Sudhir (Indian actor)
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sudhir
| image = Dheer.jpg
| caption =
| occupation = Actor, assistant director
| birth_date = 1944
| birth_place = Lahore, British India
| birth_name = Bhagwandas Moolchand Luthria
| death_date = {{death date and age|2014|5|12|1944|||df=y}}
| death_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| spouse = Sheila Ray (former)
| children = Ashok Banker (step-son)
| relatives = Milan Luthria (nephew)
| years_active = 1960–2009
}}
Bhagwandas Moolchand Luthria (1944 – 12 May 2014), better known as Sudhir, was an Indian actor in Hindi cinema. He was best known for his role in the film Satte Pe Satta with Amitabh Bachchan.{{cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/sudhir-of-satte-pe-satta-fame-passes-away_154982.html|title=Sudhir of 'Satte Pe Satta' fame passes away|author=Anindita Dev|department=Zee News|publisher=Essel Group|date=13 May 2014|accessdate=1 August 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/ht-city/20140514/281492159343136|title=Veteran Actor Sudhir Dead|work=HT City|date=14 May 2014|accessdate=1 August 2019|via=PressReader}}{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/satte-pe-satta-actor-sudhir-dead/story-w90Y6pKO2ZalJTcYFKdVkO.html|title=Satte Pe Satta actor Sudhir dead|work=Hindustan Times|date=13 May 2014|accessdate=1 August 2019}} He acted in over 200 films in a career spanning from 1962 to 2009.{{cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-villain-sudhir-dies-1.1331823|title=Bollywood villain Sudhir dies|work=Gulf News|date=13 May 2014|accessdate=1 August 2019}} He was one of Bollywood's best known villains from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Career
He acted in Prem Patra starring Sadhana and Shashi Kapoor (1962) as Subhash. He appeared in Apna Ghar Apni Kahani (Pyas) opposite Mumtaz in 1968, singing "Jigar me dard kaisa ishko ulfat to nhi kahate" and
He often played the second-in-command sidekick to villains Ajit, Prem Nath and Pran, a torturous police inspector, or a sleazy man. He was most known for his shrill voice, long moustache and sideburns.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/Addictions/with-his-horseshoe-moustache-sudhir-was-a-familiar-bollywood-villain/|author=Ghosh, Avijit|title=With his horseshoe moustache, Sudhir was a familiar Bollywood villain|work=The Times of India|date=13 May 2014|accessdate=1 August 2019}} He starred in at least a dozen Amitabh Bachchan movies, such as Deewaar, Kaalia, Majboor, Sharaabi, Satte Pe Satta, Dostana, Shaan and Lal Baadshah. Other notable appearances included Feroz Khan's 1974 hit Khote Sikkay, its sequel Kachche Heere, Dharmatma, as well as Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and roles of a disabled thief in Dev Anand's Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), as Police Inspector (Special Appearances) in Subhash Ghai's Meri Jung (1985) and in the Shah Rukh Khan-starring Baadshah (1999). His last film appearances were in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) and Victoria House (2009).
He also played episodic roles in CID in 2003.
