Ravi Baswani
Ravi Baswani (29 September 1946 – 27 July 2010) was a well-known Indian film actor, most famous for his role in Sai Paranjpe's Chashme Buddoor (1981) and Kundan Shah's cult comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), for which he won Filmfare Best Comedian Award in 1984.[1] He was noted for his comic timing and underplaying a character in the true sense of the word. In a career spanning 30 years he acted in some 30 films. He died in Haldwani, on his way to Delhi from Nainital, to where he had travelled to scout for locations for his upcoming debut directorial feature film.[2][3]
Ravi Baswani | |
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| Born | 29 September 1946 Delhi, British India |
| Died | 27 July 2010 (aged 63) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–2006 |
Early life and education
Ravi Baswani was born and brought up in a Jat family in Delhi. He did his schooling from St. George's College, Mussoorie and his graduation from Kirori Mal College (KMC), Delhi University, where he was part of the KMC dramatic society.[4]
Career
Baswani started his career in 1981 with Chashme Buddoor and did many successful films as a comedian and/or as a character artist. He also appeared many times on Indian television. He went on to work in films like the cult Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Chhota Chetan, Ab Aayega Maza and Naseeruddin Shah's first directorial venture, Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. As a television actor, he acted in numerous TV serials, including, the popular comedy serial, Idhar Udhar on Doordarshan in the 1980s, wherein he acted alongside Pathak sisters, Supriya Pathak and Ratna Pathak.[5] He was then seen in character roles in films like Bunty Aur Babli and Pyar Tune Kya Kiya.[6] In 2004, when Film and Television Institute of India, Pune revived its acting course after 26 years, he became its coordinator and a teacher, along with Naseeruddin Shah, who also redesigned the course. Baswani however resigned the following year.[7][8]
Death
Baswani died following a massive heart attack on 27 July 2010 in Haldwani (Distt. Nainital). He was returning from Nainital to Delhi, where he had to hunt for locations for his directorial debut film, set in the hills. He never married.[6][9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Monsoon | Baba | |
| Anthony Kaun Hai? | Dr. Lashwani | ||
| Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota | Papaji | ||
| 2005 | The Film | Film-maker Kanti Gulati | |
| Bunty Aur Babli | B.B.'s first victim | ||
| Lucky: No Time for Love | Mr. Negi | ||
| It Could Be You | Dhillon Sr | ||
| 2001 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Vispy – Jai's boss | |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Waitor | |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Orphanage manager | |
| Chhota Chetan | Raja | ||
| Ghar Bazar | Movie actor | Uncredited | |
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | Trikal Trivedi | |
| 1994 | Laadla | Ravi | |
| 1993 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | Albert Sullivan | |
| Raunak | Ravi | ||
| 1992 | Jaan Tere Naam | Hotel Employee | |
| 1990 | Triyatri | Surya's father | |
| 1987 | Zevar | Sundeep | |
| 1986 | Peechha_Karo | Hari Harihara | |
| Ghar Sansar | Banwari | ||
| Love_86 | Havaldar Pandu | ||
| Main Balwan | Dhillon Sr | ||
| 1985 | Agnidaah | ||
| 1985 | Sultan Ka Kukdoo Ku | Ricksaw Puller | |
| 1984 | Ab Ayega Mazaa | Suresh 'Sidey' | |
| 1983 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Sudhir Mishra | |
| Dhat Tere... Ki | Madhukar Sharma (Maddy) | ||
| 1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Jai Lakhanpal alias Jomo | |
Television
- Idhar Udhar (1985) as Kumar Bhairav
- Ek Se Badkar Ek (1996) as Rahul
- Football Ki Wapsi
- Just Mohabbat (1997) as J.D.
References
- "RIP: Ravi Baswani". Pune Mirror. 28 July 2010. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- "'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' actor Ravi Baswani dead". CNN-IBN. 27 July 2010.
- Dubey, Bharati (28 July 2010). "The final shot: Actor Baswani succumbs to heart attack". The Times of India.
- "Little Known Facts/Miscellany to surprise you...ABOUT ME".
- "Long Run". Screen. 16 October 2009. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010.
- Dubey, Bharati (28 July 2010). "'Jaane bhi' star, Baswani, dies of a heart attack". The Times of India.
- "FTII revives acting course after 26 years PTI,". The Times of India. 12 July 2004.
- Shete, Monirupa (2 May 2005). "Playing truant in college?". The Times of India.
- "Jaane bhi do Yaaron famed actor Ravi Baswani dead – Hindustan Times". www.hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 29 July 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2010.