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| death_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
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| occupation        = [[Actor]]<br />[[Filmmaker]]
| occupation        = [[Actor]]<br />[[Filmmaker]]
| yearsactive        = 1950–2021
| yearsactive        = 1950–2000
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| television        = ''[[Ramayan (1987 TV series)|Ramayan]]'' (1987)
| television        = ''[[Ramayan (1987 TV series)|Ramayan]]'' (1987)
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== Film career ==
== Film career ==
Chandrashekhar, on recommendation from singer [[Shamshad Begum]], got his first job with Shalimar Studios in [[Pune]] in 1948. He then received [[junior artist]] role in ''Bebas'' (1950), with [[Bharat Bhushan]] as the lead character.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/yesteryear-actor-chandrashekhar-is-97-years-young-where-are-they-now/1589611|title=Yesteryear actor Chandrashekhar is 97 years young! (Where Are They Now?)|accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref> He initially played junior artist roles in films like Nirdoshi (1951), Daag (1952), Farmiash (1953), Meenar (1954).  
Chandrashekhar, on recommendation from singer [[Shamshad Begum]], got his first job with Shalimar Studios in [[Pune]] in 1948. He then received [[junior artist]] role in ''Bebas'' (1950), with [[Bharat Bhushan]] as the lead character.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/yesteryear-actor-chandrashekhar-is-97-years-young-where-are-they-now/1589611|title=Yesteryear actor Chandrashekhar is 97 years young! (Where Are They Now?)|accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref> He initially played junior artist roles in films like ''Nirdoshi'' (1951), ''Daag'' (1952), ''Farmiash'' (1953) and ''Meenar'' (1954).  


He appeared in about 250 films since his appearance in the 1954 film ''[[Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1954 film)|Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani]]'' as an actor. His first film as hero was ''[[Surang]]'' (1953), produced by [[V. Shantaram]]. Some of his characters, as the supporting actor which became popular came in films like ''[[Gateway of India (1957 film)|Gateway of India]]'', ''Fashion'' (1957), ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]'' (1960), ''[[Baat Ek Raat Ki]]'', ''[[Angulimaal (film)|Angulimaal]]'' (1960), ''[[Rustom-E-Baghdad]]'' (1963), ''King Kong'' (1962), and ''[[Jahan Ara (film)|Jahan Ara]]'' (1964).  
He appeared in about 250 films since his appearance in the 1954 film ''[[Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1954 film)|Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani]]'' as an actor. His first film as hero was ''[[Surang]]'' (1953), produced by [[V. Shantaram]]. Some of his characters, as the supporting actor which became popular came in films like ''[[Gateway of India (1957 film)|Gateway of India]]'', ''Fashion'' (1957), ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]'' (1960), ''[[Baat Ek Raat Ki]]'', ''[[Angulimaal (film)|Angulimaal]]'' (1960), ''[[Rustom-E-Baghdad]]'' (1963), ''King Kong'' (1962) and ''[[Jahan Ara (film)|Jahan Ara]]'' (1964).  


He also produced, directed and acted in as the lead hero his hit musical film ''[[Cha Cha Cha (1964 film)|Cha Cha Cha]]'', which was the first film of Helen in a lead role. ''Cha Cha Cha'' is one of the films featured in Avijit Ghosh's book ''40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed''. In 1966, he directed and produced his second film Street Singer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glamsham.com/en/chandrashekhar-ninety-seven-and-still-cha-cha-cha|title=Chandrashekhar ninety seven and still cha cha cha|website=Glamsham|accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref>
He also produced, directed and acted in as the lead hero his hit musical film ''[[Cha Cha Cha (1964 film)|Cha Cha Cha]]'', which was the first film of [[Helen (actress)|Helen]] in a lead role. ''Cha Cha Cha'' is one of the films featured in Avijit Ghosh's book ''40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed''. In 1966, he directed and produced his second film Street Singer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glamsham.com/en/chandrashekhar-ninety-seven-and-still-cha-cha-cha|title=Chandrashekhar ninety seven and still cha cha cha|website=Glamsham|accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref>


