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Gopal Bedi (popularly known by screen name Ranjeet (Punjabi: ਰਣਜੀਤ) , and also known as Goli) is an actor in Indian films and television, born in Jandiala Guru near Amritsar (Punjab).^[1][2][3] He has played mostly character roles, with roles as the villain dominating his over 200 Hindi films. Ranjeet played a positive character throughout on TV series Aisa Des Hai Mera.

He has also worked in a number of Punjabi films such as Rab ne banayian jodiyan and Man jeete jag jeet.

Personal life[link]

Ranjeet is graduate from the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi. He is a graphic designer

He is married to Naazneen, who managed to design the dresses for Ranjeet's friends and even his co-stars without any formal training. The couple has a daughter Divyanka Bedi and a son. Divyanka is a student of Raffles Design Institute.

According to author and eminent film columnist Rajesh Subramanian the name Ranjeet was suggested by actor Sunil Dutt during the making of Reshma Aur Shera. In more than 25 films like Bandhe Haath, Aamir Garib, AAA, Haath Ki Safai, Himlay se ooncha, Doti lota aur chopati, Gumraah, Bundalbaaz, Dharam Veer, Chalta Purza, Bhookh, Rakhi Ki Saugandh, Namak Halal, Takkar, Teesri Ankh, Humse Hai Zamana, Shapath, Jagir, Geraftar, Meri Zaban, Zimmedar, Zalim the character name was Ranjeet.

Filmography[link]

• Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen (2012)
• Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore (2012)
• Krantiveer: The Revolution (2009) (in production)
• Deshdrohi (2008)
• Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008) .... Shamsher Singh
• Welcome (2007) .... Kapoor
• Bombay to Goa (2007 film) (2007) .... Colonel
• Dil Diya Hai (2006)
• Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) .... Harpreet Malhotra
• Sawaan.... The Love Season (2006) .... Raj's dad
• Bunty Aur Babli (2005) .... Store owner
• Kuch To Gadbad Hai (2004) .... Chaudhry Sunil Singh
• Basti (2003) .... Police Commissioner
• Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002) .... Immigration Officer
• Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) (as Ranjith) .... Boss
• Kasam (2001) .... Hari Singh
• Mein Hoon Pyassi Suhagan (2001) .... Mumbai Police Commissioner
• Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) .... Hassan
• Dal: The Gang (2001) .... Michael D'Souza
• Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal (2000) .... Mogha
• Bulandi (2000) .... Ranjit Singh (Jagannath's father)
• Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad (2000) .... Gyaniji
• Rajaji (1999) .... Makhanlal
• Bade Dilwala (1999) .... Prosecuting Attorney
• Aaag Hi Aag (1999) (uncredited) .... Gopal Bharti
• Aakrosh (1998 film): Cyclone of Anger (1998) .... Sairas
• Tarazu (1997) .... Police Commissioner
• Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997) .... Inspector Lokhande
• Koyla (1997) .... Dilawar
• Border (1997)
• Daadagiri (1997) .... Marshal
• Shapath (1997) .... Dr. Subramaniam Swami
• Hum Hain Premi (1996)
• Maahir (1996) .... Bob
• Aatank (1996) .... Ranjeet
• Sautela Bhai (1996) .... Rehman
• Hulchul (1995 film) (1995) .... Shobraj's Friend
• Jai Vikraanta (1995) .... Inspector Khote
• Karan Arjun (1995) .... Mr. Saxena
• Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) .... Bidder
• Rani Hindustani (1995) .... A.K. Chopra
• Policewala Gunda .... Kaalishankar Peeli Topiwaley
• Zaalim (1994) .... Ranjit
• Dulaara (1994) .... Police Inspector Vijay Chauhan
• Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994 film) (1994) .... Dr. Mathur
• Bhagyawan (1994) .... Hira
• Sainik (1993) (as Ranjit) .... Ghajraj Chaudhary
• Kurbaan (1991) (as Ranjit) .... Singer
• Iraada (1991)
• Jaan Ki Kasam (1991) .... Jagdish
• Maut Ki Sazaa (1991) .... Inspector. Himmat Singh
• Zimmedaaar (1990) .... Ranjeet Singh
• Humse Na Takrana (1990)
• Karishma Kali Kaa (1990) .... Dr. Ajay Ganotra
• Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) .... Sridhar
• Tejaa (1990) .... Lal Singh
• Zakhmi Zameen (1990) .... Bhairav
• Paap Ka Ant (1989) .... Shakaal
• Daata (1989) .... Natwar G. Sarang
• Prem Pratigyaa (1989) .... Kallu Dada
• Gair Kaanooni (1989) .... Robert DeCosta
• Aakhri Gulam (1989)
• Galiyon Ka Badshah (1989) .... Tiger
• Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
• Meri Zabaan (1989) .... Ranjeet Mehra
• Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989) .... Raja
• Do Waqt Ki Roti (1988) .... Jagga B. Singh
• Marana Mrudangam (1988) .... Saleem Shankar
• Sherni (1988) .... Vinodpal Singh
• Dharamyudh (1988) .... Jaggu
• Faisla (1988) .... Rana
• Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) .... Dacoit
• Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)
• Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987)
• Rahi (1987)
• Dak Bangla (1987)
• Madadgar (1987)
• Imaandaar (1987) .... Ramesh Sinha
• Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) .... Chhadha
• Zindagani (1986) .... Natwar Dadda
• Aadamkhor (1986)
• Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (1986)
• Ghar Sansar (1986) .... David
• Krishna-Krishna (1986) .... Pondrik Krishna Vasudev
• Maa Kasam (1985) .... Balwant
• Geraftaar (1985) .... Ranjit Saxena
• Maha Shaktimaan (1985)
• Mehak (1985)
• Ek Se Bhale Do (1985)
• Ramkali (1985) .... Pundait Hazari
• Sarfarosh (1985) .... Satyadev
• Meetha Zehar (1985)
• Hoshiyar (1985) .... Shambudas
• Jagir (1984) .... Ranjeet Singh
• Naya Kadam (1984) .... Gangu
• Inquilaab (1984) .... Bhupathi/Excise Minister B. Pathi
• Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
• Dhokebaaz (1984)
• Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein (1984)
• Khazana (1984) (uncredited) .... Randhir's friend - tribal leader
• Maqsad (1984) .... Nagendra
• Pakhandi (1984)
• Qaidi (1984) .... Raghu
• Raaj Tilak (1984)
• Shapath (1984) .... Ranjit
• Sharaabi (1984) .... Natwar
• Sharara (1984)
• Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) .... Ganpat Rai
• Achha Bura (1983) .... Veer Singh/Vinay Sinha 'Veer'
• Ghungroo (1983) .... Veera
• Ganga Meri Maa (1983)
• Dard-E-Dil (1983)
• Hero (1983)
• Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983) .... Ranjeet Ranvir Singh
• Taqdeer (1983) .... Ranvir Pratap Singh
• Waqt Ke Shehzade (1982) .... Villain
• Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) .... Robinson
• Teesri Aankh (1982) .... Ranjeet
• Rajput (1982) .... Jaipal Singh
• Satte Pe Satta (1982)
• Ghazab (1982) .... Arjun Singh
• Lakshmi (1982)
• Namak Halaal (1982) .... Ranjit Singh
• Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982) .... Chandru Singh
• Meri Aawaz Suno (1981) .... Ronnie
• Fiffty Fiffty (1981) .... Kumar Virendra Singh
• Hotel (1981) .... Chhaganlal Patel
• Laawaris (1981) .... Mahendar Singh
• Rocky (1981) .... Jagdish aka 'J.D.'
• Khoon Aur Paani (1981) .... Vijay Singh
• Yaarana (1981) .... Jagdish 'Jaggu'
• Hum Se Badkar Kaun (1981) .... Lalchand
• Jwala Daku (1981) .... Jwala's brother
• Ladaaku (1981)
• Raksha (1981) .... Daulatram
• Neeyat (1980)
• Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
• Unees-Bees (1980)
• Choron Ki Baaraat (1980) .... Captain Ashok
• Lootmaar (1980) .... Peter
• The Burning Train (1980) .... Chander
• Aakhri Insaaf (1980)
• Aap Ke Deewane (1980) .... Kundan
• Swayamvar (1980) .... Chander
• Takkar (1980) .... Ranjeet
• Ahimsa (1979)
• Suhaag (1979 film) (1979) .... Gopal
• Yuvraaj (1979) .... Mahendra 'Sidh Purush'
• Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) .... Shankar Lathuria/Devi Dayal
• Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) .... Rawat
• Kartavya (1979) .... Jacob
• Sarkari Mehmaan (1979)
• Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) .... Ustad
• Muqabla (1979) .... Banwari
• Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979) .... Ranjeet
• Salaam Memsaab (1979) .... Gopal
• Bhookh (1978) .... Ranjeet 'Chhotey Thakur' H. Singh
• Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) .... J.D.
• Phandebaaz (1978)
• Aakhri Daku (1978)
• Vishwanath (1978) .... Kokha
• Amar Shakti (1978) .... Sardar's son
• Anjane Mein (1978)
• Daku Aur Jawan (1978)
• Heeralal Pannalal (1978) .... Jaggu
• Kaala Aadmi (1978)
• Naya Daur (1978)
• Parmatma (1978) .... Johnny
• Phaansi (1978) .... Tilak Singh
• Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) .... Bhiku Prasad
• Khoon Pasina (1977) .... Raghu
• Ab Kya Hoga (1977) (uncredited) .... Dr. Prem Mishra
• Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) .... Ranjeet (Guest Appearance)
• Chalta Purza (1977) .... Ranjeet
• Chandi Sona (1977) .... Sheroo
• Chhaila Babu (1977)
• Chor Sipahee (1977) .... Sheikh Jamal
• Dharam Veer (1977) .... Ranjeet Singh
• Kachcha Chor (1977)
• Zamaanat (1977)
• Bhanwar (1976) .... Ravi
• Nagin (1976)
• Aaj Ka Mahaatma (1976) .... Tony
• Bandalbaaz (1976) .... Ranjeet Gupta
• Deewangee (1976)
• Gumraah (1976) .... Ranjeet
• Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
• Laila Majnu (1976) .... Tabrej
• Maa (1976) .... Balraj
• Dharmatma (1975) .... Rishi
• Aakhri Dao (1975) .... Dilawar Singh
• Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) .... Ranjeet
• Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) .... Ranjeet
• Neelima (1975)
• Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Master
• Raftaar (1975) .... Chandu Banjara
• Sewak (1975)
• Uljhan (1975) .... Brij
• Haath Ki Safai (1974) .... Ranjeet
• Amir Garib (1974) .... Ranjit
• Imtihan (1974) .... Rakesh
• Aap Ki Kasam (1974) .... Suresh
• 36 Ghante (1974) .... Ajit
• Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
• Farebi (1974)
• Khote Sikkay (1974) .... Salim
• Mr. Romeo (1974) .... Raja Dada
• Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) .... Bandit
• Sacha Mera Roop Hai (1974)
• Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Balraj
• Bandhe Haath (1973) .... Ranjeet
• Dhamkee (1973)
• Kashmakash (1973)
• Keemat (1973) .... Pedro
• Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973)
• Victoria No. 203 (1972)
• Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) (as Ranjit) .... Peter
• Bhai Ho To Aisa (1972) .... Dacoit Mangal Singh
• Parchhaiyan (1972)
• Dost Aur Dushman (1971)
• Haseenon Ka Devata (1971)
• Hulchul (1971)
• Reshma Aur Shera (1971) .... Gopal
• Sharmeelee (1971) .... Kundan
• Sawan Bhadon (1970)

