Arvind Rathod (14 February 1941 1 July 2021) was an Indian film and theatre actor known for his work in Gujarati theatre and

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Biography

Rathod was born on 14 February 1941 in

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, Gujarat. His father was a tailor. Because of his interest in acting from school and college, Rathod decided to choose acting over his father's tailoring business.

Career

He started his acting career in Gujarati theatre with the play ''Mota Gharni Vahu'' directed by Aruna Irani's father F. R. Irani. He worked as a

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before starting his career in film industry. In 1967, he was brought to Bombay from his home town in Gujarat by Vinod Jani for his play ''Preet Piyu Ne Panetar''. He started his career on the film screen by playing a small role as a photographer in his first Hindi film '' Mera Naam Joker''. In 1967, his first Gujarati film ''Gujaratan'' was released. In 1969, ''Kanku'', ''Sansarleela'' and ''Janani ni Jod'' and in 1973, ''Janamtip'' was released. He had acted in six films in 1976. His role of 'Jetha' played in ''Bhadar Tara Vaheta Pani'' established him as a villain in

. He played major roles in Gujarati films including ''Ghar Gharni Vaat'', ''Ma-baap'', ''Pankhino Malo'', ''Sona Ni Jaal'', ''Lohi Bhini Chundadi'', ''Kanyaviday'', ''Mandvano Mor'', ''Sant Savaiyanath'', ''Halone Madi Garbe Ramado'' and ''Mare Todle Betho Mor''. He acted in Hindi films like '' Kora Kagaz'' (1974), '' Agneepath'' (1990) (as Hasmukh) and '' Khuda Gawah'' (1992). He acted in many Gujarati plays including ''Mukhavato'', ''Shikast'', ''Mahayatra'', ''Babasaheb'', ''Ghatana-2003''. In Shafi Inamdar directorial 'Ek Sapnu Badu Shaitani' his role as a father is memorable. He has also directed the play ''Mujhe Ajwalan Jaaye''. In 2006, he was nominated for

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in category of Best Actor for his role in ''

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Personal life

Rathod was unmarried and was survived by his niece-in-law. He died on 1 July 2021 in

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, aged 83 due to age-related complications.

Filmography

In his career, he acted in more than 250 films including

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and Hindi films and more than 70 plays. He was known for playing negative roles in Gujarati films.

Hindi films

* ''Lady Killer'' (1968) * '' Mera Naam Joker'' (1970) * ''Johnny Uska Naam'' (1970) * ''

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'' (1971) * ''

Maha Sati Savitri ''Maha Sati Savitri'' is a 1973 Hindi mythological film directed by Chandrakant. The film stars Jayshree Gadkar and Upendra Trivedi. Cast * Jayshree Gadkar ... Rajkumari Savitri *Upendra Trivedi ... Satyavan *Meena T. ... Rajkumari Sukany ...

'' (1973) * '' Kora Kagaz'' (1974) * ''

Toofan Aur Bijlee ''Toofan Aur Bijlee'' (The Storm and Lightning) is a 1975 Hindi action film produced and directed by Homi Wadia. The music direction was by Chitragupta with lyrics written by Kafil Azar. The film starred Arvind Kumar, Zaheera, Bhagwan, Mohan Chot ...

'' (1975) * ''

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'' (1976) * '' Salaam Memsaab'' (1979) * ''Hamari Jung'' (1987) * ''Tawaif Ki Beti'' (1988) * '' Agneepath'' (1990) * '' Khuda Gawah'' (1992) * '' Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere'' (1994) Sources:

Gujarati films

Gujarati play

* ''11 Kalak 23 Minit'' * ''Garvi Gujaratane Rang Rakhyo'' * ''Mukhavato'' * ''Shikast'' * ''Mahayatra'' * ''Babasaheb'' * ''Ghatana-2003'' * ''Ba retiered thay chhe''

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rathod, Arvind 2021 deaths 1941 births Actors in Gujarati-language films People from Bhavnagar district Actors in Hindi cinema Gujarati theatre Male actors from Gujarat Male actors in Gujarati-language films Male actors in Hindi cinema