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{{Short description|Indian actor (1941–2021)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Arvind Rathod
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1941|2|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Bhavnagar]], [[Bombay Presidency]], British India
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2021|7|1|1941|2|14}}
| death_place = [[Ahmedabad]], Gujarat, India
| occupation = Actor
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'''Arvind Rathod''' (14 February 1941 {{endash}} 1 July 2021) was an Indian film and theatre actor known for his work in [[Gujarati theatre]] and [[Gujarati cinema]].

==Biography==
Rathod was born on 14 February 1941 in [[Bhavnagar]], Gujarat. His father was a tailor.<ref name="DivyaBhaskar2021">{{cite news |last1=Radiya |first1=Amit| title=ગુજરાતી સિનેમાના પ્રાણ હતા અરવિંદ રાઠોડ, બુરખો પહેરીને દિલીપ કુમાર-સાયરાબાનોના લગ્નમાં ગયા હતા. |url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/bollywood/news/gujarati-cinema-well-knowb-actor-arvind-rathod-life-interesting-facts-128654443.html |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=www.divyabhaskar.co.in |date=2 Jul 2021}}</ref> Because of his interest in acting from school and college, Rathod decided to choose acting over his father's tailoring business.<ref name="Guj Vishwakosh">{{cite web |title=રાઠોડ-અરવિંદ |url=https://gujarativishwakosh.org/%E0%AA%B0%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%A0%E0%AB%8B%E0%AA%A1-%E0%AA%85%E0%AA%B0%E0%AA%B5%E0%AA%BF%E0%AA%82%E0%AA%A6/ |website=gujarativishwakosh.org |publisher=Gujarati Vishwakosh |access-date=7 October 2023}}</ref>

==Career==
He started his acting career in [[Gujarati theatre]] with the play ''Mota Gharni Vahu'' directed by [[Aruna Irani]]'s father F. R. Irani.<ref name="DivyaBhaskar2021"/> He worked as a [[Photojournalism|photo journalist]] before starting his career in film industry.<ref name="indianexpress"/> In 1967, he was brought to [[Bombay]] from his home town in Gujarat by Vinod Jani for his play ''Preet Piyu Ne Panetar''.<ref>{{cite news |title=ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોના અભિનેતા અરવિંદ રાઠોડનું નિધન |url=https://gujarati.webdunia.com/gujrati-cinema-gossips/veteran-gujarati-film-actor-arvind-rathod-passed-away-121070100013_1.html |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=gujarati.webdunia.com |date=1 Jul 2021}}</ref> He started his career on the [[Hindi cinema|film screen]] by playing a small role as a photographer in his first Hindi film ''[[Mera Naam Joker]]''.<ref name="DivyaBhaskar2021"/> In 1967, his first Gujarati film ''Gujaratan'' was released. In 1969, ''Kanku'', ''Sansarleela'' and ''Janani ni Jod'' and in 1973, ''Janamtip'' was released. He had acted in six films in 1976. His role of 'Jetha' played in ''Bhadar Tara Vaheta Pani'' established him as a villain in [[Gujarati cinema]].{{citation needed|date=April 2025}}

He played major roles in Gujarati films including ''Ghar Gharni Vaat'', ''Ma-baap'', ''Pankhino Malo'', ''Sona Ni Jaal'', ''Lohi Bhini Chundadi'', ''Kanyaviday'', ''Mandvano Mor'', ''Sant Savaiyanath'', ''Halone Madi Garbe Ramado'' and ''Mare Todle Betho Mor''.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}}

He acted in Hindi films like ''[[Kora Kagaz]]'' (1974), ''[[Agneepath (1990 film)|Agneepath]]'' (1990) (as Hasmukh) and ''[[Khuda Gawah]]'' (1992).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Muskan |first1=Khullar |title=Amitabh Bachchan's Agneepath co-actor and Gujarati star Arvind Rathod passes away aged 83 |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/article/amitabh-bachchans-agneepath-co-actor-and-gujarati-star-arvind-rathod-passes-away-aged/779246 |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=zoomtventertainment.com |date=2 Jul 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gujarati actor Arvind Rathod passes away due to illness |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-actor-arvind-rathod-passes-away-due-to-illness/articleshow/84060145.cms |access-date=7 October 2023 |agency=TIMESOFINDIA.COM |date=2 Jul 2021}}</ref>

He acted in many Gujarati plays including ''Mukhavato'', ''Shikast'', ''Mahayatra'', ''Babasaheb'', ''Ghatana-2003''. In Shafi Inamdar directorial 'Ek Sapnu Badu Shaitani' his role as a father is memorable. He has also directed the play ''Mujhe Ajwalan Jaaye''.

