Vijay Arora
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Vijay Arora *Punjabi* was an actor in Hindi
films and television serials, most famous for his roles in Yaadon Ki Baaraat and as Indrajit
in the television serial Ramayan
. He is not to be confused with another Vijay Arora, who is a cinematographer
.
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, 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
.
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 Gujrati cinema in films like Raja Harish Chandra, with Madhuri Dixit
. He had acted in several Hindi and Gujrati plays. He did over 110 films and over 500 broadcasted television serial episodes.
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
films and television serials, most famous for his roles in Yaadon Ki Baaraat and as Indrajit
Indrajit
Indrajit or Meghanatha , a warrior mentioned in the Indian epic Ramayana, was the son of the Lankan king Ravana. The word 'Indrajit' literally means the 'conqueror of Indra '....
in the television serial Ramayan
Ramayan (TV series)
Ramayan is a highly successful Indian television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78-episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m...
. He is not to be confused with another Vijay Arora, who is a cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
.
Career
Arora won a gold medal when he graduated from the Film and Television Institute of IndiaFilm and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
in 1971. He made his debut with another newcomer Reena Roy
Reena Roy
Reena Roy was one of the top Hindi film actresses in India. She performed leading roles in many films from 1972 to 1985 .-Early life and background:...
in Zaroorat
Zaroorat
Zaroorat is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by B.R. Ishara.-Cast:* Reena Roy as Anju* Vijay Arora as Rakesh* Danny Denzongpa as Mohinder* Asit Sen as Badal* Johnny Whisky as Ricky-Story:...
(1972). He starred 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 Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi is a Hindi film that was released in 1972. It was directed by S.M. Sagar. It stars Ashok Kumar, Asha Parekh in a dual role, Vijay Arora, Danny Denzongpa, Kabir Bedi, and Helen. Music is by R.D. Burman. Lyrics are by Majrooh Sultanpuri...
(1972) and with the guitar-strumming Zeenat Aman
Zeenat Aman
Zeenat Aman is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films, notably in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970...
in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) (featuring the romantic song, "Chura Liya Hai"). Two powerful actresses, Jaya Bhaduri and Waheeda Rehman
Waheeda Rehman
Waheeda Rehman , is an Indian film actress who appears in Bollywood movies and is known for many successful and critically acclaimed movies from 1950's, 60's and early 70's most notably C.I.D. and Guru Dutt classics such as Pyaasa , 12 O'Clock , Kaagaz Ke Phool , Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam...
, played his wife and mother-in-law in Phagun
Phagun
Phagun is the twelfth and last month of the Nanakshahi calendar, which governs activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with February and March of the Gregorian and Julian calendars and is 30 or 31 days long.-February:...
(1973). He starred with Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. An alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she made her film debut in 1974 and soon became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and...
in Kadambari
Kadambari
Kādambari is a romantic novel in Sanskrit. It was substantially composed by Bānabhatta in the first half of the 7th century, who did not survive to see it through completion. The novel was completed by Banabhatta's son Bhushanabhatta, according to the plan laid out by his late father...
(1975); with Tanuja in Insaaf (1973); with Parveen Babi
Parveen Babi
Parveen Babi was an Indian actress, who is most remembered for her glamorous roles alongside top heroes of the 1970s and early 1980s in blockbusters like Deewar, Namak Halaal, Amar Akbar Anthony and Shaan...
in 36 Ghante
36 Ghante
36 Ghante is a 1974 Hindi film directed by Raj Tilak. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Mala Sinha, Sunil Dutt, Vijay Arora, Ranjeet, Danny Denzongpa, Parveen Babi, Iftekhar, and Deven Verma. The film's music is by Sapan Chakraborty...
(1974); and with Moushumi Chatterjee in Natak
Natak
Natak is a 1975 Bollywood film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. The film stars Vijay Arora and Moushumi Chatterjee....
(1975). Filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee ) was a famous Indian film director known for a number of films, including Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, and Namak Haraam.Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades,...
gave him a starring role in the film Sabse Bada Sukh
Sabse Bada Sukh
Sabse Bada Sukh is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.-Cast:*Vijay Arora ... Shankar*G. Asrani ... Asrani, Movie Director*Kumud Damle*Utpal Dutt ... Vedji*Meeta Faiyyaz*Robi Ghosh ... Lalloo...
(1973). Other films include Roti, Sargam
Sargam (1979 film)
Sargam is a 1979 Hindi movie produced by N. N. Sippy. Writer and Director is K Vishwanath. Film is a remake of his earlier Telugu hit Siri Siri Muvva , which starred Jayaprada and made her a star in South India. She made her Hindi film debut with this film, repeating her role of a mute dancer...
(1979), Bade Dil Wala
Bade Dil Wala
Bade Dil Wala is a 1983 Hindi-language movie directed by Bhappi Sonie and starring Rishi Kapoor, Tina Munim, Sarika, Madan Puri. Other cast include Amjad Khan, Jagdeep, Aruna Irani, Pran....
(1983), Jaan Tere Naam (1991) and Indian Babu
Indian Babu
Indian Babu is a 2003 Indian Bollywood film directed by Aziz Mirza and produced by Ratan Jain. It stars Jaz Pandher Gurline Chopra in pivotal roles...
(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
Ramanand Sagar
Ramanand Sagar was an Indian film director. He is most famous for making the extremely popular Ramayan television series, a television adaptation of the ancient Indian epic of the same name, starring Arun Govil as Lord Ram and Deepika Chikhalia as Sita.Sagar was born at Asal Guru-Ke near Lahore...
.
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 Gujrati cinema in films like Raja Harish Chandra, with Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of...
. He had acted in several Hindi and Gujrati plays. He did over 110 films and over 500 broadcasted television serial episodes.