Director

• Ghazab Tamasha (1992)
• Kaaranama (1990)

Producer

• Ghazab Tamasha (1992)

T.V. actor

• Jugni Chali Jalandhar as Jagtar Bhalla

References[link]

External links[link]

• Ranjeet at the Internet Movie Database

Nirupa Roy (4 January 1931 – 13 October 2004) was an Indian actress who appeared in Hindi films. Roy was mostly known for portraying character roles of the Indian mother. She played leading roles in her early films and started playing mother roles during the 1970s–80s. Her acting career spanned more than 50 years, and she acted in more than 250 films. She was referred to as the "queen of misery" in Hindi film circles.

Personal life[link]

Nirupa Roy was born as Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara in Valsad, Gujarat.

She was married to Kamal Roy when she was 15 and moved to Mumbai. They have two sons, Yogesh and Kiran. She was very friendly with actress Shyama.

She died, after having a cardiac arrest, in Mumbai on 13 October 2004 at the age of 72. She was regarded as the greatest "Maa" of all times in Bollywood.She was Gujarati and taught children Gujarati before she acted in films.

Career[link]

In 1946, Roy and her husband responded to an advertisement in a Gujarati paper looking for actors. She was selected and started her acting career with the Gujarati film Ranakdevi. The same year she acted in her first Hindi film, Amar Raj. One of her popular films was Do Bigha Zameen (1953). She largely played mythological characters in the films of the 1940s and 50s. Her image of a goddess was very strong and people would visit her home and seek her blessings.

