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Indian movie stars born in 1921

Here are 7 famous actors from India were born in 1921:

Chetan Anand

Chetan Anand (January 3, 1921 Lahore-July 6, 1997 Mumbai) was an Indian screenwriter, actor, film director and film producer. He had two children, Ketan Anand and Vivek Anand.

Chetan Anand was a prominent figure in the Indian film industry and is considered to be one of the pioneers of Indian parallel cinema. He started his career in the film industry as an actor in 1944 with the film "Neecha Nagar" which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Anand then went on to become a successful director and producer, making notable films such as "Aandhiyan," "Haqeeqat," and "Heer Ranjha." He also directed the acclaimed war film "Hindustan Ki Kasam," which was based on the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Apart from filmmaking, Anand was also a prolific writer and wrote several novels and short stories in Hindi. He was also an accomplished playwright and theater director.

Chetan Anand was honored with several awards for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1996. He passed away in Mumbai in 1997 at the age of 76.

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Rehman

Rehman (June 23, 1921 Lahore-November 5, 1984 Mumbai) also known as Rehman Khan, Rahman or Said was an Indian actor.

He began his acting career in 1946 with the film, "Hum Ek Hain". Rehman is known for his roles in classic Bollywood films, including "Chaudhvin Ka Chand", "Pyaasa" and "Waqt". He was also a part of international productions such as "The Long Duel" and "The Party". In his career spanning over three decades, Rehman appeared in over 200 films. He was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to play both positive and negative roles with equal ease. Despite being a prominent actor, Rehman was known for living a simple and private life. He passed away in 1984 at the age of 63 due to a heart attack.

Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry

Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry (September 24, 1921 Guntur-April 13, 2007 Guntur) otherwise known as Dhulipala, Sita Rama Sastry Dhulipala, Dhoolipala, Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry or Dhulipala Seetharama Sastry was an Indian actor.

He was known for his exceptional performances in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. Dhulipala started his career as a stage actor and later went on to work in films. He made his debut in the film industry with the Telugu film "Mana Desam" in 1949. He gained recognition for his role in the film "Patala Bhairavi". He was known for his versatile acting skills and often played villainous roles in films.

Apart from acting, Dhulipala was also a writer and a poet. He had a deep interest in literature and was fluent in several languages including English, Hindi and Urdu. He wrote several books in Telugu and was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987 for his book "Kathalu Navvindi".

Dhulipala was also a musician and a singer. He composed music for several films and sang for a few songs as well. He was a man of many talents and was revered by his colleagues in the film industry.

Dhulipala passed away on April 13, 2007 in his hometown of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He left behind a legacy of exceptional acting and a passion for literature and music.

Chandrakant Gokhale

Chandrakant Gokhale (January 7, 1921 Miraj-June 20, 2008 Pune) a.k.a. Gokhale or Chandrakant Raghunath Gokhale was an Indian actor and singer. He had two children, Vikram Gokhale and Mohan Gokhale.

Chandrakant Gokhale completed his education from Willingdon Engineering College, Sangli. He started his career as a singer and later on, ventured into acting. Known for his unique voice and exceptional acting skills, Gokhale played a pivotal role in the Marathi film industry. He was also seen in a number of Hindi films and TV shows. Some of his notable works include the Marathi films "Vahinichi Maya", "Tuch Khari Gharchi Laxmi", and "Makarand". In Hindi, he appeared in films like "Aamne-Samne", "Hulchul", "Bobby", and "The Burning Train". Gokhale was a recipient of several accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 87.

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Kali Bannerjee

Kali Bannerjee (November 20, 1921 Kolkata-July 5, 1993 India) a.k.a. Kali Banerjee, Kali Bandopadhya, Kali Bandyopadhyay, Kali Bandopadhyay, Kalipada Bandyopadhyay or Kali Bannerji was an Indian actor.

Kali Bannerjee worked in the Bengali film industry and also appeared in a few Hindi films. He started his acting career in the 1950s and worked in several critically acclaimed movies, including "Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy" in which he played the role of Harihar Ray, Apu's father. Apart from his acting career, he was known for his work as a theatre artist and director. He was one of the founding members of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) and worked actively with the group throughout his life. Kali Bannerjee was a recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1976 for his contributions to Indian theatre.

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Chidananda Dasgupta

Chidananda Dasgupta (November 20, 1921 Shillong-May 22, 2011 Kolkata) a.k.a. Chidananda Das Gupta was an Indian film director, screenwriter, film historian and actor. His child is called Aparna Sen.

Chidananda Dasgupta was a pioneer in the Indian Parallel Cinema movement and was known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Aparichito" and "Charulata". He was also the founding director of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. In addition to his filmmaking career, he was a noted film historian, authoring several books on Indian cinema. His contribution to Indian cinema was recognized with numerous awards including the National Film Award for Best Film Critic in 1997 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the West Bengal Film Journalists' Association in 2000. Despite his illustrious career, he remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his passing in 2011 at the age of 89.

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Ramana Reddy

Ramana Reddy (October 1, 1921 Nellore district-November 11, 1974) also known as T. V. Ramana Reddy, Tikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy or Venkata Ramana Reddy Tikkavarapu was an Indian comedian and actor.

He appeared in over 400 Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films in a career spanning two decades. Reddy started his career as a stuntman before turning to comedic roles. He was known for his distinct baritone voice and played a wide range of characters from a villain to a fatherly figure. Some of his notable films include "Mayabazar," "Missamma," "Chitti Chellelu," and "Gundamma Katha." Reddy was also a philanthropist and founded the T. V. Ramana Reddy Charitable Trust to help underprivileged students. He passed away at the age of 53 due to a heart attack.

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