Mahendra Sandhu (born 18 April 1947) is an Indian actor, who worked in Hindi film and Punjabi films, most known for Agent Vinod (1977), produced by Rajshri Pictures.[1]
Mahendra Sandhu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 April 1947 |
| Alma mater | Mohindra College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1973–1992, 2004 |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editSandhu was born into a Jat (Sikh) family in the city of Patiala, Punjab. He graduated from Mohindra College, Patiala. He was very active in doing plays and was associated with Harpal Tiwana & Balwant Gargi. In 1970, he joined the Film and Television Institute of India Pune, and did two years acting course.[2]
Career
editMahendra Sandhu started his career in 1973 with Khoon Khoon, a movie inspired by Dirty Harry. He has acted in 30 films, most famously in Agent Vinod (1977), produced by Rajshri Pictures. He had impressed Tarachand Barjatya with his performance in Khoon Ki Keemat and was offered two movies. He refused those, but agreed to work in Agent Vinod.[3]
Directorial career
editMahendra Sandhu directed the movie Kisme Kitna Hai Dum in 1992.
Later career
editMahendra Sandhu made an appearance in the 2004 film Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna, but was credited as "Mohinder Sandhu". He later purchased land in Boisar, about 90 minutes from Mumbai airport and is currently building weekend homes.
He was approached for a cameo in Agent Vinod in 2011 but declined. However, there is a dialogue in the film that is a tribute to him. When Saif Ali Khan's character is being interrogated at a base in Pakistan/Afghanistan, he reveals the identity of Ravikishan's character as an Indian spy named Major Mahendra Sandhu.
After his film career, Sandhu started a real estate business, and divided time between Mumbai and Punjab.[4]
Filmography
editActor
edit| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshila | 1973 | ||
| Sweekar | 1973 | Satish Saxena | |
| Khoon Khoon | 1973 | Anand | |
| Khoon Ki Keemat | 1974 | ||
| Ek Ladki Badnaam Si | 1974 | ||
| Madhosh | 1974 | Rajkumar | |
| Goonj | 1974 | Rajesh Verma | |
| Dharamjeet | 1975 | ||
| Yaari Zindabad | 1976 | Gama | |
| Agent Vinod | 1977 | Agent Vinod | |
| Rangaa Aur Raja | 1977 | ||
| Chaalu Mera Naam | 1977 | Birju / Amar | |
| Bahadur Jiska Naam | 1978 | ||
| Khoon Ka Badla Khoon | 1978 | Ajay Kumar | |
| Assignment Bombay | 1978 | CBI Agent Vinod | |
| Habari | 1979 | Ajeet | |
| Guru Ho Ja Shuru | 1979 | Mohan/ CBI Inspector Suraj | |
| Sukhi Pariwar | 1979 | Sheetal Singh | |
| Jaandaar | 1979 | Birju | |
| Chambal Ki Rani | 1979 | ||
| Aaj Ki Dhara | 1979 | ||
| Paanch Qaidi | 1981 | Kaaka | |
| Main Aur Mera Haathi | 1981 | Raka | |
| Khoon Ki Takkar | 1981 | Sheru | |
| Jwala Daku | 1981 | Jwala | |
| Ek Aur Sangram | 1982 | ||
| Meharbaani | 1982 | Vijay | |
| Raakh Aur Chingari | 1982 | Sher Khan/Salim | |
| Yahan Se Shehar Dekho | 1983 | ||
| Mujhe Vachan Do | 1983 | Dharamraj 'Raja Bhaiya' | |
| Inteqam Ki Aag | 1986 | Shanker/Ram | |
| Kaun Kitney Pani Mein Hain | 1987 | ||
| Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | 1992 | Vikram | |
| Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna | 2004 | (final film role) |
Producer
edit| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | 1992 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'Agent Vinod': Who is Mahendra Sandhu?". CNN-IBN. 16 March 2012. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ^ "- YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ "My Name is Sandhu". The Times of India. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ "Meet the real Agent Vinod: Mahendra Sandhu". CNN-IBN. 25 March 2012. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2012.