In 2006, he was nominated for [[Indian Telly Awards|Indian Telly Award]] in category of Best Actor for his role in ''[[Thodi Khushi Thode Gham]]''

== Personal life ==
Rathod was unmarried<ref name="indianexpress"/> and was survived by his niece-in-law.<ref name="indianexpress"/> He died on 1 July 2021 in [[Paldi (Ahmedabad)|Paldi]], [[Ahmedabad]], aged 83<ref name="DivyaBhaskar2021"/> due to age-related complications.<ref>{{cite news |last1=V |first1=Madhuri |title=Veteran Gujarati Actor Arvind Rathod Passes Away Due To Age-Related Complications |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2021/veteran-gujarati-actor-arvind-rathod-passes-away-due-to-age-related-complications-316561.html |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=filmibeat.com |date=2 Jul 2021}}</ref><ref name="indianexpress">{{cite news |title=Actor Arvind Rathod dies in Ahmedabad at 83 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/actor-arvind-rathod-dies-in-ahmedabad-at-83-7385381/ |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=indianexpress.com |date=2 Jul 2021}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
In his career, he acted in more than 250 films including [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]] and [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] films<ref name="Bhavsar Nilay">{{cite news |last1=Bhavsar |first1=Nilay |title=ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોના દિગ્ગજ એક્ટર અરવિંદ રાઠોડનું 80 વર્ષની ઉંમરે નિધન |url=https://www.iamgujarat.com/entertainment/gujarati-movies/a-photojournalist-turned-gujarati-actor-arvind-rathod-passed-away/articleshow/84018275.cms |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=I am Gujarat |date=1 Jul 2021}}</ref> and more than 70 [[Gujarati theatre|plays]].<ref name="Gujarat Samachar 2023">{{cite news |title=અભિનેતા અરવિંદ રાઠોડ સાથે સુરતના આર્ટીસ્ટે 165 જેટલા નાટકના શૉ કર્યા |url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/gujarat/artist-from-surat-performed-about-165-plays-with-actor-arvind-rathore |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=Gujarat Samachar |date=2 Jul 2021}}</ref> He was known for playing negative roles in Gujarati films.<ref name="Bhavsar Nilay"/>

=== Hindi films ===
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* ''Lady Killer'' (1968)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zinzuwadia |first1=Manisha |title=ફિલ્મ ઈન્ડસ્ટ્રીને વધુ એક ઝટકો, ફેમસ અભિનેતા અરવિંદ રાઠોડનુ નિધન |url=https://gujarati.oneindia.com/movies/gujarati/gujarati-actor-arvind-rathod-passes-away-shared-screen-with-amitabh-bachchan/articlecontent-pf260885-069571.html |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=gujarati.oneindia.com |date=3 Jul 2021}}</ref>
* ''[[Mera Naam Joker]]'' (1970)
* ''Johnny Uska Naam'' (1970)
* ''[[Badnam Farishte]]'' (1971)
* ''[[Maha Sati Savitri]]'' (1973)
* ''[[Kora Kagaz]]'' (1974)
* ''[[Toofan Aur Bijlee]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Mera Jiwan]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Salaam Memsaab]]'' (1979)
* ''Hamari Jung'' (1987)<ref>{{cite book |last1=Arunachalam |first1=Param |title=BollySwar: 1981 – 1990 |date=14 Apr 2020 |publisher=Mavrix Infotech Private Limited |page=863 |isbn=9788193848227 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V4rcDwAAQBAJ&dq=Arvind+Rathod&pg=PA863 |access-date=9 October 2023}}</ref>
* ''Tawaif Ki Beti'' (1988)
* ''[[Agneepath (1990 film)|Agneepath]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Khuda Gawah]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere]]'' (1994)
}}
Sources:<ref>{{cite web |title=Arvind Rathod(1938–2021) |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1032187/?ref_=nmbio_ov |website=www.imdb.com |access-date=7 October 2023}}</ref>

