohd. Hussain, Ranjibhai Arya | Rajkumari Dubey | |
| Unknown | Sher-e-Punjab (silent film) | Actor | | | |
As a director :
| Year | Film | Role | Cast | Notes |
| 1961 | Aflatoon | Director | Krishna Kumari | Co-directed with Basu Bhattacharya |
As a fight composer :
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Cast |
| 1966 | Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1966 film) | Action Director | Homi Wadia | Sanjeev Kumar, L. Vijaylakshmi |
| 1966 | Phool Aur Patthar | Fight Composer | O. P. Ralhan | Dharmendra, Meena Kumari |
| 1965 | Bedaag | Action Coordinator: Fire Sequences | R. Bhattacharya | Manoj Kumar, Nanda |
| 1965 | आधी रात के बाद | Actions | [Nanabhai Bhat] | अशोक कुमार, रागिनी |
| 1964 | Ayee Milan Ki Bela | Fight Composer | Mohan Kumar | Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Dharmendra |
| 1964 | Badshah | Action Director | Chandrakant Gaur | Dara Singh, Nishi |
| 1964 | Ek Sapera Ek Lutera | Fight Composer | Naresh Kumar (film director) | Feroz Khan, Kumkum |
| 1964 | Samson | Fight Composer | | |
| 1963 | Cobra Girl | Fight Composer / Action Director | | |
| 1961 | Teen Ustad | Stunt Director | | |
| 1960 | Kohinoor | Action Director | S U Sunny | Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari |
| 1956 | Sheikh Chilli | Stunt Coordinator | Ramchandra Thakur | Shyama, Mahipal |
| 1955 | Bara-Dari | Action Co-ordinator: Tipu Sultan Club | | |
| 1955 | Teerandaz (1955 film) | Action Co-ordinator: Tipu Sultan Club | | |
| 1952 | Aan | Fencing Fight Coordinator | Mehboob Khan | Dilip Kumar, Nimmi |
| 1952 | Saqi | Action | H. S. Rawail | Premnath, Madhubala |