Hari Shivdasani

Hari Shivdasani (1909–1994) was an Indian character actor in Hindi cinema from 1930s-1980s.[1] He was ethnic Sindhi and had moved with his family to Mumbai at the time of partition of India in 1947. He is the father of the actress Babita[2][3] and uncle of actress Sadhana. His granddaughters are actresses Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.

Shivdasani's acting career spanned over 50 years during which he appeared in more than 70 movies.[4]

Filmography

1.Dadagiri (1987) [Actor]
2.Achha Bura (1983) [Actor .... Lala]
3.Sun Meri Laila (1983) [Actor .... Mr. Shivdasani (Ad Film Producer)]
4.Sun Sajna (1982) [Actor .... Owner of Hotel Tin Min]
5.Yeh Vaada Raha (1982) [Actor .... Mr. Pannalal Saxena]
6.Harjaee (1981) [Actor .... Mr. Chopra]
7.Biwi O Biwi (1981) [Actor .... Col. Hari Singh]
8.Laawaris (1981) [Actor .... Sethji]
9.Professor Pyarelal (1981) [Actor .... Rai's creditor]
10.Khwab (1980) [Actor .... Judge]
11.Raadha Aur Seeta (1979) [Actor .... Dholuram's boss]
12.Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979) [Actor .... Faujiram]
13.Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime (1978) [Actor .... Chief Engineer]
14.Vishwanath (1978) [Actor .... Raj Kishan Mehta]
15.Khel Khilari Ka (1977) [Actor .... I.G.P.]
16.Chacha Bhatija (1977) [Actor .... Pinky's Father] (uncredited)
17.Bhanwar (1976) [Actor .... Real Bridegroom's father]
18.Khalifa (1976) [Actor .... Shyamsunder Aswani]
19.Zameer (1975) [Actor .... Hari Shivdasani (Auction winner)]
20.Khel Khel Mein (1975) [Actor .... Vikram's Father]
21.Sanyasi (1975) [Actor .... Family Advocate]
22.Ajnabee (1974) [Actor .... Diwan Sardarilal]
23.Insaaniyat (1974) [Actor .... Poonamchand]
24.Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) [Actor .... Jagdish Kapoor]
25.Sone Ke Haath (1973) [Actor]
26.Ek Hasina Do Diwane (1972) [Actor]
27.Jeet (1972) [Actor] (uncredited)
28.Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970) [Actor .... Police Superintendent Gupta]
29.Pehchan (1970) [Actor .... Ashram Manager] (uncredited)
30.Anjaana (1969) [Actor .... Advocate]
31.Doli (1969) [Actor .... College Director]
32.Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969) [Actor .... Doctor]
33.Kismat (1969) [Actor .... Roma's Dad]
34.Talash (1969) [Actor .... Babulal (Lachchu's Father)]
35.Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969) [Actor .... Announcer]
36.Aulad (1968) [Actor .... Major Gupta]
37.Haseena Maan Jayegi (1968) [Actor .... Barrister. Randhir (Raakesh's Father)]
38.Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968) [Actor .... B.K.]
39.Hamraaz (1967) [Actor .... General]
... aka "Confidant" - USA (informal English title)
40.Dus Lakh (1966) [Actor .... Corrupt building contractor]
41.Waqt (1965) [Actor .... Lala Hardiyal Rai - Kedarnath's friend]
42.Arzoo (1965) [Actor .... Major Kapoor]
43.Bheegi Raat (1965) [Actor .... Colonel Bhim Singh]
44.Neela Aakash (1965) [Actor]
45.Rajkumar (1964) [Actor]
... aka "Raaj Kumar" - USA (DVD box title)
46.Ganga Ki Lahren (1964) [Actor .... Seth. Laxmi Das]
47.Ishaara (1964) [Actor .... Madan Rais]
48.Sangam (1964/I) [Actor .... Captain]
49.Dil Hi To Hai (1963) [Actor .... Nawab Jallaudin]
50.Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke (1963) [Actor .... Rai Bahadur Gyanchand Sahni]
51.Asli-Naqli (1962) [Actor]
52.Anuradha (1961) [Actor .... Brijeshwar Prasad Roy]
53.Mem-Didi (1961) [Actor .... Dilip's Father]
54.Mr. India (1961) [Actor .... Rai Bahadur Himmatchand]
55.Parakh (1960) [Actor .... School's Principal]
56.Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960) [Actor .... Memsaab's Father]
57.Hum Hindustani (1960) [Actor .... Diwan]
58.Love in Simla (1960) [Actor .... Announcer]
59.Bhai-Bahen (1959) [Actor]
... aka "Blackmailer" - India (English title)
60.Black Cat (1959) [Actor .... Commissioner of Police] (uncredited)
61.Chhoti Bahen (1959) [Actor .... Ramesh's dad] (as Hari Sivadasani)
62.Kal Hamara Hai (1959) [Actor] (as H. Shivdasani)
63.12 O'Clock (1958) [Actor .... Bali's mamaji] (as Hari Sivdasani)
64.Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957) [Actor .... Public Prosecutor]
65.Shree 420 (1955) [Actor .... Philachand]
66.Marine Drive (1955) [Actor .... Sunderlal Khanna]
67.Badshah (1954) [Actor]
68.Baghdad (1952) [Actor]
69.Panchhi (1944) [Actor]
70.Kisise Na Kehna (1942) [Actor]
71.Hindustan Hamara (1940) [Actor .... Chunilal]
72.Main Hari (1940) [Actor]
73.Prem Ratri (1936) [Actor]
74.Sangdil Samaj (1936) [Actor]
75.Sher Ka Panja (1936) [Actor]
76.Bharat Ki Beti (1935) [Actor]
77.Dharma Ki Devi (1935) [Actor]

References

  1. Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. pp. 1994–. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7.
  2. "Why they were so bitter about each other". masala.com. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  3. Dinesh Raheja (August 25, 2003). "Babita: The dainty businesswoman". Rediff.com movies. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
  4. "Filmography by year for Hari Shivdasani". IMDB. Retrieved 1 May 2013.

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