Virendra Razdan
Virendra Razdan | |
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| Born | 1950 Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Died | 13 June 2003 (aged 52–53) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982-2003 |
Virendra Razdan (1950 – 13 June 2003) was an Indian actor.
Virendra Razdan was born on 6th March 1951 to a middle class Brahmin family at Srinagar, Kashmir. His father Govind Razdan was a Sufi Musician. He aspired to become an actor and worked with few theatre groups in his teen age. He also served as Radio Jockey at Radio Kashmir during early 70’s. It was during 1972 at a mere age of 21 Years, he applied and was selected for a 3 Year Degree course into Acting and Theatre under the guidance of Dr. Ibrahim Alkazi at National School of Drama (NSD) & one year Diploma (Post Grad) course from FTII, Pune.
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.[citation needed] 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 .[1][2][3]
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 |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Several Roles | 5 episodes |
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Vidhur | 94 episodes |
| 1989 | Vishwamitra | Rishi Kanva | |
| 1990 | Mahabharat Ki Katha | Self | |
| 1993–1996 | Kanoon | uncle | 6 episodes |
| 1993 | Junoon | Mr.Adhikari | |
| 2001 | Dushman | Shah Saab | 10 episodes |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Mahabharat Facts: विदुर, नकुल से कृपाचार्य तक, अब इस दुनिया में नहीं हैं महाभारत के ये एक्टर". 25 May 2020.
- ^ "These stars of Mahabharata said goodbye to the world". 17 April 2020.
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