Veerendra
Veerendra | |
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| Born | Subhash Dhadwal 15 August 1948[1] |
| Died | 6 December 1988 (aged 40) Talwandi Kalan, Punjab, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, Producer, Director |
| Spouse | Pammi Veerendra |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Dharmendra (cousin) Deepti Bhatnagar (daughter-in-law) Chandana Sharma (daughter-in-law) |
Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal, (1948–1988) 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, his cousin.[2]
He was a regular in Punjabi films of the 1980s, often considered its leading hero till his death in 1988, in a murder which remains unsolved.[2] Some of his more popular films were Lambhardarni, Balbiro Bhabhi and Dushmani Dee Agg, which was released after his death.[3][4]
Personal life
[edit]According to The Times of India, Veerendra's real name was Subhash Dhadwal.[2] He was born in Phagwara. He was shot to death in 1988[5] and is survived by his wife Pammi and two sons, Randeep and Ramandeep Arya.
Both sons have been active in the entertainment industry: Randeep became a television produced after a short acting career, and is married to actress Deepti Bhatnagar; Ramandeep has served as assistant director to the likes of Sanjay Gupta and Rajiv Rai and is married to actress Chandana Sharma.
Filmography
[edit]- Dushmani Dee Aag (1990) ... Jeeta
- Jatt Soormay (1988) ... Jeeta
- Patola (1988) ... Balwant 'Ballu'
- Jatt Te Zameen (1987) ... Jeeta
- Mera Lahoo (1987) Hindi movie as a director
- Vairi Jatt (1985) ... Veer
- Guddo (1985)
- Tulsi (1985) Hindi movie as a director
- Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)
- 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
- Santo Banto (1976).... Jeeta
- Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) ... Gafoor Khan
- Takkra (1976)
- Dharam Jeet (1975)
- Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975) .... Jeeta
- Insan Aur Insan (1973) ...
References
[edit]- ^ mediology (5 December 2020). "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ ਦੀ ਜਿੰਦ ਜਾਨ ਸੀ ਵਰਿੰਦਰ". Punjabi Tribune. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Film on Dharmendra's cousin Veerendra Singh, who was shot dead during shoot". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 18 June 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ: 1936 ਤੋਂ 1990 ਤਕ". punjabitribuneonline.com. 26 February 2016.
- ^ "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ: ਕੱਲ੍ਹ, ਅੱਜ ਤੇ ਭਲਕ". punjabitribuneonline.com. 6 November 2015.
- ^ Gurwinder (4 December 2018). "5th December 1988 - A Black Day In The History Of Punjabi Cinema". Ghaint Punjab. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
External links
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