Anupam Shyam Ojha (20 September 1957 – 8 August 2021) was an Indian film and television actor, who usually played villainous roles. He appeared as ''Thakur Sajjan Singh'' in the

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'' (2009 and 2021). Apart from that, he worked in films like ''Lajja'', ''Nayak'', ''Dubai Return'', ''

Parzania ''Parzania'' (translation: ''Heaven and hell on earth'') is a 2007 Indian drama film co-written and directed by Rahul Dholakia; David N. Donihue is the other co-writer. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah and Sarika in the lead roles, while Cor ...

'', ''

Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi ''Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'' (A Thousand Wishes Like This) is an Indian political drama film made by director Sudhir Mishra in 2003 but released in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three young pe ...

'' (2005), ''Shakti: The Power'', '' Bandit Queen'', in the internationally acclaimed movie ''

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'' (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India. He last appeared in

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Personal life

Anupam Shyam Ojha was a native of Pratapgarh in

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, and an alumnus of

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, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also supported

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's movement held on 27 December 2011.

Death

He died aged 63 on 8 August 2021, at Life Line Hospital due to kidney failure, approximately 45 days before his 64th birthday.

Filmography

* ''

Sardari Begum ''Sardari Begum'' is a 1996 Indian musical film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Kiron Kher, Amrish Puri, Rajit Kapur and Rajeshwari Sachdev. The film's lead actress Kiron Kher won the 1997 National Film Award - Special Jury Award. ...

'' (1996) * '' Dastak'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1996) * '' Tamanna'' (1997) * ''

Daava ''Daava'' is a 1997 Indian Hindi action drama movie directed by Sunil Agnihotri and starring Naseeruddin Shah, Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon and Akshay Anand in lead roles. Plot Inspector Arjun is an honest and diligent police officer. He has ...

'' (1997) * ''

Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa ''Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'' ( en, The Mother of 1084) is a 1998 Indian feature filmthat deals with the life of a woman who loses her son, a Naxalite, to the violence that is a result of his adopted ideology. The film is directed produced by Govin ...

'' (1998) * '' Dushman'' (1998) * '' Satya'' (1998) * '' Dil Se..'' (1998) * '' Such a Long Journey'' (1998) * ''

Zakhm ''Zakhm'' () is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Kunal Khemu, Pooja Bhatt, Sonali Bendre and Nagarjuna. ''Zakhm'' was awarded with the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature F ...

'' (1998) * ''

Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha ''Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha'' () is a 1998 Indian romantic comedy film starring Kajol and Ajay Devgn. The film is a scene to scene copy of the 1995 American film ''French Kiss'' starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline. At the 44th Filmfare Awards, ''Py ...

'' (1998) * ''

Kachche Dhaage ''Kachche Dhaage'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Milan Luthria and starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Manisha Koirala. The film features Devgan as a smuggler, delivering goods across the Rajasthan-Paki ...

'' (1999) * '' Sangharsh '' (1999) * ''

Lagaan ''Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film was produced by Aamir Khan, who stars alongside debutant Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel Sh ...

'' (2001) * ''

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega ''Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film directed by Eeshwar Nivas and produced by Ram Gopal Varma and Nitin Manmohan. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Fardeen Khan, Sonali Bendre, Twinkle Khanna, ...

'' (2001) * '' Nayak: The Real Hero'' (2001) * '' Shakti: The Power'' (2002) * ''

Thakshak ''Thakshak'' is a 1999 Indian action drama film written and directed by Govind Nihalani. Touted as Nihalani's attempt at popular cinema, this film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rahul Bose. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman. Plot A ...

' ''

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'' (2003)'' * '' Mulit'' (Short) (2003) * ''

Paap ''Paap'' () is a 2003 Indian crime thriller film, directed by Pooja Bhatt in her directorial debut, and features John Abraham, Udita Goswami, Gulshan Grover and Mohan Agashe. The film received mixed reviews from critics, praising its cinemat ...

'' (2004) * '' Hanan'' (2004) * ''

'' (2005) * ''Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin'' (2005) * '' The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey'' (2005) * ''

'' (2005) * ''

Jigyaasa ''Jigyaasa'', released on 10 March 2006, is an Indian Hindi-language movie starring Hrishitaa Bhatt. The movie is directed by Faisal Saif. It was called the year's most controversial feature film, and was rumored to be based on the life of India ...

'' (2006) * '' The Curse of King Tut's Tomb'' (2006) * '' Golmaal'' (2006) * ''

Dhokha ''Dhokha'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pooja Bhatt, starring Muzammil Ibrahim and Tulip Joshi. Produced by Mukesh Bhatt and featuring music by M. M. Keeravani, the film revolves around a moderate Indian M ...

'' (2007) * ''

Halla Bol ''Halla Bol'' (''Raise Your Voice'') is an Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. ''Halla Bol'' stars Ajay Devgn and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles and a number of celebrities from the Hindi and other film industries appe ...

'' (2008) * ''

Raaz – The Mystery Continues ''Raaz: The Mystery Continues'', shortened as RTMC, (English: ''Secret: The Mystery Continues'') is 2009 Indian supernatural horror film directed by Mohit Suri and starring Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut and Adhyayan Suman. The film is the second ...

'' (2009) * ''

Well Done Abba ''Well Done Abba'' () is a 2010 Indian political satire Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba and Sameer Dattani in pivotal roles. It is the remake of the 2007 Marathi film, Jau Tithe Khau. It was based on t ...

'' (2009) * '' Wanted'' (2009) * '' Rakta Charitra I'' (2010) * '' Rakta Charitra II'' (2010) * '' Kajraare'' (2010) * '' Akeli'' (2014) * '' Gandhigiri (Movie)'' (2015) * ''

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'' (2017) *'' 706'' (2019)

Television

* Doordarshan's ''Astitva Ek Pehchaan'' as Inspector Shakti Singh * ''

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'' ... by Shyam Benegal (1995) Episode No. 4-Bus-Thief arrested by police constable/ Episode No. 8 Diwali-Punaiya/ Episode No. 12- Thief - Vinaiyya * ''Amma and Family'' (1995)... Abdul Hamid *Doordarshan's Jai Hanuman 1997...Rakshas * '' Rishtey'' (

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) (2005) * ''Kyunki...Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai'' (2008) * ''

'' (2009)... Sajjan Singh Thakur * ''

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'' (2013)... Himself * ''

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'' (2013)... Bhai Saheb * ''

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'' (2014)... Tau ji * ''

Krishna Chali London ''Krishna Chali London'' is an Indian television drama series on Star Plus. It aired from 21 May 2018 to 14 June 2019. The series starred Megha Chakraborty, Gaurav Sareen and Karan Vohra. Plot Radhe Lal Shukla lives in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh an ...

'' (2018–19)... Lambodar "Dadda" Shukla * ''

'' (2021)... Sajjan Singh Thakur

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shyam, Anupam 1957 births 2021 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors People from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh Indian male soap opera actors Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni Male actors from Uttar Pradesh