Mahendra Sandhu
Mahendra Sandhu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 April 1947 |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, director |
| Years active | 1973–1992, 2004 |
| Children | Cheena Rajani Jassi sandhu |
Mahendra Sandhu (born 18 April 1947) is an Indian film actor, who worked in Hindi film and Punjabi films, most known for Agent Vinod (1977), produced by Rajshri Pictures.[1]
Early life and education
Sandhu was born into a Sandhu Jatt family in the city of Patiala, Punjab. He graduated from Mohindra College, Patiala. He was very active in doing plays and was associated with Harpal Tiwana & Balwant Gargi. In 1970, he joined the Film and Television Institute of India Pune, and did two years acting course.[2]
Career
Mahendra Sandhu started his career in 1973 with Khoon Khoon, a movie inspired by Dirty Harry. He has acted in 30 films, most famously in Agent Vinod (1977), produced by Rajshri Pictures. He had impressed Tarachand Barjatya with his performance in Khoon Ki Keemat and was offered two movies. He refused those, but agreed to work in Agent Vinod.[3]
Directorial career
Mahendra Sandhu directed the movie Kisme Kitna Hai Dum in 1992.
Later career
Mahendra Sandhu made an appearance in the 2004 film Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna, but was credited as "Mohinder Sandhu". He later purchased land in Boisar, about 90 minutes from Mumbai airport and is currently building weekend homes.
He was approached for a cameo role in Agent Vinod in 2011, but it did not work out. However, there is a dialogue in the film that is a tribute to him. When Saif Ali Khan's character is being interrogated at a base in Pakistan/Afghanistan, he reveals the identity of Ravikishan's character as an Indian spy named Major Mahendra Sandhu.
After his film career, Sandhu started a real estate business, and divided time between Mumbai and Punjab.[4]
Filmography
Actor
| Film | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Khoon Khoon | 1972 | Anand |
| Joshila | 1973 | |
| Madhosh | 1974 | |
| Khoon Ki Keemat | 1974 | |
| Goonj | 1974 | |
| Agent Vinod | 1977 | Agent Vinod |
| Vidhesh | 1977 | CBI Agent Vinod |
| Khoon Ka Badla Khoon | 1977 | |
| Guru Ho Ja Shuru | 1979 | Mohan/CBI Inspector Suraj |
| Chambal Ki Rani | 1979 | |
| Main Aur Mera Haathi | 1981 | Raka |
| Khoon Ki Takkar | 1981 | |
| Paanch Qaidi | 1981 | Kaaka |
| Jwala Daku | 1981 | Jwala |
| Meharbaani | 1982 | |
| Ek Aur Sangram | 1982 | |
| Yahan Se Shehar Dekho | 1983 | |
| Inteqam Ki Aag | 1986 | |
| Kaun Kitney Pani Mein Hain | 1987 | |
| Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | 1992 | |
| Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna | 2004 |
Producer
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | 1992 |
See also
References
- ^ "'Agent Vinod': Who is Mahendra Sandhu?". CNN-IBN. 16 March 2012.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g9VEXliQIE
- ^ "'My Name is Sandhu'". The Times of India. 18 March 2012.
- ^ "Meet the real Agent Vinod: Mahendra Sandhu". CNN-IBN. 25 March 2012.