Arvind Rathod (14 February 1941 Template: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.[1] Because of his interest in acting from school and college, Rathod decided to choose acting over his father's tailoring business.[2]
Career
He started his acting career in Gujarati theatre with the play Mota Gharni Vahu directed by Aruna Irani's father F. R. Irani.[1] He worked as a photo journalist before starting his career in film industry.[3] In 1967, he was brought to Bombay from his home town in Gujarat by Vinod Jani for his play Preet Piyu Ne Panetar.[4] He started his career on the film screen by playing a small role as a photographer in his first Hindi film Mera Naam Joker.[1] 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.Template:Citation needed
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.Template:Citation needed
He acted in Hindi films like Kora Kagaz (1974), Agneepath (1990) (as Hasmukh) and Khuda Gawah (1992).[5][6]
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 Award in category of Best Actor for his role in Thodi Khushi Thode Gham
Personal life
Rathod was unmarried[3] and was survived by his niece-in-law.[3] He died on 1 July 2021 in Paldi, Ahmedabad, aged 83[1] due to age-related complications.[7][3]
Filmography
In his career, he acted in more than 250 films including Gujarati and Hindi films[8] and more than 70 plays.[9] He was known for playing negative roles in Gujarati films.[8]
Hindi films
Template:Columns-list Sources:[10]
Gujarati films
Gujarati play
- 11 Kalak 23 Minit[9]
- Garvi Gujaratane Rang Rakhyo[11]
- Mukhavato
- Shikast
- Mahayatra
- Babasaheb
- Ghatana-2003
- Ba retiered thay chhe
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 ગુજરાતી સિનેમાના પ્રાણ હતા અરવિંદ રાઠોડ, બુરખો પહેરીને દિલીપ કુમાર-સાયરાબાનોના લગ્નમાં ગયા હતા.(2 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ રાઠોડ-અરવિંદ. gujarativishwakosh.org. Gujarati Vishwakosh. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Actor Arvind Rathod dies in Ahmedabad at 83(2 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોના અભિનેતા અરવિંદ રાઠોડનું નિધન(1 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ Amitabh Bachchan's Agneepath co-actor and Gujarati star Arvind Rathod passes away aged 83(2 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ Gujarati actor Arvind Rathod passes away due to illness(2 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ Veteran Gujarati Actor Arvind Rathod Passes Away Due To Age-Related Complications(2 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોના દિગ્ગજ એક્ટર અરવિંદ રાઠોડનું 80 વર્ષની ઉંમરે નિધન(1 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 અભિનેતા અરવિંદ રાઠોડ સાથે સુરતના આર્ટીસ્ટે 165 જેટલા નાટકના શૉ કર્યા(2 Jul 2021). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ Arvind Rathod(1938–2021). www.imdb.com. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ પદ્મારાણી, અરવિંદ રાઠોડ અને સનત વ્યાસ : આનાથી મોટી ડ્રીમકાસ્ટ બીજી કઈ હોય?(11 September 2023). Retrieved 7 October 2023.