Narendra Jha

{{Infobox person

| name = Narendra Jha

| image = Trailer and poster launch of ‘2016 The End’ 04.jpg

| caption = Jha at the trailer launch of the film 2016 The End in 2016

| birth_date = {{Birth date|1964|01|21|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Koilakh, Bihar, India

| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2018|03|14|1964|01|21}}

| death_place = Nashik, Maharashtra, India

| nationality = Indian

| occupation = Actor

| years_active = 1992–2018

| spouse = {{marriage|Pankaja Thakur|2015}}

| height =

}}

Narendra Jha (21 January 1964 {{endash}} 14 March 2018){{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/871955/actor-narendra-jha-dies-of-a-heart-attack-was-55|title=Actor Narendra Jha dies of a heart attack, was 55}} was an Indian actor. He was known for his work in Bollywood productions; his most noted films being Haider, Raees, Ghayal Once Again, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Mohenjodaro, Shorgul, My Father Iqbal, Force 2, Kaabil, 2016 The End and Doordarshan's Shanti. He last appeared in the action film, Race 3. He is known for playing antagonist roles in mythological serials like Ravana and Arjuna.

Career

Narendra Jha had studied ancient history for his post-graduation in JNU where he also prepared for civil services, according to a blog written by journalist and writer Avijit Ghosh (Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes), who was his junior at the central university. As a child, Jha used to act in village plays in Madhubani, the blog says. But his professional journey as an actor began in 1992 when he enrolled in SRCC acting diploma course. When he came to Mumbai, he was flooded with modeling offers and he became a popular face of the ad world. Having done more than 20 TV serials, he was finalized to play an important role in the 2002 realised movie Funtoosh. The next year he was cast to play Habibur Rahman in the film Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero directed by Shyam Benegal. However, this association with Benegal continued and he again cast Jha to play Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Samvidhaan.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Begusarai-actor-ties-the-knot-with-former-Censor-Board-CEO/articleshow/47489727.cms |title=Vishal Bhardwaj: Begusarai actor ties the knot with former Censor Board CEO - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=1 June 2015 |accessdate=14 March 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/A-story-of-the-power-hungry-to-unfold-on-TV/articleshow/46086566.cms |title=Tigmanshu Dhulia: A story of the power-hungry to unfold on TV |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2 February 2015 |accessdate=14 March 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/People-dont-recognize-me-at-all-Narendra-Jha/articleshow/16338089.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023070101/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-11/tv/33738214_1_narendra-jha-tough-time-pehchaan-kaun |url-status=live |archive-date=23 October 2012 |title=People don't recognize me at all: Narendra Jha |date=11 September 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=14 March 2018}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20061130155158/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/11/20/stories/2006112000540100.htm Raving about Ravan][https://web.archive.org/web/20110307034224/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Going-beyond-the-evil-Ravan/Article1-175556.aspx Going beyond the evil Ravan]

Death

Jha had suffered a heart attack previously and on doctor's request had moved to Panvel in his Farmhouse with his wife.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelallantop.com/news/bollywood-actor-narendra-jha-died-due-to-heart-attack/|title = वो एक्टर जिसने शाहिद कपूर से उनके चाचा को आंख में गोली मारने की बात कही थी}} Jha died at his farmhouse in Nashik early on 14 March 2018 after suffering a massive heart attack.{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/narendra-jha-dead-5097255/ |title=Actor Narendra Jha passes away |publisher=The Indian Express |date= 14 March 2018|accessdate=14 March 2018}} He was 54 years old.

