Veerendra was an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who made 25
Punjabi-language films in his 12-year career. He made his debut with the film ''
Teri Meri Ek Jindri,'' released in 1975, featuring
Dharmendra
Dharam Singh Deol (born 8 December 1935), also known mononymously as Dharmendra, is an Indian actor, producer and politician who is known for his work in Hindi films. Known as the first " He-Man" of Bollywood, Dharmendra has worked in over 301 ...
. He was a regular in Punjabi films of the 1980s. Some of his more popular films were ''Lambhardarni'', ''Balbiro Bhabhi'' and ''Dushmani Dee Agg'', which was released after his death.
Personal life
According to ''
The Times of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest ...
'', Veerendra's real name was Subhash Dhadwal. He was born in
Phagwara
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. He was shot to death in 1988
and is survived by his wife Pammi and two sons, Randeep and Ramandeep arya.
Filmography
*Dushmani Dee Aag (1990) ... Jeeta
*Jatt Soormay (1988) ... Jeeta
*
Patola (1988) ... Balwant 'Ballu'
*Jatt Te Zameen (1987) ... Jeeta
*
Mera Lahoo
''Mera Lahoo'' (translation: ''My Blood'') is a 1987 Indian directed by Veerendra and starring Govinda and Kimi Katkar. The film was directed by punjabi actor veerendra an it was declared hit.
Summary
Elder brother Dharam (Raj Kiran) and yo ...
(1987) Hindi movie as a director
*Vairi Jatt (1985) ... Veer
*Guddo (1985)
*Tulsi (1985) Hindi movie as a director
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Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)
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Nimmo (1984) ... Karma
*Jigri Yaar (1984) ... Karma
*Yarri Jatt Di (1984) ... Jeeta
*Laajo (1983) ... Jeeta
*Ajj Di Heer (1983)
*Siskiyan (1983)
*Sardara Kartara (1981) ... Kartara
*Batwara (1982) ... Karma
*Rano (1982) ... Mohna
*Sarpanch (1982) ... Karma
*Balbeero Bhabi (1981) .... Succha
*Khel Muqaddar Ka (1981)
*Lambardarni (1980)...Karma (Movie dubbed in Hindi under the title Khel Muqaddar Ka)
*Kunwara Mama (1979)
*Saida Jogan (1979)
*Jindri Yaar Di (1978)
*Giddha (1978) Doctor Balveer
*Zehreeli (1977)
*Do Chehere (1977) Hindi film as a Raj
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Santo Banto (1976).... Jeeta
*Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) ... Gafoor Khan
*Takkra (1976)
* Dharam Jeet (1975)
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Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975) .... Jeeta
*Insan Aur Insan (1973) ...
References
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1948 births
1988 deaths
1988 murders in Asia
Deaths by firearm in India
Film directors from Punjab, India
Film producers from Punjab, India
Male actors from Punjab, India
Male actors in Punjabi cinema
Male murder victims
Punjabi-language film directors
20th-century Indian male actors