Bhagwandas Moolchand Luthria (1944 – 12 May 2014), better known as Sudhir, was an Indian actor in Hindi cinema. He was best known for his role in the film Satte Pe Satta with Amitabh Bachchan.[1][2][3] He acted in over 200 films in a career spanning from 1962 to 2009.[4] He was one of Bollywood's best known villains from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Sudhir | |
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| Born | Bhagwandas Moolchand Luthria 1944 |
| Died | 12 May 2014 (aged 69–70) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, assistant director |
| Years active | 1960–2009 |
| Spouse | Sheila Ray (former) |
| Children | Ashok Banker (step-son) |
| Relatives | Milan Luthria (nephew) |
Career
editHe acted in Prem Patra starring Sadhana and Shashi Kapoor (1962) as Subhash. He appeared in Apna Ghar Apni Kahani (Pyas) opposite Mumtaz in 1968, singing "Jigar me dard kaisa ishko ulfat to nhi kahate" and 'main ye sochkar uske dar se utha tha' from Haqeeqat (1964), 'mujhe raat din ye khayal hai' and 'mere dil pe andheri sa chhan laga' from Ek Phool Ek Bhool (1968).
He often played the second-in-command sidekick to villains Ajit, Prem Nath and Pran, a torturous police inspector, or a sleazy man. He was most known for his shrill voice, long moustache and sideburns.[5] He starred in at least a dozen Amitabh Bachchan movies, such as Deewaar, Kaalia, Majboor, Sharaabi, Satte Pe Satta, Dostana, Shaan and Lal Baadshah. Other notable appearances included Feroz Khan's 1974 hit Khote Sikkay, its sequel Kachche Heere, Dharmatma, as well as Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and roles of a disabled thief in Dev Anand's Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), as Police Inspector (Special Appearances) in Subhash Ghai's Meri Jung (1985) and in the Shah Rukh Khan-starring Baadshah (1999). His last film appearances were in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) and Victoria House (2009).
He also played episodic roles in CID in 2003.
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Umar Qaid | Rakesh | |
| 1962 | Prem Patra | Subhash | |
| 1964 | Haqeeqat | Ram Singh | |
| 1968 | Apna Ghar Apni Kahani | ||
| 1969 | Ustad 420 | ||
| Ek Phool Ek Bhool | |||
| 1971 | Hare Rama Hare Krishna | Michael | |
| Mera Gaon Mera Desh | Police Inspector | ||
| Gambler | Ram Mehta | ||
| 1973 | Joshila | Kundan | |
| 1974 | Khote Sikkay | Bhaggu | |
| Majboor | Ravi's co-worker | ||
| 1975 | Deewaar | Jaichand | |
| Dharmatma | Natwar | ||
| 1980 | Dostana | Inspector Shinde | |
| Shaan | Ranjeet | ||
| 1981 | Kaalia | Rawat | |
| 1982 | Satte Pe Satta | Som Anand | |
| Kachche Heere | Bhaggu | ||
| 1984 | Sharaabi | ||
| Boxer | Gafoor | ||
| 1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Nam | Diwan Lalchand | |
| Meri Jung | Bhosale (Police Inspector) | ||
| Adventures of Tarzan | |||
| 1986 | Africadalli Sheela | Kannada film | |
| Shatru | |||
| 1987 | Kizhakku Africavil Sheela | Tamil film | |
| Sheela | |||
| 1988 | Gunahon Ka Faisla | Shiva | |
| 1989 | Awara Zindagi | Tiger | |
| Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá | One of Bata's goons | ||
| Jung Baaz | |||
| Oonch Neech Beech | Chhote | ||
| Na-Insaafi | John D'Souza | ||
| Elaan-E-Jung | Arjun Singh's man | ||
| 1990 | Zahreelay | Jaichand Khurana | |
| C.I.D. | Micheal | ||
| Kali Ganga | Shera | ||
| Gunahon Ka Devta | |||
| Sheshnaag | one of Aghori's Disciples | ||
| Doodh Ka Karz | Jumman | ||
| Zimmedaaar | Raghu | ||
| 1991 | Farishtay | ||
| Ajooba | Bandit | ||
| Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi | Investigating Officer Roshanlal | ||
| Jhoothi Shaan | Abdul | ||
| 1992 | Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | Inspector Khan | |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | Brij (Jaichand's partner) | ||
| Humlaa | Bhawani's man | ||
| Tahalka | Dong's Right Hand | ||
| Angaar | Health Minister | ||
| Baaz | Gogi | ||
| 1993 | Aankhen | Tejeshwar's henchman | |
| Dil Hai Betaab | Sudhir (Vikram's employee) | ||
| Police Wala | Daniel | ||
| Veerta | Mill Manager Mehta | ||
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Police Inspector | |
| Zamane Se Kya Darna | Gambler | ||
| Gangster | |||
| Ekka Raja Rani | Police Commissioner Gaekwad | ||
| Ikke Pe Ikka | Police Inspector | ||
| Beta Ho To Aisa | J.K.'s henchman | ||
| Mr. Azaad | |||
| 1995 | Jawab | ||
| Prem | |||
| Raja | Police Inspector | ||
| Zamaana Deewana | Gullu (Hitman) | ||
| Rock Dancer | |||
| Ram Shastra | Inspector Azhgar Ali | ||
| 1997 | Aakhri Sanghursh | Baggu | |
| Share Bazaar | Police Commissioner | ||
| Bhai Bhai | Doctor | ||
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | SSP Nissar Khan | |
| Iski Topi Uske Sarr | Joseph | ||
| Maharaja | Hunter | ||
| Zulm-O-Sitam | Sikandar's Henchman | ||
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | Vikram's Henchman | |
| Safari | Uncle D'Silva | ||
| Chudail No. 1 | |||
| Baadshah | Rocky | ||
| 2000 | Billa No. 786 | Balwant Rai | |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Tommy | |
| 2004 | Deewaar | Mushtaque | |
| Hatya | Johny | ||
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Contest Co-announcer | |
| 2009 | Victoria House | Ramu Chowkidaar |
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2001 | Zee Horror Show | ||
| 1997 | Betaal Pachisi | Bash | |
| 2003 | CID - The Case of Predictions | Dr. Kailash (episode 249–250) | |
| CID - The Case of Illusive Bomber | Jinjar (episode 269–270) |
Death
editHe had long been suffering from a lung infection and he died on 12 May 2014 at the age of 70.
References
edit- ^ Anindita Dev (13 May 2014). "Sudhir of 'Satte Pe Satta' fame passes away". Zee News. Essel Group. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- ^ "Veteran Actor Sudhir Dead". HT City. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2019 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Satte Pe Satta actor Sudhir dead". Hindustan Times. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- ^ "Bollywood villain Sudhir dies". Gulf News. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- ^ Ghosh, Avijit (13 May 2014). "With his horseshoe moustache, Sudhir was a familiar Bollywood villain". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2019.