Raj Mehra (born 20 May 1913 – 10 April 1993) was an Indian character artist and film actor in Hindi language films, especially known for his role as a father of leading actors. During his career, he worked in over 300 Hindi films. Some of his popular roles are those of the father of Raj Kapoor in Sharada and Police Superintendent in Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai.
Career He started his career with Shaheed Latif's Shikayat (1948). Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993) was his last film he acted in.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1948 Shikayat 1948 Pyaar Ki Jeet Supporting actor 1948 Aaj Ki Raat 1949 Naach 1949 Patanga Gope's Chowkidar 1950 Kamal Ke Phool 1951 Stage 1951 Saiyan Thakor Sahib 1951 Khazana 1952 Parbat 1952 Anand Math Narrator 1957 Sharada Kashiram 1957 Gateway of India 1958 Police 1960 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai Police Superintendent 1961 Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai Khanna 1964 Woh Kaun Thi? S.P. 1964 Ziddi Thakur Mahendra Singh. 1965 Neela Aakash Neela's Father 1966 Aaye Din Bahar Ke Jankidas Teesri Manzil Sunita's Father 1967 Patthar Ke Sanam Shyamlal 1969 Sajan Inspector Khan Pyar Hi Pyar Kailash Nath Gupta 1971 Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee Bakshi 1972 Shor Doctor Be-Imaan Seth Jamna Das 1973 Raja Rani Goverdhan Das Loafer Rajendranath Mehra Jugnu Inspector General 1974Amir Garib Police Commissioner1977 Shirdi Ke Sai Baba Murthy 1980 Beqasoor (1980 film) Public Prosecutor Guest RoleBe-Reham Police Commissioner Gupte Guest Role1983Divorce (1983 film) Paanchwin Manzil Police Commissnor Ghanekar1986Aap Ke Saath Doctor Guest RoleTan-Badan Thakur Shamsher Singh 1989 Daata
Awards Filmfare Awards 1958Filmfare Awards www.awardsandshows.com/ Category Film Result Best Supporting actor Sharada
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