Among her co-stars were Trilok Kapoor, Bharat Bhushan, Balraj Sahni and Ashok Kumar.

In the 1970s, her roles as mother to the characters played by Amitabh Bachchan made her name synonymous to the impoverished suffering mother. Her role in Deewar (1975) and its dialogues with reference to a mother and son are used as clichés. She often lost her kids in her movies and was given the worst babysitter award in MTV Fully Faltoo awards (a parody of the Filmfare Awards). She is considered as one of the best character artistes in Indian cinema.

Awards[link]

• 1961 – BFJA Best Actress in Supporting Role, Chhaya^[1]
• 2003 – Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
• Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
  1956 Munimji – Malti
  1962 Chhaya – Manorama/Aayah
  1965 Shehnaai – Shobha
  

Filmography[link]

• Lal Baadshah (1999)
• Mard (1985)
• Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
• Mawali (1983)
• Betab (1983)
• Khoon aur Pani (1981)
• Aatish (1979)
• Amar Akbar Anthony (1979)
• Kartavya (1979) .... Vijay's mother
• Khandaan (1979) .... Savitri G. Srivastav
• Besharam (1979) – Mrs. Ramchandra
• Aaina (1977) .... Savitri R Shastri
• Deewar (1975) .... Sumitra Devi
• Kangan (1959) .... Karuna
• Baazigar (1959)
• Dr. Z (1959)
• Kavi Kalidas (1959)
• Chaalbaaz (1958)
• Do Roti (1957)
• Janam Janam Ke Phere
• Krishna Sudama (1957)
• Laxmi Pooja (1957)
• Naag Mani (1957)
• Ram Hanuman Yuddha (1957)
• Bajrang Bali (1956)
• Sati Naag Kanya (1956)
• Raj Durbar (1955)
• Shri Ganesh Vivah (1955)
• Shiv Kanya (1954)
• Raj Ratan (1953)
• Shuk Rambha (1953)
• Rajrani Damayanti (1952)
• Shiv Shakti (1952)
• Dasavtaar (1951)
• Jai Mahakali (1951)
• Kashmir (1951)
• Lav Kush (1951)
• Shri Ganesh Janma (1951)
• Shri Vishnu Bhagwan (1951)
• Gadano Bel (1950)
• Har Har Mahadev (1950)
• Man Ka Meet (1950)
• Veer Bhimsen (1950)
• Garibi (1949)
• Hamari Manzil (1949)
• Mangalphera (1949)
• Gunsundari (1948)
• Hip Hip Hurray (1948)
• Nanand Bhojai (1948) – Gujrati
• Nanand Bhojai (1948) – Hindi

References[link]

External links[link]

• Nirupa Roy at the Internet Movie Database
• Obituary from rediff.com

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Prema Narayan (born 4 April 1955) is a Bollywood actress-dancer. She was the Miss India first runner-up in 1971^[1] and represented India at Miss World 1971.^[2]

Early life[link]

Prema Narayan was born in Andhra Pradesh.

Career[link]

Prema Narayan was an English teacher in a convent school. She also did modeling part-time.^[vague]

Acting career[link]

She chose Bollywood after offers started coming her way after winning the First runner-up crown. Her performance in films such as Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1973) and Maa Bahen Aur Biwi (1973) were noticed. She did not restrict herself as a leading lady as she was mostly considered for dancer/vamp or supporting roles.

She got more recognition after being nominated in Filmfare Best Supporting Actress category for her performance as a sensous village belle Dhanno in the Uttam Kumar-Sharmila Tagore film Amanush (1975). This role was a total deviation from her modern sex-symbol well-educated western image. Besides being noticed for her acting prowess she was also appreciated for her western-style dance numbers. She was also a regular feature in lower-grade horror films including Hotel, Mangalsutra, Saat Saal Baad and Ghabrahat.

Her last appearance was in the Sanjay Dutt-Madhuri Dixit starrer Thanedaar(1990), followed by Mera Damad (1995).

