Question for Oct. 16th - Dev

X was born in Trymbakeshwar in Nasik. He was born to a Sanskrit scholar, studied at J.J. college of Art in Bombay and at Kala Bhavan, Baroda. He then studied architecture and became landscape painter of academic nature studies. He worked in a photographic studio and at Ratlam learned three-colour block making and ceramics. He then worked as a portrait photographer, stage make-up man, assistant to a German illusionist and as a magician! He was offered backing to start an Art Printing Press and his backers to acquaint him with the latest printing process arranged for him to go to Germany provided that he remain with the company. But by the time X returned he knew that a printing career would not satisfy him. He raised a loan from his friend and pledging his life insurance, went to England to purchase the necessary equipment and acquaint himself with the technical aspects of Y. When he returned from London he launched Z about an honest king who for the sake of his principles sacrifices his kingdom and family before the gods.

After a somewhat successful career in Y, X retired. He died in Nasik, a forgotten man. But today he is considered as a pioneer of Y in India and a prestigious award is named after him.

Identify X, Y and Z.