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| name = Ram Gopal Bajaj | | name = Ram Gopal Bajaj | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1940|07|01}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1940|07|01}} | ||
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| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | | nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | ||
| known_for = Director of [[National School of Drama| NSD, Delhi]] | | known_for = Director of [[National School of Drama|NSD, Delhi]] | ||
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| awards = 1996: [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] <br /> 2000: [[Padma Shri]] <br /> 2017: [[Kalidas Samman]] | | awards = 1996: [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] <br /> 2000: [[Padma Shri]] <br /> 2017: [[Kalidas Samman]] | ||
| relatives = [[Meghna Malik]] (daughter-in-law)<br/>[[Leena Yadav]] (daughter-in-law) | |||
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'''Ram Gopal Bajaj''' is an | '''Ram Gopal Bajaj''' is an Indian theatre director, [[academician]], and a [[Hindi]] film actor. He has also been a faculty member and a former Director of [[National School of Drama]], New Delhi (1995 – September 2001).<ref>[http://www.nsd.gov.in/nsd_pdirectors.htm Past Directors] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227081550/http://nsd.gov.in/nsd_pdirectors.htm |date=27 December 2007 }} [[National School of Drama]], New Delhi, Official website.</ref> | ||
He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 2003 and [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] in 1996 for his contribution to theatre.<ref>[http://www.sangeetnatak.com/programmes_recognition&honours_oc.html Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards]</ref> | He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 2003 and [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] in 1996 for his contribution to theatre.<ref>[http://www.sangeetnatak.com/programmes_recognition&honours_oc.html Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards]</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Ram Gopal Bajaj graduated from the [[National School of Drama]] (NSD) in 1965.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} He became a member of its faculty and eventually its Director (November 1995 – September 2001).<ref>[http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf NSD Annual Report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718213711/http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf |date=18 July 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229033249/http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf|archivedate=2008-02-29}}</ref> During his tenure as the head of NSD he started two theatre festivals, [[Bharat Rang Mahotsav | Ram Gopal Bajaj graduated from the [[National School of Drama]] (NSD) in 1965.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} He became a member of its faculty and eventually its Director (November 1995 – September 2001).<ref>[http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf NSD Annual Report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718213711/http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf |date=18 July 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229033249/http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf|archivedate=2008-02-29}}</ref> During his tenure as the head of NSD he started two theatre festivals, [[Bharat Rang Mahotsav]]a (National Theatre Festival) and Jashn-e-Bachpan (National Children's Theatre Festival). | ||
Over the years, he directed numerous plays with the [[National School of Drama]], NSD Repertory Company, starting with ''Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se, Surya Ki Pehli Kiran Tak'' in 1974, [[Jai Shankar Prasad]]’s ''Skand Gupta'' in 1977, followed by ''Quaid-E-Hayaat'' in 1989. His other noted production was ''[[Ashadh Ka Ek Din]]'' by [[Mohan Rakesh]] in 1992. He also was the Chief of the [[National School of Drama]], [[Repertory theatre|Repertory Company]] from 1988 to 1994. He translated [[Girish Karnad]]'s ''[[Rakt Kalyan]]'' ([[Taledanda]]) into Hindi, first directed by [[Ebrahim Alkazi]] for NSD and then by [[Arvind Gaur]] (1995) for Asmita Theater.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sites.google.com/site/asmitatheatre/girish-karnad-s-play |title=Girish Karnad's Rakt Kalyan (Tale-Danda) |accessdate=2008-12-19 |author=Drama critics}}</ref> | Over the years, he directed numerous plays with the [[National School of Drama]], NSD Repertory Company, starting with ''Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se, Surya Ki Pehli Kiran Tak'' in 1974, [[Jai Shankar Prasad]]’s ''Skand Gupta'' in 1977, followed by ''Quaid-E-Hayaat'' in 1989. His other noted production was ''[[Ashadh Ka Ek Din]]'' by [[Mohan Rakesh]] in 1992. He also was the Chief of the [[National School of Drama]], [[Repertory theatre|Repertory Company]] from 1988 to 1994. He translated [[Girish Karnad]]'s ''[[Rakt Kalyan]]'' ([[Taledanda]]) into Hindi, first directed by [[Ebrahim Alkazi]] for NSD and then by [[Arvind Gaur]] (1995) for Asmita Theater.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sites.google.com/site/asmitatheatre/girish-karnad-s-play |title=Girish Karnad's Rakt Kalyan (Tale-Danda) |accessdate=2008-12-19 |author=Drama critics}}</ref> | ||
