Radha Saluja
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Radha Saluja is an Indian film actress who has worked mainly in Hindi cinema and Punjabi cinema, along with a few movies in Tamil
and Telugu
. She is the elder sister of well known editor Renu Saluja
., and known for her films, like Haar Jeet
(1972) and Ek Mutthi Aasmaan
(1973). In 1972, she appeared in breakthrough Punjabi film, Morni (1972).
She is an alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India
, Pune, like her sister, Renu Saluja.
(1973), Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973) and Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam
(1974), Sikh religious films in Punjabi, wherein she was casted along side Sunil Dutt
. She also appeared along side M.G. Ramachandran in Tamil films, Idayakani" (1975), Indrupol Endrum Vaazhga (1977) and with N. T. Rama Rao
and Rajinikanth in Telugu film, Tiger
(1979).
In 1981, she appeared in Sazaye Maut
by Vidhu Vinod Chopra
, to whom her sister Renu was married, the film was full-length remake of Chopra's own diploma film at FTII, Pune, Murder at Monkey Hill (1976), which also had the same cast.
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
and Telugu
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
. She is the elder sister of well known editor Renu Saluja
Renu Saluja
Renu Saluja was an Indian film editor. Renu was one of the most prolific film editors in the `80s and `90s, in Hindi cinema, she worked with directors from both art house and mainstream cinema, including Govind Nihalani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sudhir Mishra, Shekhar Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt,...
., and known for her films, like Haar Jeet
Haar Jeet (1972 film)
Haar Jeet is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by C.P. Dixit. The film stars Rehana Sultan and Anil Dhawan .-Cast:*Rehana Sultan ... Kamal*Radha Saluja*Anil Dhawan*Mehmood*Madan Puri*Dhumal*Sarika *Master Chintu...
(1972) and Ek Mutthi Aasmaan
Ek Mutthi Aasmaan
Ek Mutthi Aasmaan is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Virender Sinha. The film stars Vijay Arora and Yogeeta Bali .-Cast:*Vijay Arora *Yogeeta Bali*Mehmood*Radha Saluja*Pran*Kamal Kapoor*I.S. Johar*Aruna Irani*Kamini Kaushal*Gulshan Arora...
(1973). In 1972, she appeared in breakthrough Punjabi film, Morni (1972).
She is an alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
, Pune, like her sister, Renu Saluja.
Career
In early 1970s, she appeared as a female lead in numerous film, like Aaj Ki Taaza KhabarAaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar is a 1973 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rajendra Bhatia.-Cast:...
(1973), Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973) and Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam is a Punjabi movie about the Sikhism. It was a great success. As mentioned earlier it had a big cast, but most of them had mere a special or guest appearances.-Plot:...
(1974), Sikh religious films in Punjabi, wherein she was casted along side Sunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt , born Sunil Balraj Dutt, was an Indian Hindi movie actor , producer, director and politician. He was the cabinet minister for Youth Affairs and Sports in the Manmohan Singh government...
. She also appeared along side M.G. Ramachandran in Tamil films, Idayakani" (1975), Indrupol Endrum Vaazhga (1977) and with N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
and Rajinikanth in Telugu film, Tiger
Tiger (film)
Tiger is a Telugu film is directed N. Ramesh. It was the first time N. T. Rama Rao and Rajinikanth starred together. It was also Rajini's 50th film in his career.-Plot:...
(1979).
In 1981, she appeared in Sazaye Maut
Sazaye Maut
Sazaye Maut is 1981 Indian film directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra . The films was based on Chopra's diploma film at FTII, Murder at Monkey Hill , which he later made into a full-length feature, with same cast.It was his first film with "Murder at Monkey Hill" being his first...
by Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an Indian director and producer. Chopra is the head of his own company, Vinod Chopra Productions, and is particularly known for producing the Munna Bhai films and 3 Idiots.-Early life:Born in a Punjabi family of Kashmir,...
, to whom her sister Renu was married, the film was full-length remake of Chopra's own diploma film at FTII, Pune, Murder at Monkey Hill (1976), which also had the same cast.
