Narendra Jha (21 January 1964 – 14 March 2018)[1] was an Indian actor. He was known for his work in Bollywood productions; his most noted films being Haider, Raees, Ghayal Once Again, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Mohenjodaro, Shorgul, My Father Iqbal, Force 2, Kaabil, 2016 The End and Doordarshan's Shanti. He last appeared in the action film, Race 3. He is known for playing antagonist roles in mythological serials like Ravana and Arjuna.

Narendra Jha
Jha at the trailer launch of the film 2016 The End in 2016
Born(1964-01-21)21 January 1964
Died14 March 2018(2018-03-14) (aged 54)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1992–2018
Spouse
Pankaja Thakur
(m. 2015)

Career

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Narendra Jha had studied ancient history for his post-graduation in JNU where he also prepared for civil services, according to a blog written by journalist and writer Avijit Ghosh (Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes), who was his junior at the central university. As a child, Jha used to act in village plays in Madhubani, the blog says. But his professional journey as an actor began in 1992 when he enrolled in SRCC acting diploma course. When he came to Mumbai, he was flooded with modeling offers and he became a popular face of the ad world. Having done more than 20 TV serials, he was finalized to play an important role in the 2002 realised movie Funtoosh. The next year he was cast to play Habibur Rahman in the film Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero directed by Shyam Benegal. However, this association with Benegal continued and he again cast Jha to play Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Samvidhaan.[2][3][4][5][6]

Death

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Jha had suffered a heart attack previously and on doctor's request had moved to Panvel in his Farmhouse with his wife.[7] Jha died at his farmhouse in Nashik early on 14 March 2018 after suffering a massive heart attack.[8] He was 54 years old.

Filmography

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Films

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Year Film Project Role Language
2018 Race 3 Interpol officer Khanna Hindi
2017 Mumbai Special 6 Mr. Raj Bansal
Raees Musa Bhai
Kaabil Police Officer Chaubey
Viraam Abhiraj Malhotra
2016 The End Pratap
2016 Ghayal Once Again Raj Bansal
Mohenjo Daro Zakiro
Force 2 Anjan Das
Shorgul Alam Khan
My Father Iqbal Iqbal Khan
2015 Hamari Adhuri Kahani ACP Patil
2014 Haider Dr. Hilal Meer
Legend Union Minister Telugu
2012 Chand Ke Pare Rajeev Hindi
2007 Return of Hanuman Rahu/Ketu
Eik Dasttak Income Tax Officer
Yamadonga Narayana Telugu
2006 Kachchi Sadak Hindi
2005 Chatrapathi Baji Rao Telugu
2004 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero Raja Habib Ur Rahman Khan Hindi
2003 Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century Commander

Television

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Year TV show Role
1994 Shanti
1995 Captain House
1996 Itihaas
Mrityunjay Arjun
1997 Ek Aur Mahabharat Arjun
Jai Hanuman Kubera
2000 Thief of Baghdad Ahmed
1999 Geeta Rahasya Rajkumar Arjun
2002 Aamrapali Harsh (Amrapali's childhood love)
Love In Bombay Ravi (Indonesian TV Serial)
Bhabhi Mr. Majumdar
2004 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Shantanu Dey (Karishma's Husband)
2006 Raavan Dasanan Ravan (10-headed Demon King of Lanka)
2007-2008 Chhoona Hai Aasmaan Group Captain Aryaveer Pratap Singh
2009 Chehra Karan, Garv's elder brother and India's best plastic surgeon
2011-2012 Havan Hari Om Baapji[4]
2012 SuperCops vs Supervillains ACP Karanveer
2013 Ek Ghar Banaunga Shashikant Garg
The Buddy Project Chandan Roy
2014 Samvidhaan Muhammed Ali Jinnah
2015 Begusarai Phulan Thakur
2017 Yog Guru Baba Ramdev (Biography)
Uttara Ramacharitham

References

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  1. ^ "Actor Narendra Jha dies of a heart attack, was 55".
  2. ^ "Vishal Bhardwaj: Begusarai actor ties the knot with former Censor Board CEO - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Tigmanshu Dhulia: A story of the power-hungry to unfold on TV". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  4. ^ a b "People don't recognize me at all: Narendra Jha". The Times of India. 11 September 2012. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  5. ^ Raving about Ravan
  6. ^ Going beyond the evil Ravan
  7. ^ "वो एक्टर जिसने शाहिद कपूर से उनके चाचा को आंख में गोली मारने की बात कही थी".
  8. ^ "Actor Narendra Jha passes away". The Indian Express. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
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