Ajit Vachhani (10 August, 1951 – 25 August, 2003) was an

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film and television actor. He had worked in many Hindi films as a

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, including '' Mr. India'' (1987) (as "Teja"), ''

Maine Pyar Kiya ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' () is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Produced by Rajshri Productions, the film stars Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. It marked the debuts of Barjatya and Bhagyashre ...

'' (1989), ''

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa ''Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa'' () is a 1994 Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Kundan Shah, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepak Tijori. It also featured Suchitra Krishnamurthy (in her Hindi film debut) and Naseeruddin Shah. ...

'' (1993), '' Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994) and ''

Hum Saath Saath Hain ''Hum Saath-Saath Hain'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language family drama film written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya under the production and distribution of Rajshri Productions. The film stars Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, S ...

'' (1999), the two latter being some of his most popular and well-earning movies of all time. He acted in over 50 Hindi films, one Marathi cinema 'Eka Peksha Ek' besides three Sindhi movies. He also acted in television serials including ''

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'', '' Daane Anaar Ke'' and ''

Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka ''Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'' () is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Devendra Goel. It stars Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Leena Chandavarkar, Deven Verma. The music was composed by Ravi. Cast *Ashok Kumar as Anand K ...

''. and ''Mitti ke rang'' (story bus stand ki ek raat)

Career

Ajit started his TV career with Samvaad Video's ''Bante Bigadte'' (1985), produced by Rakesh Chaudhary, and soon become a popular face on the television and soon he was appearing in Hindi films. Vachhani has acted in over 50 Hindi films, three Sindhi films and was a regular in Gujarati and Marathi plays. He acted in Sooraj Barjatya's ''Maine Pyaar Kiya'', ''Hum Aapke Hain Koun'' and ''Hum Saath-Saath Hain''. Other films of his include ''Mr India'', ''Aankhen'', ''Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega'', ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'' and ''Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa''. Vachhani's last serial, ''Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka'', ran for 1,000 episodes in Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi. He made a name in the industry as a character artiste.

Personal life

He died in Mumbai on 25 August 2003, at the age of 52, after a prolonged illness and was survived by his wife ''Charusheela Sable'' and two daughters.

Filmography

Films

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Jhoothi ''Jhoothi'' () is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Rekha, Raj Babbar, Amol Palekar, Supriya Pathak and Deven Verma. Plot Kalpana, a tomboyish character, lives with her mother, sister Alpa ...

'' (1985) * ''

Khamosh ''Khamosh'' () is 1985 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film starred Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Amol Palekar, Soni Razdan and Pankaj Kapoor. The film became notable for actors Palekar, ...

'' (1985) * '' Mr. India'' (1987) * ''

Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (English: This Is Not Our Destination) is a 1987 Hindi drama film written and directed by Sudhir Mishra, in a directorial debut. It starred Manohar Singh, Habib Tanvir, B. M. Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Sushmita Mukherjee and Na ...

'' (1987) * ''

Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' (), also known by the initialism ''QSQT'', is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film, directed by Mansoor Khan, written and produced by Nasir Hussain, and starring Aamir Khan (in his leading film debut) a ...

'' (1988) * ''

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'' (1988) * ''

Main Azaad Hoon ''Main Azaad Hoon'' () is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language vigilante film adapted from the 1941 Frank Capra film, ''Meet John Doe'', by Javed Akhtar, about an opportunistic journalist who concocts a fictitious man in a fictitious article to boost ne ...

'' (1989) * ''

Tridev ''Tridev'' () is a 1989 Indian action thriller film directed by Rajiv Rai. It stars Sunny Deol, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Sangeeta Bijlani, Sonam, Anupam Kher and Amrish Puri. The film was critically and commercial ...

'' (1989) * ''

Elaan-E-Jung ''Elaan-E-Jung '' is a 1989 Bollywood action film directed by Anil Sharma (director), Anil Sharma and starring Dharmendra and Jaya Prada. The movie colected 11 crores and was a box office success. The film had Sadashiv Amrapurkar as the main v ...

