Virendra Razdan
Virendra Razdan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 |
| Died | 13 June 2003 (aged 52–53) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982-2003 |
Virendra Razdan (1950 - 13 June 2003) was an Indian actor.
Early life and education[]
Virendra Razdan's father was a Sufi musician. He was a Kashmiri Pandit. He studied method acting at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, where he was a student of Ibrahim Alkazi.
Career[]
After graduating from National School of Drama, he first starred as Maulana Azad, a leading figure of the Indian independence movement, in the 1982 biographical film Gandhi produced and directed by Richard Attenborough and for his role of statesman Vidura in the Indian television series Mahabharat (1988) directed and produced by Ravi Chopra and BR Chopra.[1] He also played a supporting role in the Aditya Pancholi starrer Zanjeer: The Chain (1998).
Death[]
Razdan died in Mumbai on 13 June 2003, due to stomach cancer at the age of 53 .[2][3][4]
Filmography[]
Films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Gandhi | Maulana Azad | |
| 1985 | Doongar Ro Bhed | ||
| 1989 | Wasta | ||
| 1990 | Jaan Lada Denge | ||
| 1993 | Aaja Meri Jaan | Agarwal | |
| 1998 | Zanjeer: The Chain | ||
| 2001 | Bub | Vinod's uncle | Kashmiri language film |
| 2008 | Yaar Meri Zindagi | (final film role) |
Television[]
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Several Roles | 5 episodes |
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Vidhur | 94 episodes |
| 1990 | Mahabharat Ki Katha | Self | |
| 1993 | Junoon | Mr.Adhikari | |
| 2001 | Dushman | Shah Saab | 10 episodes |
| 1993–1996 | Kanoon | uncle | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Vishwamitra | Rishi Kanva |
References[]
- ^ https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/television-news/virendra-razdan-played-vidur-in-mahabharat-cast-of-1988.html
- ^ "Virendra Razdan dead". The Deccan Herald, The Free Press Journal. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Bulletin on Film Volume XLVII No. 6. 15 June 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/vidur-virendra-razdan-nakul-sameer-chitre-mahabharat-actors-who-are-no-more/294986
- ^ https://english.newstracklive.com/news/mahabharat-1988-cast-and-actors-who-died-dd-channel-reruns-sc90-nu904-ta904-ta277-1085557-1.html
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