Filmography
- Do RahaDo RahaDo Raha is a 1971 Bollywood drama film. The film stars Shatrughan Sinha and Anil Dhawan....
(1971) - Lakhon Mein EkLakhon Mein EkLakhon Mein Ek is a 1971 Bollywood comedy film directed by S.S. Balan. The film stars Aruna Irani and Mehmood.-Cast:*Mehmood ... Bhola*Radha Saluja ... Gauri*Pran ... Shersingh *Aruna Irani ... Renu*Nasir Hussain ... Din Dayal...
(1971) - Haar JeetHaar Jeet (1972 film)Haar Jeet is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by C.P. Dixit. The film stars Rehana Sultan and Anil Dhawan .-Cast:*Rehana Sultan ... Kamal*Radha Saluja*Anil Dhawan*Mehmood*Madan Puri*Dhumal*Sarika *Master Chintu...
(1972) - Ek Mutthi AasmaanEk Mutthi AasmaanEk Mutthi Aasmaan is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Virender Sinha. The film stars Vijay Arora and Yogeeta Bali .-Cast:*Vijay Arora *Yogeeta Bali*Mehmood*Radha Saluja*Pran*Kamal Kapoor*I.S. Johar*Aruna Irani*Kamini Kaushal*Gulshan Arora...
(1973) - Aaj Ki Taaza KhabarAaj Ki Taaza KhabarAaj Ki Taaza Khabar is a 1973 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rajendra Bhatia.-Cast:...
(1973) - Jeevan SangramJeevan Sangram-Cast:*Jalal Agha*Iftekhar ... Police Inspector*Shashi Kapoor ... Arjun*Padma Khanna*Manmohan*Ram Mohan *Murad*Radha Saluja ... Amba*Asit Sen*Om Shivpuri...
(1974) - Dukh Bhanjan Tera NaamDukh Bhanjan Tera NaamDukh Bhanjan Tera Naam is a Punjabi movie about the Sikhism. It was a great success. As mentioned earlier it had a big cast, but most of them had mere a special or guest appearances.-Plot:...
(Punjabi) (1974) - Idayakani" (Tamil) (1975)
- Indrupol Endrum Vaazhga (Tamil) (1977)
- Jai DwarkadheeshJai DwarkadheeshJai Dwarkadheesh is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Sushil Gupta.-Cast:*Ramesh Deo ... Shatdhanwa*Manher Desai ... Balram*Anita Guha ... Revati*Hercules ... Hanuman *Kanan Kaushal ... Devi Satyabama / Chandrasena...
(1977) - Abhi To Jee LeinAbhi To Jee LeinAbhi To Jee Lein is a 1977 Bollywood film directed and written by Roshan Taneja.-Cast:*Jaya Bhaduri ... Jaya*Danny Denzongpa ... Danny*Simi Garewal ... Miss Mahajan *Iftekhar ... Deepak's Father*Farida Jalal ... The Nun...
(1977) - Darani Jathani (Punjabi) (1978)
- TigerTiger (film)Tiger is a Telugu film is directed N. Ramesh. It was the first time N. T. Rama Rao and Rajinikanth starred together. It was also Rajini's 50th film in his career.-Plot:...
(Telugu) (1979) - Sazaye MautSazaye MautSazaye Maut is 1981 Indian film directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra . The films was based on Chopra's diploma film at FTII, Murder at Monkey Hill , which he later made into a full-length feature, with same cast.It was his first film with "Murder at Monkey Hill" being his first...
(1981) - Razia SultanRazia Sultan (film)Razia Sultan is 1983 Urdu film, written and directed by Kamal Amrohi, and starring Hema Malini and Dharmendra in lead roles.The film's music was provided by Khayyam, with lyrics by Jan Nisar Akhtar and two songs by Nida Fazli who walked into the project when Akhtar died...
(1983) - Banana Brothers (2006)
- Note: All films in Hindi, unless otherwise mentioned
External links
- Radha Saluja at Bollywood HungamaBollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....