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'''Vishal Anand''' (also known as '''Bhisham Kohli''' | '''Vishal Anand''' (also known as '''Bhisham Kohli''';<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gavankar |first=Nilu N. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xXrxLp3IxbUC&dq=Kismet+1980+film&pg=PA114 |title=The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India |date=2011 |publisher=AuthorHouse |isbn=978-1-4634-1941-7 |language=en}}</ref> died 4 October 2020) was an Indian actor and producer worked in [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-06|title=Vishal Anand dies at 82|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/actor-vishal-anand-passes-away-6703998/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=Chalte Chalte actor Vishal Anand dies after prolonged illness|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/chalte-chalte-actor-vishal-anand-dies-after-prolonged-illness/story-neW6rkN3VKMIFnCH9mfrNI.html|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Born in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India, known for his roles in ''[[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]]'' (1976), Dil Se Mile Dil (1978) and ''[[Taxi Driver (1973 film)|Taxi Driver]]'' (1973). He was born ''Bhisham Kohli'' and was a member of the [[List of Hindi film clans#Anand family|Anand Family]]. He appeared in 11 films in total, producing and directing a few of them by his real name ''Bhisham Kohli''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Bhisham Kohli|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1131828/bio|access-date=2020-10-05| | Born in [[Mumbai]], in the state of [[Maharashtra]], India, he is known for his roles in ''[[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]]'' (1976), Dil Se Mile Dil (1978) and ''[[Taxi Driver (1973 film)|Taxi Driver]]'' (1973). He was born ''Bhisham Kohli'' and was a member of the [[List of Hindi film clans#Anand family|Anand Family]]. He appeared in 11 films in total, producing and directing a few of them by his real name ''Bhisham Kohli''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Bhisham Kohli|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1131828/bio|access-date=2020-10-05|publisher=IMDb}}</ref> He was nephew to Bollywood Legend Dev Anand. Dev's sister was Vishal's mother. Actor and former [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]] [[Purab Kohli]] is his nephew (brother Harsh's son). | ||
Major confusion occurred online between Vishal Anand (Hero in Chalte Chalte) and Bhisham Kohli on several websites. They are the same person.<ref name=":0" /> When Bhisham could not find any success as " Vishal Anand" he started using his real name. | Major confusion occurred online between Vishal Anand (Hero in Chalte Chalte) and Bhisham Kohli on several websites. They are the same person.<ref name=":0" /> When Bhisham could not find any success as " Vishal Anand" he started using his real name. | ||
Anand's notable hit was [[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]], where he stars opposite [[Simi Garewal]] and [[Nazneen]]. This was also a film which he had produced. He is credited with giving music director [[Bappi Lahiri]], his big break in Bollywood when he chose him as Chalte Chalte and Dil Se Mile Dil's [[music director]].<ref> The songs of the film Chalte Chalte were major hit and are listened even today.{{cite web|title=Why July | Anand's notable hit was [[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]], where he stars opposite [[Simi Garewal]] and [[Nazneen]]. This was also a film which he had produced. He is credited with giving music director [[Bappi Lahiri]], his big break in Bollywood when he chose him as Chalte Chalte and Dil Se Mile Dil's [[music director]].<ref>The songs of the film Chalte Chalte were major hit and are listened even today.{{cite web|title=Why 18 July is special for Bappi Lahiri|url=http://www.bollywood.com/why-july-18-special-bappi-lahiri|access-date=21 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Bhattacharya|first1=Roshmila|title=Oo la la… Bappi da, the superhit at 60!|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/oo-la-la-bappi-da-the-superhit-at-60/article1-964382.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128031042/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Oo-la-la-Bappi-da-the-superhit-at-60/Article1-964382.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 November 2012|access-date=21 September 2014|work=Hindustan Times|date=2012-11-26}}</ref> Vishal Anand died on 4 October 2020 due to prolonged illness. | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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* ''[[Taxi Driver (1973 film)|Taxi Driver]]'' (1973) | * ''[[Taxi Driver (1973 film)|Taxi Driver]]'' (1973) | ||
* ''Intezaar'' (1973) | * ''Intezaar'' (1973) | ||
* ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' (1973) | * ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973 film)|Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' (1973) | ||
* ''[[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]]'' (1976) | * ''[[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]]'' (1976) | ||
*''[[Aap Ki Khatir (1977 film)|Aap Ki Khatir]]'' (1977) | *''[[Aap Ki Khatir (1977 film)|Aap Ki Khatir]]'' (1977) | ||
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[[Category:Indian film directors]] | [[Category:Indian film directors]] | ||
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Vishal Anand (also known as Bhisham Kohli;[1] died 4 October 2020) was an Indian actor and producer worked in Bollywood films.[2][3]
Career[edit | edit source]
Born in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India, he is known for his roles in Chalte Chalte (1976), Dil Se Mile Dil (1978) and Taxi Driver (1973). He was born Bhisham Kohli and was a member of the Anand Family. He appeared in 11 films in total, producing and directing a few of them by his real name Bhisham Kohli.[4] He was nephew to Bollywood Legend Dev Anand. Dev's sister was Vishal's mother. Actor and former VJ Purab Kohli is his nephew (brother Harsh's son).
Major confusion occurred online between Vishal Anand (Hero in Chalte Chalte) and Bhisham Kohli on several websites. They are the same person.[4] When Bhisham could not find any success as " Vishal Anand" he started using his real name. Anand's notable hit was Chalte Chalte, where he stars opposite Simi Garewal and Nazneen. This was also a film which he had produced. He is credited with giving music director Bappi Lahiri, his big break in Bollywood when he chose him as Chalte Chalte and Dil Se Mile Dil's music director.[5][6] Vishal Anand died on 4 October 2020 due to prolonged illness.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- Hamara Adhikar (1970)
- Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa (1972)
- Taxi Driver (1973)
- Intezaar (1973)
- Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)
- Chalte Chalte (1976)
- Aap Ki Khatir (1977)
- Dil Se Mile Dil (1978)
- Kismet (1980)
- Maine Jeena Sikh Liya (1982)
- Aakheer (2007)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Gavankar, Nilu N. (2011). The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4634-1941-7.
- ↑ "Vishal Anand dies at 82". The Indian Express. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ↑ "Chalte Chalte actor Vishal Anand dies after prolonged illness". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Bhisham Kohli". IMDb. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ↑ The songs of the film Chalte Chalte were major hit and are listened even today."Why 18 July is special for Bappi Lahiri". Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ↑ Bhattacharya, Roshmila (26 November 2012). "Oo la la… Bappi da, the superhit at 60!". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Vishal Anand on IMDb
- Bhisham Kohli on IMDb
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