Sajjan (15 January 1921 – 17 May 2000) was a Bollywood and stage actor. He acted in several plays and movies from the 1950s to the 1980s. His best known films are Bees Saal Baad, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, April Fool, Rail Ka Dibba, Johny Mera Naam and Jhumroo.[1]
Born on January 15, 1921, in Jaipur, his full name was Sajjan Lal Purohit, but he was known by his first name in the Indian film industry. Sajjan graduated from Jaswant college in Jodhpur. He had a desire to be a lawyer, but not an actor.
Career
In 1941, he arrived in Calcutta and worked as an apprentice in a laboratory of the East India Company. His initial breakthrough in films was as an extra in films such as Masoom (1941) and Chowringhee (1942). Sajjan left Calcutta during te Second World War and reached Mumbai where he worked as an assistant to the famous director Kidar Sharma. At that time, the great showman Raj Kapoor was also an assistant to Sharma. He also worked as assistant to Gajanan Jagirdar and Vakil Sahib and received Rs.35 as salary.
A poet by heart, Sajjan showed his talent when he wrote dialogues for Meena (1944) and lyrics for Door Chalen (1946) and Dhanyavad (1948). He also acted in small roles in Prithvi Theatre. His acting debut film was Dhanyavad. After that, Bombay Theatre's Muqaddar was released in 1950. The heroine was Nalini Jaywant.
By then Sajjan was well established in films. In the 1950s and 1960s, he acted as hero or side-hero in films such as Saiyan, Rail Ka Dibba, Bahana, Sheesha, Malkin, Nirmohi, Kasturi, Mehmaan, Lagan, Girl School, Paridhaan, 00 Dulhe, Ghar-Ghar Mein Diioali, Haa-Haa-Hee-Hee-Hoo-Hoo, Poonam Jhanjhar and Halla-Gulla. As hero, his last films were Kabuliwala and Do Chor, and as an artist he last appeared in the 1986 release Shatru with Rajesh Khanna.
An artist of more than 150 films, Sajjan also worked in TV serials. In Vikram Aur Betaal he played Betaal. His other serial was Lena-Dena.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Sajjan actor news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Sajjan 15 January 1921 17 May 2000 was a Bollywood and stage actor He acted in several plays and movies from the 1950s to the 1980s His best known films are Bees Saal Baad Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi April Fool Rail Ka Dibba Johny Mera Naam and Jhumroo 1 SajjanBornSajjan Lal Purohit 1921 01 15 15 January 1921Jaipur Jaipur State British IndiaDied17 May 2000 2000 05 17 aged 79 Mumbai Maharashtra IndiaOccupation s Film actor Stage actor LyricistYears active1949 1996 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 Television 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditBorn on January 15 1921 in Jaipur his full name was Sajjan Lal Purohit but he was known by his first name in the Indian film industry Sajjan graduated from Jaswant college in Jodhpur He had a desire to be a lawyer but not an actor Career EditIn 1941 he arrived in Calcutta and worked as an apprentice in a laboratory of the East India Company His initial breakthrough in films was as an extra in films such as Masoom 1941 and Chowringhee 1942 Sajjan left Calcutta during te Second World War and reached Mumbai where he worked as an assistant to the famous director Kidar Sharma At that time the great showman Raj Kapoor was also an assistant to Sharma He also worked as assistant to Gajanan Jagirdar and Vakil Sahib and received Rs 35 as salary A poet by heart Sajjan showed his talent when he wrote dialogues for Meena 1944 and lyrics for Door Chalen 1946 and Dhanyavad 1948 He also acted in small roles in Prithvi Theatre His acting debut film was Dhanyavad After that Bombay Theatre s Muqaddar was released in 1950 The heroine was Nalini Jaywant By then Sajjan was well established in films In the 1950s and 1960s he acted as hero or side hero in films such as Saiyan Rail Ka Dibba Bahana Sheesha Malkin Nirmohi Kasturi Mehmaan Lagan Girl School Paridhaan 00 Dulhe Ghar Ghar Mein Diioali Haa Haa Hee Hee Hoo Hoo Poonam Jhanjhar and Halla Gulla As hero his last films were Kabuliwala and Do Chor and as an artist he last appeared in the 1986 release Shatru with Rajesh Khanna