Pradeep Kumar
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Pradeep Kumar (4 January 1925 - 27 October 2001) was an India
n actor in Bengali
and Hindi
films.
. His notable roles in Bengali films were in Alaknanda(1947) directed by renowned filmmaker Debaki Bose
and in 42 (1951).
Kumar then shifted to Bombay and Filmistan
studios, and had an important role in the film Anand Math
(1952). He played the lead role with Bina Rai
in Anarkali
(1953) and with Vyjayanthimala
in Nagin
(1954). Both films were very popular and had songs that added to the movies success. He had a spate of releases in the second half of the 1950s. He did not enjoy as much success in the 1960s, though Ghoonghat
(1960) , Taj Mahal (1963) and Aarti were successful. He worked with Meena Kumari in 7 films i.e. Adil-E-Jahangir, Bandhan
, Chitralekha
, Bahu Begum, Bheegi Raat, Aarti
& Noor Jahan
& with Mala Sinha in 8 films i.e. Naya Zamana
, Hamlet, Baadshah
, Detective, Fashion, Ek Shola, Duniya Na Maane, and Mitti Mein Sona.
He did not get to act in lead roles with the newer heroines of the 1960s like Sadhana
, Saira Banu
, Babita
or Sharmila Tagore
, though he did work with Asha Parekh
in Ghoonghat
and Meri Surat Teri Aankhen & with Waheeda Rehman in Raakhi(1963). In 1969, he moved to character roles with Sambandh and Mehboob Ki Mehndi
, but did not have many visible roles till Jaanwar
and Razia Sultan
in 1983.
He won the Kalakar Award-Lifetime Achievement Award (1999).
Pradeep Kumar died in Calcutta on 27 October 2001, at the age of 76. He is survived by his daughters Reena, Meena and Beena who plays character roles in movies and TV serials including Uttran, son Debiprasad and granddaughters Tanisha, Riya and Hrishita.
Aakhri Insaf (1979)
Aarti (1961)
Adalat (1958)
Adl-E-Jehangir (1954)
Afsana (1966)
Albeli (1955)
Amar Shakati (1978)
Anand Math (1952)
Anarkali (1953)
Anjaan (1956)
Apsara (1955)
Arab Ka Saudagar (1956)
Badshah (1955)
Bahu Begum (1966)
Batwara (1961)
Bheegee Raat (1965)
Chaitali (1975)
Chambal Ki Kassam (1979)
Chitralekha (1964)
Detective (1958)
Do Anjaane (1976)
Do Dilon Ki Dastan (1967)
Duniya Na Mane (1959)
Dur Naheen Manzil (1972)
Durgesh Nandini (1956)
Ek Jhalak (1956)
Fashion (1957)
Gateway Of India (1957)
Ghunghat (1960)
Harishchandra Taramati (1970)
Hawas (1974)
Heer (1956)
Hill Station (1957)
Jab Se Tumhen Dekha Hai (1963)
Jagte Raho (1956)
Jalte Badan (1973)
Kagaz Ki Nao (1974)
Kalabaaz (1977)
Kranti (1981)
Lok Parlok (1979)
Mahabharat (1965)
Mangetar (1972)
Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1970)
Mere Armaan Mere Sapne (1963)
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963)
Miss India (1956)
Mitti Me Sona (1960)
Modern Girl (1960)
Nagin (1955)
Naya Sansar (1959)
Noor Jehan (1967)
Palaniyappa Kalluri (2007)
Parmatma (1976)
Passport (1961)
Patrani (1956)
Police (1957)
Pyar Ki Rahen (1959)
Raat Aur Din (1966)
Raj Hath (1956)
Rakhi (1962)
Saheli (1965)
Sambandh (1968)
Samjhauta (1972)
Sanjog (1961)
Shirin Farhad (1956)
Subah Ka Tara (1954)
Taj (1955)
Taj Mahal (1963)
Ustadon Ke Ustad (1963)
Wahan Ke Log (1967)
Zindagi Aur Maut (1999)
Zindagi Ya Toofan (1957)
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor in Bengali
Bengali cinema
Bengali cinema refers to the Bengali language filmmaking industries in the Bengal region of South Asia. There are two major film-making hubs in the region: one in Kolkata, West Bengal, India and the other in Dhaka, Bangladesh .The history of cinema in Bengal dates back to the 1890s, when the first...
and Hindi
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films.
Career
When Kumar was 17 years old, he decided to take up acting. His started his film career in Bengali filmsBengali cinema
Bengali cinema refers to the Bengali language filmmaking industries in the Bengal region of South Asia. There are two major film-making hubs in the region: one in Kolkata, West Bengal, India and the other in Dhaka, Bangladesh .The history of cinema in Bengal dates back to the 1890s, when the first...
