Anupam Shyam Ojha (20 September 1957 – 8 August 2021) was an Indian film and television actor, who usually played villainous roles. He appeared as ''Thakur Sajjan Singh'' in the

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TV series ''

Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya ''Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya'' () is an Indian television series which aired on STAR Plus. The series premiered on 7 December 2009 and was ended on 27 October 2012. It starred Pooja Gor and Arhaan Behll. All episodes of the series re-telecasted at ...

'' (2009 and 2021). Apart from that, he worked in films like ''Lajja'', ''Nayak'', ''Dubai Return'', '' Parzania'', '' Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'' (2005), ''Shakti: The Power'', ''

Bandit Queen ''Bandit Queen'' is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language biographical action-adventure film based on the life of Phoolan Devi as covered in the book ''India's Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi'' by the Indian author Mala Sen. It was written ...

'', in the internationally acclaimed movie '' Slumdog Millionaire'' (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India. He last appeared in

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' s popular series Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2.

Personal life

Anupam Shyam Ojha was a native of Pratapgarh in

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, and an alumnus of

Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts or Bharatendu Natya Akademi is a theatre training institute in Lucknow, India. It is named after Bharatendu Harishchandra, father of Hindi theatre. It offers a two-year full-time diploma course in theatre tr ...

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, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also supported

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's movement held on 27 December 2011.

Death

He died aged 63 on 8 August 2021, at Life Line Hospital due to kidney failure, approximately 45 days before his 64th birthday.

Filmography

* '' Sardari Begum'' (1996) * '' Dastak'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1996) * '' Tamanna'' (1997) * '' Daava'' (1997) * '' Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'' (1998) * '' Dushman'' (1998) * ''

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'' (1998) * '' Dil Se..'' (1998) * '' Such a Long Journey'' (1998) * '' Zakhm'' (1998) * '' Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha'' (1998) * ''

Kachche Dhaage ''Kachche Dhaage'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Milan Luthria and starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Manisha Koirala. The film features Devgan as a smuggler, delivering goods across the Rajasthan-Pa ...

'' (1999) * '' Sangharsh '' (1999) * '' Lagaan'' (2001) * '' Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' (2001) * '' Nayak: The Real Hero'' (2001) * '' Shakti: The Power'' (2002) * ''

Thakshak ''Thakshak'' is a 1999 Indian action drama film written and directed by Govind Nihalani. Touted as Nihalani's attempt at popular cinema, this film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rahul Bose. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman. Plot A ...

' '' 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) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' The Curse of King Tut's Tomb'' (2006) * '' Golmaal'' (2006) * ''

Dhokha ''Dhokha'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pooja Bhatt, starring Muzammil Ibrahim and Tulip Joshi. Produced by Mukesh Bhatt and featuring music by M. M. Keeravani, the film revolves around a moderate Indian Mu ...

'' (2007) * ''

Halla Bol ''Halla Bol'' (''Raise Your Voice'') is an Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. ''Halla Bol'' stars Ajay Devgn and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles and a number of celebrities from the Hindi and other film industries ...

'' (2008) * '' Slumdog Millionaire'' (2008) * '' Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Rakta Charitra I'' (2010) * '' Rakta Charitra II'' (2010) * ''

Kajraare ''Kajraare'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Pooja Bhatt, starring Himesh Reshammiya and Sara Loren in the lead roles. Reshammiya plays a singer who falls in love with a bar dancer and the film is centred on how they find tr ...

'' (2010) * '' Akeli'' (2014) * '' Gandhigiri (Movie)'' (2015) * ''

Munna Michael ''Munna Michael'' is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Viki Rajani and Eros International. The film features Tiger Shroff in a lead role alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Niddhi Agerwal, ...

'' (2017) *'' 706'' (2019)

Television

* Doordarshan's ''Astitva Ek Pehchaan'' as Inspector Shakti Singh * ''

Amaravati ki Kathayein ''Amravati Ki Kathayein'' is an Indian anthology TV series, based on the Telugu short story collection " Amaravati Kathalu" by Satyam Sankaramanchi. It was produced by Venugopal K Thakker (Provideo) and directed by Shyam Benegal and aired on the ...

'' ... 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) * ''

'' (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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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shyam, Anupam 1957 births 2021 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors People from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh Indian male soap opera actors Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni Male actors from Uttar Pradesh