Filmography[link]

• Mera Damad (1995) .... Shalu
• Thanedaar (1990) .... Lawrence's Girlfriend
• Desh Ke Dushman (1989) .... Dancer in Kundan's Bar
• Khoj (1989) .... Dancer (song "Aaj Ki Biwi")
• Anjaane Rishte (1989) .... Prema (Ajay's wife)
• Joshilaay (1989)
• Suryaa: An Awakening (1989) .... Dancer
• Pyar Ka Mandir (1988) .... Anita G. Khaitan
• Sagar Sangam (1988)
• Param Dharam (1987) .... (Special Appearance)
• Majaal (1987) .... Sandhya's Mother
• Itihaas (1987) .... Khursheed
• 7 Saal Baad (1987) .... Lisa
• Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) .... Hired Dancer
• Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) .... Ranjeet's Secretary
• Jumbish: A Movement - The Movie (1986) .... Secretary
• Angaarey (1986) .... Ms. Meena Srivastav - Police Sub-Inspector
• Baat Ban Jaye (1986) .... Cameo, in song "Raja Tori"
• Jhoothi (1985) .... Alpana
• Baadal (1985) .... Champa
• Bhago Bhoot Aayaa (1985) .... Munni
• Pataal Bhairavi (1985) .... Nalini (Indumati's attendant)
• Salma (1985) .... Courtesan
• Jhutha Sach (1984) .... Mrs. Prema Bhajanlal
• Ram Ki Ganga (1984) .... Courtesan
• Baazi (1984) .... Casino Singer
• Dhokebaaz (1984)
• Shapath (1984) .... Sheetal
• Qayamat (1983) (uncredited) .... Dancer/Singer
• Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983) .... Lajjo
• Justice Chaudhury (1983) .... Alexander's girlfriend
• Woh Jo Hasina (1983)
• Karate (1983)
• Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983) (uncredited) .... Urvashi Mitra (Vyjayanti Aiyar)
• Marad No Mandvo (1983)
• Romance (1983) .... Journalist/Editor's wife
• Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982) .... Mrs. Lobo
• Ustadi Ustad Se (1982) .... Prema
• Satte Pe Satta (1982) .... Mangal's girlfriend
• Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) .... Sudha
• Lubna (1982)
• Armaan (1981) .... Special Appearance
• Sahhas (1981) .... Champabai
• Hotel (1981) .... Chhagan's Secretary 'Shabho'
• Biwi O Biwi (1981) .... Reeta
• Mangalsutra (1981) .... Kamini
• Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) .... Phulwa
• Umrao Jaan (1981) .... Bismillah
• Choron Ki Baaraat (1980) .... Sona
• Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan (1980)
• Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) .... Anita/Meena
• Prem Bandhan (1979)
• Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) .... Champa
• Aangan Ki Kali (1979)
• Guru Ho Ja Shuru (1979)
• Ratnadeep (1979) .... Champa
• Surakshaa (1979) .... Maggie
• Bandie (1978) .... Krishna
• Ghar (1978) .... Aarti's friend
• Madhu Malti (1978)
• Swarg Narak (1978) .... Leena
• Mukti (1977) .... Mary (Guest Appearance)
• Aafat (1977) .... Champa
• Anand Ashram (1977/I)
• Haiwan (1977)
• Karm (1977) .... Savitri Kumar
• Saal Solvan Chadya (1977)
• Sandhya Raag (1977)
• Udhar Ka Sindur (1976) .... Munni
• Nagin (1976) .... Woman in forest
• Balika Badhu (1976) .... Radhiya
• Amanush (1975/I) .... Dhanno
• Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Lalita
• Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974) .... Roma
• Ang Se Ang Lagaley (1974)
• Maa Bahen Aur Biwi (1974)
• Mere Saath Chal (1974) .... Neena
• Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974) .... Prostitute
• Bhojpuri Film-

Dangal

Awards & nominations[link]

• Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award: Amanush: Nominated

References[link]

1. ^ sulekha. com/blog/post/2007/09/here-is-a-list-of-women-who-have-won-the-miss-india.htm First runner up
2. ^ Filmography Bollywood Hungama

External links[link]

• Prema Narayan at the Internet Movie Database

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Vinod Khanna
Born	(1946-10-06) 6 October 1946 (age 65).[1] Peshawar, Pakistan
Occupation	Actor, Politician
Spouse	Geetanjali (1971–1985 divorced) Kavita (1990–present)
Children	3 sons and 1 daughter

Vinod Khanna (Hindi: विनोद खन्ना, Punjabi: ਵਿਨੋਦ ਖੰਨਾ born 6 October 1946) is an Indian actor, film producer and politician.