=== Gujarati films ===
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* ''[[Jesal Toral]]'' (1971)
* ''Hothal Padamani''
* ''Janamteep'' (1974)
* ''Bhadar Tara Vehata Paani'' (1976)
* ''Baba Ramdev Pir'' (1976)
* ''Son Kansari'' (1977)
* ''Mota Gharni Vahu'' (1978)
* ''Koinu Mindhal Koina Hathe'' (1979)
* ''Ganga Sati'' (1979)
* ''Raja Gopichand'' (1979)<ref name="indiatoday"/>
* ''Vaya Viramgam'' (1980)
* ''Jog Sanjog'' (1980)
* ''Maniyaro'' (1980)
* ''Alkhane Oatle'' (1980)
* ''Vaheta Aansu Vahu Na'' (1981)
* ''Jagya Tyathi Sawaar'' (1981)
* ''Putra Vadhu'' (1982)
* ''Kanku Ni Kimat'' (1983)
* ''Lohibhini Choondani'' (1986)
* ''Shetal Tara Oona Pani'' (1986)<ref name="indiatoday"/>
* ''Kanya Viday'' (1986)
* ''Maa Khodal Taro Khamkaro'' (1989)
* ''Maa Tere Aangan Nagara Baje'' (1990)
* ''Shetal Tara Unda Pani'' (1990)
* ''Sabar Tara Vehta Pani'' (1990)
* ''Aapna Malak Na Mayalu Manvi'' (1994)
* ''Mehandi Rang Lagyo'' (1997)
* ''Khodiyar Chhe Jogmaya'' (2001)
* ''Hu Tari Meera Ne Tu Maro Shyam Re'' (2011)
* ''Dikrine Na Desho Koi Pardesh'' (2011)<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite news |title=Veteran Gujarati actor Arvind Rathod dies of age-related issues at 83 in Ahmedabad |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/veteran-gujarati-actor-arvind-rathod-dies-of-age-related-issues-at-83-in-ahmedabad-1822864-2021-07-02 |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=indiatoday.in |date=2 Jul 2021}}</ref>
* ''Tension Thai Gayu'' (2018)
* ''Sharad Poonamani Rat''<ref>{{cite news |title=અરવિંદ રાઠોડ : કબૂતરને બચવાની તક આપ્યા વિના મારું તો તો અન્યાય જ થઈ જાય ને? |url=https://www.thechabuk.com/veteran-gujarati-actor-and-superstar-arvind-rathod-death/ |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=thechabuk |date=1 Jul 2021}}</ref>
}}

=== Gujarati play ===
* ''11 Kalak 23 Minit''<ref name="Gujarat Samachar 2023"/>
* ''Garvi Gujaratane Rang Rakhyo''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gordiya |first1=Sanjay |title=પદ્‍મારાણી, અરવિંદ રાઠોડ અને સનત વ્યાસ : આનાથી મોટી ડ્રીમકાસ્ટ બીજી કઈ હોય? |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/columns/article/damodar-deewano-thayo-play-s-cast-was-a-dream-cast-padmarani-arvind-rathod-and-sanat-vyas-was-in-lead-202743 |access-date=7 October 2023 |publisher=gujaratimidday |date=11 September 2023}}</ref>
* ''Mukhavato''
* ''Shikast''
* ''Mahayatra''
* ''Babasaheb''
* ''Ghatana-2003''
* ''Ba retiered thay chhe''

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|nm1032187}}
* {{Gujarati Vishwakosh}}

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[[Category:People from Bhavnagar district]]
[[Category:Actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Gujarati theatre]]
[[Category:Male actors from Gujarat]]
[[Category:Male actors in Gujarati-language films]]
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