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'' (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 ''

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'' (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India. He last appeared in Star Bharat' 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,

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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) * '' Jaya Ganga'' (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-Pak ...

'' (1999) * '' Sangharsh '' (1999) * ''

Lagaan ''Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film was produced by Aamir Khan, who stars alongside debutant Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel ...

'' (2001) * '' Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' (2001) * '' Nayak: The Real Hero'' (2001) * '' Shakti: The Power'' (2002) * '' Thakshak' '' Market'' (2003)'' * '' Mulit'' (Short) (2003) * ''

Paap ''Paap'' () is a 2003 Indian crime thriller film, directed by Pooja Bhatt in her directorial debut, and features John Abraham, Udita Goswami, Gulshan Grover and Mohan Agashe. The film received mixed reviews from critics, praising its cine ...

'' (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) * ''

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'' (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'' (2008) * ''

'' (2008) * '' Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' (2009) * '' Well Done Abba'' (2009) * '' Wanted'' (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 true ...

'' (2010) * '' Akeli'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2015) * '' Munna Michael'' (2017) *''

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'' (2019)

Television

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

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'' (2018–19)... Lambodar "Dadda" Shukla * '' Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2'' (2021)... Sajjan Singh Thakur

References

External links

* {{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