Subbiraj
{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name= Subbiraj Kakkar
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| birthname = Subbiraj Kakkar
| othername = Subbi Raj, Subhi Raj, Subi Raj, Suvi Raj, Subbiraaj, Suberaj, Subhiraaj, Subhiraj, Subiraaj, Subiraj
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| death_date = July 2007
| death_place = Mumbai
| occupation = Actor
| notable_works = Ek Ruka Hua Faisla
| spouse = Kumari Naaz
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Subbiraj Kakkar popularly known as Subbiraj was an Indian character actor in Hindi-language films and television.{{cite web |title=Naaz |url=http://cineplot.com/naaz/ |website=Cineplot.com |access-date=14 July 2020}} His maternal uncle was veteran actor Prithviraj Kapoor and thus Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor were his cousins.{{cite web |title=Love never dies – Shashi Kapoor on Jennifer Kendall – People ask me why didn't I remarry… |url=http://cineplot.com/love-never-dies-shashi-kapoor-on-jennifer-kendall-people-ask-me-why-didnt-i-remarry/ |website=Cineplot.com |access-date=16 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=Subbiraj |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/subbiraj |website=nettv4u.com |access-date=16 July 2020}}{{cite web |title="What's the big deal if I married twice?" - Salma Aagha |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/whats-the-big-deal-if-i-married-twice-salma-aagha-2507.html |website=Filmfare |publisher=The Times of India |access-date=19 July 2020}}
Career
His debut film was "Do Gunde". At that time he was working as the Studio Manager of famous R.K.Studio of the Kapoor family.
Subbiraj was well known for his acting in Hindi cinema mainly as a character artist. He was best known for his acting performance in the film “Ek Ruka Hua Faisla” released in 1986 in which he has acted in the role of “Juror no Ten” as an arrogant, hypocrite, foul-mouthed, and aggressive businessman. This film was the remake of Sidney Lumet movie “Twelve Angry Men.” He got the acclamation of both the critics and the audience for his acting in this movie. In 1991 he featured in another movie named as “Maa Ki Mamta” which was also a big hit. His other popular films include "Khiladi 420" in 2000, "International Khiladi" in 1999, "Ram Aur Shyam" in 1996.
Personal life
His father was the studio manager of R K Studios.{{cite web |title=From the Kapoors to the Puris, the famous residents of Mumbai's 'Hollywood Lane' |url=https://scroll.in/reel/802987/from-the-kapoors-to-the-puris-the-famous-residents-of-mumbais-hollywood-lane |website=Scroll.in |access-date=23 July 2020}}
He married the actress Baby Naaz, of the Boot Polish movie fame, a classic of Raj Kapoor in 1954 who had received a distinction award at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival for her role in Boot Polish.{{cite web |title=Bright as a star... |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/sep/20naaz.htm |website=Rediff.com |access-date=14 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=Seventy years of India at Cannes |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/seventy-years-of-india-at-cannes/article18352463.ece |website=thehindu.com |access-date=15 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=Four Indian films to feature at Cannes 2018; A look at India's journey at the French Riviera festival |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/four-indian-films-to-feature-at-cannes-2018-a-look-at-indias-journey-at-the-french-riviera-festival-2560041.html |website=Moneycontrol |publisher=e-Eighteen.com Ltd |access-date=15 July 2020}}{{cite web |title='Children of the Silver Screen' captures the price child stars pay for glory |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19900831-children-of-the-silver-screen-captures-the-price-child-stars-pay-for-glory-812970-1990-08-31 |website=INDIATODAY.IN |publisher=Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today |access-date=15 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=The History of India at Cannes |url=https://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/the-history-of-india-at-cannes-639287 |website=NDTV |access-date=15 July 2020}} She was his co-star in "Dekha Pyaar Tumhara" in 1963 and "Mera Ghar Mere Bachhe" in 1965. They have a son called Girish and daughter called Gauri who are not associated with the Indian Film Industry.
Subbiraj passed away in July 2007. Baby Naaz died before him in 1995.
