Sajjan Singh Thakur
Indian
Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts
Actor
1993–2021
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
Anupam Shyam Ojha (20 September 1957[1] – 8 August 2021[2]) 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).[3][4] 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.[1]
Personal life
Anupam Shyam Ojha was a native of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh,[3] 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. [5]
Death
He died aged 63 on 8 August 2021 at Life Line Hospital due to kidney failure.[6][7]
Filmography
- Sardari Begum (1996)
- Dastak (1996)
- Jaya Ganga (1996)
- Tamanna (1997)
- Daava (1997)
- Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998)
- Dushman (1998)
- Satya (1998)
- Dil Se.. (1998)
- Such a Long Journey (1998)
- Zakhm (1998)
- Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998)
- Kachche Dhaage (1999)
- Sangharsh (1999)
- Lagaan (2000)
- Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
- Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
- Shakti: The Power (2002)
- Thakshak' Market (2003)
- Mulit (Short) (2003)
- Paap (2004)
- 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)
- Golmaal (2006)
- Dhokha (2007)
- Halla Bol (2008)
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Raaz – The Mystery Continues (2009)
- Well Done Abba (2009)
- Wanted (2009)
- Rakta Charitra I (2010)
- Rakta Charitra II (2010)
- Kajraare (2010)
- Akeli (2014)
- Gandhigiri (Movie) (2015)
- Munna Michael (2017)
- 706 (2019)
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 (Season 3) (2005)
- Kyunki...Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai (2008) [8]
- 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Absolut screen magic. The Hindu(18 December 2004). Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ↑ Actor Anupam Shyam passes away at 63 due to multiple organ failure
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 'Pratigya' Has Made Me a Household Name: Anupam Pratapgarh(27 October 2010).
- ↑ The bad guys on tube. Deccan Chronicle(13 November 2010).
- ↑ Alumni: A. B-Positive website.
- ↑ Veteran Actor Anupam Shyam Dies At 63. India Today(8 August 2021). Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ↑ Actor Anupam Shyam passes away at 63 due to kidney failure. NDTV(8 August 2021). Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ↑ UNICEF and partners present gripping tele-series focused on social issues in India(7 April 2008).