Shafi Inamdar
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Shafi Inamdar was an Indian actor. He started his film career with the film Vijeta
and continued in Ardh Satya
. He acted in a number of television serials including Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
. Shafi married actress Bhakti Barve
. He died on 13 March 1996. His wife died in a road accident on 12 February 2001.His most notable films include as the inspector in Aaj Ki Awaz, as the villain in Awam (film)
, as the friend of Rajesh Khanna
in films like Nazrana
, Anokha Rishta
and Amrit (film)
. Some of his films also include 'Kudrat Ka Kanoon', 'Jurm', 'Sada Suhagan' and 'Love 86', all successful films.
) in Mumbai
, India
. He is particularly known for playing a common man's role. He has acted in numerous television shows. One of his memorable performances was in 'Teri bhi chup Meri bhi chup'. .He also played the role of an advocate in the bollywood movie Yeshwant
. The film was released after his death. He got noticed in Ramesh Sippi Movie Sagar. He also directed one movie 'Hum Dono' starring Nana Patekar, Rishi Kapoor, Pooja Bhatt. The film was hit and he was considered as good director but later he died.
1984-86 Ye Jo Hai Zindagi ('Ranjeet')
Vijeta
Vijeta is a 1982 Hindi film produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Govind Nihalani. It stars Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Kunal Kapoor and Amrish Puri.-Plot:Vijeta is the coming of age story of Angad...
and continued in Ardh Satya
Ardh Satya
Ardh Satya is a 1983 film directed by Govind Nihalani, his second offering after another angst-ridden movie Aakrosh . The screenplay of both movies was by Vijay Tendulkar, the noted Marathi playwright; this one was based on the short story, 'Surya', by D.A...
. He acted in a number of television serials including Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
Yeh jo hai zindagi
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1984. It was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi and directed by S. S...
. Shafi married actress Bhakti Barve
Bhakti Barve
Bhakti Barve was an Indian film, theatre and television actress in Marathi, Hindi, and Gujarati. She is best known for her role in Kundan Shah's comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro , where she acted alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Satish Shah and Ravi Basvani....
. He died on 13 March 1996. His wife died in a road accident on 12 February 2001.His most notable films include as the inspector in Aaj Ki Awaz, as the villain in Awam (film)
Awam (film)
Awam is a Hindi film released in 1987 with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role and supported by Shafi Inamdar, Ashok Kumar, Raj Babbar, Smita Patil and Poonam Dhillon. In this film, the playback singing for Rajesh Khanna was done by Mahendra Kapoor.-Plot:...
, as the friend of Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna is an Indian actor of from Hindi films, and has been Hindi film producer and an Indian politician....
in films like Nazrana
Nazrana (1987 film)
Nazrana is a Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna paired opposite two heroines Smita Patil and Sridevi. The film was directed by Ravi Tandon. The music has been given by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics are written by Anand Bakshi. In the film credits, its mentioned that this film is dedicated to late...
, Anokha Rishta
Anokha Rishta
Anokha Rishta is a 1986 film starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead supported by Smita Patil, Sabeehaa, Tanuja, Shafi Inamdar, Satish Shah and Karan Shah...
and Amrit (film)
Amrit (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...
. Some of his films also include 'Kudrat Ka Kanoon', 'Jurm', 'Sada Suhagan' and 'Love 86', all successful films.
Background
Shafi Inamdar received his education at St. Joseph's High School in Umerkhadi (DongriDongri
-See also:*Dongri Fort...
) in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India
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...
. He is particularly known for playing a common man's role. He has acted in numerous television shows. One of his memorable performances was in 'Teri bhi chup Meri bhi chup'. .He also played the role of an advocate in the bollywood movie Yeshwant
Yeshwant
Yeshwant is a 1997 Bollywood crime film directed directed by Anil Mattoo.It was produced by Vijay K. Ranglani for Shalimar International.- Synopsis :Inspector Yeshwant Lohar is a plainclothes police detective...
