Anita Kanwar
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Anita Kanwar is an India
n film and television actor who is best known for her role as Lajjo ji in the 1980s Doordarshan mega soap opera Buniyaad
.
An alumnus of the National School of Drama
(1978 batch), Kanwar has also worked in films such as Mahesh Bhatt
's Janam
(1985), Mira Nair
's Salaam Bombay!
(1988) for which she was nominated for a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
and Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen
.
In the 1990s, Kanwar took a long break from television and films before returning to play the character of Inspector KC, Chief of Homicide in the 1998 Star Plus
crime series Saboot
. In spite of garnering critical acclaim for her performances, she did not get roles of substance in films and was a victim of typecasting
. "Such a tender, sensitive actress with the potential of Nargis! She finally ran away to Shimla," noted singer and actress Ila Arun
said about Kanwar.
Kanwar currently lives in Gurgaon, near Delhi.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film and television actor who is best known for her role as Lajjo ji in the 1980s Doordarshan mega soap opera Buniyaad
Buniyaad
Buniyaad is an Indian television drama-series that was directed by Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti Sarup. The series was written by Manohar Shyam Joshi and dealt with the Partition of India in 1947 and its aftermath....
.
An alumnus of the National School of Drama
National School of Drama
National School of Drama is a theatre training institute situated at New Delhi, India, established . It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was set up in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and became an independent school in 1975...
(1978 batch), Kanwar has also worked in films such as Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt , is a prominent Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.Bhatt's early directional career consisted of acclaimed films, such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam and Zakhm....
's Janam
Janam
Janam is a 1985 Hindi film directed and written by Mahesh Bhatt. It is one of the autobiographical films Bhatt created in the early part of his career.-Overview:...
(1985), Mira Nair
Mira Nair
Mira Nair is an Indian film director and producer based in New York. Her production company is Mirabai Films.She was educated at Delhi University and Harvard University. Her debut feature film, Salaam Bombay! , won the Golden Camera award at the Cannes Film Festival and also earned the nomination...
's Salaam Bombay!
Salaam Bombay!
Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair, and screenwritten by her longtime creative collaborator, Sooni Taraporevala. The film chronicles the day-to-day life of children living on the streets of Bombay...
(1988) for which she was nominated for a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
and Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen
Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen
Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen is a Hindi movie directed by Amol Palekar and released in 1990. It features Anita Kanwar, Nana Patekar and Vikram Gokhale as major actors. It is a Hindi remake of 1956 English movie The Rainmaker. This movie has become a part of management courses and study pertaining to...
.
In the 1990s, Kanwar took a long break from television and films before returning to play the character of Inspector KC, Chief of Homicide in the 1998 Star Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
crime series Saboot
Saboot (TV series)
Saboot is an Indian crime series based on the howdunit format with Anita Kanwar, returning from a six year hiatus, playing the lead role of CBI officer and Chief of Homicide, Inspector KC...
. In spite of garnering critical acclaim for her performances, she did not get roles of substance in films and was a victim of typecasting
Typecasting (acting)
In TV, film, and theatre, typecasting is the process by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character; one or more particular roles; or, characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ethnic groups...
. "Such a tender, sensitive actress with the potential of Nargis! She finally ran away to Shimla," noted singer and actress Ila Arun
Ila Arun
Ila Arun is a popular Indian actress, TV personality and a Rajasthani folk/folk-pop singer with a unique, husky voice and a penchant for folk-pop fusion. Her daughter is Ishita Arun.-Early life:She was born and brought up in the state capital of Jaipur...
said about Kanwar.
Kanwar currently lives in Gurgaon, near Delhi.
Films
- AadharshilaAadharshilaAadharshila is a 1982 Hindi film written, produced and directed by Ashok Ahuja, and starring Naseeruddin Shah and Anita Kanwar....
(1982) - Spandan (1982)
- MandiMandi (film)Mandi is a 1983 Hindi movie directed by Shyam Benegal.The film is a satirical comedy on politics and prostitution, and stars Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah and Smita Patil...
(1983) - JanamJanamJanam is a 1985 Hindi film directed and written by Mahesh Bhatt. It is one of the autobiographical films Bhatt created in the early part of his career.-Overview:...
(1985) - TrikaalTrikaalTrikal is an Indian movie written and directed by Shyam Benegal, set in Goa during the early 1960s Period. The film starred yester years actress, Leela Naidu, in a comeback role after many decades....
(1985) - Sylvia (Anna's mother) - Mati Manas (1986)
- Sheela (1986)
- AmritAmrit (film)Amrit is a 1986 Indian Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna in the title role playing the character of Amritlal Sharma. The film was directed by Mohan Kumar immediately after directing Avtaar with Khanna in the title role and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi...
(1986) - SusmanSusman (film)Susman is a 1987 Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film highlighted the struggle of rural handloom weavers in the wake of rapid industrialization.The film was selected for the Indian Panorama at Filmotsav 1987...
(1987) - DacaitDacaitDacait is an Indian film directed by Rahul Rawail and released in 1987. The movie stars Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Rakhee Gulzar, Raza Murad.-Characters:* Rakhee Gulzar ... Arjun's Mother* Sunny Deol ... Arjun Yadav* Meenakshi Sheshadri ... Javli...
(1987) - Om Dar-Ba-Dar (1988)
- Salaam Bombay!Salaam Bombay!Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair, and screenwritten by her longtime creative collaborator, Sooni Taraporevala. The film chronicles the day-to-day life of children living on the streets of Bombay...
(1988) - Ek Din AchanakEk Din AchanakEk Din Achanak is a 1989 art film directed by Mrinal Sen, based on a Bengali novel, Beej by Ramapada Chowdhury..- Synopsis :...
(1989) - Bandook Dahej Ke Seeney Par (1989)
- A Woman (1990)
- Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen (1990)
- AarakshanAarakshanAarakshan is a 2011 Hindi film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone. Directed by Prakash Jha, the film is a socio-political drama based on the controversial policy of caste based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions...
(2011)
Television
- BuniyaadBuniyaadBuniyaad is an Indian television drama-series that was directed by Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti Sarup. The series was written by Manohar Shyam Joshi and dealt with the Partition of India in 1947 and its aftermath....
(1987) - Lajo ji - Pukar (1988)
- SabootSaboot (TV series)Saboot is an Indian crime series based on the howdunit format with Anita Kanwar, returning from a six year hiatus, playing the lead role of CBI officer and Chief of Homicide, Inspector KC...
(1998) - Inspector KC - ShantiShantiShanti, Santhi or Shanthi means peace, rest, calmness, tranquility, or bliss.The poet T.S. Eliot, in his poem The Waste Land translated it as "The Peace which passeth understanding."...
- Indu Singh
Further reading
- 'I'm too insecure to ask for work' July 1999 Rediff.com interview.
- "I may never act again" January 1999 Indian Express interview
- 10 Questions: Anita Kanwar October 1998 Outlook interview