Entertainment News Desk – The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Prayagraj. As Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru gave India a distinct identity on the world stage. His contribution to the rise of India has also been shown through Hindi cinema. Many stars played the role of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in Bollywood films. On the birthday of the former Prime Minister of India, we tell you about the actors who played his role in the films.
Dalip Tahil
He is one of the experienced Bollywood actors. Dalip Tahil played the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in the biopic of famous athlete Milkha Singh. The name of Milkha Singh’s biopic, which came in 2013, was Milka Bhaig. The film featured Farhan Akhtar in the lead role. Bhaag Milchha Bhaag was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Benjamin Gilani
He has won the hearts of the audience with his acting in many Bollywood films. Benjamin Gilani played the role of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1993 film Sardaar. This character gave him a distinct identity in Hindi cinema. The film Sardar was directed by Ketan Mehta.
Pratap Sharma
He played the lead role in the film Nehru based on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The film Nehru was directed by Kiran Kumar. The film came in 1990.
denzil smith
Apart from Bollywood, he has also worked in Hollywood films. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was played in the film Juloos Denzil. The film came in the year 2004. The film was directed by Shafat Khan.
Rajit Kapoor
The National Award winning actor played the role of Uncle Nehru in the web series ‘Rocket Boys’. In his four careers, he has played iconic Indian characters like Mahatma Gandhi, Vikram Sarabhai and even current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Saurabh Dubey
In the 2002 film The Legend of Bhagat Singh, this incredibly skilled film and television actor played the role of Pandit Nehru. The film starring Ajay Devgan received two National and three Filmfare Awards. Dubey later reprized his role as the Prime Minister in the 2013 political documentary series.
Roshan Seth
Roshan Seth played the role of Prime Minister Nehru in the 1982 British-Indian film ‘Gandhi’. His performance was praised by critics and received a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The film itself won 8 Academy Awards.