Ajit Vachani
| Ajit Vachani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 |
| Died |
August 25, 2003 Mumbai, India |
| Other names | Ajit Vachhani |
| Ethnicity | Sindhi |
| Occupation | actor |
Ajit Vachani (1951 – 25 August 2003) was an Indian film and television actor. He had worked in many Hindi films as a character actor, including Mr. India (1987), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993). In all he acted in over 50 Hindi films, besides three Sindhi movies. He also acted in television serials including, Hasratein, Daane Anaar Ke and Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka.[1][2]
Career
Ajit started his TV career with Samvaad Video's Bante Bigadte (1985), produced by Rakesh Chaudhary, and soon become a popular face on the television and soon he was appearing in Hindi films.[3]
Vachhani has acted in over 50 Hindi films, three Sindhi films and was a regular in Gujarati and Marathi plays. He acted in Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun... a nd Hum Saath-Saath Hai. His other films include Mr India, Aankhen, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.
Vachhani's last serial, Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka, ran for 1,000 episodes in Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi. He made a name in the industry as a character artiste.
Personal life
He died in Mumbai on August 25, 2003 at the age of 52, after a prolonged illness and was survived by his wife (Charusheela Sable)and two daughters.[4]
Filmography
- Jhoothi (1985)
- Khamosh (1985)
- Mr. India (1987)
- Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987)
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
- Commando (1988)
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
- Tridev (1989)
- Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
- Eka Peksha Ek (1989) (Marathi Movie)
- College Girl (1990)
- 100 Days (1991)
- Aag Laga Do Sawan Ko (1991)
- Khooni Panjaa (1991)
- Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
- Deedar (1992)
- Suryavanshi (1992)
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993)
- Lootere (1993)
- Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
- Policewala Gunda (1995)
- Ahankaar (1995)
- Yash (1996)
- Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999)
- Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000)
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
- Jodi No.1 (2001)
- Television
- Chunauti (1987)
- Mitti Ke Rang
- Hasratein
- Daane Anaar Ke
- Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka.
References
- ↑ "Actor dies". The Telegraph. August 26, 2003.
- ↑ "I will be your father figure". Indian Express. December 1, 1998.
- ↑ "TV actor Ajit Vachhani dies at 52". Indiantelevision.com. 25 August 2003.
- ↑ "Actor Ajit Vachhani dead". Rediff Movies. August 25, 2003.