. The film was released after his death. He got noticed in Ramesh Sippi Movie Sagar. He also directed one movie 'Hum Dono' starring Nana Patekar, Rishi Kapoor, Pooja Bhatt. The film was hit and he was considered as good director but later he died.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Vijeta Vijeta Vijeta is a 1982 Hindi film produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Govind Nihalani. It stars Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Kunal Kapoor and Amrish Puri.-Plot:Vijeta is the coming of age story of Angad... |
Parulkar |
| 1983 | Ardh Satya Ardh Satya Ardh Satya is a 1983 film directed by Govind Nihalani, his second offering after another angst-ridden movie Aakrosh . The screenplay of both movies was by Vijay Tendulkar, the noted Marathi playwright; this one was based on the short story, 'Surya', by D.A... |
Inspector Hyder Ali |
| 1983 | Aaj Ki Awaz | Inspector Shafi |
| 1985 | Arjun | Anand Patkar |
| 1986 | Anokha Rishta Anokha Rishta Anokha Rishta is a 1986 film starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead supported by Smita Patil, Sabeehaa, Tanuja, Shafi Inamdar, Satish Shah and Karan Shah... |
|
| 1987 | Amrit (film) Amrit (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... |
Advocate Sharafat Ali |
| 1987 | Awam (film) Awam (film) Awam is a Hindi film released in 1987 with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role and supported by Shafi Inamdar, Ashok Kumar, Raj Babbar, Smita Patil and Poonam Dhillon. In this film, the playback singing for Rajesh Khanna was done by Mahendra Kapoor.-Plot:... |
Mohanlal |
| 1987 | Nazrana Nazrana (1987 film) Nazrana is a Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna paired opposite two heroines Smita Patil and Sridevi. The film was directed by Ravi Tandon. The music has been given by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics are written by Anand Bakshi. In the film credits, its mentioned that this film is dedicated to late... |
Shafi |
| 1985 | Saagar Saagar Saagar is a 1985 Bollywood film directed by Ramesh Sippy. The film stars Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia along with Kamal Hassan.Saagar was a comeback film for Kapadia, and contained a fleeting topless shot of her... |
Vikram |
| 1989 | Ghar Ka Chiraag Ghar Ka Chiraag Ghar Ka Chiraag is a 1989 Indian film in Hindi directed by Sikander Bharti. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Neelam Kothari and Chunky Pandey in leading roles.-Cast:*Rajesh Khanna … Kumar*Neelam Kothari … Kiran*Chunky Pandey … Ravi... |
Ravi's Dad |
| 1991 | Love (1991 film) | John |
| 1995 | Akele Hum Akele Tum Akele Hum Akele Tum Akele Hum Akele Tum is a 1995 Hindi musical drama released in 1995. The film starred Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Master Adil, and was directed by Mansoor Khan. The music is by Anu Malik and the lyrics by the production house favorite Majrooh Sultanpuri. The plot of this film is based on 1979... |
Kaushikji |
| 1997 | Yeshwant Yeshwant Yeshwant is a 1997 Bollywood crime film directed directed by Anil Mattoo.It was produced by Vijay K. Ranglani for Shalimar International.- Synopsis :Inspector Yeshwant Lohar is a plainclothes police detective... |
Advocate |
Television
| Year | Series | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 'Teri bhi chup Meri bhi chup(TV series) |
1984-86 Ye Jo Hai Zindagi ('Ranjeet')
Awards and nominations
- 1985: Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardFilmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardThe Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
for Aaj Ki AwaazAaj Ki AwaazAaj Ki Awaaz is a 1984 Bollywood film produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by Ravi Chopra. The film stars Raj Babbar, Smita Patil, Nana Patekar and Vijay Arora. The film's music is by Ravi.-Cast:...
External links
- Shafi Inamdar at IndiaFM