Vijay Arora

Vijay Arora
Vijay Arora at the Indo China Border
Born (1944-12-27)27 December 1944
Gandhidham, Cutch State, British India
Died 2 February 2007(2007-02-02) (aged 62)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actor

Vijay Arora (27 December 1944 – 2 February 2007) was an Indian actor in Hindi films and television serials, most famous for his roles in Yaadon Ki Baaraat and as Indrajit in the television serial Ramayan.[1] He is not to be confused with another Vijay Arora, who is a cinematographer.

Career

Arora won a gold medal when he graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India in 1971. He made his debut with another newcomer Reena Roy in Zaroorat (1972). He starred with Asha Parekh in Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972) and with the guitar-strumming Zeenat Aman in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) (featuring the romantic song, "Chura Liya Hai"). Two powerful actresses, Jaya Bhaduri and Waheeda Rehman, played his wife and mother-in-law in Phagun (1973). He starred with Shabana Azmi in Kadambari (1975); with Tanuja in Insaaf (1973); with Parveen Babi in 36 Ghante (1974); and with Moushumi Chatterjee in Natak (1975). Filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee gave him a starring role in the film Sabse Bada Sukh (1973). Other films include Roti, the lead role in Jeevan Jyoti (1976 film) (1976) opposite Bindiya Goswami which was a surprise hit of the year, Sargam (1979), Bade Dil Wala (1983), Jaan Tere Naam (1991) and Indian Babu (2003), where his characters were peripheral to the storyline.

In the late 80s, he found success on the small screen with his role as Meghnad Indrajit in the serial Ramayan directed by Ramanand Sagar. He also appeared in the series Bharat Ek Khoj directed by Shyam Benegal as Prince Salim/Emperor Jahangir.

In 2001, he was seen in two serials, Lakeerein and Talaash, and Ketan Mehta's Pradhan Mantri. He acted in Jaana Na Dil Se Door directed by Vijay Anand. Arora appeared in Gujarati cinema in films like Raja Harish Chandra, with Madhuri Dixit. He had acted in several Hindi and Gujarati plays.[2] He did over 110 films and over 500 broadcast television serial episodes.

Other activities

Besides acting, Arora also set up his own software house which produced ad films and corporate films. His serial for children, Ek Tara Bole, was an award winner. He was the first in India to make ads and documentary films on using ISO 9000 standards. He did events for the Gem and Jewellery Council of India and was promoter of several imported products like acupuncture massagers and non electric industrial ventilators. He manufactured playing cards for various Indian corporations and sourced them to Warner Brothers for the movie Superman. He enjoyed helping students develop the skill and art of acting and was heavily into yoga, health and fitness.

Filmography

Year Film
1972Zaroorat
1972Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972Sabse Bada Sukh
1972Mere Bhaiya
1973Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973Phagun (1973 film)
1973Ek Mutthi Aasmaan
1973Insaaf (1973 film)
197436 Ghante
1974Roti (1974 film)
1975Natak
1976Jeevan Jyoti (1976 film)
1977Anand Mahal
1978Safed Haathi
1978Dil Aur Deewaar
1979Sargam (1979 film)
1979Dikri Ane Gai Dore Tiva Jaye Gujrati
1979Gautam Govinda
1979Nagin Aur Suhagin
1980Zakhmon Ke Nishan
1981Jiyo To Aise Jiyo
1981Sannata
1981Lekh Na Mathe Mekh Gujrati
1982Meri Aawaz Suno
1982Sati Aur Bhagwan
1982Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya
1983Nishaan (1983 film)
1984Bade Dil Wala
1985Saaheb
1986Amma (1986 film)
1987Awam
1988Sagar Sangam
1988Veerana
1988Kartoot
1989Purani Haveli (film)
1989Dost Garibon Ka
1991Aakhri Cheekh
1991100 Days (1991 film)
1992Jaan Tere Naam
1992Vishwatma
1992Netraheen Sakshi
1993Geetanjali
2003Indian Babu

Personal life

Arora was married to ex model and Miss India, Dilber Debara. They have a son called Farhad Vijay Arora who was a promoter for Ferrari and Maserati cars in India.[3] Arora died on 2 February 2007 at his residence, due to a stomach ailment.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2007. Retrieved 10 December 2007.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 June 2007. Retrieved 31 October 2006.
  3. ↑ http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2006/january/129329.htm
  4. ↑ "Yaadon ki Baraat star no more". The Times of India. PTI. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
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