'' (1989) * ''

Eka Peksha Ek ''Eka Peksha Ek'' (transl. One By One, Devanagari: एका पेक्षा एक) is a 1990 Indian Marathi-language comedy-drama action-mystery film directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and produced by Satish Kulkarni. The film stars Laxmikant Ber ...

'' (1989) (

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) * '' College Girl'' (1990) * '' 100 Days'' (1991) * ''

Aag Laga Do Sawan Ko Aag Laga Do Sawan Ko (English translation - Fire Up The Winter) is 1991 Hindi language movie directed by Anup Malik, starring Harish Patel, Kuldeep Malik, Sargam, Reema and Ajit Vachhani. Music Lyrics: Anil Khanna #"Ek To Mausam Bada Suhana" ...

'' (1991) * ''

Khooni Panja ''Khooni Panja'' () is a 1991 low budget Hindi horror film of Bollywood directed and produced by Vinod Talwar. Plot Seema's husband Ajit has an affair with another woman, Usha. One day, Seema catches them red-handed. Ajit and Usha kill Seema ...

'' (1991) * '' Gruhpravesh'' (1992) (

) * ''

Jaan Tere Naam ''Jaan Tere Naam'' is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Deepak Balraj Vij and produced by Jimmy Nirula. It stars Ronit Roy and Farheen. It was the screen debut for both Ronit Roy and Farheen. The plot revolve ...

'' (1992) * ''

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar ''Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar'' () also abbreviated as ''JJWS'' is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language Coming-of-age story, coming-of-age sports film, directed and co-written by Mansoor Khan, and produced and co-written by Nasir Hussain. The film stars Aam ...

'' (1992) * '' Deedar'' (1992) * '' Suryavanshi'' (1992) * ''

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'' (1992) *''

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'' * ''

'' (1993) * ''

Lootere ''Lootere'' (Translation: ''Robbers'') is a 1993 Bollywood action movie, written and directed by Dharmesh Darshan and produced by Suneel Darshan. The film featured Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla, along with Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher and Chunk ...

'' (1993) *''

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja ''Roop ki Rani Choron Ka Raja'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film starring Sridevi, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever and Jackie Shroff in special extended role. It was the highest-budget Hindi film at that time. The ...

'' (1993) * ''

Dil Ki Baazi ''Dil Ki Baazi'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi drama film directed by Anil Ganguly. It stars Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Jhulka, Avinash Wadhavan, Farheen in lead roles. Plot Ajay (Avinash Wadhawan) is a rich, spoilt brat who falls in love with Asha (Fa ...

'' (1993) * '' Chhoti Bahoo'' (1994) * '' Dilwale'' (1994) *''

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'' (1994) * '' Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994) * ''

Policewala Gunda Policewala Gunda (Hindi: पुलिसवाला गुण्डा) is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language crime film, which stars Dharmendra, Reena Roy in lead roles. The film turned out to be successful. Plot This movie revolves around a polic ...

'' (1995) * '' Ahankaar'' (1995) * '' Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai'' (1996) * '' Yash'' (1996) * '' Naseeb'' (1997) * '' Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam'' (1999) *''

Sirf Tum ''Sirf Tum'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi romance film directed by Agathian. It was released on 4 June 1999. The film features Sanjay Kapoor, Priya Gill, Sushmita Sen, Jackie Shroff and Mohnish Behl. The movie was filmed in Nainital, Kerala and ...

'' (1999) * '' Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United'' (1999) * ''

Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega ''Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega'' () is an 2000 Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Raj Kanwar, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, written by Rumi Jaffrey, and edited by Sanjay Verma. Salman Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji are featured in l ...

'' (2000) * '' Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta'' (2001) * ''

Jodi No.1 ''Jodi No.1'' () is an Indian 2001 Hindi-language comedy film directed by David Dhawan. Released on 13 April 2001, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Anupam Kher, Twinkle Khanna and Monica Bedi. Budgeted at the film was a commercial succes ...

'' (2001) * '' Aankhen'' (2002)

Television

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