Jankidas
Jankidas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jankidas Mehra 1910 Lahore, British India |
| Died | 18 June 2003 (aged 92–93) |
| Years active | 1930s–1998 |
| Children | |
Jankidas Mehra (1910 – 18 June 2003) was a prolific Indian film actor of Hindi Cinema, cyclist, production designer, and writer. He made over 1000 film appearances between the 1930s and 1997.[1]
Biography[]
Sports[]
Jankidas served as the only Indian member of the International Olympic Committee at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin along with Hockey legend Major Dhyanchand [1] and was the only Indian to have broken the world record in cycling between 1934 and 1942.[2]
In the 1940s, along with Sohrab Bhoot, he founded the Cycling Federation of India.
Films[]
Jankidas debuted in films playing a major role in Khazanchi (1941), produced in Lahore. He was not seen again till 1946, when he would appear in Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani. From then on he would continue to play roles with increasing vigour over the years.[1]
As a production designer, Jankidas was responsible for the founding of many famous Indian actor's careers. He was responsible for Madhubala's role in Sohrab Modi's Daulat in 1947, and introduced Meena Kumari in Nanabhai Bhatt's Hamara Ghar, and Khushbu in Sunil Dutt's Dard Ka Rishta.[2] He also introduced actress Mala Sinha in Hamlet, produced and directed by Kishore Sahu.
In 1985, he wrote the script for the film Yaadon Ki Kasam.
Jankidas was the recipient of numerous national and international awards. In May 1996, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award given by the .[2]
Jankidas was also an author and wrote numerous books on Bollywood and the acting profession. He published My Misadventures in Filmland and Acting for Beginners.[1]
Select Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Character/Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Khazanchi | News reporter | |
| 1946 | Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani | Dr. Mukherjee | |
| 1948 | Rambaan | ||
| 1949 | Aiye | ||
| 1949 | Daulat | ||
| 1950 | Babul | Ashok's dad | |
| 1950 | Hanste Ansoo | ||
| 1958 | Kala Pani | Daulat Chand | |
| 1960 | Teacher | ||
| 1965 | Arzoo | Ramesh's servant | |
| 1966 | Daadi Maa | Pandit Gyandutt | |
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam | Mr. Poojari | |
| Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan | Shopkeeper | ||
| Parivar | Paanwala | ||
| 1968 | Sadhu Aur Shaitaan | Seth Jankidas | |
| 1969 | Sajan (1969 film) | Tarakilal, Stage Show Organizer | |
| 1970 | Pushpanjali | Tourist guide | |
| 1971 | Pandit | ||
| Naya Zamana | Sitaram | ||
| 1972 | Seeta Aur Geeta | secretary | |
| Yeh Gulistan Hamara | Haku | ||
| 1974 | Patthar Aur Payal | Jankidas,Casino Manager | |
| 1975 | Khel Khel Mein | Seth Ghanshyam Das,Jewellery Store Owner | |
| 1976 | Sankoch | Vidyavathi Father | |
| 1977 | Saheb Bahadur | Astrolger | |
| 1978 | Tumhari Kasam | Tikam Seth | |
| Bhola Bhala | |||
| Des Pardes | Daiyal | ||
| Azaad (1978 film) | Diwanji | ||
| 1979 | Sargam (1979 film) | Landlord | |
| Khandaan | Kedarnath | ||
| Prem Bandhan | Rodrigues | ||
| 1980 | Khanjar | ||
| The Burning Train | Ticket Collector in Express Train | ||
| Kali Ghata | |||
| 1982 | |||
| 1983 | Lala | ||
| Gyanchand | |||
| Nishaan | Pandit | ||
| Naukar Biwi Ka | Director Personnel Assistant | ||
| 1984 | Phulwari (1984 film) | Antique Shop Owner | |
| Laila (1984 film) | Pandit | ||
| 1985 | Karishma Kudrat Kaa | Seth Jankidas, Jeweller | |
| 1986 | Pandit | ||
| 1987 | Seth Tarachand | ||
| Hukumat | Ticket Collector at Railway station | ||
| Sitapur Ki Geeta | Bread Man | ||
| Mera Yaar Mera Dushman | Club Manager | ||
| Sadak Chhap | Seth Jankidas | ||
| 1988 | House Servant | ||
| Bees Saal Baad | Estate Agent/Broker Jankidas | ||
| Maalamaal | Antique Shop Owner | ||
| 1991 | Farishtay | Foreign Terrorist (Cameo/Guest) Role | |
| Dushman Devta | Pandit | ||
| 1993 | Dhanwan (1993 film) | Pensioner club Member | |
| 1998 | Ghar Bazar | Gupta |
Death[]
Jankidas was suffering from a heart ailment for a substantial period of time, but was discharged from the local hospital two days before his death.[2] He died of cardiac failure at his Juhu residence on Wednesday 18 June 2003. He was 93.
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Veteran actor Jankidas passes away". The Times of India. 18 June 2003. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Veteran actor Jankidas passes away". Rediff.com. 18 June 2003. Archived from the original on 18 September 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2008.
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