Javed Khan Amrohi

Javed Khan Amrohi (24 March 1949 – 14 February 2023) was an Indian film and television actor. He started his acting career in the theatre in the 1970s and then later in films. He worked in a number of theatrical productions and over 150 films in his career. He made his acting debut with the film Jalte Badan and then continued to play supporting roles throughout in the 1970s and 1980s, appearing in many films including hits like Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Woh 7 Din, Tridev and Aashiqui.

Amrohi was best known for his roles in the Academy Award-nominated film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), and Chak De! India (2007). He also worked in TV series such as Mirza Ghalib, directed by Gulzar, and as Karim (the barber) in Nukkad, directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza in the 1980s. Amrohi was also a member of the acting faculty at Zee TV's Zee Institute of Media Arts in Mumbai. He died from respiratory failure on 14 February 2023, at the age of 73.

Filmography

Jalte Badan (1973) as College Student Ram Bharose (1977) Alibaba Marjinaa (1977) Doosara Aadmi (1977) Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime (1978) as Shastry's Son Prem Bandhan (1979) as Eve teaser Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979) as Jagjit Noorie (1979) as Faulad Khan Patthar Se Takkar (1980) as Havaldar Nakhuda (1981) as Nawab (Waiter) Naram Garam (1981) as Chandu Aagaman (1982) Apna Bana Lo (1983) as Tebri Prem Rog (1982) as Kedara Sun Sajna (1982) as Chotu (Gopi's brother) Kalka (1983 film) as Verma Talabandi (1983) Pasand Apni Apni (1983) as Maruti Rang Birangi (1983) as Seller Tickets in Kino Woh Saat Din (1983) Lorie (1984) as Bus Conductor Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) as Manglu Baadal (1985) as Vikram's Man Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche (1985) as Ramswarup Seksaria - Newsweek's photographer Faasle (1985) as Nandu Jhanjaar (1986) as Pujari Jaal (1986) as Gundhu Pahuche Huwey Log (1986) as Murari Gharwali Baharwali (1988 film) ...Dinu Servant Pyaar Ka Mandir (1988) as Patient Waaris (1988) as Chhotey Guru (1989 film) Hathyar (1989 film) as Pickpocketer Tridev (1989) as Ramu Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990) Aashiqui (1990) as Uncle Peter Baaghi (1990) as Col Sood Servant Saathi (1991) as Beer Bar Tender Sadak (1991) as Pakya (Prakash) Abhi Abhi (1992) as Driver Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992) as Police Constable Bol Radha Bol (1992) as Postman Insaaf Ka Khoon (1993) Platform (1993) Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) as Thief Chotteya Santaan (1993) as Postman Laadla (1994) as Employee Andaz Apna Apna (1994) as Anand Akela Inteqam Ke Sholay (1995) Coolie No. 1 (1995) as Driver who rejects Govinda's marriage proposal Sarhad: The Border of Crime (1995) as Kapadia, Bank Branch Manager Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) as Constable who brought in Sharafat Ali Hello Brother (1999) Chal Mere Bhai (2000) as Murari Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) as Ram Singh Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) as Raju Nepali Shaadi No. 1 (2005) as Marriage Registrar Kyon Ki... (2005) as Inmate #33 Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006) as Soprano's assistant Phir Hera Pheri (2006) as Havaldar Umrao Jaan (2006) as Peer Baksh Chak De! India (2007) as Sukhlal Dhoom Dadakka (2008) Coffee House (2009) Sadak 2 (2020) as Pakya Heer Express as Dr. Verma (Posthumous Release)

TV Series Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984) as Jhumroo (servant) Nukkad (1986) as Karim Hajaam (barber) Mirza Ghalib (1988) Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai (1995) Ghar Jamai (1997) as Hotel receptionist (Guest role only in episode no 42) Powder (2010) as Advocate Siddiqui Kirdaar as various roles Vishnu Puran as Rishi Vishwamitra Shaktimaan (1998) as thief