Navin Nischol

Navin Nischol (11 April 1946 – 19 March 2011) was an Indian actor. He made his debut with the Hindi film Sawan Bhadon in 1970.

Early life Navin Nischol studied in Bangalore Military School, Bangalore, erstwhile King George Royal India Military College, Bangalore. He was the first gold medalist from the Film and Television Institute of India to make it big. He starred in several superhit films such as Victoria No. 203 (1972), Dhund (1973) and Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005). Hanste Zakhm was the great breakthrough of his career. Later on, Nischol switched to character roles and carved out a successful career for himself on television. One of his most successful serials on television was Dekh Bhai Dekh, co-starring Sushma Seth, Shekhar Suman and Farida Jalal. He also starred in the Punjabi films Aasra Pyar Da (1983), Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) and Mahaul Theek Hai (1999).

Personal life Navin's first marriage was to Dev Anand's niece Neelu Kapur, sister of Shekhar Kapur.

Navin later married divorcee Geetanjali. On 24 April 2006, Geetanjali hanged herself at her residence. She blamed Navin and his brother Pravin for her suicide.

Death Nischol died of a heart attack on 19 March 2011 en route from Mumbai to Pune. He was 64 years old. Naveen had two daughters, Natasha and Nomita, from his first marriage.

Reactions Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood actor, said "I had directed Navin in Aa Ab Laut Chalein. A good looking man and a good human being. Very cultured and a great conversationalist. I bumped into him after ages at the Otters Club on Friday night. I don't frequent Otters Club. So in hindsight it all seems providential. The next morning he was supposed to drive with producer Gawa (Gurdeep Singh) and my brother Daboo (Randhir Kapoor) to Pune to spend a quiet Holi there. But before Gawa and Navin could reach Daboo, Navin asked Gawa to lower AC in the car. Then he just slumped and died... Just like that! It's too shocking and sad."

Vipul Shah, Bollywood director, said "He was a regular at my dear friend Manmohan Shetty's parties. A really soft-spoken and cultured man. It is sad that his career didn't take off again after Khosla Ka Ghosla."

Dibakar Banerjee, who directed Navin Nischol in Khosla Ka Ghosla, said: "He was an effortless actor, superb technically. He had a pickled sense of humour. He had been through all the turns of life that an actor could possibly experience. My misfortune that I couldn't work with him again. I dearly wanted to."

Kunal Kohli, producer of Break Ke Baad, recalled, "He was a thorough gentleman. A very warm person. I had wonderful conversations with him. He shared stories of past films and filmmakers with me. I'd just listen to him as enraptured as a child hearing fairy tales. In the evening of his life he wanted to share his experiences. I feel privileged I spent evenings hearing him talk about the past. I think I'm a richer human being because of those evenings with Navinji."

Shabana Azmi, Bollywood actress, said "I remember Navin fondly. He was an underrated actor who had a very good voice and flawless diction both of which are rare. His performance in Lekh Tandon's Ek Baar Kaho is gentle, sophisticated and memorable. He used to often reminisce about his overnight stardom and the cruelty with which it was snatched away. It made him sometimes bitter, sometimes philosophical but he came to terms with it and moved on. His performance in Nagesh Kukoonoor's film Bollywood Calling as an aging film star was very moving. My condolences to the family."