. His notable roles in Bengali films were in Alaknanda(1947) directed by renowned filmmaker Debaki Bose
Debaki Bose
Debaki Bose , also known as Debaki Kumar Bose, was a top director, writer, actor of Bengali cinema/Indian cinema. He was born on 25 November 1898 in Akalpoush, Burdwan, Bengal, British India. He died on 17 November 1971 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He is known for his innovative use of sound...
and in 42 (1951).
Kumar then shifted to Bombay and Filmistan
Filmistan
Filmistan was a film production company and film studio of Indian film industry from Goregaon, Mumbai. It is located very near to Patkar College on SV road spread over seven acres. Many students have claimed to see superstars in the studio. Patkar College's reputation has increased due to this...
studios, and had an important role in the film Anand Math
Anand Math
Anand Math is a 1952 Hindi patriotic-historical film directed by Hemen Gupta, based on Anandamath, the famous Bengali novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1882...
(1952). He played the lead role with Bina Rai
Bina Rai
Bina Rai , , was a leading actress primarily of the black and white era of Hindi cinema. She is most known for her roles in classics such as Anarkali , Taj Mahal , and won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film, Ghunghat .-Early life:Bina Rai born as Krishna Sarin...
in Anarkali
Anarkali (1953 film)
Anarkali is a 1953 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. As per the legend Jahangir revolted against his father Akbar over his love for a common girl called Anarkali....
(1953) and with Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala Bali is an Indian film actress, Bharathanatyam dancer, carnatic singer, dance choreographer, golfer and a Parliamentarian....
in Nagin
Nagin (1954 film)
Nagin is a 1954 film directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal, starring Vyjayanthimala and Pradeep Kumar.- Synopsis :Two Adivasi tribes are in conflict for some local economic rights. The daughter of the Nagi tribe's chief, Mala vows to kill the son of the Ragi tribe's chief, Sanatan as revenge...
(1954). Both films were very popular and had songs that added to the movies success. He had a spate of releases in the second half of the 1950s. He did not enjoy as much success in the 1960s, though Ghoonghat
Ghoonghat
Ghoonghat or Ghunghat is a Hindi word which describes a veil or headscarf worn by Indian women to cover their head, and often their face. Generally a pallu is pulled over the head to act as a ghunghat. A dupatta is sometimes used as a ghungat.-Description:The ghunghat varies in styles due to...
(1960) , Taj Mahal (1963) and Aarti were successful. He worked with Meena Kumari in 7 films i.e. Adil-E-Jahangir, Bandhan
Bandhan
Bandhan is a Bollywood drama/action film starring Salman Khan, Rambha, Jackie Shroff and Ashwini Bhave. The film was released in 1998. Salman Khan plays an orphan who gets help from his sister's husband...
, Chitralekha
Chitralekha
Chitralekha was a friend of Usha and daughter of minister of Banasura. She was a talented lady who helped Usha to identify the young man seen in the dream of Usha. Usha was daughter of Banasura, a thousand-armed asura and son of Bali. Banasur was a powerful and terrible asura. When Usha became...
, Bahu Begum, Bheegi Raat, Aarti
Aarti
Aarti , also spelled arathi, aarthi is a Hindu religious ritual of worship, a form of puja, in which light from wicks soaked in ghee or camphor is offered to one or more deities...
& Noor Jahan
Noor Jahan
Noor Jahan can refer to:*Nur Jehan , Mughal empress*Noor Jehan , Pakistani singer and actress...
& with Mala Sinha in 8 films i.e. Naya Zamana
Naya Zamana
has played a pioneering role in the field of Indian music and culture in Trinidad and Tobago. Formed in 1944, the orchestra has provided entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people across the Caribbean and North America and has assisted many charitable organizations and events...
, Hamlet, Baadshah
Baadshah
Baadshah is a 1999 Bollywood comedy/drama movie starring Shahrukh Khan, Twinkle Khanna and Raakhee Gulzar. It was directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film was a moderate box office success, for which Shahrukh Khan earned a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role...
, Detective, Fashion, Ek Shola, Duniya Na Maane, and Mitti Mein Sona.
He did not get to act in lead roles with the newer heroines of the 1960s like Sadhana
Sadhana (actress)
Sadhana is an Indian Bollywood actress. She was one of the top stars in the 1960s and the early 1970s. Beside becoming the fashion icon for young Indian girls with her specific hair style, still known as Sadhana cut, she become famous as Mystery Girl with her three suspense thriller films namely...
, Saira Banu
Saira Banu
Saira Banu , also known as Saira Bano, is an Indian Bollywood actress and the wife of the film actor Dilip Kumar. She acted in many Bollywood films between 1960 and 1980.-Early life:...