Filmography

=Films=

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Film Project ! Role ! Language
2018 \| Race 3 \| Interpol officer Khanna \| rowspan="13" \| Hindi
rowspan="5" \| 2017 \| Mumbai Special 6 \| Mr. Raj Bansal
Raees \| Musa Bhai
Kaabil \| Police Officer Chaubey
Viraam \| Abhiraj Malhotra
2016 The End \|Pratap
rowspan="5" \| 2016 \| Ghayal Once Again \| Raj Bansal
Mohenjo Daro \| Zakiro
Force 2 \| Anjan Das
Shorgul \| Alam Khan
My Father Iqbal \| Iqbal Khan
2015 \| Hamari Adhuri Kahani \| ACP Patil
rowspan="2" \| 2014 \| Haider \| Dr. Hilal Meer
Legend \| Union Minister \| Telugu
2012 \| Chand Ke Pare \| Rajeev \| rowspan="3" \| Hindi
rowspan="3" \| 2007 \| Return of Hanuman \| Rahu/Ketu
Eik Dasttak \| Income Tax Officer
Yamadonga \|Narayana \| Telugu
2006 \| Kachchi Sadak \| \| Hindi
2005 \| Chatrapathi \| Baji Rao \| Telugu
2004 \| Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero \| Raja Habib Ur Rahman Khan \| rowspan="2" \| Hindi
2003 \| Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century \| Commander

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Film Project

! Role

! Language

2018

| Race 3

| Interpol officer Khanna

| rowspan="13" | Hindi

rowspan="5" | 2017

| Mumbai Special 6

| Mr. Raj Bansal

Raees

| Musa Bhai

Kaabil

| Police Officer Chaubey

Viraam

| Abhiraj Malhotra

2016 The End

|Pratap

rowspan="5" | 2016

| Ghayal Once Again

| Raj Bansal

Mohenjo Daro

| Zakiro

Force 2

| Anjan Das

Shorgul

| Alam Khan

My Father Iqbal

| Iqbal Khan

2015

| Hamari Adhuri Kahani

| ACP Patil

rowspan="2" | 2014

| Haider

| Dr. Hilal Meer

Legend

| Union Minister

| Telugu

2012

| Chand Ke Pare

| Rajeev

| rowspan="3" | Hindi

rowspan="3" | 2007

| Return of Hanuman

| Rahu/Ketu

Eik Dasttak

| Income Tax Officer

Yamadonga

|Narayana

| Telugu

2006

| Kachchi Sadak

| Hindi

2005

| Chatrapathi

| Baji Rao

| Telugu

2004

| Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero

| Raja Habib Ur Rahman Khan

| rowspan="2" | Hindi

2003

| Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century

| Commander

=Television=

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! TV show ! Role
1994 \| Shanti \|
1995 \| Captain House \|
rowspan="2" \| 1996 \| Itihaas \|
Mrityunjay \|Arjun
rowspan="2" \|1997 \| Ek Aur Mahabharat \|Arjun
Jai Hanuman \|Kubera
2000 \| Thief of Baghdad \|Ahmed
1999 \| Geeta Rahasya \| Rajkumar Arjun
rowspan="3" \|2002 \| Aamrapali \|Harsh (Amrapali's childhood love)
Love In Bombay \|Ravi (Indonesian TV Serial)
Bhabhi \|Mr. Majumdar
2004 \| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi \|Shantanu Dey (Karishma's Husband)
2006 \| Raavan \|Dasanan Ravan (10-headed Demon King of Lanka)
2007-2008 \| Chhoona Hai Aasmaan \|Group Captain Aryaveer Pratap Singh
2009 \| Chehra \|Karan, Garv's elder brother and India's best plastic surgeon
2011-2012 \|Havan \|Hari Om Baapji
2012 \| SuperCops vs Supervillains \|ACP Karanveer
rowspan="2" \|2013 \| Ek Ghar Banaunga \|Shashikant Garg
The Buddy Project \|Chandan Roy
2014 \| Samvidhaan \|Muhammed Ali Jinnah
2015 \| Begusarai \|Phulan Thakur
2017 \|Yog Guru Baba Ramdev (Biography) \|
\|Uttara Ramacharitham \|

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! TV show

! Role

1994

| Shanti

1995

| Captain House

rowspan="2" | 1996

| Itihaas

Mrityunjay

|Arjun