Jeevan (actor)
| Jeevan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Omkar Nath Dar 24 October 1915 Srinagar, India |
| Died | 10 June 1987 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Children | Kiran Kumar, Bhushan Jeevan |
Jeevan, born as Omkar Nath Dhar (October 24, 1915 in Srinagar – June 10, 1987), was an Indian Bollywood actor and was famous for playing the role of Narad Muni in mythological films of the 1950s. He has played the role of Narad Muni in more than 60 films.[1][2] Later he played the role of a villain in many films of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. His son Kiran Kumar is also an actor.[3]
Early life
Jeevan was born into large family, he had 24 siblings. His grandfather was the Governor of Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan. He lost his father when he was 3 years old and his mother died at childbirth.[1]
Career
From an early age, Jeevan wanted to be an actor as films had always fascinated him. Since his grandfather was the Governor, their family was considered among the nobility. As s son of such a family joining films would not have been accepted as films were considered taboo, Jeevan ran away from home at the age of 18 and came to Bombay with only Rs. 26 in his pocket.
After a brief period of struggle, he eventually landed himself a job in the studios of Mohan Sinha (Vidya Sinha’s grandfather). His job was to stick silver paper on the reflectors. It was here while working as a reflector boy that he landed a lead role in the movie Fashionable India which was being made by Mohan Sinha.[1]
It is said that he has played the role Narad Muni in more than 60 films and theater shows of different languages. He became notable though for his roles in Romantic India in 1935, Afasana in 1946 and Station Master in 1942. Jeevan appeared in several Dev Anand films from 1946–1978 and in Manmohan Desai movies like Amar Akbar Anthony and Dharam Veer as villain. He also starred in the Punjabi film Teri Meri Ek Jindri.His last movie was insaaf ki manzil released on 1986 produced by Ram Nandan Prasad and Directed by Braj Bhushan. He died on June 10, 1987 at the age of 71.[1]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Anuradha | |
| 1948 | Mela | |
| 1954 | Chandni Chowk | |
| Nagin | ||
| Rangoli | ||
| 1956 | Taj | Trishanku Singh |
| 1957 | Nau Do Gyarah | Surjeet |
| 1957 | Naya Daur | Kundan |
| 1958 | Do Phool | Master-ji |
| 1960 | Kannon | Kalidas |
| 1964 | Sangam | |
| 1965 | Mahabharat | Shakuni |
| 1965 | Waqt | Orphanage Warden |
| 1965 | Phool Aur Patthar | Jeevan Ram |
| 1966 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Bhagat |
| 1967 | Hamraaz | Thakur |
| 1968 | Aabroo | Darwajalal |
| 1969 | Bandhan | Jeevanlal |
| 1969 | Talash | John |
| 1969 | Intaquam | |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | Heera |
| 1970 | Heer Ranjha | Kaazi |
| 1970 | Mere Humsafar | |
| 1972 | Garam Masala | Captain Kishore Chandra |
| 1972 | Bhai Ho To Aisa | Mamaji |
| 1973 | Shareef Budmaash | Diwn Saheb |
| 1973 | Do Phool | |
| 1974 | Roti | Lala |
| 1975 | Anokha | Manchanda |
| 1976 | Sabse Bada Rupaiyaa | Dhanraj |
| 1976 | Aaj Ka Mahatma | Head Clerk |
| 1977 | Darling Darling | |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Robert |
| 1977 | Dharam Veer | Satpal Singh |
| 1977 | Dildaar | Sarpanch 'Charandas' Mukhiya |
| 1977 | Chacha Bhatija | |
| 1979 | Surakshaa | Hiralal |
| 1979 | Gopal Krishna | Narad Muni |
| 1979 | Suhaag | Bhaskar |
| 1980 | Takkar | Mamaji |
| 1980 | Khanjar | |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Professor Prem |
| 1981 | Lawaaris | Lala |
| 1981 | Gambler | Master |
| 1981 | Professor Pyarelal | Shyamlal/Sammy |
| 1981 | Yaarana | Mama |
| 1981 | Bulundi | Babulal Bhakhri |
| 1982 | Teesri Aankh | Paul |
| 1982 | Sanam Teri Kasam | Wilson |
| 1982 | Desh Premee | Munim |
| 1982 | Hathkadi | Suraj |
| 1983 | Nishan | |
| 1986 | Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Kidnapper arvish |
References
- 1 2 3 4 http://cineplot.com/jeevan-memories Memories of Jeevan
- ↑ Agnihotri, Ram Awatar (1992). Artistes and their films of modern Hindi cinema: cultural and sociopolitical impact on society, 1931-1991. Commonwealth Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7169-180-7. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ↑ "In the limelight: Seasoned actor Kiran Kumar talks of the many shades of his career". The Hindu. Nov 13, 2008.
External links
- Jeevan at the Internet Movie Database