Brij Mohan Shah was born in 1933 in Nainital, he joined
National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi in 1960, and trained under,
Ebrahim Alkazi, and later graduated in 1962. He also remained a Director at the school (1982–84). He is remembered for his plays, Tughlaq, Ghasiram Kotwal, Hayavadana, Do Kishitiyon Ke Sawar, and his most noted play was a playwright was the satirical play, 'Trishanku' (1967). He also directed play for the
Bhartendu Natya Academy (BNA)
Lucknow and
Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts Repertory Company Shah was also a well regarded Sanskrit teacher at
St. Columba's School, Delhi for several years, before he became Director, National School of Drama (New Delhi). He also acted in two Hindi films,
Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987) directed by
Sudhir Mishra, followed by
Dil Se.. (1998) by
Mani Ratnam and a documentary film,
The Post Master. He died on 5 June 1998 in
Lucknow. ==Legacy==