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 byMaganbhai Patel
Succeeded byNisha Chaudhary
ConstituencySabarkantha, Gujarat
Personal details
Born (1938-11-08) 8 November 1938
Indore, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)Nalini Arvind Trivedi
OccupationFilm 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
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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
YearSerialRoleChannelNotes
1985Vikram Aur BetaalYogiDD National
1987RamayanRavana
1995VishwamitraSathyavrata Trishanku

References
  1. "Members Bioprofile". Loksabha. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. "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.
  3. "Trivedi takes over as acting chairman of Censor Board". The Times of India. 22 July 2002. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  4. 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.
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