Veerendra

Veerendra
Born
Subhash Dhadwal

(1948-08-15)15 August 1948[1]
Died6 December 1988(1988-12-06) (aged 40)
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
SpousePammi Veerendra
Children2
RelativesDharmendra (cousin)
Deepti Bhatnagar (daughter-in-law)
Chandana Sharma (daughter-in-law)

Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal, (1948–1988) was an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who made 25 Punjabi-language films in his 12-year career.

He made his debut with the film Teri Meri Ek Jindri, released in 1975, featuring Dharmendra, his cousin.[2]

He was a regular in Punjabi films of the 1980s, often considered its leading hero till his death in 1988, in a murder which remains unsolved.[2] Some of his more popular films were Lambhardarni, Balbiro Bhabhi and Dushmani Dee Agg, which was released after his death.[3][4]

Personal life

According to The Times of India, Veerendra's real name was Subhash Dhadwal.[2] He was born in Phagwara. He was shot to death in 1988[5] and is survived by his wife Pammi and two sons, Randeep and Ramandeep Arya.

Both sons have been active in the entertainment industry: Randeep became a television produced after a short acting career, and is married to actress Deepti Bhatnagar; Ramandeep has served as assistant director to the likes of Sanjay Gupta and Rajiv Rai and is married to actress Chandana Sharma.

Filmography

  • Dushmani Dee Aag (1990) ... Jeeta
  • Jatt Soormay (1988) ... Jeeta
  • Patola (1988) ... Balwant 'Ballu'
  • Jatt Te Zameen (1987) ... Jeeta
  • Mera Lahoo (1987) Hindi movie as a director
  • Vairi Jatt (1985) ... Veer
  • Guddo (1985)
  • Tulsi (1985) Hindi movie as a director
  • Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)
  • Nimmo (1984) ... Karma
  • Jigri Yaar (1984) ... Karma
  • Yarri Jatt Di (1984) ... Jeeta
  • Laajo (1983) ... Jeeta
  • Ajj Di Heer (1983)
  • Siskiyan (1983)
  • Sardara Kartara (1981) ... Kartara
  • Batwara (1982) ... Karma
  • Rano (1982) ... Mohna
  • Sarpanch (1982) ... Karma
  • Balbeero Bhabi (1981) .... Succha
  • Khel Muqaddar Ka (1981)
  • Lambardarni (1980)...Karma (Movie dubbed in Hindi under the title Khel Muqaddar Ka)
  • Kunwara Mama (1979)
  • Saida Jogan (1979)
  • Jindri Yaar Di (1978)
  • Giddha (1978) Doctor Balveer
  • Zehreeli (1977)
  • Do Chehere (1977) Hindi film as a Raj
  • Santo Banto (1976).... Jeeta
  • Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) ... Gafoor Khan
  • Takkra (1976)
  • Dharam Jeet (1975)
  • Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975) .... Jeeta
  • Insan Aur Insan (1973) ...

References

  1. ^ mediology (5 December 2020). "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ ਦੀ ਜਿੰਦ ਜਾਨ ਸੀ ਵਰਿੰਦਰ". Punjabi Tribune. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Film on Dharmendra's cousin Veerendra Singh, who was shot dead during shoot". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 18 June 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. ^ "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ: 1936 ਤੋਂ 1990 ਤਕ". punjabitribuneonline.com. 26 February 2016.
  4. ^ "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ: ਕੱਲ੍ਹ, ਅੱਜ ਤੇ ਭਲਕ". punjabitribuneonline.com. 6 November 2015.
  5. ^ Gurwinder (4 December 2018). "5th December 1988 - A Black Day In The History Of Punjabi Cinema". Ghaint Punjab. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.