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Bajaj has been connected with the film industry for over three decades, first as an assistant director in art films like ''[[Utsav]]'' (1984) and ''Godhuli'' (1977), later appearing in character roles in films like, ''[[Masoom (1983 film)|Masoom]]'' (1983), ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (film)|Hip Hip Hurray]]'' (1984), ''[[Mirch Masala]]'' (1985), and ''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]'' (1989). His most noted film roles have been in ''[[Parzania]]'' and as the Guru, in Jackie Chan starrer, ''[[The Myth (film)|The Myth]]'', both in 2005. He starred as Dr. Amit Singh in ''[[Mango Dreams]]'' (2016) and in ''[[Jolly LLB 2]]'' as Advocate Rizvi Sahab. | Bajaj has been connected with the film industry for over three decades, first as an assistant director in art films like ''[[Utsav]]'' (1984) and ''Godhuli'' (1977), later appearing in character roles in films like, ''[[Masoom (1983 film)|Masoom]]'' (1983), ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (film)|Hip Hip Hurray]]'' (1984), ''[[Mirch Masala]]'' (1985), and ''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]'' (1989). His most noted film roles have been in ''[[Parzania]]'' and as the Guru, in Jackie Chan starrer, ''[[The Myth (film)|The Myth]]'', both in 2005. He starred as Dr. Amit Singh in ''[[Mango Dreams]]'' (2016) and in ''[[Jolly LLB 2]]'' as Advocate Rizvi Sahab. | ||
He also starred as "Shankar Dayal Bajpai" and Vikramaditya Singh" in the popular [[StarPlus]] TV serials, ''[[Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal]]'' (2011) and ''[[Rishton Ka Chakravyuh]]'' (2017) respectively.<ref name=award>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ram-gopal-bajaj-to-get-kalidas-samman-117102600416_1.html|title= Ram Gopal Bajaj to get Kalidas Samman |work=[[Business Standard]]|date=2017-10-26|accessdate=2017-11-06}}</ref>His latest serial was [[Sufiyana Pyaar Mera]] that aired in 2019 on [[Star Bharat]], where he played the character of Sayyed Shehriyat "Miajaan" Shah Ghazi. | He also starred as "Shankar Dayal Bajpai" and Vikramaditya Singh" in the popular [[StarPlus]] TV serials, ''[[Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal]]'' (2011) and ''[[Rishton Ka Chakravyuh]]'' (2017) respectively.<ref name=award>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ram-gopal-bajaj-to-get-kalidas-samman-117102600416_1.html|title= Ram Gopal Bajaj to get Kalidas Samman |work=[[Business Standard]]|date=2017-10-26|accessdate=2017-11-06}}</ref> His latest serial was [[Sufiyana Pyaar Mera]] that aired in 2019 on [[Star Bharat]], where he played the character of Sayyed Shehriyat "Miajaan" Shah Ghazi. | ||
He will be seen in LSD Pvt Ltd next tv show for [[Zee TV|zeetv]] | |||
His upcoming Web series is ''[[Fittrat]]'' Season 2 | His upcoming Web series is ''[[Fittrat]]'' Season 2 | ||
Latest revision as of 18:37, 4 January 2022
Ram Gopal Bajaj | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1940 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama, Delhi |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Known for | Director of NSD, Delhi |
| Relatives | Meghna Malik (daughter-in-law) Leena Yadav (daughter-in-law) |
| Awards | 1996: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2000: Padma Shri 2017: Kalidas Samman |
Ram Gopal Bajaj is an Indian theatre director, academician, and a Hindi film actor. He has also been a faculty member and a former Director of National School of Drama, New Delhi (1995 – September 2001).[1]
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2003 and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 for his contribution to theatre.[2]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Ram Gopal Bajaj graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in 1965.[citation needed] He became a member of its faculty and eventually its Director (November 1995 – September 2001).[3] During his tenure as the head of NSD he started two theatre festivals, Bharat Rang Mahotsava (National Theatre Festival) and Jashn-e-Bachpan (National Children's Theatre Festival).
Over the years, he directed numerous plays with the National School of Drama, NSD Repertory Company, starting with Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se, Surya Ki Pehli Kiran Tak in 1974, Jai Shankar Prasad’s Skand Gupta in 1977, followed by Quaid-E-Hayaat in 1989. His other noted production was Ashadh Ka Ek Din by Mohan Rakesh in 1992. He also was the Chief of the National School of Drama, Repertory Company from 1988 to 1994. He translated Girish Karnad's Rakt Kalyan (Taledanda) into Hindi, first directed by Ebrahim Alkazi for NSD and then by Arvind Gaur (1995) for Asmita Theater.[4]
In 2017, he was honoured with Kalidas Samman by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.[5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Bajaj has been connected with the film industry for over three decades, first as an assistant director in art films like Utsav (1984) and Godhuli (1977), later appearing in character roles in films like, Masoom (1983), Hip Hip Hurray (1984), Mirch Masala (1985), and Chandni (1989). His most noted film roles have been in Parzania and as the Guru, in Jackie Chan starrer, The Myth, both in 2005. He starred as Dr. Amit Singh in Mango Dreams (2016) and in Jolly LLB 2 as Advocate Rizvi Sahab.
He also starred as "Shankar Dayal Bajpai" and Vikramaditya Singh" in the popular StarPlus TV serials, Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal (2011) and Rishton Ka Chakravyuh (2017) respectively.[5] His latest serial was Sufiyana Pyaar Mera that aired in 2019 on Star Bharat, where he played the character of Sayyed Shehriyat "Miajaan" Shah Ghazi.
He will be seen in LSD Pvt Ltd next tv show for zeetv
His upcoming Web series is Fittrat Season 2
He is a member of the academic council of National School of Drama, New Delhi.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fittrat | ALTBalaji and ZEE5 | Season 2 | |
| The Verdict - State vs Nanavati | Bhai Pratap | ALTBalaji and ZEE5 |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Past Directors Archived 27 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine National School of Drama, New Delhi, Official website.
- ↑ Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
- ↑ NSD Annual Report Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Drama critics. "Girish Karnad's Rakt Kalyan (Tale-Danda)". Retrieved 19 December 2008.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ram Gopal Bajaj to get Kalidas Samman". Business Standard. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2017.