Chandrashekhar was the leading man in films like ''[[Surang]]'' (1953), ''Kavi'' and ''[[Mastana (1954 film)|Mastana]]'' (both 1954), ''Baradari'' (1955), ''Kali Topi Lal Rumal'' (1959), ''[[Street Singer (film)|Street Singer]]'', and in a negative role in ''[[Basant Bahar (film)|Basant Bahar]]''.
Chandrashekhar was the leading man in films like ''[[Surang]]'' (1953), ''Kavi'' and ''[[Mastana (1954 film)|Mastana]]'' (both 1954), ''Baradari'' (1955), ''Kali Topi Lal Rumal'' (1959), ''[[Street Singer (film)|Street Singer]]'', and in a negative role in ''[[Basant Bahar (film)|Basant Bahar]]''.
It was after 1968, that Chandrashekar was not getting offers to act in a leading role, and he subsequently moved into character roles. He was regular character actor in directorial ventures of [[Shakti Samanta]] and films with [[Rajesh Khanna]] as the lead hero, with films like [[Kati Patang]], [[Ajnabee (1974 film)|Ajnabee]], [[Mehbooba (1976 film)|Mehbooba]], [[Alag Alag]].
It was after 1968, that Chandrashekar was not getting offers to act in a leading role, and he subsequently moved into character roles. He was regular character actor in directorial ventures of [[Shakti Samanta]] and films with [[Rajesh Khanna]] as the lead hero, with films like ''[[Kati Patang]]'', ''[[Ajnabee (1974 film)|Ajnabee]]'', ''[[Mehbooba (1976 film)|Mehbooba]]'' and ''[[Alag Alag]]''.


From 1971 onwards until 1987, he acted as a character actor in films like ''[[Hum Tum Aur Woh (1971 film)|Hum Tum Aur Woh]]'', ''[[Dharma]]'', ''[[Gehri Chaal]]'', ''[[Charitraheen]]'', ''[[Vardaan]]'', ''[[Ranga Khush]]'', ''[[Shakti]]'', ''[[Shankar Dada]]'', ''[[Anpadh]]'', ''[[Saajan Bina Suhagan]]'', ''[[Karmayogi (1978 film)|Karmayogi]]'', ''[[The Burning Train]]'', ''[[Namak Halaal]]'', ''[[Nikaah (1982 film)|Nikaah]]'', ''[[Ayaash]]'', ''[[Maan Gaye Ustaad]]'', ''[[Disco Dancer]]'', ''[[Sharaabi]]'', ''[[Sansar (1987 film)|Sansar]]'', ''[[Hukumat]]''.
From 1971 onwards until 1987, he acted as a character actor in films like ''[[Hum Tum Aur Woh (1971 film)|Hum Tum Aur Woh]]'', ''[[Dharma]]'', ''[[Gehri Chaal]]'', ''[[Charitraheen]]'', ''[[Vardaan]]'', ''[[Ranga Khush]]'', ''[[Shakti]]'', ''[[Shankar Dada]]'', ''[[Anpadh]]'', ''[[Saajan Bina Suhagan]]'', ''[[Karmayogi (1978 film)|Karmayogi]]'', ''[[The Burning Train]]'', ''[[Namak Halaal]]'', ''[[Nikaah (1982 film)|Nikaah]]'', ''[[Ayaash]]'', ''[[Maan Gaye Ustaad]]'', ''[[Disco Dancer]]'', ''[[Sharaabi]]'', ''[[Sansar (1987 film)|Sansar]]'' and ''[[Hukumat]]''.


Chandrashekhar decided to work as assistant director to Gulzar at the age of 50, when he felt, he needed to do more in film industry. He assisted Gulzar in films like [[Parichay (film)|Parichay]], [[Koshish]], [[Achanak (1973 film)|Achanak]], [[Aandhi]], [[Khushboo (1975 film)|Khushboo]] and [[Mausam (1975 film)|Mausam]] between 1972 to 1976.
Chandrashekhar decided to work as assistant director to Gulzar at the age of 50, when he felt, he needed to do more in film industry. He assisted Gulzar in films like ''[[Parichay (film)|Parichay]]'', ''[[Koshish]]'', ''[[Achanak (1973 film)|Achanak]]'', ''[[Aandhi]]'', ''[[Khushboo (1975 film)|Khushboo]]'' and ''[[Mausam (1975 film)|Mausam]]'' between 1972 to 1976.


He also played character role of Arya Sumant as [[Dasharatha]]'s prime minister in [[Ramanand Sagar]]'s TV series ''[[Ramayan (1987 TV series)|Ramayana]]'' at the age of 65.
He also played character role of Arya Sumant as [[Dasharatha]]'s prime minister in [[Ramanand Sagar]]'s TV series ''[[Ramayan (1987 TV series)|Ramayana]]'' at the age of 65.


