Subbiraj

Subbiraj Kakkar popularly known as Subbiraj was an Indian character actor in Hindi-language films and television. His maternal uncle was veteran actor Prithviraj Kapoor and thus Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor were his cousins.

Career

His debut film was "Do Gunde". At that time he was working as the Studio Manager of famous R.K.Studio of the Kapoor family.

Subbiraj was well known for his acting in Hindi cinema mainly as a character artist. He was best known for his acting performance in the film “Ek Ruka Hua Faisla” released in 1986 in which he has acted in the role of “Juror no Ten” as an arrogant, hypocrite, foul-mouthed, and aggressive businessman. This film was the remake of Sidney Lumet movie “Twelve Angry Men.” He got the acclamation of both the critics and the audience for his acting in this movie. In 1991 he featured in another movie named as “Maa Ki Mamta” which was also a big hit. His other popular films include "Khiladi 420" in 2000, "International Khiladi" in 1999, "Ram Aur Shyam" in 1996.

Personal life His father was the studio manager of R K Studios.

He married the actress Baby Naaz, of the Boot Polish movie fame, a classic of Raj Kapoor in 1954 who had received a distinction award at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival for her role in Boot Polish. She was his co-star in "Dekha Pyaar Tumhara" in 1963 and "Mera Ghar Mere Bachhe" in 1965. They have a son called Girish and daughter called Gauri who are not associated with the Indian Film Industry.

Death Subbiraj died in July 2007. Baby Naaz died before him in 1995.

Filmography

Year Film Character/Role 2009 Sanam Teri Kasam Dr. Kapoor 2007 Ghutan Dharrampal 2005 Ab Tumhari Bari 2000 Khiladi 420 Judge 2000 Mela (as Subhi Raj) 2000 Bharat India Hindustan 2000 Raat Rani 1999 Jahan Tum Le Chalo 1999 Kartoos Mini's prospective father-in-law 1999 International Khiladi S.P. Sharma (as Subiraj) 1998 Khote Sikkey Senior Police Officer (as Suvi Raj) 1998 Mohabbat Aur Jung Police Commissioner 1998 Jiyaala Principal 1998 Salaakhen Committee Member 1997 Aflatoon College principal (as Subiraj)1997Police StationSchool Master 1997 Agni Morcha 1996 Papi Gudia Commissioner of Police (as Subhiraaj) 1996 Ajay Anjali's Father-in-law 1996 Ram Aur Shyam Scientist (as Subi Raj) 1996 Shohrat 1996 Mafia Acharya 1996 Agni Sakshi Mr. Kapoor (Father) 1995 Fauji Inspector General of Police1995Anokha Andaaz Principal 1995 Ram Shastra Judge 1995 Sabse Bada Khiladi Police Commissioner Sinha (uncredited) 1995 Aaj Ka Maseeha 1994 Do Fantoosh Veerendra's chacha 1994 Sangdil Sanam Vimla's husband 1994 Aao Pyaar Karen Anjali's husband 1994 Gangster 1994 Andaz Col. Anand Viraj (uncredited)1994 Khuddar Father of Adarsh Vardhan (Uncredited) seen only in photo frame 1994 Tejasvini Havaldar Trilochan 1994 Dilwale Vikram's dad 1994 Elaan Senior Police Officer (uncredited) 1994 Sehme Huye Sitaare 1993AakankshaDeshbandhu 1993 Pyar Pyar Agarwal1993Insaaf Ka Khoon Public Prosecutor 1993 Raunaq Jagjit Singh Parwana (as Subiraj) 1993 Meri Aan Ashfaque Khan's father-in-law 1993 Parwane Principal - Gokhale College (as Subiraj) 1993 Anari Raj Jyotish 1993 Lootere Commissioner 1992 Jai Kaali 1992 Anaam Dr. Bhardwaj (as Subiraj) 1992 Apradhi Dhanraj 1992 Sone Ki Lanka Mohit's foster father 1992 Ek Ladka Ek Ladki Estate Lawyer (as Subbi Raj) 1992 Zindagi Ek Juaa (as Subiraaj) 1992 Mr. Bond Sunita's father (as Subiraj) 1992 Vansh Geeta's potential in-law (as Subhiraaj) 1992 Dil Ka Kya Kasoor College Principal (as Subhiraj) 1992 Vajraghat 1991 Insaaf Ka Khoon Prosecuting Attorney 1991 Narasimha Doctor 1991 Lakshmanrekha Lawyer 1991 Kurbaan Gupta (as Subbi Raj) 1991 Anar 1991 Aur Dhol Bajta Raha 1991 Pyar Ka Saudagar Maria's father 1990 Awwal Number Police Commissioner Patil 1990 Karishma Kali Kaa 2nd Police Commissioner 1990 Pathar Ke Insan Rai Bahadur Dina Nath (as Subi Raj) 1990 Thanedaar Police Commissioner (uncle) (as Subhiraj) 1990 Gunahon Ka Devta Police Inspector Verma 1990 Kroadh Mehta - Public Prosecutor (Bombay) 1990 Aulad Ke Khatir 1989 Mahaadev Thakur Sujan Singh 1989 Shehzaade Shanti Bhai (uncredited) 1989 Tridev Judge Saxena (as Subiraj) 1989 Apna Desh Paraye Log 1989 Touhean The Judge 1989 Khooni Murdaa Advocate Palkhiwala (as Subiraj) 1989 Maut Ka Elaan (TV movie) 1989 Saaya Prosecuting Lawyer (uncredited) 1988 Zulm Ko Jala Doonga Judge 1988 Ram-Avtar Sangeeta's father (as Suberaj)1988O Bharya Katha (Telugu movie)Heeralal 1988 Be Lagaam 1987 Zevar Shambhu Nath (as Subiraj) 1987 Kaash Director of the school 1987 Muqaddar Ka Faisla Murari 1987 Satyamev Jayate Police Commissioner Prithvi Singh (as Subbiraaj) 1987 Imaandaar Sudhir 1987 Pratighaat Laxmi's father 1986 Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (TV movie) Juror #10 1986 Kala Dhanda Goray Log Senior Police Officer 1986 Kirayadar Advocate (as Subiraj) 1986 Pahunchey Huwe Log 1986 Anaar 1986 Sone Ka Pinjra (video) 1985 Alag Alag Neeraj's father 1984 Lakhon Ki Baat Editor Bharucha (as Subiraj) 1983 Pasand Apni Apni Ismail (as Subiraj) 1983 Dard-E-Dil Jamnadas 1983 Jaani Dost Dharamraj Singh 1983 Sun Meri Laila David 1982 Sun Sajna 1980 Jazbaat Ram Mohan 1980 Qatil Kaun Lalu 1977 Niyaz Aur Namaaz Qawwali singer 1969 Raja Saab Kunver Gurbahadur Singh (as Subiraj) 1967 Chhaila Babu Raju 1964 Ishaara Deep (as Subi Raj) 1963 Dekha Pyaar Tumhara 1961 Bada Aadmi (as Subiraj) 1961 Salaam Memsaab 1961 Walait Pass Ajeet (as Subi Raj) 1960 Mera Ghar Mere Bachche Narendra 1959 C.I.D. Girl Suraj 1959 Do Gunde

Television

Year Show Character/Role 2000 Chattaan (TV series) 1999 Viraasat (TV series) 1993–1998 Parampara (TV series) 1991 Maa Ki Mamta (TV series) 1990 Peechha Karo (TV miniseries) 1985–86 Paying Guest (TV series) Krishnakant Trivedi