| Veerendra | |
|---|---|
| Born | Subhash Dhadwal (1948-08-15)15 August 1948 Phagwara, Punjab, India |
| Died | 6 December 1988(1988-12-06) (aged 40) Talwandi Kalan, Punjab, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, Producer, Director |
| Spouse | Pammi Veerendra |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Dharmendra (cousin) Deepti Bhatnagar (daughter-in-law) Chandana Sharma (daughter-in-law) |
Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal, (1948–1988) was an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who made 25 Punjabi-language films in his 12-year career.
He made his debut with the film Teri Meri Ek Jindri, released in 1975, featuring Dharmendra, his cousin.
He was a regular in Punjabi films of the 1980s, often considered its leading hero till his death in 1988, in a murder which remains unsolved. Some of his more popular films were Lambhardarni, Balbiro Bhabhi and Dushmani Dee Agg, which was released after his death.
Personal life
According to The Times of India, Veerendra's real name was Subhash Dhadwal. He was born in Phagwara. He was shot to death in 1988 and is survived by his wife Pammi and two sons, Randeep and Ramandeep Arya.
Both sons have been active in the entertainment industry: Randeep became a television produced after a short acting career, and is married to actress Deepti Bhatnagar; Ramandeep has served as assistant director to the likes of Sanjay Gupta and Rajiv Rai and is married to actress Chandana Sharma.
Filmography
- Dushmani Dee Aag (1990) ... Jeeta
- Jatt Soormay (1988) ... Jeeta
- Patola (1988) ... Balwant 'Ballu'
- Jatt Te Zameen (1987) ... Jeeta
- Mera Lahoo (1987) Hindi movie as a director
- Vairi Jatt (1985) ... Veer
- Guddo (1985)
- Tulsi (1985) Hindi movie as a director
- Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)
- Nimmo (1984) ... Karma
- Jigri Yaar (1984) ... Karma
- Yarri Jatt Di (1984) ... Jeeta
- Laajo (1983) ... Jeeta
- Ajj Di Heer (1983)
- Siskiyan (1983)
- Sardara Kartara (1981) ... Kartara
- Batwara (1982) ... Karma
- Rano (1982) ... Mohna
- Sarpanch (1982) ... Karma
- Balbeero Bhabi (1981) .... Succha
- Khel Muqaddar Ka (1981)
- Lambardarni (1980)...Karma (Movie dubbed in Hindi under the title Khel Muqaddar Ka)
- Kunwara Mama (1979)
- Saida Jogan (1979)
- Jindri Yaar Di (1978)
- Giddha (1978) Doctor Balveer
- Zehreeli (1977)
- Do Chehere (1977) Hindi film as a Raj
- Santo Banto (1976).... Jeeta
- Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) ... Gafoor Khan
- Takkra (1976)
- Dharam Jeet (1975)
- Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975) .... Jeeta
- Insan Aur Insan (1973) ...
References
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- ^ "Film on Dharmendra's cousin Veerendra Singh, who was shot dead during shoot". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 18 June 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ: 1936 ਤੋਂ 1990 ਤਕ". punjabitribuneonline.com. 26 February 2016.
- "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ: ਕੱਲ੍ਹ, ਅੱਜ ਤੇ ਭਲਕ". punjabitribuneonline.com. 6 November 2015.
- Gurwinder (4 December 2018). "5th December 1988 - A Black Day In The History Of Punjabi Cinema". Ghaint Punjab. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.