Early life[link]

Khanna was born in Peshawar to Kamla and Kishanchand Khanna, a textiles, dyes and chemicals businessman on 6 October 1946, in Peshawar, British India (now in Pakistan).^{[citation needed]} He has three sisters and one brother. Shortly after his birth, India was partitioned and the family left Peshawar and reached Mumbai (then Bombay).^{[citation needed]}

At Mumbai, he attended Queen Mary School, Bombay (Mumbai) until class II and then transferred to St. Xavier's High School, Fort. In 1957, the family again moved to Delhi where he attended Delhi Public School, Mathura Road. Although the family moved back to Mumbai in 1960, he was sent to Barnes School in Deolali, near Nashik. It was during his time at the boarding school that he watched the epic Mughal-e-Azam and fell in love with motion pictures. He graduated with a commerce degree from Sydenham College.^[1]

Career[link]

Vinod Khanna debuted in Sunil Dutt's 1968 film Man Ka Meet as a villain.^[2] He acted in multi-starrer films often playing supporting and negative roles in hit films such as Purab Aur Paschim (1970), Sachaa Jhutha (1970) and Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971).^[2] His big break was in the 1971 film Mere Apne directed by Gulzar. His performance as an army officer facing death row in another Gulzar scripted and directed 1973 film Achanak was critically acclaimed. The songless film echoed the true life story of K. M. Nanavati vs. State of Maharashtra and Khanna portrayed Kawas Nanavati, the real life Navy officer.^[2]

He went on to star in many hits throughout the mid 1970s and early 1980s, including "Inkaar", "Aap Ki Khatir", "Aarop", Parvarish (1977), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Khoon Pasina (1977), " Herapheri", Muqaddar Ka Sikander (1978), "((Zameer")), The Burning Train (1980) and Qurbani (1980). Having peaked in Bollywood, he became a follower of the spiritual teacher Osho (Rajneesh) and left the film industry in 1979 for eight years. At this time, he was one of the most successful actors in the Bollywood, competing with Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna (Kudrat), (Aan Milo Sajna) & Jeetendra. He rejoined the industry, eight years later in mid 1980s. He continued to appear in many notable films from the mid 1980s to the 1990s such as Dayavan (1988), Chandni (1989), Kshatriya (1993), Eena Meena Deeka (1994) and Ekka Raja Rani (1994).^[2]

His pairing with Amitabh Bachchan was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

In 1997 he donned the role of producer to launch his middle son Akshaye Khanna in the film Himalay Putra; he also starred in the film. In 1999 he received a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the film industry for over three decades. He has since acted in fewer films playing character roles. His most recent films were Deewaanapan (2002), Risk (2007), Wanted (2009) and Dabangg (2010).

He also ventured into television playing the male lead role of "Kashi Nath" in the Smriti Irani-produced Hindi serial Mere Apne, which aired on the channel 9X.

Politics[link]

In 1997, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was elected from Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab in the next year's Lok Sabha poll. In 1999, he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from the same constituency. Later, he became union minister for culture and tourism in July 2002. Six months later, he was moved to the more important ministry of external affairs (MEA) as minister of state. In 2004 he won re-election from Gurdaspur. However, he lost out in the 2009 Lok Sabha poll.

Personal life[link]

Khanna married Geetanjali in 1971, and has two sons with her, Rahul Khanna and Akshaye Khanna; both are Hindi film actors. In 1975, Khanna became a disciple of Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh).^[1] In the early 1980s, he moved to Rajneeshpuram, Osho's commune in the United States, for four years, cleaning dishes and working as Osho's gardener.^[1] His absence from his family, who remained behind in India, caused friction between the couple, and the marriage ended in divorce.^[1]

In 1990, he married his second wife, Kavita.^[1] They have a son, Sakshi, and a daughter Shraddha.^[1]

Awards and nominations[link]

• 1975 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Haath Ki Safai
• 1977 – Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Hera Pheri
• 1978 – Filmfare Nomination as Best Actor for Shaque
• 1979 – Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Muqaddar Ka Sikander
• 1981 – Filmfare Nomination as Best Actor for Qurbani
• 1999 – Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2001 - Kalakar Awards Lifetime Achievement^{[citation needed]}
• 2005 – Stardust Awards - Role Model for the Year ^[3]
• 2007 – Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Vinod Khanna at the Internet Movie Database
• Parliamentary Biography

