Arvind Rathod

Arvind Rathod (14 February 1941 1 July 2021) was an Indian film and theatre actor known for his work in Gujarati theatre and Gujarati cinema.

Biography Rathod was born on 14 February 1941 in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. His father was a tailor. Because of his interest in acting from school and college, Rathod decided to choose acting over his father's tailoring business.

Career He started his acting career in Gujarati theatre with the play Mota Gharni Vahu directed by Aruna Irani's father F. R. Irani. He started his career on the film screen by playing a small role as a photographer in his first Hindi film Mera Naam Joker.

He acted in many Gujarati plays including Mukhavato, Shikast, Mahayatra, Babasaheb, Ghatana-2003. In Shafi Inamdar directorial 'Ek Sapnu Badu Shaitani' his role as a father is memorable. He has also directed the play Mujhe Ajwalan Jaaye.

In 2006, he was nominated for Indian Telly Award in category of Best Actor for his role in Thodi Khushi Thode Gham

Personal life Rathod was unmarried

Filmography In his career, he acted in more than 250 films including Gujarati and Hindi films and more than 70 plays. He was known for playing negative roles in Gujarati films. Mera Naam Joker (1970) Johnny Uska Naam (1970) Badnam Farishte (1971) Maha Sati Savitri (1973) Kora Kagaz (1974) Toofan Aur Bijlee (1975) Mera Jiwan (1976) Salaam Memsaab (1979) Hamari Jung (1987) Tawaif Ki Beti (1988) Agneepath (1990) Khuda Gawah (1992) Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere (1994)

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Gujarati films

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