Vishal Anand (also known as Bhisham Kohli; died 4 October, 2020) was an

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actor and producer worked in

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films.

Career

Born in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India, known for his roles in '' Chalte Chalte'' (1976), Dil Se Mile Dil (1978) and ''

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'' (1973). He was born ''Bhisham Kohli'' and was a member of the Anand Family. He appeared in 11 films in total, producing and directing a few of them by his real name ''Bhisham Kohli''. He was nephew to Bollywood Legend Dev Anand. Dev's sister was Vishal's mother. Actor and former VJ

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is his nephew (brother Harsh's son). Major confusion occurred online between Vishal Anand (Hero in Chalte Chalte) and Bhisham Kohli on several websites. They are the same person. When Bhisham could not find any success as " Vishal Anand" he started using his real name. Anand's notable hit was Chalte Chalte, where he stars opposite

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and

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. This was also a film which he had produced. He is credited with giving music director

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, his big break in Bollywood when he chose him as Chalte Chalte and Dil Se Mile Dil's

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. Vishal Anand died on 4 October 2020 due to prolonged illness.

Filmography

* '' Hamara Adhikar'' (1970) * ''

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'' (1972) * ''

'' (1973) * ''Intezaar'' (1973) * '' Hindustan Ki Kasam'' (1973) * '' Chalte Chalte'' (1976) *'' Aap Ki Khatir'' (1977) * '' Dil Se Mile Dil'' (1978) * '' Kismet'' (1980) * '' Maine Jeena Sikh Liya'' (1982) * '' Aakheer'' (2007)

References

External links

* * Indian male film actors 2020 deaths Year of birth missing Indian film directors {{India-film-actor-stub