Feroz Khan (Hindi: फ़िरोज़ ख़ान, Urdu: فیروزخان September 25, 1939 – 27 April 2009) was an Indian actor, film editor, producer and director in the Hindi film industry. For his flamboyant style, with cowboyish swagger and cigar toting persona which revolutionised the style quotient of the otherwise conventional Filmi hero, he is known as the Clint Eastwood of the East and a style icon in the industry.^[1][2][3]

He appeared in over 50 films in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and became one of India's best-loved heroes with his role in the 1980 hit film Qurbani, which he also directed. Khan followed this multi-disciplinary achievement by directing more successful films like Dayavan (1988) and Janbaaz (1986).^[3][4] He won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Aadmi Aur Insaan in 1970, and was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.^[5]

Early life[link]

Khan was born in the Indian city of Bangalore on September 25, 1939, but his roots are traced to Afghanistan.^[6] His father was Sadiq Ali Khan Tanoli^[7] and his mother was Iranian.^[8][9] He was educated in Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore and St. Germain's Boys High School, Bangalore. His brothers are Sanjay Khan (Abbas Khan), Shahrukh Shah Ali Khan, Sameer Khan and Akbar Khan (director). He has a sister Dilshad Bibi. After his schooling in Bangalore, he arrived in Mumbai where he made his debut as second lead in Didi in 1960.

Career[link]

Through the early 1960s and 1970s, he made low-budget thrillers opposite starlets. In 1962, he appeared in an English-language film titled Tarzan Goes to India opposite Simi Garewal. His first big hit was in 1965, with Phani Majumdar's Oonche Log (1965), where he was pitted against screen idols Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar; he gave a notable sensitive performance.^[10][11] Again, in the same year, he played a sacrificing lover in the mushy musical Arzoo, starring Sadhana. With this, Khan earned his entry into A-list second leads. With the film Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969), Khan won his first Filmfare award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He appeared alongside his real-life brother Sanjay Khan in the hit films Upaasna (1967), Mela (1971), and Nagin (1976).

He turned into a successful producer and director in 1971 so as to improve his career opportunities as a leading man with his first directorial film Apradh, which was the first Indian movie showing auto racing in Germany; Mumtaaz was his co-star. He produced, directed, and starred in the 1975 film Dharmatma, which was the first Indian film to be shot in Afghanistan and was also his first blockbuster hit as producer, director, and star and marked appearance of actress Hema Malini in a glamorous avatar.^[12] This movie was inspired by the Hollywood film The Godfather.

Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, he was a leading Bollywood star, directing and starring in many of his films. He also starred in the Punjabi film Bhagat Dhanna Jat (1974). The 1980 film Qurbani, with Zeenat Aman, was the biggest hit of his career and launched the singing career of iconic Pakistani pop singer Nazia Hassan, with her memorable track "Aap Jaisa Koi."^[11] In 1986, he directed and starred in Janbaaz, a box-office hit,^[13] which some consider to be one of his best movies, featured an all-star cast and was possessed of great songs and excellent cinematography. In 1988, he directed and starred in Dayavan, which was a remake of a South Indian film titled Nayagan. After directing and starring in Yalgaar (1992), he took a long break from acting for 11 years.

He launched his son Fardeen Khan's career with the 1998 film Prem Aggan, which, however, was a box-office bomb. In 2003, he made his acting comeback as well as produced and directed Janasheen, which also starred his son Fardeen. He always used performing animals in his films—a chimpanzee and lion were used in Janasheen—but People for Animals (PFA) Haryana [2] chairman Naresh Kadyan moved a complaint in the court of law at Faridabad for animal cruelty and legal action as per law against the producer, director, and actor.

He starred alongside his son again in Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) and made his last film appearance in Welcome (2007).

Feroz Khan was ahead of his time in terms of his unmatchable style, which reflected in his movies and music. His movies like Qurbani and Dharmatma are cult favourites in Hindi cinema. Though he was not considered a superstar, he would remain immortal for several years to come.

In May 2006, Feroz Khan was blacklisted by then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf when he went there to promote his brother's film, Taj Mahal. In an intelligence report submitted to Musharraf, he was said to have gotten drunk and insulted Pakistani singer and anchor Fakhr-e-Alam and criticizing the country saying:

"I am a proud Indian. India is a secular country. The Muslims there are making lot of progress unlike in Pakistan. Our President is a Muslim and our Prime Minister a Sikh. Pakistan was made in the name of Islam, but look how the Muslims are killing Muslims here."

