Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
Kanhaiyalal was born in Varanasi into a theatrical family. His father, Pandit Bhairodutt Choube, owned a drama company but disapproved of his son’s interest in acting. Undeterred, Kanhaiyalal began working backstage and gradually transitioned into small stage roles. After his father's death, he moved to Bombay to pursue a career in cinema—initially aspiring to become a writer and director. However, fate had other plans, and he made his screen debut as an extra in Sagar Ka Sher. He rose to national and international fame for his iconic portrayal of the scheming moneylender Sukhilala in Mehboob Khan’s Mother India (1957), one of Indian cinema’s most legendary villains. He had originally played the same role in Aurat (1940), making him the first Indian actor to reprise a character in a remake 17 years later. Mother India also earned the distinction of being India’s first official entry to the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best International Feature Film—cementing Kanhaiyalal’s performance in global film history. Known for his mastery of negative and elderly roles, Kanhaiyalal acted in over 100 films including Ganga Jamuna, Upkar, Apna Desh, Dushman, and Grahasti. He also wrote dialogues and lyrics for films like Sadhana. His cinematic legacy lives on through the 2022 documentary Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal, produced by his daughter Hemaa Singh. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
Peran Terkenal
Tentang
Stage Name: Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
Peran: Acting
Reputasi: 1.2842
Jenis Kelamin: Laki-laki
Tanggal Lahir: 1910-01-01
Lokasi Lahir: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Riwayat Perfilman
1980
Sitara
1978
Daku Aur Jawan
1977
Jadu Tona
1969
Chirag
1969
Meri Bhabhi
1969
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969
Bandhan
1969
Doli
1967
Aurat
1967
Ram Aur Shyam
1967
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
Upkar
1966
Gaban
1966
Daadi Maa
1965
Noor Mahal
1965
Rishte Naate
1964
Zindagi
1960
Ghunghat
1955
Naata
1952
Daag
1945
Ramayani
1944
Gaali
1938