Arvind Trivedi
Arvind Trivedi (born 8 November 1938) is an Indian actor. He, alongside his brother Upendra Trivedi, has been prolific in Gujarati cinema for over 40 years.
Arvind Trivedi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Maganbhai Patel |
| Succeeded by | Nisha Chaudhary |
| Constituency | Sabarkantha, Gujarat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1938 Indore, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nalini Arvind Trivedi |
| Occupation | Film actor, politician |
Biography
Arvind Trivedi was born on 8 November 1938 in Indore (now in Madhya Pradesh) to Jethalal Trivedi. He studied to Intermediate level at Bhavan's College in Bombay (now Mumbai). He married Nalini on 4 June 1966. They had three daughters.[1] His brother Upendra Trivedi was also prolific Gujarati film actor.
He is most famous for portraying Ravan in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan.[2] He acted in other TV series like Vikram Aur Betaal and others. The film Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya, in which acted Dadaji (grandfather), broke many box office records and he is still remembered for the role.
Trivedi has acted in about 300 films including Hindi and Gujarati. He had acted in several social and mythological films.[2]
In 2002 he was named as the acting chairman of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC).[3] Arvind Trivedi worked as CBFC chief from 20 July 2002 to 16 October 2003.[4]
Political career
In 1991, Arvind Trivedi was elected as a Member of Parliament from Sabarkatha constituency as a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and was in the office till 1996.[1][2]
Recognition
Trivedi had won seven awards for the best acting in Gujarati films awarded by the Government of Gujarat.[1]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Paraya Dhan | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Jesal Toral | Jesal | Gujarati | |
| 1972 | Jangal Mein Mangal | Hindi | ||
| 1973 | Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar | Hindi | credited as "Arvind Trivadi" | |
| 1974 | Kunwarbai Nu Mamerun | Narsinh Mehta | Gujarati | |
| 1974 | Trimurti | Balraam | Hindi | Main villain |
| 1974 | Hothal Padmini | Gujarati | ||
| 1975 | Jogidas Khuman | Gujarati | ||
| 1976 | Santu Rangili | Gujarati | ||
| 1980 | Maniyaro | Gujarati | ||
| 1982 | Dholi | Gujarati | ||
| 1998 | Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya | Dadaji | Gujarati | |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Vikram Aur Betaal | Yogi | DD National | |
| 1987 | Ramayan | Ravana | ||
| 1995 | Vishwamitra | Sathyavrata Trishanku | ||
References
- "Members Bioprofile". Loksabha. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- "सांसद रह चुका है TV का ये 'रावण', 30 सालों में अब तक इतना बदला लुक". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 11 October 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- "Trivedi takes over as acting chairman of Censor Board". The Times of India. 22 July 2002. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- admin (3 May 2020). "क्या Ramayan के रावण का हुआ निधन? | भतीजे ने ट्वीट कर किया सच्चाई का खुलासा". हिंदी समाचार TAK. Retrieved 3 May 2020.