Virendra Razdan
Virendra Razdan (c. 1950 – 13 June 2003) was an Indian film and television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Maulana Azad, a leading figure of the Indian independence movement, in the 1982 biographical film Gandhi directed by Richard Attenborough.[1] and for his role of statesman Vidura[1] in the Indian television series Mahabharat. He also played a supporting role in the Aditya Pancholi-starrer Zanjeer: The Chain (1998).[2]
Virendra Razdan | |
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| Born | 1950 |
| Died | 13 June 2003 (aged 52–53) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982 - 2003 (his death) |
Razdan's father was a Sufi musician.[1] He studied acting and theater at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, where he was a student of Ibrahim Alkazi.[1]
Virendra Razdan died in Mumbai, India, on 13 June 2003, at the age of 53.[1]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Gandhi | Maulana Azad | |
| 1985 | Doongar Ro Bhed | ||
| 1989 | Wasta | ||
| 1990 | Jaan Lada Denge | ||
| 1993 | Aaja Meri Jaan | Agarwal | |
| 1998 | Zanjeer: The Chain | ||
| 2001 | Bub | Vinod's uncle | Kashmiri language film |
| 2008 | Yaar Meri Zindagi | (final film role) |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | DD National | 2 episodes | |
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Vidhur | DD National | 94 episodes |
| 1993–1996 | Kanoon' | uncle | DD Metro | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Vishwamitra | Rishi Kanva | DD National |
References
- "Virendra Razdan dead". The Deccan Herald, The Free Press Journal. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Bulletin on Film Volume XLVII No. 6. 15 June 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- "Virendra Razdan". IMDb. Retrieved 25 November 2010.
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