Filmography Year Film Role Notes1970 Sawan Bhadon Vikram 1971 Parwana Rajeshwar Singh 1971 Ganga Tera Pani Amrit Dinesh 1971 Nadaan Ajay Jain 1971 Sansar Ajay 1971 Buddha Mil Gaya Ajay 1972 Victoria No. 203 Kumar 1973 Tere Rang Nyare 1973 Dhund Prakash/Chandrashekhar 1973 Hanste Zakhm Somesh 1973 Dharma Suraj/Raju 1973 Chhalia Shankar 1973 Barkha Bahar 1974 Woh Main Nahin Vijay/Salim/Diwakar/Daji Shashtri/Ashok/ Baba Radheshyam 1974 Paise Ki Gudiya Vijay 1974 Nirmaan Navin 1975 Zorro Rajkumar Gunawar Bahadur Singh/Zorro 1975 Mounto 1975 Mere Sajna Ratan 1976 Ek Se Badhkar Ek A.C.P. Rajesh Verma 1976 Sawa Lakh Se Ek LadaunJamal Din 1977 Aafat Inspector Amar 1977 Kulvadhu Anil 1978 Giddha Special Appearance1978 Tumhari Kassam Sunil Verma 1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke Lekhraj Malhotra 1979 Prem Jaal Villain 1979 Lakhan 1979 Jaandaar 1980 Kashish Ramesh 1980 Saboot Anand 1980 The Burning Train Doctor 1980 Ek Baar Kaho Ravi Varma 1980 Khanjar Prakash 1980 Desh Drohee 1981 Dahshat Dr. Sameer 1981 Hotel Suraj 1981 Khara Khota 1981 Kaaran Inspector Gill Uncredited1981 Doosra Roop 1981 Tadap 1982 Desh Premee Inspector Deepak Singh 1982 Anokha Bandhan Shyamlal 1982 Shiv Charan Shiv 1982 Log Kya Kahenge 1982 Dil Hi Dil Mein Ashok Sahni 1983 Zakhmi Dil Special Appearance 1983 Aasra Pyaar Da Madan Lal 1984 Do Yaaron Ki Yaari 1984 Kunwari Bahu 1984 Teri Baahon Mein 1984 Jawaani Amarnath 1985 Babu Shankarlal 1985 Lover Boy Prakash 1985 Sautela Pati R. L. Malhotra 1986 Gunehgaar 1986 Samundar Surajbhan 1987 7 Saal Baad Dilip Mathur 1987 Param Dharam Thakur Prem Singh 1987 Mard Ki Zabaan Ram Chauhan 1988 Maar Dhaad 1988 Sone Pe Suhaaga Constable Vishwanath 1988 Mera Shikar 1989 Ajeeb Ittefaq 1989 Desh Ke Dushman Inspector Suraj Gupta 1989 Teri Payal Mere Geet Thakur of Rajgarh 1989 Phir Lehraya Lal Dupatta1990 Bahaar Aane Tak Mahendra Pratap 1990 Muqaddar Ka Badshaah DSP Rathod 1991 Naya Zaher 1991 Swarg Jaisaa Ghar 1991 Jeevan Daata C.B.I. Officer Vijay Sharma 1991 Numbri Aadmi I.G.P.1992Zulm Ki Hukumat Father-in-law1992Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman Lalkishan Chhabria 1993 Bhookamp 1993 Dil Ki Baazi Vishwanath Kashyap 1993 Santaan Mr. Saxena 1993 Aashik Awara Dilip Singh 1994 Sangam Ho Ke Rahega 1994 Brahma Shivprasad 1994 Yuhi Kabhi Pooja's Father 1994 Udhaar Ki Zindagi 1994 Deewana Sanam 1995 Param Vir Chakra 1995 Guddu Dr. Gupta 1996Himmat Chief of Secret Service1997 Aastha Mr. Dutt 1997 Lahoo Ke Do Rang DCP A. A. Khan 1997 Prithvi Rashmi's Father1997 Aastha: In the Prison of SpringMr. Dutt1998 Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkhan 1998 AakroshDr. Malhotra 1998 Major SaabBrigadier Satish Khurana 1999 Sar Ankhon Par Cameo 1999 Aa Ab Laut Chalen Ashwin 1999 Mahaul Theek Hai IGP1999 Manchala 1999 Hindustan Ki Kasam Chander Malhotra 2000 Glamour Girl Police Commissioner2000 Khauff Judge 2000 Khooni Shikanja 2000 Jung Police Commissioner 2000 Karobaar: The Business of Love Rajesh Puri-Public Prosecutor2001 Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Mr. Malhotra 2001 Abhay Tejaswini's Father 2002 Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai Mr. Khurana 2002 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen Dr. D. D. 2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa Surgeon 2003 Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha Shekhar Pillai 2003 Khushi Mr. Roy 2003 Out of Control Richa's Father 2003 Bollywood Calling Manu Kapoor 2003 Maa Santoshi Maa 2004 Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da KehnaSinging Fakir 2004 Mein Bikaaoo: On Sale 2004 HatyaRatan Lal 2005 Aashiq Banaya AapneMahesh Pariyar, Sneha's father 2005 Classic Dance of LoveJ. K. Malhotra 2006 Khosla Ka Ghosla Bapu/Sethi 2009 Purab Ki Laila Paschim Ka Chaila 2010 Break Ke Baad Jeet Gulati Last appearance

Television Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993) Aahat (1995) (season 1) (1995-2001): Episode 62/63 - "The Noose" Farman Aashirwad (1998-2001) Choodiyan (2000) Kehta Hai Dil (2001-2002)