, Babita
Babita
Babita is an Indian actress. She is now better known as the mother of actresses Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor and the wife of Randhir Kapoor.- Early life :...
or Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore is an Indian film actress. She has won National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards for her performances.She has led the Indian Film Censor Board from October 2004 till March 2011...
, though he did work with Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973.-Early life:...
in Ghoonghat
Ghoonghat
Ghoonghat or Ghunghat is a Hindi word which describes a veil or headscarf worn by Indian women to cover their head, and often their face. Generally a pallu is pulled over the head to act as a ghunghat. A dupatta is sometimes used as a ghungat.-Description:The ghunghat varies in styles due to...
and Meri Surat Teri Aankhen & with Waheeda Rehman in Raakhi(1963). In 1969, he moved to character roles with Sambandh and Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Mehboob Ki Mehndi is a 1971 Hindi movie produced and directed by H S Rawail. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Leena Chandavarkar, Pradeep Kumar and Iftekhar. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The movie was a huge box office hit and won rave reviews from the...
, but did not have many visible roles till Jaanwar
Jaanwar (1983 film)
Jaanwar is an Indian Bollywood fantasy genre film directed by Ali Raza, released on 15 April, 1983. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman as the main lead characters of the film. This film was of different genre than the other films of the pair...
and Razia Sultan
Razia Sultan (film)
Razia Sultan is 1983 Urdu film, written and directed by Kamal Amrohi, and starring Hema Malini and Dharmendra in lead roles.The film's music was provided by Khayyam, with lyrics by Jan Nisar Akhtar and two songs by Nida Fazli who walked into the project when Akhtar died...
in 1983.
He won the Kalakar Award-Lifetime Achievement Award (1999).
Pradeep Kumar died in Calcutta on 27 October 2001, at the age of 76. He is survived by his daughters Reena, Meena and Beena who plays character roles in movies and TV serials including Uttran, son Debiprasad and granddaughters Tanisha, Riya and Hrishita.
Bengali
Pradip kumar played the role of BANDIT MOHAN ( Dosshu Mohan in Bangla) a character based on a very popular bangla crime thriller series Dossu MohanHindi
| Year | Film | Character/Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Kalabaaz Kalabaaz Kalabaaz is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Ashok Roy.-Plot:Trapeze artistes, Vijay and Radha , also known as Lisa, love each other. Radha's father G.D. Sapru manages the circus in which they work. In a daredevil act without any safety net support, Radha misses Vijay, falls down to ground and... |
G. D. Sapru, Circus owner | |
Aakhri Insaf (1979)
Aarti (1961)
Adalat (1958)
Adl-E-Jehangir (1954)
Afsana (1966)
Albeli (1955)
Amar Shakati (1978)
Anand Math (1952)
Anarkali (1953)
Anjaan (1956)
Apsara (1955)
Arab Ka Saudagar (1956)
Badshah (1955)
Bahu Begum (1966)
Batwara (1961)
Bheegee Raat (1965)
Chaitali (1975)
Chambal Ki Kassam (1979)
Chitralekha (1964)
Detective (1958)
Do Anjaane (1976)
Do Dilon Ki Dastan (1967)
Duniya Na Mane (1959)
Dur Naheen Manzil (1972)
Durgesh Nandini (1956)
Ek Jhalak (1956)
Fashion (1957)
Gateway Of India (1957)
Ghunghat (1960)
Harishchandra Taramati (1970)
Hawas (1974)
Heer (1956)
Hill Station (1957)
Jab Se Tumhen Dekha Hai (1963)
Jagte Raho (1956)
Jalte Badan (1973)
Kagaz Ki Nao (1974)
Kalabaaz (1977)
Kranti (1981)
Lok Parlok (1979)
Mahabharat (1965)
Mangetar (1972)
Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1970)
Mere Armaan Mere Sapne (1963)
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963)
Miss India (1956)
Mitti Me Sona (1960)
Modern Girl (1960)
Nagin (1955)
Naya Sansar (1959)
Noor Jehan (1967)
Palaniyappa Kalluri (2007)
Parmatma (1976)
Passport (1961)
Patrani (1956)
Police (1957)
Pyar Ki Rahen (1959)
Raat Aur Din (1966)
Raj Hath (1956)
Rakhi (1962)
Saheli (1965)
Sambandh (1968)
Samjhauta (1972)
Sanjog (1961)
Shirin Farhad (1956)
Subah Ka Tara (1954)
Taj (1955)
Taj Mahal (1963)
Ustadon Ke Ustad (1963)
Wahan Ke Log (1967)
Zindagi Aur Maut (1999)
Zindagi Ya Toofan (1957)