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Jagdish Raj

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BornJagdish Raj Khurana
1928
Sargodha, British India
Died28 July 2013
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1971–1992
ChildrenAnita Raj, Roopa Malhotra
Jagdish Raj Khurana (1928-28 July 2013) was a Bollywood actor who holds a Guinness World Record record for being the most type-cast actor[1]. He played a police inspector in 144 films[1]. He was born in 1928 in the town of Sargodha, British India, which is now inPakistan.[2] His daughter Anita Raj was also a Bollywood actress.[3][4][5][6]
Jagdish Raj had the record of playing a police officer 144 times in various Bollywood films.[7]
Some of his popular movies include 'Deewar', 'Don', 'Shakti', 'Mazdoor', 'Imaan Dharam', 'Gopichand Jasoos', 'Silsila', 'Aaina' and 'Besharam'.Though Jagdish occasionally played a villain and a couple of times essayed the role of a judge, he was best known for being cast a record 144 times as a police officer.
He is survived by two daughters Anita Raj, Roopa Malhotra and a son.
Jagdish, the famous police officer of Bollywood, passed away on July 28, 2013 at his Juhu residence following respiratory ailment. He was 85 years old.

Filmography

  • Khule Aam (24 December 1992)
  • Apradhi (6 November 1992)...... The Judge
  • Deedar (14 August 1992) (Released) ...... Sabharwal
  • Paap Ka Anth (8 December 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
  • Na Insafi (30 June 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
  • Khule Aam (24 December 1992)
  • Apradhi (6 November 1992)...... The Judge
  • Deedar (14 August 1992) (Released) ...... Sabharwal
  • Paap Ka Anth (8 December 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
  • Na Insafi (30 June 1989) (Released) ...... Police Commissioner
  • Aasman Se Ooncha (3 March 1989) (Released)
  • Aag Hi Aag (3 April 1988) (Released) ...... Judge
  • Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
  • Teesra Kinara (8 August 1986) (Released)
  • Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Doolha (31 January 1986) (Released) ...... Mafatlal
  • Mehak (2 July 1985) (Released)
  • Ram Tere Kitne Naam (15 February 1985) (Released) ...... Jailor
  • Salma (1985) (Released) ...... Doctor Who Checked Salma'S Throat
  • Zulm Ka Badla (1985) (Released)
  • Ram teri ganga maili(1985)(Released).......Police Inspector
  • Jeene Nahin Doonga (26 October 1984) (Released) ...... Jailer
  • Raj Tilak (31 August 1984) (Released) ...... King'S Assailant
  • Boxer (17 February 1984) (Released) ...... Man Whose Watch Gets Stolen
  • Mazdoor (14 October 1983) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
  • Hum Se Na Jeeta Koi (22 April 1983) (Released)
  • Deedar-E-Yaar (22 October 1982) (Released)
  • Sawaal (21 May 1982) (Released) ...... Inspector chodu
  • Gopichand Jasoos (19 February 1982) (Released) ...... Verma
  • Dil-E-Nadan (1982) (Released)
  • Agnee Pareeksha (1982) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
  • Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) (Released)
  • Ek Hi Bhool (9 October 1981) (Released) ...... (Guest Appearance)
  • Silsila (14 August 1981) (Released)
  • Magroor (20 April 1979) (Released) ...... Police Officer
  • Ram Kasam (22 September 1978) (Released)
  • Jaggu (Released)
  • Dil Aur Deewar (15 September 1978) (Released)
  • Parmatma (1978) (Released)
  • Tumhari Kasam (1978) (Released) ...... Police Inspector (Uncredited)
  • Besharam (1978) (Released) ...... Pandey
  • Aaina (1977) -- Managing Director (as Jagdishraj)
  • Immaan Dharam (1977) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
  • Paapi (1977) (Released) ...... Inspector Bhaskar
  • Dream Girl (1977) (Released)
  • Dafa 302 (1975) (Released) ...... Satish
  • Deewar (1975) (Released) -- Jaggi
  • Do Chor (1972) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
  • Johny Mera Naam (1970) (Released)........Police Inspector
  • Shuhaag .......Police Inspector-Khan
  • Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai (1969)
  • Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (as villain)
  • Funtoosh - 1954
  • Hum Dono - 1961
  • Kala Bazaar - 1960
  • Gambler - 1971
 
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