Sujit Kumar: The First Bhojpuri Superstar Immortalized as Films' Top Police Officer

• Sujit Kumar, born Shamsher Bahadur Singh in Varanasi, initially pursued law but was discovered by director Phani Majumdar.
• His film career began in 1954 with 'Taxi Driver', gaining fame in 60s-70s suspense-thrillers.
• Known for his iconic police officer roles in films like 'Ittefaq', 'The Burning Train', 'Tiranga', and 'Krantiveer'.
• Considered the first superstar of Bhojpuri cinema with hits like 'Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari' and 'Bidesia', earning a Lifetime Achievement award.
• Also ventured into filmmaking, producing 'Khel' and 'Darar', and passed away on February 5, 2010, after battling cancer.