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Character/Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009
| Dr. Kapoor | ||
| 2007
| Ghutan | Dharrampal | ||
| 2005
| Ab Tumhari Bari | | ||
| 2000
| Judge | ||
| 2000
| Mela (as Subhi Raj) | | ||
| 2000
| Bharat India Hindustan | | ||
| 2000
| Raat Rani | | ||
| 1999
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| 1999
| Kartoos | Mini's prospective father-in-law | ||
| 1999
| S.P. Sharma (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1998
| Senior Police Officer (as Suvi Raj) | ||
| 1998
| Police Commissioner | ||
| 1998
| Jiyaala | Principal | ||
| 1998
| Committee Member | ||
| 1997
| Aflatoon | College principal (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1997
|School Master | ||
| 1997
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| 1996
| Commissioner of Police (as Subhiraaj) | ||
| 1996
| Ajay | Anjali's Father-in-law | ||
| 1996
| Scientist (as Subi Raj) | ||
| 1996
| Shohrat | | ||
| 1996
| Mafia | Acharya | ||
| 1996
| Mr. Kapoor (Father) | ||
| 1995
| Fauji | Inspector General of Police | ||
| 1995
|Anokha Andaaz{{Cite web |title=Anokha Andaaz - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=2984 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=boxofficeindia.com}} |Principal | ||
| 1995
| Judge | ||
| 1995
| Police Commissioner Sinha (uncredited) | ||
| 1995
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| 1994
| Veerendra's chacha | ||
| 1994
| Vimla's husband | ||
| 1994
| Anjali's husband | ||
| 1994
| Gangster | | ||
| 1994
| Andaz | Col. Anand Viraj (uncredited) | ||
| 1994
| Khuddar | Father of Adarsh Vardhan (Uncredited) seen only in photo frame | ||
| 1994
| Havaldar Trilochan | ||
| 1994
| Dilwale | Vikram's dad | ||
| 1994
| Elaan | Senior Police Officer (uncredited) | ||
| 1994
| Sehme Huye Sitaare | | ||
| 1993
|Deshbandhu | ||
| 1993
| Agarwal | ||
| 1993
|Public Prosecutor | ||
| 1993
| Raunaq | Jagjit Singh Parwana (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1993
| Meri Aan | Ashfaque Khan's father-in-law | ||
| 1993
| Parwane | Principal - Gokhale College (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1993
| Anari | Raj Jyotish | ||
| 1993
| Lootere | Commissioner | ||
| 1992
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| 1992
| Anaam | Dr. Bhardwaj (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1992
| Apradhi | Dhanraj | ||
| 1992
| Mohit's foster father | ||
| 1992
| Estate Lawyer (as Subbi Raj) | ||
| 1992
| Zindagi Ek Juaa (as Subiraaj) | | ||
| 1992
| Mr. Bond | Sunita's father (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1992
| Vansh | Geeta's potential in-law (as Subhiraaj) | ||
| 1992
| College Principal (as Subhiraj) | ||
| 1992
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| 1991
| Prosecuting Attorney | ||
| 1991
| Doctor | ||
| 1991
| Lakshmanrekha | Lawyer | ||
| 1991
| Kurbaan | Gupta (as Subbi Raj) | ||
| 1991
| Anar | | ||
| 1991
| Aur Dhol Bajta Raha | | ||
| 1991
| Maria's father | ||
| 1990
| Police Commissioner Patil | ||
| 1990
| Karishma Kali Kaa | 2nd Police Commissioner | ||
| 1990
| Rai Bahadur Dina Nath (as Subi Raj) | ||
| 1990
| Police Commissioner (uncle) (as Subhiraj) | ||
| 1990
| Police Inspector Verma | ||
| 1990
| Kroadh | Mehta - Public Prosecutor (Bombay) | ||
| 1990
| Aulad Ke Khatir | | ||
| 1989
| Mahaadev | Thakur Sujan Singh | ||
| 1989
| Shanti Bhai (uncredited) | ||
| 1989
| Tridev | Judge Saxena (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1989
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| 1989
| Touhean | The Judge | ||
| 1989
| Khooni Murdaa | Advocate Palkhiwala (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1989
| Maut Ka Elaan (TV movie) | | ||
| 1989
| Saaya | Prosecuting Lawyer (uncredited) | ||
| 1988
| Judge | ||
| 1988
| Sangeeta's father (as Suberaj) | ||
| 1988
|O Bharya Katha{{Cite web |title=Latest Telugu News, Movies, Celebrities, Images & Videos {{!}} V CINEMA |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/o-bharya-katha-1988 |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=www.vcinema.com |language=en}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=Xb659PMsgN4 |title=O Bharya Katha Full Movie {{!}} Chandra Mohan,Jayasudha,Sarath Babu,Kota Srinivasa Rao {{!}} ETV Cinema |date=2024-11-07 |last=ETV Cinema |access-date=2024-11-08 |via=YouTube}} (Telugu movie) |Heeralal | ||
| 1988
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| 1987
| Zevar | Shambhu Nath (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1987
| Kaash | Director of the school | ||
| 1987
| Murari | ||
| 1987
| Police Commissioner Prithvi Singh (as Subbiraaj) | ||
| 1987
| Sudhir | ||
| 1987
| Laxmi's father | ||
| 1986
| Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (TV movie) | Juror #10 | ||
| 1986
| Senior Police Officer | ||
| 1986
| Advocate (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1986
| Pahunchey Huwe Log | | ||
| 1986
| Anaar | | ||
| 1986
| Sone Ka Pinjra (video) | | ||
| 1985
| Neeraj's father | ||
| 1984
| Editor Bharucha (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1983
| Ismail (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1983
| Dard-E-Dil | Jamnadas | ||
| 1983
| Dharamraj Singh | ||
| 1983
| Sun Meri Laila | David | ||
| 1982
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| 1980
| Jazbaat | Ram Mohan | ||
| 1980
| Lalu | ||
| 1977
| Niyaz Aur Namaaz | Qawwali singer | ||
| 1969
| Kunver Gurbahadur Singh (as Subiraj) | ||
| 1967
| Raju | ||
| 1964
| Ishaara | Deep (as Subi Raj) | ||
| 1963
| Dekha Pyaar Tumhara | | ||
| 1961
| Bada Aadmi (as Subiraj) | | ||
| 1961
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| 1961
| Walait Pass | Ajeet (as Subi Raj) | ||
| 1960
| Narendra | ||
| 1959
| C.I.D. Girl | Suraj | ||
| 1959
| Do Gunde | |
Television
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| Year | Show | Character/Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000
| Chattaan (TV series) | | ||
| 1999
| Viraasat (TV series) | | ||
| 1993-1998
| Parampara (TV series) | | ||
| 1991
| Maa Ki Mamta (TV series) | | ||
| 1990
| Peechha Karo (TV miniseries) | | ||
| 1985-86
| Krishnakant Trivedi |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|0707279}}
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Category:20th-century Indian male actors
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Male actors in Hindi television
Category:Male actors from Mumbai