Indian movie stars died at 18
Here are 3 famous actors from India died at 18:
Murad
Murad (April 5, 2015 India-April 5, 1997 India) a.k.a. late Murad was an Indian actor. He had one child, Raza Murad.
Despite having a career spanning over four decades, Murad is best known for his role as Emperor Shah Jahan in the historical epic film, Mughal-e-Azam (1960). Prior to his acting career, he worked in the Indian Railways as an apprentice. Throughout his acting career he appeared in over 100 Bollywood films, playing diverse roles ranging from a villain to a supporting character. He was known for his deep voice and commanding presence on-screen. In addition to his work in the film industry, Murad was also a skilled writer and poet. He passed away on his 78th birthday in 1997.
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Jagathy N. K. Achary
Jagathy N. K. Achary (April 5, 2015 Jagathy-April 5, 1997 Thiruvananthapuram) also known as Jagathy, N. K. Achary, Jagathy NK Achari, Jagathi N.K. Achari or Jagathy N. Kochukrishnan Achary was an Indian writer, actor, screenwriter and playwright. He had two children, Jagathy Sreekumar and Krishnakumar Achary.
Jagathy N.K. Achary was born in the town of Nalanchira in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He started his career as a dramatist and playwright, writing and directing plays for various theater groups. He eventually shifted his focus to the film industry, where he became one of the most respected and versatile actors in India.
Jagathy appeared in over 1,500 films, working in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. He was known for his excellent comic timing and his ability to play a variety of roles, ranging from character roles to lead roles. Some of his notable films include "Sreekrishna Parunthu", "In Harihar Nagar", "Pattanapravesham", and "Nadodikkattu".
He won several awards for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Swayamvaram". Jagathy was also a prolific writer, having written several screenplays and plays throughout his career.
Sadly, in 2012, Jagathy was involved in a car accident that left him critically injured. He underwent several surgeries and spent over a year recovering from the accident. However, he was never able to fully regain his health and had to retire from acting. Despite this setback, Jagathy remained active as a writer and continued to inspire and entertain his fans until his passing in 2019.
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O.P. Ralhan
O.P. Ralhan (April 5, 2015 India-January 12, 1997 India) a.k.a. Ralhan, Rallan or O. P. Ralhan was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer and writer. His child is Munish Ricky Om Prakash Ralhan.
O. P. Ralhan was born in Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan) and began his career in the film industry in the 1950s. He acted in several films, including Aasman (1952), Tarzan and King Kong (1965), and Hulchul (1971). He later shifted his focus to behind-the-scenes work and directed and produced several movies, including Gehra Daag (1963), Sharafat (1970), and Rahu Ketu (1978). In addition to his work in the film industry, Ralhan was also a writer and wrote several books, including the novel Shades of Truth. He was honored with several awards during his career, including the Filmfare Award for Best Director for Gehra Daag in 1964. Ralhan passed away in 1997 at the age of 81 in Mumbai, India.
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