In late 1988, Chandrashekhar was offered roles as "old man" in-character roles of policemen, fathers or judges in films like ''Tamacha'' (1988), ''[[Elaan-E-Jung]]'', ''[[Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai]]'', ''[[Jawani Zindabad]]'', ''[[Gurudev (film)|Gurudev]]'', ''[[Humshakal (1992 film)|Humshakal]]'' (1992), and ''[[Waqt Ka Badshah]]''.
In late 1988, Chandrashekhar was offered roles as "old man" in-character roles of policemen, fathers or judges in films like ''Tamacha'' (1988), ''[[Elaan-E-Jung]]'', ''[[Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai]]'', ''[[Jawani Zindabad]]'', ''[[Gurudev (film)|Gurudev]]'', ''[[Humshakal (1992 film)|Humshakal]]'' (1992) and ''[[Waqt Ka Badshah]]''.


== Other work ==
== Other work ==
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* ''[[Gateway of India (1957 film)|Gateway of India]]'' (1957)
* ''[[Gateway of India (1957 film)|Gateway of India]]'' (1957)
* ''Fashion'' (1957)
* ''Fashion'' (1957)
* ''Laxmi'' (1957)
* ''[[Kali Topi Lal Rumal]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Kali Topi Lal Rumal]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]'' (1960)
* ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]'' (1960)
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* ''[[Maan Gaye Ustaad]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Maan Gaye Ustaad]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Dhanwan (1981 film)|Dhanwan]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Dhanwan (1981 film)|Dhanwan]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Khuda Kasam (1981 film)|Khuda Kasam]]'' (1981) as Inspector
* ''[[Namak Halaal]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Namak Halaal]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Nikaah (film)|Nikaah]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Nikaah (film)|Nikaah]]'' (1982)
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* ''[[Alag Alag]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Alag Alag]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Goraa]]'' (1987)  
* ''[[Goraa]]'' (1987)  
* ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sansar (1987 film)|Sansar]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sansar (1987 film)|Sansar]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Awam (film)|Awam]]'' (1987)
*''[[Insaniyat Ke Dushman]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Daku Hasina]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Daku Hasina]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Hukumat]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Hukumat]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sitapur Ki Geeta]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sitapur Ki Geeta]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Naam O Nishan]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Watan Ke Rakhwale]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Watan Ke Rakhwale]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Awam (film)|Awam]]'' (1987)+
* ''[[Shukriyaa]]'' (1988)
*''[[Gharwali Baharwali (1988 film)|''Gharwali Baharwali (1988 film)'']]
*''[[Gharwali Baharwali (1988 film)|''Gharwali Baharwali (1988 film)'']]
* ''[[Tamacha]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Tamacha]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988 film)|Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988 film)|Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Tridev]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Tridev]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Love Love Love (1989 film)|Love Love Love]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Love Love Love (1989 film)|Love Love Love]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Elaan-E-Jung]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Elaan-E-Jung]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Kala Bazaar]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Kala Bazaar]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''  (1990)
* ''[[Shiva (1990 film)|Shiva ]]''  (1990)
* ''[[Ghar Ho To Aisa]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Ghar Ho To Aisa]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Jawani Zindabad]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Jawani Zindabad]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Shiva (1990 film)|Shiva]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Begunaah]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Begunaah]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Trinetra]]'' (1991) as Jailor
* ''[[Maa (1991 film)|Maa]]'' (1991)  
* ''[[Maa (1991 film)|Maa]]'' (1991)  
* ''[[Waqt Ka Badshah]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Ghazab Tamasha]] (1992)
* ''[[Ghazab Tamasha]] (1992)
* ''[[Humshakal (1992 film)|Humshakal]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Humshakal (1992 film)|Humshakal]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Waqt Ka Badshah]]'' (1992)
*''[[Insaaf Ka Khoon]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Gurudev (film)|Gurudev]]'' (1993)
*''[[Meri Aan]]'' (1993)
*''[[Meri Aan]]'' (1993)
*''[[Gurudev (film)|Gurudev]]'' (1993)
*''[[Pathreela Raasta]]'' (1994) as Judge
*''[[Qahar]]'' (1997)
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For other people with the same name, see Chandrashekhar.

Chandrashekhar
Born
Chandrashekhar Vaidya

(1922-07-07)7 July 1922
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Died16 June 2021(2021-06-16) (aged 98)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Filmmaker
Years active1950–2000
TelevisionRamayan (1987)

Chandrashekhar Vaidya (7 July 1922[1][2] – 16 June 2021), known simply as Chandrashekhar, was an Indian actor and filmmaker working in the Bollywood film industry. He was best known for playing supporting characters in films starring Rajesh Khanna in lead roles and later for playing Arya Sumant in the epic television series Ramayan. He died of age-related illness on 16 June 2021, at the age of 98,[3] though some news sources incorrectly listed his age as 97.[4][5]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Chandrashekhar was born in Hyderabad on 7 July 1922.[1][2] He dropped out of college, and moved to Bombay in the early 1940s. He had a diploma in western dancing from the UK.[6][7]

Film career[edit | edit source]

Chandrashekhar, on recommendation from singer Shamshad Begum, got his first job with Shalimar Studios in Pune in 1948. He then received junior artist role in Bebas (1950), with Bharat Bhushan as the lead character.[8] He initially played junior artist roles in films like Nirdoshi (1951), Daag (1952), Farmiash (1953) and Meenar (1954).

