Raj Mehra (born 20 May 1913 – 10 April 1993)
was an Indian character artist and film actor in
Hindi language films,
especially known for his role as a father of leading actors. During his career, he worked in over 300 Hindi films. Some of his popular roles are those of the father of
Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor (; born as Shrishti Nath Kapoor; 14 December 1924 2 June 1988; also known as Ranbir Raj Kapoor) was an Indian actor, film director and producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influen ...
in ''
Sharada'' and Police Superintendent in ''
Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai
''Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai'' () was an Indian film released in 1960, directed by Radhu Karmakar and produced by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Padmini, Raj Kapoor and Pran in lead roles. This was the first directorial venture of Karmakar, w ...
''.
Career
He started his career with
Shaheed Latif's ''Shikayat'' (1948). ''
Aasoo Bane Angaarey'' (1993) was his last film he acted in.
Filmography
Awards
Filmfare Awards 1958Filmfare Awards
www.awardsandshows.com/
References
External links
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1913 births
1993 deaths
Indian male film actors
Male actors in Hindi cinema
20th-century Indian male actors
Filmfare Awards winners
Date of death unknown