Pakistan's high commission in India and the foreign and interior ministries were subsequently directed to deny Khan a visa in the future.^[14]

Personal life[link]

Feroz Khan has a son named Fardeen Khan who is married to Natasha Madhwani, daughter of former Bollywood actress Mumtaz. He also has a daughter Laila Khan, who is married to Farhan Furniturewala. Laila was married to Rohit Rajpal, a national level tennis player but divorced him and married Furniturewala in 2010. Although Fardeen and Farhan had their differences and nearly came to blows at a nightclub with each other, Fardeen and Farhan sorted everything out and accepted each other later on.

Awards and nominations[link]

• Filmfare Best Debut Award: Didi(1960)
• Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Aadmi Aur Insaan (1970)
• Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actor for International Crook (1974)
• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001^[15]
• Filmfare Nomination as Best Villain for Janasheen (2003)^[16]
• Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2008
• "Pride of the industry" at the Max Stardust Awards 2009.^[17][18]

Filmography[link]

• Didi (1960)
• Main Shadi Karne Chala (1962)
• Reporter Raju (1962)
• Tarzan Goes to India (1962) ... Prince Raghu Kumar
• Bahurani (1963) ... Vikram
• Suhagan (1964) ... Shankar
• Char Dervesh (1964) ... Qamar Bhakt
• Teesra Kaun (1965)
• Oonche Log (1965) ... Rajnikant
• Raat Andheri Thi (1965)
• Ek Sapera Ek Lootera (1965) ... Mohan/Vijay Pratap Singh
• Arzoo (1965) ... Ramesh
• Tasveer (1966)
• Main Wohi Hoon (1966) ... Vijay
• Raat Andheri Thi (1967)
• Woh Koi Aur Hoga (1967)
• Raat Aur Din (1967) ... Dilip
• CID 909 (1967)
• Aurat (1967)
• Aag (1967) ... Shanker
• Nadir Shah (1968)
• Pyaasi Sham (1969) ... Ashok
• Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) ... Jai Kishan/J.K.
• Safar (1970) ... Shekhar Kapoor
• Mela (1971)
• Ek Paheli (1971) ... Sudhir
• Upaasna (1971)
• Apradh (1972) ... Ram Khana
• Kashmakash (1973)
• Kisan Aur Bhagwan (1974)
• Khhotte Sikkay (1974) ... Horseback rider
• Geeta Mera Naam (1974)
• Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974) ... Ramu
• Anjaan Raahen (1974) ... Anand
• International Crook (1974) ... SP Rajesh
• Rani Aur Lalpari (1975) ... Gulliver
• Kala Sona (1975) ... Rakesh
• Aa Jaa Sanam (1975) ... Dr. Satish
• Dharmatma (2012' march, releasing with don 2) .... Ranbir
• Sharafat Chod Di Maine (1976)
• Qabeela (1976)
• Shanker shambu (1976) ...Shambu
• Nagin (1976) ... Raj
• Jadu Tona (1977) ... Dr. Kailash
• Darinda (1977)
• Chunaoti (1980)
• Qurbani (1980) ... Rajesh Kumar/Kailash Nath
• Khoon Aur Paani (1981)
• Kachche Heere (1982) ... Nephew of Kamal Singh
• Janbaaz (1986) ... Inspector Rajesh Singh
• Dayavan (1988) ... Shankar Waghmare
• Meet Mere Man Ka (1991)
• Yalgaar (1992) ... Rajesh Ashwini Kumar
• Prem Agan (1998) ...
• Janasheen (2003) ... Saba Karim Shah
• Chitappa (2005) ... Raman
• Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) ... Jehangir Khan (Special Appearance)
• Om Shanti Om (2007) ... as himself (Special Appearance)
• Welcome (2007) ... Ranbir Dhanraj Xaka (RDX)

Death and Funeral[link]

He succumbed to a battle with cancer on April 27, 2009. During his illness he returned to rest at his farmhouse in Bangalore.

He was laid to rest in his beloved Bangalore near to his mother's grave at Hosur Road Shia Kabristan with thousands in attendance included his close family, dear friends, and notable celebrities of Indian film industry. He was remembered for his larger than life presence, and excellence in cinema.^[4]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Feroz Khan at the Internet Movie Database