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Jeevan Dhar

110 yearsOctober 24, 1915Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British IndiaPopularity 0.6

Jeevan Dhar, born Omkar Nath Dhar on October 24, 1915, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India, was a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. He began his acting career in the 1950s, notably playing the role of Narad Muni in mythological films, a character he reprised 49 times.

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Jeevan Dhar, born Omkar Nath Dhar on October 24, 1915, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India, was a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. He began his acting career in the 1950s, notably playing the role of Narad Muni in mythological films, a character he reprised 49 times. As his career progressed, Dhar transitioned into villainous roles, becoming a staple in Bollywood during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. His notable filmography includes "Kanoon" (1960), "Johny Mera Naam" (1970) where he played Heera Lal, and the iconic "Amar Akbar Anthony" (1977) in which he portrayed the dual roles of Robert and Albert.

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