Subbiraj Kakkar popularly known as Subbiraj was an Indian character actor in

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-language films and television. His maternal uncle was veteran actor

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were his cousins.

Career

His debut film was "Do Gunde". At that time he was working as the Studio Manager of famous R.K.Studio of the

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. Subbiraj was well known for his acting in Hindi cinema mainly as a character artist. He was best known for his acting performance in the film “ Ek Ruka Hua Faisla” released in 1986 in which he has acted in the role of “Juror no Ten” as an arrogant, hypocrite, foul-mouthed, and aggressive businessman. This film was the remake of

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.” He got the acclamation of both the critics and the audience for his acting in this movie. In 1991 he featured in another movie named as “Maa Ki Mamta” which was also a big hit. His other popular films include "

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" in 2000, " International Khiladi" in 1999, " Ram Aur Shyam" in 1996.

Personal life

His father was the studio manager of R K Studios. He married the actress Baby Naaz, of the Boot Polish movie fame, a classic of Raj Kapoor in 1954 who had received a distinction award at the

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for her role in Boot Polish. She was his co-star in "Dekha Pyaar Tumhara" in 1963 and "Mera Ghar Mere Bachhe" in 1965. They have a son called Girish and daughter called Gauri who are not associated with the Indian Film Industry. Subbiraj passed away in July 2007. Baby Naaz died before him in 1995.

Filmography

Television

References

External links

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