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{{short description|Indian late actor (1957–2021)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Anupam Shyam Ojha
| birth_name = Anupam Shyam Ojha
| image =
| alt =
| caption = Anupam Shyam at a private function
| birth_date = 20 September 1957
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2021|08|08|1957|09|20}}
| birth_place = [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| nationality = Indian
| other_names = ''Sajjan Singh Thakur''
| known_for = Best known for his character 'Thakur Sajjan Singh' from [[Star Plus]] / [[Star Bharat]] show [[Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya]], 'Lambodar "Dadda" Shukla' from [[Star Plus]] show ''[[Krishna Chali London]]'' and Nawas from the film ''[[Kajraare]]''
| years_active = 1993–2021
| occupation = Actor
| education = [[Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts]]
}}

'''Anupam Shyam Ojha''' (20 September 1957<ref name=hi/> – 8 August 2021<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/actor-anupam-shyam-passes-away-after-battling-multiple-organ-failure/articleshow/85157268.cms Actor Anupam Shyam passes away at 63 due to multiple organ failure]</ref>) was an Indian film and television actor, who usually played villainous roles. He appeared as ''Thakur Sajjan Singh'' in the [[STAR Plus]] TV series ''[[Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya]]'' (2009 and 2021).<ref name="pr">{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?698863 |title='Pratigya' Has Made Me a Household Name: Anupam Pratapgarh |date=27 October 2010 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028024332/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?698863 |archivedate=28 October 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/supplementary/bad-guys-tube-527|title=The bad guys on tube|date=13 November 2010|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> Apart from that, he worked in films like ''Lajja'', ''Nayak'', ''Dubai Return'', ''[[Parzania]]'', ''[[Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi]]'' (2005), ''Shakti: The Power'', ''[[Bandit Queen]]'', in the internationally acclaimed movie ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]'' (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India. He last appeared in [[Star Bharat]]' s popular series [[Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2]].<ref name=hi>{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/12/18/stories/2004121803370300.htm|title=Absolut screen magic|date=18 December 2004|work=The Hindu|access-date=6 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628125957/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/12/18/stories/2004121803370300.htm|archive-date=28 June 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Anupam Shyam Ojha was a native of [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]],<ref name="pr"/> and an alumnus of [[Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts]], [[Lucknow]], where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also supported [[Anna Hazare]]'s movement held on 27 December 2011. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bnapositive.org/actors1.html |title=Alumni: A |publisher=[[B-Positive]] website |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130230256/http://www.bnapositive.org/actors1.html |archivedate=30 January 2011 }}</ref>

==Death==
He died aged 63 on 8 August 2021 at Life Line Hospital due to kidney failure.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/veteran-actor-anupam-shyam-dies-at-63-2505882|title=Veteran Actor Anupam Shyam Dies At 63|date=8 August 2021|work=India Today|access-date=8 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/veteran-actor-anupam-shyam-dies-at-63-2505882|title=Actor Anupam Shyam passes away at 63 due to kidney failure|date=8 August 2021|work=NDTV|access-date=8 August 2021}}</ref>

==Filmography==

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* ''[[Sardari Begum]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Dastak (1996 film)|Dastak]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Jaya Ganga]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Tamanna (1997 film)|Tamanna]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Daava]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Dushman (1998 film)|Dushman]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Satya (1998 film)|Satya]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Dil Se..]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Such a Long Journey (film)|Such a Long Journey]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Zakhm]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Kachche Dhaage]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Sangharsh (1999 film)|Sangharsh ]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Lagaan]]'' (2000)
* [[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]] (2001)
* ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Shakti: The Power]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Thakshak]]' ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]'' (2003)''
* '' Mulit'' (Short) (2003)
* ''[[Paap]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Hanan (film)|Hanan]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi]]'' (2005)
* ''Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin'' (2005)
* ''[[The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Parzania]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Jigyaasa]]'' (2006)
* ''[[The Curse of King Tut's Tomb (2006 film)|The Curse of King Tut's Tomb]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Golmaal (2006 film)|Golmaal]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Dhokha]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Halla Bol]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Raaz – The Mystery Continues]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Well Done Abba]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Rakht Charitra|Rakta Charitra I]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Rakht Charitra 2|Rakta Charitra II]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Kajraare]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Akeli (film)|Akeli]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Gandhigiri (Movie)]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Munna Michael]]'' (2017)
*''[[706 (film)|706]]'' (2019)

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==Television==
* ''[[Amaravati ki Kathayein]]'' ... by Shyam Benegal (1995) Episode No. 4-Bus-Thief arrested by police constable/ Episode No. 8 Diwali-Punaiya/ Episode No. 12- Thief - Vinaiyya
* ''Amma and Family'' (1995)... Abdul Hamid
*Doordarshan's Jai Hanuman 1997...Rakshas
* ''[[Rishtey (TV series)|Rishtey]]'' ([[Rishtey (season 3)|Season 3]]) (2005)
* ''[[Kyunki...Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai]]'' (2008) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/india_43490.html|title=UNICEF and partners present gripping tele-series focused on social issues in India|date=7 April 2008|work=UNICEF}}</ref>
* ''[[Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya]]'' (2009)... Sajjan Singh Thakur
* ''[[Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki]]'' (2013)... Himself
* ''[[Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath]]'' (2013)... Bhai Saheb
* ''[[Doli Armaano Ki]]'' (2014)... Tau ji
* ''[[Krishna Chali London]]'' (2018–19)... Lambodar "Dadda" Shukla
* ''[[Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2]]'' (2021)... Sajjan Singh Thakur

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0796107}}

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