Filmography
=Films=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes | |||
| 1961 | Umar Qaid | Rakesh | |
| 1962 | Prem Patra | Subhash | |
| 1964 | Haqeeqat | Ram Singh | |
| 1968 | Apna Ghar Apni Kahani | ||
| rowspan="2" |1969 | Ustad 420 | ||
| Ek Phool Ek Bhool | |||
| rowspan="3" |1971 | Hare Rama Hare Krishna | Michael | |
| Mera Gaon Mera Desh | Police Inspector | ||
| Gambler | Ram Mehta | ||
| 1973 | Joshila | Kundan | |
| rowspan="2" |1974 | Khote Sikkay | Bhaggu | |
| Majboor | Ravi's co-worker | ||
| rowspan="2" |1975 | Deewaar | Jaichand | |
| Dharmatma | Natwar | ||
| rowspan="2" |1980 | Dostana | Inspector Shinde | |
| Shaan | Ranjeet | ||
| 1981 | Kaalia | Rawat | |
| rowspan="2" |1982 | Satte Pe Satta | Som Anand | |
| Kachche Heere | Bhaggu | ||
| rowspan="2" |1984 | Sharaabi | ||
| Boxer | Gafoor | ||
| rowspan="3" |1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Nam | Diwan Lalchand | |
| Meri Jung | Bhosale (Police Inspector) | ||
| Adventures of Tarzan | |||
| rowspan="2"|1986 | Africadalli Sheela | Kannada film | |
| Shatru
| | | |||
| rowspan="2"|1987 | Kizhakku Africavil Sheela | Tamil film | |
| Sheela | |||
| 1988 | Gunahon Ka Faisla | Shiva | |
| rowspan="6" |1989 | Awara Zindagi | Tiger | |
| Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá | One of Bata's goons | ||
| Jung Baaz | |||
| Oonch Neech Beech | Chhote | ||
| Na-Insaafi | John D'Souza | ||
| Elaan-E-Jung | Arjun Singh's man | ||
| rowspan="7" |1990 | Zahreelay | Jaichand Khurana | |
| C.I.D. | Micheal | ||
| Kali Ganga | Shera | ||
| Gunahon Ka Devta | |||
| Sheshnaag | one of Aghori's Disciples | ||
| Doodh Ka Karz | Jumman | ||
| Zimmedaaar | Raghu | ||
| rowspan="4" |1991 | Farishtay | ||
| Ajooba | Bandit | ||
| Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi | Investigating Officer Roshanlal | ||
| Jhoothi Shaan | Abdul | ||
| rowspan="6" |1992 | Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | |Inspector Khan | |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | Brij (Jaichand's partner) | ||
| Humlaa | Bhawani's man | ||
| Tahalka | Dong's Right Hand | ||
| Angaar | Health Minister | ||
| Baaz | Gogi | ||
| rowspan="5" |1993 | Aankhen | Tejeshwar's henchman | |
| Kundan{{Cite web |title=Kundan (1993) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/-7519/cast-crew |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Cinestaan}}
|Sudhir | | |||
| Dil Hai Betaab | Sudhir (Vikram's employee) | ||
| Police Wala | Daniel | ||
| Veerta | Mill Manager Mehta | ||
| rowspan="7" |1994 | Raja Babu | Police Inspector | |
| Zamane Se Kya Darna | Gambler | ||
| Gangster | |||
| Ekka Raja Rani | Police Commissioner Gaekwad | ||
| Ikke Pe Ikka | Police Inspector | ||
| Beta Ho To Aisa | J.K.'s henchman | ||
| Mr. Azaad | |||
| rowspan="6" |1995 | Jawab | ||
| Prem | |||
| Raja | Police Inspector | ||
| Zamaana Deewana | Gullu (Hitman) | ||
| Rock Dancer{{Cite web |title=Rock Dancer |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/rock-dancer/cast/2030213976/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}} | Boat Club Manager | ||
| Ram Shastra | Inspector Azhgar Ali | ||
| rowspan="3" |1997 | Aakhri Sanghursh | Baggu | |
| Share Bazaar | Police Commissioner | ||
| Bhai Bhai | Doctor | ||
| rowspan="4" |1998 | Dulhe Raja | SSP Nissar Khan | |
| Iski Topi Uske Sarr | Joseph | ||
| Maharaja | Hunter | ||
| Zulm-O-Sitam | Sikandar's Henchman | ||
| rowspan="4" |1999 | Lal Baadshah | Vikram's Henchman | |
| Safari | Uncle D'Silva | ||
| Chudail No. 1 | |||
| Baadshah | Rocky | ||
| 2000 | Billa No. 786 | Balwant Rai | |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Tommy | |
| rowspan="2" |2004 | Deewaar | Mushtaque | |
| Hatya | Johny | ||
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Contest Co-announcer | |
| 2009 | Victoria House | Ramu Chowkidaar |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Notes | |||
| 1993–2001 | Zee Horror Show | ||
| 1997 | Betaal Pachisi | Bash | |
| rowspan="2" |2003 | CID - The Case of Predictions | Dr. Kailash (episode 249–250) | |
| CID - The Case of Illusive Bomber | Jinjar (episode 269–270) |
Death
He had long been suffering from a lung infection and he died on 12 May 2014 at the age of 70.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|0837199}}
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Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema
Category:Place of birth missing
Category:20th-century Indian male actors
Category:Male actors from Mumbai