Indian movie stars born in 1925
Here are 10 famous actors from India were born in 1925:
Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt (July 9, 1925 Bangalore-October 10, 1964 Mumbai) also known as Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone, Dada, Guru, Late Guru Dutt 'Dada', Gurudutt or Vasanth Kumar Shivsankar Padukone was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, writer and screenwriter. His children are called Tarun Dutt, Arun Dutt and Nina Dutt.
Guru Dutt is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in Indian cinema. He directed and acted in some of the most critically acclaimed and popular Hindi films of the 1950s and 60s, including "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool", and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam". His films often dealt with themes of social inequality, existentialism, and the struggles of the common man.
Dutt started his career as a choreographer and later transitioned to acting. He made his directorial debut with "Baazi" in 1951, which was a commercial and critical success. He went on to direct and produce a string of successful films in the following years.
However, despite his success as a filmmaker, Dutt struggled with personal demons and depression. He died by suicide in 1964 at the age of 39. His legacy continues to influence Indian cinema, and his films are studied and admired by filmmakers and critics worldwide.
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Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar (January 4, 1925 West Bengal-October 27, 2001 Kolkata) also known as Shri Pradeep Kumar, Pradeep, Pradip Kumar, Pradeep Batabyal or Pradeep Kumar Batabayal was an Indian actor, film director, film producer and screenwriter. His children are called Reena Kumar, Meena Kumar, Debiprasad Kumar and Beena Banerjee.
Pradeep Kumar started his career in the Hindi film industry in 1948 with his debut film Ziddi. He later went on to become one of the leading actors of the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in many hit Bollywood films such as Anarkali, Chhalia, Dil Deke Dekho, Leader and Mere Mehboob. He was also known for his collaborations with legendary director B.R. Chopra in films such as Waqt and Gumrah.
Apart from acting, Pradeep Kumar also worked behind the scenes in the film industry. He directed and produced several films, including the Bengali film Pratidwandi, which won two National Awards. He also wrote the screenplay for the film.
Pradeep Kumar was known for his good looks, charming personality and his ability to emote on screen. He was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor award twice, for his performances in Chhalia and Dil Deke Dekho.
Pradeep Kumar was married to Renu Arya and they had four children together. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 76 due to a heart attack.
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Raj Khosla
Raj Khosla (May 31, 1925 Ludhiana-June 9, 1991 Mumbai) otherwise known as Rajveer Singh Khosla was an Indian film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor and writer. His children are called Milan Luthria and Sunita Khosla Bhalla.
He started his career as an assistant director to Guru Dutt and later ventured into directing his own films. Khosla is known for his memorable films such as C.I.D, Woh Kaun Thi?, Mera Saaya, Do Raaste and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki. He won Filmfare award for best film director for two consecutive years for his films, Do Raaste and Mere Sanam. In his career spanning over three decades, he directed around 29 films and is considered as one of the most successful filmmakers of Bollywood. Raj Khosla's contribution to Indian cinema has been immense and his legacy lives on through his films.
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P. J. Antony
P. J. Antony (January 1, 1925 Ernakulam-March 14, 1979 Chennai) also known as P.J. Anthony or P.J. Antony was an Indian actor.
He acted in over 100 films in a career spanning almost two decades. P.J. Antony started his career in the film industry as a child artiste and went on to act in lead roles. He was known for portraying villainous characters in many films but also portrayed supporting roles in several critically acclaimed movies. He was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Chuvanna Vithukal in 1979. Apart from acting, P.J. Antony was also a trained classical musician and had sung in several films. He passed away in 1979 at the age of 54 due to a heart attack.
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Ritwik Ghatak
Ritwik Ghatak (November 4, 1925 Dhaka-February 6, 1976 Kolkata) also known as Ritwik Kumar Ghatak, Ritwick Ghatak or Shri Ritwik Kumar Ghatak was an Indian writer, screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer and film score composer. He had three children, Ritaban Ghatak, Samhita Ghatak and Suchismita Ghatak.
Considered as one of the pioneers of Indian parallel cinema or the Indian New Wave, Ghatak’s films were known for their realistic portrayal of the social and political issues prevalent in post-independence India. He directed only eight films in his career, including his most notable works such as Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960), Komal Gandhar (1961), and Subarnarekha (1965). Ghatak started his career in the film industry as a journalist and a critic, writing for publications such as Anandabazar Patrika and Kallol. He later moved on to writing screenplays for Bengali movies before making his directorial debut with Nagarik in 1952. Despite being a celebrated filmmaker now, Ghatak remained largely unrecognized during his lifetime and died in poverty at the age of 50. His legacy, however, lives on as his works continue to inspire and influence many in the Indian film industry.