An artist of more than 150 films Sajjan also worked in TV serials In Vikram Aur Betaal he played Betaal His other serial was Lena Dena Filmography EditYear Film Character Role1948 Majboor1948 Dhanyawad1949 Imtihaan1949 Girls School Bipin1950 Sangram Lala1950 Muqaddar1950 Apni Chhaya1951 Toofan1951 Saiyan Rajjoo1951 Kashmir1951 Hum Log Anand1952 Nazaria1952 Sheesha1952 Poonam Sarju1953 Rail Ka Dibba Mohan1953 Mehmaan1953 Malkin1954 Parichay1954 Kasturi1954 Halla Gulla1955 Lagan1955 Hoor E Arab1955 Ha Ha Hee Hee Ho Ho1955 Ghar Ghar Mein Diwali Kailash1955 Do Dulhe1955 Bandish Drama Director1956 Parivar1956 Dhake Ki Malmal1957 Mr X1957 Paying Guest Jagat Ramesh s Friend1957 Bade Sarkar Sumer Singh1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi Prakashchand1958 Talaaq Mangal1958 Hathkadi1959 Toofani Tirandaz1959 Maharani Padmini1959 Chand Gokul s Father1959 Didi Vinod1960 Sarhad Madan1960 Baraat Shanker Chaudhary1960 Bahaana1961 Kabuliwala Mini s father1961 Mera Suhaag1961 Jhumroo Banno1962 Bees Saal Baad Detective Mohan Tripathi1963 Yeh Dil Kisko Doon Man who disguise Anand Lal1964 Daal Me Kala Natwar Shyam1964 Ishaara Ramu1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men Deepa1964 April Fool Monto1965 Chand Aur Suraj Kapoor Manager1965 Adhi Raat Ke Baad Ramlal1966 Tasveer Ishrat1966 Sawan Ki Ghata Bansilal1966 Lal Bangla Inspector Shankar1966 Dil Diya Dard Liya Mansaram1967 Ram Aur Shyam Police Inspector1967 Rustom Sohrab1967 Hamare Gam Se Mat Khelo1967 Farz Damodar1967 Anita Biharilal1967 Aman1968 Ankhen Syed1968 Aashirwad Ramdas1968 Aanchal Ke Phool Shankar1969 Sambandh 1969 Talash Dice Albert Rita s Father 1970 Sau Saal Beet Gaye Nanhe1970 Prem Pujari Suman s maternal uncle1970 Johny Mera Naam Rai Saab Bhupendra Singh1970 Pagla Kahin Ka Inmate Ramu Dada uncredited 1970 Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi1971 Jaane Anjaane Hemant s Father1971 Patanga Ramu1971 Ladki Pasand Hai Raisaheb Chunnilal1971 Dushman Villain s Associate1971 Do Boond Pani Hari Singh1972 Kamana1972 Bhaavna1972 Yaar Mera Mahantji1972 Raja Jani Khairati1972 Parchhaiyan Sandeep Narayan1972 Ek Khilari Bawan Pattey Rekha s Father1972 Ek Bar Mooskura Do1972 Do Chor Ramsharan1972 Do Bachche Dus Haath Vakil Saab1972 Buniyaad1973 Jai Hanuman1973 Chhupa Rustam Rajendra Jain1973 Yauwan Dr Shrivastav1973 Suraj Aur Chanda Mahamantri1973 Samjhauta Jailor1973 Phagun1973 Chhalia1973 Agni Rekha Gopinath Raizada1974 Kshitij1974 Chor Machaye Shor Amritlal1974 Jab Andhera Hota Hai Dara1974 Amir Garib Seth Nandlal1974 Resham Ki Dori Vishal1974 Compelled Doctor Shah1974 Zehreela Insaan Shyam Lal1974 Prem Shastra Sajjan Bhardwaj1975 Sandhya1975 Samasya1975 Qaid Mr Verma1975 Faraar1975 Toofan1975 Salaakhen Ramlal1976 Dus Numbri Fernandes Uncle1976 Charas 1976 film Jango1976 Sajjo Rani Sohan1977 Mamta Boarding School Principal1977 Immaan Dharam Lawyer in Jenny s Case 1977 Khel Khilari Ka Poojari1977 Darinda Krishna s Father1977 Darling Darling Rai Bahadur Dinanath1977 Chaalu Mera Naam Balwant Rai1977 Aafat1978 Chor Ke Ghar Chor Ramlal1979 Dhongee Dinanath1980 Dhan Daulat Truck owner1980 Do Aur Do Paanch Principal Om Prakash Sharma1980 Dostana Ramnik Lal Tiwari1980 Taxi Chor1980 Qatil Kaun Chaudhary1981 Krodhi1981 Haqdaar1981 Prem Geet Hiralal1981 Kaalia 2nd Defense Attorney1981 Raksha Kedar1981 Professor Pyarelal Bhagwan Singh1981 Nai Imarat Village Head1982 Haathkadi 1982 film Robert s father uncredited 1982 Khud Daar Man in Police Station uncredited 1982 Log Kya Kahenge Thakur Roma s father1983 Achha Bura Jailor1983 I Coolie Salma s Father1984 Hum Do Hamare Do as Sajan 1984 Love Marriage1985 Aandhi Toofan Sheela s servant1985 Phir Aayee Barsat1986 Maqaar1986 Shatru1987 Mera Karam Mera Dharam Shambhu1996 Muthi Bhar Zameen Munshiji1996 Aatank Saimon uncredited Television EditYear Show Character role1985 1988 Vikram Aur Betaal TV series BetaalReferences Edit Actor Sajjan dead The Tribune 17 May 2000 Retrieved 14 August 2016 External links EditSajjan at IMDb Sajjan s interview Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sajjan actor amp oldid 1125378888, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
