Narendra Jha

Narendra Jha (21 January 1964 14 March 2018) was an Indian actor. He was known for his work in Bollywood productions; his most noted films being Haider, Raees, Ghayal Once Again, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Mohenjodaro, Shorgul, My Father Iqbal, Force 2, Kaabil, 2016 The End and Doordarshan's Shanti. He last appeared in the action film Race 3. He is known for playing antagonist roles in mythological serials like Ravana and Arjuna.

Career Narendra Jha studied ancient history for his post-graduation in JNU where he also prepared for civil services, according to a blog written by journalist and writer Avijit Ghosh (Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes), who was his junior at the central university. As a child, Jha used to act in village plays in Madhubani, the blog says. But his professional journey as an actor began in 1992 when he enrolled in SRCC acting diploma course. When he came to Mumbai, he was flooded with modeling offers and he became a popular face of the ad world. Having done more than 20 TV serials, he was finalized to play an important role in the 2002 realised movie Funtoosh. The next year he was cast to play Habibur Rahman in the film Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero directed by Shyam Benegal. However, this association with Benegal continued and he again cast Jha to play Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Samvidhaan.

Death Jha had suffered a heart attack previously and on doctor's request had moved to Panvel in his Farmhouse with his wife. Jha died at his farmhouse in Nashik early on 14 March 2018 after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 54 years old.

Filmography Films Year Film Role Language 2018 Race 3 Interpol officer Khanna (posthumous release) Hindi 2017 Mumbai Special 6 Mr. Raj Bansal Raees Musa Bhai Kaabil Police Officer Chaubey Viraam Abhiraj Malhotra 2016 The EndPratap 2016 Ghayal Once Again Raj Bansal Mohenjo Daro Zakiro Force 2 Anjan Das Shorgul Alam Khan My Father Iqbal Iqbal Khan 2015 Hamari Adhuri Kahani ACP Patil 2014 Haider Dr. Hilal Meer Legend Union Minister Telugu 2012 Chand Ke Pare Rajeev Hindi 2007 Return of Hanuman Rahu/Ketu Eik Dasttak Income Tax Officer YamadongaNarayana Telugu 2006 Kachchi Sadak Hindi 2005 Chatrapathi Baji Rao Telugu 2004 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero Raja Habib Ur Rahman Khan Hindi 2003 Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century Commander

Television Year TV show Role 1994 Shanti1995 Captain House 1996 Itihaas Mrityunjay Arjun1997 Ek Aur Mahabharat