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K. S. Ashwath
K. S. Ashwath (May 25, 1925 Holenarasipura-January 18, 2010 Mysore) a.k.a. Subbarao Aswath Narayana, Soorat Ashwath, Ashwath, Chammayya Meshtru, Dr. K. S. Ashwath, Karaganahalli Subbaraya Ashwathanarayana, Aswath or K.S. Ashwath was an Indian actor and stenographer. His children are called Shankar Ashwath, Nagarathna Ashwath, Subbukrishna Ashwath and Vijaya Murthy.
K.S. Ashwath was born in Holenarasipura, a town in the Hassan district of the Indian state of Karnataka. He started his career as a stenographer and then moved to the film industry where he made a name for himself as an actor. He acted in over 370 movies in the Kannada, Tamil and Telugu languages, spanning a career of more than four decades.
Apart from acting, K.S. Ashwath was also a skilled singer and lyricist. He has sung several devotional and patriotic songs and also wrote lyrics for a few songs. He was honored with the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the movie Kula Gowrava (1971).
K.S. Ashwath was known for his versatility and was equally adept at playing both positive and negative roles. He was often referred to as “Chammayya Meshtru” due to his portrayal of the character in the movie Chammayya (1963). He passed away in 2010 in Mysore at the age of 84.
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R. S. Manohar
R. S. Manohar (June 29, 1925 Namakkal-January 10, 2006 Chennai) a.k.a. Ramasamy Subramania Manohar, Lakshmi Narashiman, R.S. Manohar, Manoharan, M.S. Manohar, Manohar, Namakkal or Nadaga Kavalar was an Indian actor.
He started his acting career in 1947 with the Tamil film 'Rajakumari'. He went on to act in over 500 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Manohar was known for his villainous roles, and he played the antagonist in many popular films such as 'Parasakthi', 'Basha', and 'Aalayamani'. He was also a talented writer and director, having written and directed several successful plays in the 1960s and 70s. In addition to his film and theater work, Manohar was also a member of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, representing the DMK party. He received numerous awards for his contributions to the Indian film industry, including the prestigious Kalaimamani award from the Tamil Nadu government in 1974. Manohar passed away in 2006 at the age of 80.
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Jose Prakash
Jose Prakash (April 14, 1925 Kottayam-March 24, 2012 Ernakulam) also known as Joseprakash, K. Baby Joseph or K Baby Joseph was an Indian actor, singer and soldier. His children are called Elsamma Prakash, Kunjumol Prakash, Susan Prakash, Rajan Prakash, Jasmine Prakash and Sajan Prakash.
Jose Prakash had an illustrious career in the Indian film industry and was renowned for his performances in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies. He started his acting career in 1956 with the Malayalam film Nirmala and went on to act in over 300 films in a career spanning almost four decades. He was known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from villains to comedic roles, with ease and finesse.
Apart from acting, Jose Prakash was also a trained singer and lent his voice to many popular songs in Malayalam cinema. He was also a soldier in the Indian army and served during World War II. His contributions to the arts and entertainment industry were recognized with several awards including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Jose Prakash passed away in March 2012 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.
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M. B. Sreenivasan
M. B. Sreenivasan (September 19, 1925 Chittoor-March 9, 1988 Lakshadweep) also known as MBS, Manamadurai Balakrishnan Srinivasan, M.B. Srinivasan or Srinivasan, M.B. was an Indian film score composer and actor.
He started his career as a composer in 1948 with the film "Chinna Thambi" and went on to compose music for over 100 films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada. He was known for his melodious compositions and was a prominent composer in the 1950s and 1960s.
Apart from music, Sreenivasan was also an accomplished actor and appeared in over 70 films. He was known for his versatility and showcased his acting skills in various roles, both comedic and serious. He was awarded the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film "Thanga Padhakkam".
Sreenivasan was also a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award, which is presented by the Tamil Nadu government for excellence in the field of arts and literature. He passed away in 1988 in Lakshadweep at the age of 62, but his music and performances continue to be remembered and appreciated to this day.
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Namboothiri
Namboothiri (September 13, 1925 Ponnani-) is an Indian film art director, actor and painter.
He was born in the Ponnani city located in the Malappuram district of the South Indian state of Kerala. Namboothiri started his career as an art director in 1952 with the film Digvijayam. He went on to work in prominent films such as Chemmeen, directed by Ramu Kariat, and the Parasurama directed by P. A. Thomas. Namboothiri has also acted in several Malayalam films including K. G. George's Swapnadanam and P. Padmarajan's Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal.
Apart from his contribution to cinema, Namboothiri is also known for his paintings. He has had several solo exhibitions of his works and his paintings showcase the culture and heritage of Kerala. At the age of 95, he continues to inspire and contribute to the world of art and cinema.
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