Narendra Jha
Narendra Jha (28 April 1962 – 14 March 2018)[1] was an Indian actor. He was known for his work in Bollywood productions; his most noted films being Haider, Raees, Ghayal Once Again, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Mohenjodaro, Shorgul, My Father Iqbal, Force 2, Kaabil, 2016 The End and Doordarshan's Shanti. He last appeared in the action film Race 3.
Narendra Jha | |
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Jha at trailer launch of 2016 The End | |
Born | |
Died | 14 March 2018 55) Nashik, Maharashtra, India | (aged
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1992–2018 |
Spouse(s) | Pankaja Thakur (2015–2018; his death) |
Career
Narendra Jha had studied ancient history for his post-graduation in JNU where he also prepared for civil services, according to a blog written by journalist and writer Avijit Ghosh (Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes), who was his junior at the central university. As a child, Jha used to act in village plays in Madhubani, the blog says. But his professional journey as an actor began in 1992 when he enrolled in SRCC acting diploma course. When he came to Mumbai, he was flooded with modeling offers and he became a popular face of the ad world. Having done more than 20 TV serials, he was finalized to play an important role in the 2002 realised movie Funtoosh. The next year he was cast to play Habibur Rahman in the film Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero directed by Shyam Benegal. However, this association with Benegal continued and he again cast Jha to play Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Samvidhaan.[2][3][4][5][6]
Death
Jha had suffered a heart attack previously and on doctor's request had moved to Nashik in his Farmhouse with his wife.[7]Jha died at his farmhouse in Nashik early on 14 March 2018 after suffering a massive heart attack.[8] He was 55 years old.
Filmography
Films
Year | Film Project | Language | Role |
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2018 | Race 3 | Hindi | Interpol officer Khanna |
2017 | Mumbai Special 6 | Hindi | Mr. Raj Bansal |
2017 | Raees | Hindi | Musa |
2017 | Kaabil | Hindi | Police Officer Chaubey |
2017 | Viraam | Hindi | Abhiraj Malhotra |
2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Hindi | Raj Bansal |
2016 | Mohenjo Daro | Hindi | Zakiro |
2016 | Force 2 | Hindi | Anjan Das |
2017 | 2016 The End | Hindi | Pratap |
2016 | Shorgul | Hindi | Alam Khan |
2016 | My Father Iqbal | Hindi | Iqbal Khan |
2015 | Hamari Adhuri Kahani | Hindi | ACP Patil |
2014 | Haider | Hindi | Dr. Hilal Meer |
2014 | Legend | Telugu | Union Minister |
2012 | Chand Ke Pare | Hindi | Rajeev |
2007 | Eik Dasttak | Hindi | Income Tax Officer |
2007 | Yamadonga | Telugu | Narayana |
2006 | Kachchi Sadak | Hindi | |
2005 | Chatrapathi | Telugu | Baji Rao |
2004 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Hindi | Raja Habib ur Rahman Khan |
2003 | Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century | Hindi | Commander |
Television
Year | TV Project | Notes |
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1994 | Shanti | |
1996 | Itihaas | |
1995 | Captain House | |
1996 | Mrityunjay | Arjun |
1997 | Ek Aur Mahabharat | Arjun |
1997 | Jai Hanuman | Kubera |
2000 | Thief of Baghdad (TV series) | Ahmed |
1999 | Geeta Rahasya | Arjun |
2002 | Aamrapali | Harsh (Amrapali's childhood love) |
2002 | Love In Bombay | Ravi (Indonesian TV Serial) |
2002 | Bhabhi | Mr. Majumdar |
2006 | Raavan | Dasanan Ravan (10-headed Demon King of Lanka) |
2011-2012 | Havan | Hari Om Baapji[4] |
2014 | Samvidhaan | Muhammed Ali Jinnah |
2015 | Begusarai | Phulan Thakur |
2007-2008 | Chhoona Hai Aasmaan | Group Captain Aryaveer Pratap Singh |
2009 | Chehra | Karan, Garv’s elder brother and India’s best plastic surgeon |
2013 | Ek Ghar Banaunga | Shashikant Garg |
2012 | SuperCops vs Supervillains | ACP Karanveer |
2013 | The Buddy Project | Chandan Roy |
2017 | Yog Guru Baba Ramdev (Biography) | |
Uttara Ramacharitham |
References
- https://scroll.in/reel/871955/actor-narendra-jha-dies-of-a-heart-attack-was-55
- "Vishal Bhardwaj: Begusarai actor ties the knot with former Censor Board CEO - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- "Tigmanshu Dhulia: A story of the power-hungry to unfold on TV". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- "People don't recognize me at all: Narendra Jha". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- Raving about Ravan
- Going beyond the evil Ravan
- https://www.thelallantop.com/news/bollywood-actor-narendra-jha-died-due-to-heart-attack/
- "Actor Narendra Jha passes away". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 March 2018.