New Delhi. These days villainy is trending in Bollywood. Actors who could not do anything special in films in the first innings are now returning to the big screen as villains. In yesteryear, people often used to come to Mumbai with the dream of becoming a hero in films and when they did not get the role of a hero, they used to play the role of a villain on screen. However, at the same time, there were many actors who played only gray and negative shade characters throughout their career. Jeevan Kumar, the superstar of the 1950-1960 era, was also one such actor who ruled the hearts of the audience with his villainy throughout his career.
Superstar Jeevan Kumar ran away from his home to Mumbai with just Rs 26 in his pocket and a dream of doing something in films. During the 1950s, he played the role of Narada Muni in about 60 films in different languages, which received tremendous response from the audience. On the basis of struggle and talent, Jeevan Kumar made a special place for himself in films.
‘Mother India’ gave recognition
Actor Jeevan Kumar had played the role of villain in many films, but he got his real recognition from the film ‘Mother India’. By playing the role of villain in ‘Mother India’, Jeevan Kumar had created an indelible identity in every household. He won a lot of praise for playing different types of characters in films like ‘Phagun’, ‘Naya Daur’ and ‘Ek Hi Raasta’.
Father’s dream came true
Like Jeevan Kumar, his son Kiran Kumar followed his footsteps and turned to acting. Like every father, Jeevan Kumar’s dream must have been that his son should achieve more success than him in films and with his hard work and dedication, Jeevan Kumar made his father’s dream come true.
Also seen in serials
Kiran Kumar made a comeback as a villain in Rakesh Roshan’s film ‘Khudgarj’. After that he was seen in negative roles in popular films like ‘Tezaab’ and ‘Khuda Gawah’. Kiran Kumar has also been seen in films and serials like ‘Dhadkan’, ‘Bobby Jasoos’, ‘Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar’, ‘Grihasthi’, ‘Katha Sagar’.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 15, 2024, 14:05 IST