Jagdish Raj
| Jagdish Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jagdish Raj Khurana 1928 Sargodha, British India |
| Died |
28 July 2013 (aged 85) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954-1992 |
| Children | Anita Raj, Roopa Malhotra |
Jagdish Raj Khurana (Hindi: जगदीश राज खुराना; 1928 – 28 July 2013) was a Bollywood actor who holds a Guinness World Record for being the most type-cast actor.[1] He played a police inspector in 144 films.[1]
Early life and career
He was born in 1928 in the town of Sargodha, British India, which is now in Pakistan.[2] His daughter Anita Raj was also a Bollywood actress.[3][4][5][6]
Jagdish Raj had the record of playing a police officer 144 times in various Bollywood films.[7]
Some of his popular movies include Deewar, Don, Shakti, Mazdoor, Imaan Dharam, Gopichand Jasoos, Silsila, Aaina and Besharam. Although Raj occasionally played a villain and a couple of times played the role of a judge, he was best known for being cast a record 144 times as a police officer. After Shafi Inamdar, he holds the Limca Book of Records record for Most memorable policeman ever.
Death
Raj died on 28 July 2013 at his Juhu residence following a respiratory ailment.[8] He was 85 years old. He is survived by two daughters, Anita Raj and Roopa Malhotra, and a son.
Filmography
- Khule-Aam (24 December 1992)
- Apradhi (6 November 1992)...... The Judge
- Deedar (14 August 1992) (Released) ...... Sabharwal
- Paap Ka Ant (8 December 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
- Na Insafi (30 June 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
- Aasman Se Ooncha (3 March 1989) (Released)
- Aag Hi Aag (3 April 1988) (Released) ...... Judge
- Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
- Teesra Kinara (8 August 1986) (Released)
- Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Doolha (31 January 1986) (Released) ...... Mafatlal
- Mehak (2 July 1985) (Released)
- Ram Tere Kitne Naam (15 February 1985) (Released) ...... Jailor
- Salma (1985) (Released) ...... Doctor who checked Salma's throat
- Zulm Ka Badla (1985) (Released)
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) (Released).......Police Inspector
- Jeene Nahin Doonga (26 October 1984) (Released) ...... Jailer
- Raj Tilak (31 August 1984) (Released) ...... King'S Assailant
- Boxer (17 February 1984) (Released) ...... Man Whose Watch Gets Stolen
- Mazdoor (14 October 1983) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
- Hum Se Na Jeeta Koi (22 April 1983) (Released)
- Deedar-E-Yaar (22 October 1982) (Released)
- Sawaal (21 May 1982) (Released) ...... Inspector Jagdish
- Gopichand Jasoos (19 February 1982) (Released) ...... Verma
- Dil-E-Nadaan (1982) (Released)
- Agnee Pareeksha (1982) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
- Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) (Released)
- Ek Hi Bhool (9 October 1981) (Released) ...... (Guest Appearance)
- Silsila (14 August 1981) (Released)
- Magroor (20 April 1979) (Released) ...... Police Officer
- Ram Kasam (22 September 1978) (Released)
- Jaggu (Released)
- Dil Aur Deewar (15 September 1978) (Released)
- Parmatma (1978) (Released)
- Tumhari Kasam (1978) (Released) ...... Police Inspector (Uncredited)
- Besharam (1978) (Released) ...... Pandey
- Aaina (1977) -- Managing Director (as Jagdishraj)
- Immaan Dharam (1977) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
- Paapi (1977) (Released) ...... Inspector Bhaskar
- Dream Girl (1977) (Released)
- Dafa 302 (1975) (Released) ...... Satish
- Deewar (1975) (Released) -- Jaggi
- Do Chor (1972) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
- Johny Mera Naam (1970) (Released)........Police Inspector
- Shuhaag .......Police Inspector-Khan
- Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai (1969)
- Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (as villain)
- Funtoosh - 1954
- Hum Dono - 1961
- Kala Bazar - 1960
- Gambler - 1971
References
- 1 2 "144 फिल्मों में पुलिस इंस्पेक्टर का रोल करने वाले जगदीश राज का निधन" (in Hindi). Dainik Bhaskar. 28 July 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick. "Jagdish Raj dead at 84". Variety. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ↑ BHATTI, MEETA (23 October 2009). "A celebration of ageing". Indian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ↑ "Why Sushant is not 'Virrudh' TV". Daily News and Analysis. 18 April 2007. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ↑ Jha, Subhash K (21 January 2004). "Bollywood`s Cops Films: Recent History". Sify. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ↑ Vijayakar, Rajiv (28 March 2008). "I was a buddy to all my heroes!". Screen Indian. Indian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ↑ "'World's most typecast actor' Jagdish Raj dies aged 85 | Metro News". metro.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
Jagdish Raj, an actor who held a world record after playing a policeman 144 times on screen
- ↑ "Bollywood mourns death of quintessential 'cop' Jagdish Raj". DNA. 29 July 2013.