Kim Yashpal
Kim | |
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| Born | Satyakim Yashpal |
| Other names | Kim Yashpal |
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| Years active | 1979–1993 |
Kim (born as Satyakim Yashpal, also known as Kim Yashpal)[1] is an Indian actress and a former bikini model. Before entering films she made a name for herself as a model and 70's pin up girl. [2] She has worked in Hindi cinema, starring as leads in Phir Wahi Raat (1980) and Disco Dancer (1982) which was the highest grossing film of her career.
In the later years of her career, Kim appeared primarily in guest roles and item numbers. She officially retired from acting in 1993; aside from Phir Wahi Raat and Disco Dancer, her notable roles include Naseeb and Bulundi in 1981, and Commando in 1988, all of which she appeared in supporting roles. Since her retirement, Kim has stayed out of the public media.
Career[edit]
Kim's early years in her career consisted of modeling, in which she appeared on the covers of various magazines,[2] including Star & Style magazine.[3] She then began acting in 1979, making an appearance in Pehredaar, which then ultimately became a lost film.
In 1980, Kim starred in Danny Denzongpa's psychological horror-film Phir Wohi Raat as Asha, a young woman who has recurring nightmares and goes through traumatic experiences.[citation needed] The film performed well at the box-office and brought her recognition.[4]
In 1981, Kim went to star in Manmohan Desai's Bollywood movie Naseeb, playing the role of a young girl in the middle of love and criminal controversies.[citation needed] The film was a commercial-success, and was the second highest-grossing film of the year. She also starred in Esmayeel Shroff's crime film Bulundi as the sister of Raaj Kumar's character of a professor.[citation needed]
In 1982, Kim was then cast in her first starring role as Rita Oberoi, the daughter of a criminal, in the Hindi film Disco Dancer, the heroine to Mithun Chakraborty.[citation needed] The film turned to be a success at the box-office, and was the highest-grossing film of the year;[5] The songs were also a major success, and her performance in the song "Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja" brought her fame. The film was idolized as a classic in Bollywood cinema, and helped established her as an actress.
Kim also appeared in Deepak Bahry's action film Hum Se Hai Zamana as Sona, the girlfriend of Danny Denzongpa's character, Karan; she was particularly praised for a scene where she runs away in a bikini after being pursued by bandits.[citation needed]
Kim starred as Padmini in K S R Swamy's action film Maha Shaktimaan,[citation needed] and was also cast as Monica in Raj N. Sippy's film Andar Baahar, and as Soniya and Rashmi in Dilawar. She later appeared in Babbar Subhash's film Commando, as Jhum Jhum,[6] and in Baaghi: A Rebel for Love in a guest appearance; both films were hits at the box-office.[6][7]
Kim retired from the film industry in 1993.[1] Her last films were guest roles in Pratikar, Honeymoon, Balwaan, Muskurahat, and Bulund. She also appeared in a song for Chandra Mukhi, however it was later deleted.
Personal life[edit]
Following her retirement, Kim stayed out of public media and press.[8]
Kim was in a relationship with fellow Bollywood actor Danny Denzongpa, for about seven years during the 1980s.[9][10][11]
Filmography[edit]
Kim's filmography references:[citation needed]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Pehredaar | Lost Film, Bengali Dub "Prohari" | |
| 1980 | Phir Wahi Raat | Asha | Debut film |
| 1981 | Bulundi | Leena Khurana | |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Kim | |
| 1982 | Prohari | Bengali Dub of "Pehredaar" (1979) | |
| 1982 | Disco Dancer | Rita Oberoi | |
| 1983 | Hum Se Hai Zamana | Sona | |
| 1984 | Sardaar | ||
| 1984 | Andar Baahar | Monica | |
| 1984 | Shapath | Dancer | |
| 1985 | Maha Shaktimaan | Padmini | |
| 1985 | Maa Kasam | Dancer / Singer | |
| 1986 | Krishna Nee Begane Baro | Rukmini | Kannada film |
| 1986 | Kismetwala | Dancer | |
| 1988 | Ek Hi Maqsad | Dancer / Singer | |
| 1988 | Commando | Jhum Jhum | |
| 1988 | Gharwali Baharwali | Beena Mehra | |
| 1989 | Gentleman | ||
| 1990 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Dancer | |
| 1990 | Baaghi | ||
| 1991 | Pratikar | Miss Ruby | |
| 1992 | Honeymoon | Dancer | |
| 1992 | Balwaan | Dancer / Singer | |
| 1992 | Muskurahat | Dancer | |
| 1993 | Bulund | ||
| 1993 | Chandra Mukhi | Appearance in a deleted song |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Bollywood's Forgotten Stars: Things you need to know about the 'Disco Dancer' actress Kim Yashpal". Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Indian actress kim yashpal - Films - 2019". Main street artisans. Retrieved 14 October 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Victoria [@nika_simran] (18 June 2016). "Poonam & #KimYashpal on the cover of 'Star & Style' magazine! What is the year?Somewhere about the end of the 70s? https://t.co/8siY6xcVZA" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 December 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Beyond Dobaara: Bollywood's best horror films from Bhoot to Phir Wohi Raat". Firstpost. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "On Independence Day, here are the most successful Indian movies of every decade since 1947". Hindustan Times. 15 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ a b Hungama, Bollywood. "Commando Movie: Reviews | Release Date | Songs | Music | Images | Official Trailers | Videos | Photos | News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Home". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ Pillai, Shruti (6 May 2016). "21 Actresses Who Had A Short Fling With Bollywood Before They Disappeared & What They're Upto Now". ScoopWhoop. Archived from the original on 1 September 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ Garoo, Rohit (26 September 2016). "Danny Denzongpa's Marriage: Failed Love Leads To Royal Matrimony". The Bridal Box. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Girls get attracted to bad guys". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "I would not have tampered with Agneepath: Danny Denzongpa - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
External links[edit]
- Kim at IMDb
- Kim at Bollywood Hungama