Bhagwandas Moolchand Luthria (1944 – 12 May 2014), better known as Sudhir, was an Indian actor in Hindi cinema. He was best known for his role in the films a war-drama film Haqeeqat , Khote Sikkay and Dharmatma with Feroz Khan , Satte Pe Satta with Amitabh Bachchan , Hare Rama Hare Krishna,Gambler and Joshila with Dev Anand . He acted in over 200 films in a career spanning from 1962 to 2009. He acted as both Lead and character actor in movies. As an lead and supporting actor in 60s and as a character actor mainly as villain after Mid 70s . He was one of Bollywood's best known villains from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Career He acted in Prem Patra starring Sadhana and Shashi Kapoor (1962) as Subhash. He appeared in Apna Ghar Apni Kahani (Pyas) opposite Mumtaz in 1968, singing "Jigar me dard kaisa ishko ulfat to nhi kahate" and 'main ye sochkar uske dar se utha tha' from Haqeeqat (1964), 'mujhe raat din ye khayal hai' and 'mere dil pe andheri sa chhan laga''' from Ek Phool Ek Bhool (1968).
He often played the second-in-command sidekick to villains Ajit, Prem Nath and Pran, a torturous police inspector, or a sleazy man. He was most known for his shrill voice, long moustache and sideburns. He starred in at least a dozen Amitabh Bachchan movies, such as Deewaar, Kaalia, Majboor, Sharaabi, Satte Pe Satta, Dostana, Shaan and Lal Baadshah. Other notable appearances included Feroz Khan's 1974 hit Khote Sikkay, its sequel Kachche Heere, Dharmatma, as well as Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and roles of a disabled thief in Dev Anand's Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), as Police Inspector (Special Appearances) in Subhash Ghai's Meri Jung (1985) and in the Shah Rukh Khan-starring Baadshah (1999). His last film appearances were in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) and Victoria House (2009).
He also played episodic roles in CID'' in 2003.
Filmography Films Year Film Role Notes1961 Umar Qaid Rakesh 1962 Prem Patra Subhash 1964 Haqeeqat Ram Singh 1968 Apna Ghar Apni Kahani 1969 Ustad 420 Ek Phool Ek Bhool 1971 Hare Rama Hare Krishna Michael Mera Gaon Mera Desh Police Inspector Gambler Ram Mehta 1973 Joshila Kundan 1974 Khote Sikkay Bhaggu Majboor Ravi's co-worker 1975 Deewaar Jaichand Dharmatma Natwar 1980 Dostana Inspector Shinde Shaan Ranjeet 1981 Kaalia Rawat HotelLalwaniSannataDefence Lawyer1982 Satte Pe Satta Som Anand Kachche Heere Bhaggu 1983Chor PoliceCaptain Malhotra1984 Sharaabi Boxer Gafoor 1985 Ram Tere Kitne Nam Diwan Lalchand Meri Jung Bhosale (Police Inspector) Adventures of Tarzan 1986Africadalli Sheela Kannada filmShatru1987Kizhakku Africavil Sheela Tamil filmSheela 1988 Gunahon Ka Faisla Shiva 1989 Awara Zindagi Tiger Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá One of Bata's goons Jung Baaz Oonch Neech Beech Chhote Na-Insaafi John D'Souza Elaan-E-Jung Arjun Singh's man 1990 Zahreelay Jaichand Khurana C.I.D. Micheal Kali Ganga Shera Gunahon Ka Devta Sheshnaag one of Aghori's Disciples Doodh Ka Karz Jumman Zimmedaaar Raghu 1991 Farishtay Ajooba Bandit Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi Investigating Officer Roshanlal Jhoothi Shaan Abdul 1992 Kisme Kitna Hai Dum Inspector Khan Shola Aur Shabnam Brij (Jaichand's partner) Humlaa Bhawani's man Tahalka Dong's Right Hand Angaar Health Minister Baaz Gogi 1993 Aankhen Tejeshwar's henchman KundanSudhirDil Hai Betaab Sudhir (Vikram's employee) Police Wala Daniel Veerta Mill Manager Mehta 1994 Raja Babu Police Inspector Zamane Se Kya Darna Gambler Gangster Ekka Raja Rani Police Commissioner Gaekwad Ikke Pe Ikka Police Inspector Beta Ho To Aisa J.K.'s henchman Mr. Azaad 1995 Jawab Prem Raja Police Inspector Zamaana Deewana Gullu (Hitman) Rock Dancer Boat Club ManagerRam Shastra Inspector Azhgar Ali 1997 Aakhri Sanghursh Baggu Share Bazaar Police Commissioner Bhai Bhai Doctor 1998 Dulhe Raja SSP Nissar Khan Iski Topi Uske Sarr Joseph Maharaja Hunter Zulm-O-Sitam Sikandar's Henchman 1999 Lal Baadshah Vikram's Henchman Safari Uncle D'Silva Chudail No. 1 Baadshah Rocky 2000 Billa No. 786 Balwant Rai 2002 Humraaz Tommy 2004 Deewaar Mushtaque Hatya Johny 2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Contest Co-announcer 2009 Victoria House Ramu Chowkidaar
Television Year Serial Role Notes1993–2001 Zee Horror Show 1997 Betaal Pachisi Bash 2003 CID - The Case of Predictions Dr. Kailash (episode 249–250) CID - The Case of Illusive Bomber Jinjar (episode 269–270)
Death He had long been suffering from a lung infection and he died on 12 May 2014 at the age of 70.
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