He appeared in about 250 films since his appearance in the 1954 film Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani as an actor. His first film as hero was Surang (1953), produced by V. Shantaram. Some of his characters, as the supporting actor which became popular came in films like Gateway of India, Fashion (1957), Barsaat Ki Raat (1960), Baat Ek Raat Ki, Angulimaal (1960), Rustom-E-Baghdad (1963), King Kong (1962) and Jahan Ara (1964).

He also produced, directed and acted in as the lead hero his hit musical film Cha Cha Cha, which was the first film of Helen in a lead role. Cha Cha Cha is one of the films featured in Avijit Ghosh's book 40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed. In 1966, he directed and produced his second film Street Singer.[9]

Chandrashekhar was the leading man in films like Surang (1953), Kavi and Mastana (both 1954), Baradari (1955), Kali Topi Lal Rumal (1959), Street Singer, and in a negative role in Basant Bahar. It was after 1968, that Chandrashekar was not getting offers to act in a leading role, and he subsequently moved into character roles. He was regular character actor in directorial ventures of Shakti Samanta and films with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero, with films like Kati Patang, Ajnabee, Mehbooba and Alag Alag.

From 1971 onwards until 1987, he acted as a character actor in films like Hum Tum Aur Woh, Dharma, Gehri Chaal, Charitraheen, Vardaan, Ranga Khush, Shakti, Shankar Dada, Anpadh, Saajan Bina Suhagan, Karmayogi, The Burning Train, Namak Halaal, Nikaah, Ayaash, Maan Gaye Ustaad, Disco Dancer, Sharaabi, Sansar and Hukumat.

Chandrashekhar decided to work as assistant director to Gulzar at the age of 50, when he felt, he needed to do more in film industry. He assisted Gulzar in films like Parichay, Koshish, Achanak, Aandhi, Khushboo and Mausam between 1972 to 1976.

He also played character role of Arya Sumant as Dasharatha's prime minister in Ramanand Sagar's TV series Ramayana at the age of 65.

In late 1988, Chandrashekhar was offered roles as "old man" in-character roles of policemen, fathers or judges in films like Tamacha (1988), Elaan-E-Jung, Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai, Jawani Zindabad, Gurudev, Humshakal (1992) and Waqt Ka Badshah.

Other work[edit | edit source]

Chandrashekhar served as President of the Cine Artistes Association (CINTAA) from 1985 to 1996. He served in different capacities as President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, All India Film Employees Confederation, trustee of Cine Artistes Welfare Fund of India and Cine Artiste Welfare Trust, Vice-President of Indian Film Directors Association, associated as Member with Film Writers Association, Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association.[10]

He retired from the industry in 2000 after appearing in Khauff at the age of 78.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Chandrashekhar's son Ashok Shekhar is a known television producer and also runs an events and celeb management company; Chandrashekhar's grandson Shakti Arora is an actor.[11][12]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Actor[edit | edit source]

Producer and director[edit | edit source]

  • Cha Cha Cha (1964)
  • Street Singer (1966)

Assistant director[edit | edit source]

Television[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 215–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Biography and Superhit Movies of Chandrashekhar G. Vaidya". India E Info.
  3. ↑ "Veteran actor Chandrashekhar Vaidya dies at 98 in Mumbai". India Today. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "Veteran actor Chandrashekhar passes away at 97". The Times of India. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Veteran actor Chandrashekhar dies at 97". The Indian Express. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "Yesteryear actor Chandrashekhar is 97 years young! (Where Are They Now?)". www.outlookindia.com. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  7. ↑ IANS (7 July 2013). "Veteran actor Chandrashekhar turns 90!". .bollywoodlife.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  8. ↑ "Yesteryear actor Chandrashekhar is 97 years young! (Where Are They Now?)". Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  9. ↑ "Chandrashekhar ninety seven and still cha cha cha". Glamsham. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  10. ↑ "Yesteryear Bollywood actor Chandrashekhar Vaidya is 97 years young!". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  11. ↑ Neha Maheshwri, TNN (19 April 2012). "Shakti Arora is Chandrashekhar's grandson". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  12. ↑ "Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka's Shakti Arora shares a picture with 96-year-old grandfather and veteran actor Chandrashekhar - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 May 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2020.

External links[edit | edit source]

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