Raj Mehra (born 20 May 1913 – 1993), was an Indian character artist and film actor in Hindi language films,[1][2] especially known for his role as a father of leading actors. During his career, he worked in over 300 Hindi films. Some of his popular roles are those of the father of Raj Kapoor in Sharada and Police Superintendent in Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai.
Raj Mehra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 May 1913 |
| Died | 1986 (aged 72–73) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1948 – 1986 |
Career
editHe started his career with Shaheed Latif's Shikayat (1948). Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993) was his last film he acted in.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Shikayat | ||
| 1948 | Pyaar Ki Jeet | Supporting actor | |
| 1948 | Aaj Ki Raat | ||
| 1949 | Naach | ||
| 1949 | Patanga | Gope's Chowkidar | |
| 1950 | Kamal Ke Phool | ||
| 1951 | Stage | ||
| 1951 | Saiyan | Thakor Sahib | |
| 1951 | Khazana | ||
| 1952 | Parbat | ||
| 1952 | Anand Math | Narrator | |
| 1957 | Sharada | Kashiram | |
| 1957 | Gateway of India | ||
| 1958 | Police | ||
| 1960 | Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai | Police Superintendent | |
| 1961 | Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai | Khanna | |
| 1964 | Woh Kaun Thi? | S.P. | |
| 1964 | Ziddi | Thakur Mahendra Singh. | |
| 1965 | Neela Aakash | Neela's Father | |
| 1966 | Aaye Din Bahar Ke | Jankidas | |
| Teesri Manzil | Sunita's Father | ||
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam | Shyamlal | |
| 1969 | Sajan | Inspector Khan | |
| Pyar Hi Pyar | Kailash Nath Gupta | ||
| 1971 | Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee | Bakshi | |
| 1972 | Shor | Doctor | |
| Be-Imaan | Seth Jamna Das | ||
| 1973 | Raja Rani | Goverdhan Das | |
| Loafer | Rajendranath Mehra | ||
| Jugnu | Inspector General | ||
| 1974 | Amir Garib | Police Commissioner | |
| 1977 | Shirdi Ke Sai Baba | Murthy | |
| 1980 | Beqasoor (1980 film) | Public Prosceutor | Guest Role |
| Be-Reham | Police Commissioner Gupte | Guest Role | |
| 1983 | Divorce (1983 film) | ||
| Paanchwin Manzil | Police Commissnor Ghanekar | ||
| 1986 | Aap Ke Saath | Doctor | Guest Role |
| Tan-Badan | Thakur Shamsher Singh | ||
| 1989 | Daata |
Awards
edit| Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Best Supporting actor | Sharada | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Raj Mehra".
- ^ "Bollywood Movie Actor Raj Mehra Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ Filmfare Awards www.awardsandshows.com/