Anupam Shyam Ojha
Born
Anupam Shyam Ojha

20 September 1957
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died8 August 2021(2021-08-08) (aged 63)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesSajjan Singh Thakur
EducationBharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActor
Years active1993–2021
Known forMann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
Krishna Chali London
Kajraare

Anupam Shyam Ojha (20 September 1957[1] – 8 August 2021[2]) was an Indian film and television actor, who usually played villainous roles. He appeared as Sajjan Singh Thakur in the STAR Plus TV series Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya (2009 and 2021).[3][4] Apart from that, he worked in films like Lajja, Nayak, Dubai Return, Parzania, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005), Shakti: The Power, Bandit Queen, in the internationally acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India. He last appeared in Star Bharat' s popular series Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2.[1]

Personal life

Anupam Shyam Ojha was a native of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh,[3] and an alumnus of Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lucknow, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also supported Anna Hazare's movement held on 27 December 2011.[5]

Death

He died aged 63 on 8 August 2021, at Life Line Hospital due to kidney failure, approximately 45 days before his 64th birthday.[6][7]

Filmography

Television

References

  1. ^ a b "Absolut screen magic". The Hindu. 18 December 2004. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2010.((cite news)): CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ Actor Anupam Shyam passes away at 63 due to multiple organ failure
  3. ^ a b "'Pratigya' Has Made Me a Household Name: Anupam Pratapgarh". Outlook. 27 October 2010. Archived from the original on 28 October 2010.
  4. ^ "The bad guys on tube". Deccan Chronicle. 13 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Alumni: A". B-Positive website. Archived from the original on 30 January 2011.
  6. ^ "Veteran Actor Anupam Shyam Dies At 63". India Today. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Actor Anupam Shyam passes away at 63 due to kidney failure". NDTV. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  8. ^ "UNICEF and partners present gripping tele-series focused on social issues in India". UNICEF. 7 April 2008.

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