Arvind Trivedi (8 November 1938 – 6 October 2021) was an Indian actor and politician from Gujarat. He, alongside his brother Upendra Trivedi, was prolific in Gujarati cinema for over 40 years. He became a household name for playing the role of Ravana in the television series Ramayan (1987). He was elected to the Lok Sabha, lower house of the Parliament of India from Sabarkantha, Gujarat as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Biography Arvind Trivedi was born on 8 November 1938 in Indore (now in Madhya Pradesh) to Jethalal Trivedi. He studied to Intermediate level at Bhavan's College in Bombay (now Mumbai). He married Nalini on 4 June 1966. They had three daughters. His brother Upendra Trivedi was also prolific Gujarati film actor.
He is known for portraying Ravan in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan (1987). He acted in other TV series like Vikram Aur Betaal and others. The film Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya, in which he acted as Dadaji (grandfather), broke many box office records and he is still remembered for the role.
Trivedi acted in about 300 films including Hindi and Gujarati. He had acted in several social and mythological films.
In 1991, Arvind Trivedi was elected as a Member of Parliament from Sabarkatha constituency as a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and was in the office until 1996.
In 2002 he was named as the acting chairman of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC). Arvind Trivedi worked as CBFC chief from 20 July 2002 to 16 October 2003.
He had a heart attack around 9:30 on 6 October 2021. He died at his Kandivali residence in Mumbai.
Recognition Trivedi won seven awards for the best acting in Gujarati films awarded by the Government of Gujarat.
Selected filmography
Films Year Film Role Language Notes1971Paraya DhanHindi1971Jesal ToralJesalGujarati 1972Jangal Mein MangalHindi 1973Aaj Ki Taaza KhabarInspectorHindicredited as "Arvind Trivadi"1973RanakdeviGujarati 1974Kunwarbai Nu Mamerun Narsinh MehtaGujarati 1974TrimurtiBalraamHindi Main villain 1974Hothal PadminiGujarati 1975 Jogidas KhumanGujarati 1975Shetal Ne KaantheGujarati1976Vir MangdavaloGujarati1976Santu RangiliGujarati1977Paiso Bole ChheGujarati1978Bhagat Gora KumbharGujarati1978Prem BandhanHindi 1979Hum Tere Aashiq HainBalraamHindi 1980ManiyaroGujarati 1982DholiGujarati 1989Sati ToralGujarati 1989Dada Ne Vahali DikriGujarati 1998Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh JoyaDadajiGujarati 1985Veer MangdawaloArshiGujarati 2001 Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu DadajiGujarati
Television Year Serial Role Channel 1985 Vikram Aur Betaal Yogi DD National 1987 Ramayan Ravana, Vishrava 1989 Vishwamitra Sathyavrata Trishanku
References
External links Official biographical sketch in Parliament of India website