Gajendra Chauhan

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Gajendra Chauhan
Gajendra Chauhan at the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards 2010.jpg
Gajendra Chauhan in 2010
Born (1956-10-10) 10 October 1956 (age 67)
Delhi, India
Nationality Indian
Other names Gajendra Singh Chauhan
Occupation
Years active 1984-present
Spouse(s) Habiba Rehman

Gajendra Singh Chauhan (born 10 October 1956), known professionally as Gajendra Chauhan, is an Indian television and film actor, best known for his portrayal of Yudhishthira in the historical television series, Mahabharat (1988–90). In 2015, he was appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), which sparked protests by students at the institute.

Early life

Chauhan was born in Delhi, on 10 October 1956.[1] He did a diploma in radiography from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) before he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.[2] There he studied acting in the school run by Roshan Taneja, who had previously taught at FTII.[3]

Acting career

Chauhan's acting career spans 34 years, and by his own count, he has worked in 600 television series and almost 150 movies during that period.[4][5] His first break as an actor was in television series Paying Guest in 1983, and he went on to act in shows such as Rajni, Air Hostess and Adalat.[6] The first acting part in a film that he did was in Main Chup Nahi Rahoongi in 1986.[3] In reviews of his film career, Times of India and Firstpost wrote that he had played significant roles only in a few "C-grade" movies, with most of his other roles being cameo appearances, a few of which were in mainstream movie.[7][8]

Mahabharat

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Further information: Mahabharat (1988 TV series)

Chauhan was initially offered to play the role of Lord Krishna in the television series, and shot for two episodes of the series in this role.[9] However filming for the first series was delayed, and Chauhan moved south to take on new work.[9] Upon his return, Chauhan had put on weight and was considered unsuitable for the role of Krishna. He was later offered the role of Yudhishthira, which went on to being the role he has become better known by.[9]

Administration and politics

Chauhan has also been involved in the administration of Cinema and Television Artists Association for 20 years, and served as its president for a year.[4][10] In 2004 Chauhan entered politics,[5] and became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), for which he has worked as the national convener for culture.[4][11]

Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India

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Further information: Film and Television Institute of India

On 9 June 2015, Chauhan was appointed as the Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).[12] His appointment proved to be controversial amid allegations by students that it was a blatant attempt to saffronize the institute.[12] A section of students including All India Students Association (AISA) continue to agitate.[13] Chauhan requested the students to give him a year to prove himself, and insisted that he would be better than the previous chairpersons.[14]

Among those who have supported Chauhan's appointment as FTII chairman are BJP supporters and politicians including Mukesh Khanna,[15]Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Raza Murad, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, and Paintal.[10][16][17] Many more including FTII alumni and former teachers, actors, film technicians, filmmakers and political leaders have opposed his appointment, prominent among whom include Ranbir Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Anupam Kher, Piyush Mishra, Anand Patwardhan, Kiran Rao, Jahnu Barua, Salman Khan, Rishi Kapoor,[18][19][20] Resul Pookutty,[21] Rajkummar Rao, Amol Palekar,[22] Soumitra Chatterjee,[23] Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal.[24]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1985 Main Chup Nahi Rahungi
Lallu Ram Sub Inspector
1986 Jungle Love
1989 Khuli Khidki Avinash
Awara Zindagi
1991 Vasna
Dancer Joshi
Jungle Ki Rani
Naagmani
1992 Jungle Ka Beta
Jawani Janeman
Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare Shibu
1993 Mulaquat Balraj
1994 Watan
Jai Maa Vaishno Devi
Pathreela Raasta
Janam Se Pehle
Vaade Iraade
Mohini Gandharv
Sone Ki Sita
1995 Hum Sab Chor Hain Police Commissioner
Kaala Sach
Reshma
1996 Himmatvar Inspector Patil
1997 Uff! Yeh Mohabbat Umang Usgaonkar
Vishwavidhaata Mukesh Mathur
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Pratap - Prosecutting attorney
Dharma Karma Police Inspector
Police Station
1999 International Khiladi Rahul's Father
Inteqam Aurat Ka
Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet Arjun Singh
Dil Ka Sauda
2000 Billa No. 786 Virendra Singh (Pinky's dad)
Aaj Ka Ravan ACP Rathod
Tapish
Saamri
Yeh Hai Prem Janjaal
2001 Rupa Rani Ramkali
Gumnam Hai Koi Vinod Kumar Tripathi
Arjun Devaa Virendra Choudhry
2002 Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Ex-Armyman
2003 Andaaz Mr. Sahay
Parwana Ganesh fest dancer/singer
Baghban Car salesman
2004 Pati Ho To Aisa
2005 Dhadkanein Ravi Malhotra
Barsaat Arav's Father
2006 Mere Jeevan Saathi
2007 Meri Doli Tere Angana Mahendra
2010 Isi Life Mein Nareshchand
2012 Nakshatra Sharma
2014 Kahin Hai Mera Pyar Priya's father

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1985 Sarrkkar: Risshton Ki Ankahi Kahani
1988 Mahabharat Yudhishthira 94 episodes between 2 October 1988 – 24 June 1990
1994 The Zee Horror Show
2000 Noor Jahan
2001 Aane Wala Pal
2006 Raavan Maharaj Dasharath (King of Ayodhya)
2008-2009 Naaginn Naagdev
2012 Shobha Somnath Ki
2012 Kya Hua Tera Vaada Mr. Chopra
2013 Adaalat Colonel Desai

References

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