Jagdish Raj

Jagdish Raj
Born	Jagdish Raj Khurana 1928 Sargodha, British India
Died	28 July 2013 (aged 85) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1971–1992
Children	Anita Raj, Roopa Malhotra

Jagdish Raj Khurana (Hindi: जगदीश राज खुराना; 1928 – 28 July 2013) was a Bollywood actor who holds a Guinness World Record record for being the most type-cast actor. He played a police inspector in 144 films.

Early life and career

He was born in 1928 in the town of Sargodha, British India, which is now in Pakistan. His daughter Anita Raj was also a Bollywood actress.

Jagdish Raj had the record of playing a police officer 144 times in various Bollywood films.

Some of his popular movies include Deewar, Don, Shakti, Mazdoor, Imaan Dharam, Gopichand Jasoos, Silsila, Aaina and Besharam. Although Raj occasionally played a villain and a couple of times played the role of a judge, he was best known for being cast a record 144 times as a police officer. After [Shafi Inamdar], he holds the Limca Book of Records record for Most memorable policeman ever.

Death

Raj died on 28 July 2013 at his Juhu residence following a respiratory ailment. He was 85 years old. He is survived by two daughters, Anita Raj and Roopa Malhotra, and a son.

Filmography

• Khule-Aam (24 December 1992)
• Apradhi (6 November 1992)...... The Judge
• Deedar (14 August 1992) (Released) ...... Sabharwal
• Paap Ka Ant (8 December 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
• Na Insafi (30 June 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
• Aasman Se Ooncha (3 March 1989) (Released)
• Aag Hi Aag (3 April 1988) (Released) ...... Judge
• Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
• Teesra Kinara (8 August 1986) (Released)
• Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Doolha (31 January 1986) (Released) ...... Mafatlal
• Mehak (2 July 1985) (Released)
• Ram Tere Kitne Naam (15 February 1985) (Released) ...... Jailor
• Salma (1985) (Released) ...... Doctor who checked Salma's throat
• Zulm Ka Badla (1985) (Released)
• Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) (Released).......Police Inspector
• Jeene Nahin Doonga (26 October 1984) (Released) ...... Jailer
• Raj Tilak (31 August 1984) (Released) ...... King'S Assailant
• Boxer (17 February 1984) (Released) ...... Man Whose Watch Gets Stolen
• Mazdoor (14 October 1983) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
• Hum Se Na Jeeta Koi (22 April 1983) (Released)
• Deedar-E-Yaar (22 October 1982) (Released)
• Sawaal (21 May 1982) (Released) ...... Inspector Jagdish
• Gopichand Jasoos (19 February 1982) (Released) ...... Verma
• Dil-E-Nadaan (1982) (Released)
• Agnee Pareeksha (1982) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
• Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) (Released)
• Ek Hi Bhool (9 October 1981) (Released) ...... (Guest Appearance)
• Silsila (14 August 1981) (Released)
• Magroor (20 April 1979) (Released) ...... Police Officer
• Ram Kasam (22 September 1978) (Released)
• Jaggu (Released)
• Dil Aur Deewar (15 September 1978) (Released)
• Parmatma (1978) (Released)
• Tumhari Kasam (1978) (Released) ...... Police Inspector (Uncredited)
• Besharam (1978) (Released) ...... Pandey
• Aaina (1977) -- Managing Director (as Jagdishraj)
• Immaan Dharam (1977) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
• Paapi (1977) (Released) ...... Inspector Bhaskar
• Dream Girl (1977) (Released)
• Dafa 302 (1975) (Released) ...... Satish
• Deewar (1975) (Released) -- Jaggi
• Do Chor (1972) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
• Johny Mera Naam (1970) (Released)........Police Inspector
• Shuhaag .......Police Inspector-Khan
• Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai (1969)
• Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (as villain)
• Funtoosh - 1954
• Hum Dono - 1961
• Kala Bazar - 1960
• Gambler - 1971

External links

• Jagdish Raj at the Internet Movie Database