Upendra Trivedi

Upendra Jethalal Trivedi (14 July 1936 4 January 2015) was an Indian film and stage actor, director and producer who was one of the most prolific actors of Gujarati cinema. As an actor films like Mehndi Rang Lagyo, Jogidas Khuman (1962) were few of his earliest appearances in Gujarati films. He was also known as Abhinay Samrat. He was politically active and was elected to the state legislative assembly three times.

Early life Upendra Trivedi was born on 14 July 1936 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. His family hailed from Kukadia village near Idar, Gujarat. His parents moved to Ujjain where he completed his education. He lived with his elder brother in Mumbai in early life. He worked as a coolie and a labourer in umbrella manufacturing factory when his father who was a mill worker suffered paralysis. He also directed and produced Jher To Peedhan Jani Jani based on the novel of same name by Manubhai Pancholi.

He wrote an autobiography, Upendra Trivedi : Atmakathan ane Anya Aalekh.

Death Trivedi died on 4 January 2015 at Mumbai following respiratory arrest. He was married and had two sons.

Recognition He received the Padma Shri in 1989 and the Pandit Omkarnath Thakur award also.

Filmography As actor Films he acted include:

Kadu Makrani (1960) Mendi Rang Lagyo (1960) Hiro Salaat (1961) Veer Ramwalo (1961) Jogidas Khuman (1962) Vanraj Chavdo (1963) Jesal Toral (1971) Parde Ke Peeche (1971, Hindi) Jher To Pidhan Jaani Jaani (1972) Jungle Main Mangal (1972, Hindi) Kadu Makrani (1973) Raja Bharathari (1973) Ranakdevi (1973) Mahasati Savitri (1973) Blackmail (1973) Ghunghat (1974) Harishchandra Taramati (1974) Hothal Padmani (1974) Jogidas Khuman (1975) Jai Ranchhod (1975) Bhadar Tara Vehta Pani (1975) Shetalne Kanthe (1975) Chundadino Rang (1976) Malavpati Munj as Munj (1976) Ra'Navghan (1976) Santu Rangili (1976) Vir Mangdavalo (1976) Bhrashtachar Murdabad (1977) Halaman Jethvo (1977) Manno Manigar (1977) Paiso Bole Chhe (1977) Sadavant Savlinga (1977) Sonkansari (1977) Kali Rat (1977) Khel Khiladi Ka (1977, Hindi) Chundadi Odhi Tara Naam Ni (1978) Dada Khetrapal (1978) Manek Thumbh (1978) Patri Parmar (1978) Ver Ni Vasulat (1978) Amarsinh Rathod (1979) Garvo Garasiyo (1979) Kunwari Satino Kesari Kanth (1979) Lalwadi Phoolwadi (1979) Navrang Chundadi (1979) Preet Khandani Dhar (1979) Rang Rasiya (1979) Sona Indhoni Rupa Bedlun (1979) Suraj Chandrani Sakhe (1979) Vahue Vagovya Mota Khorda (1979) Veer Pasali (1979) Chitadano Chor (1980) Jivi Rabaran (1980) Kesar Kathiyani (1980) Koino Ladakvayo (1980) Namni Nagarvel (1980) Sorathni Padmini (1980) Amar Devidas (1981) Bhav Bhavna Bheru (1981) Mehulo Luhar (1981) Sheth Jagadusha (1981) Vansali Vagi Valamni (1981) Retina Ratan (1982) Vachhada Dadani Dikri (1983) Dharatina Ami (1984) Mali Methan (1984) Manasaina Diva (1984) Machchhu Tara Vaheta Pani (1984) Nagmati Nagvalo (1984) Sajan Sonalde (1984) Malo Naagde (1985) Sole Somwar (1988) Bhadarne Kanthe (1991) Manvini Bhavai (1993) Maa Baap ne Bhulsho Nahi (1999)

As director Manvini Bhavai (1993, based on the novel of the same name) Jher To Peedha Chhe Jani Jani (1972)