Veerendra
Indian film actor, director, producer, and writer (1948-1988)
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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.
Veerendra | |
|---|---|
| Born | Subhash Dhadwal 15 August 1948[1] |
| Died | 6 December 1988 (aged 40) Talwandi Kalan, Punjab, India |
| Occupations | Actor, Writer, Producer, Director |
| Spouse | Pammi Veerendra |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Dharmendra (cousin) Deepti Bhatnagar (daughter-in-law) Chandana Sharma (daughter-in-law) |
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
According to The Times of India, Veerendra's real name was Subhash Dhadwal.[2] He was born in Phagwara. His father was Gurdas Ram, a noted 'Hakeem' (a physicist) in Phagwara.[5] Dharmendra was his maternal cousin, as he was the son of his mother's brother.[6] He was shot to death in 1988[7] and was 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 producer 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
- 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) ...