Vijayendra Ghatge is an Indian actor who works mainly in the Bollywood film industry. He is famous for his role as Lala Vrishbhan in the TV series Buniyaad (1986). He is also known for his work in films like “Chitchor” (1976), “Satte Pe Satta” (1982), “Prem Rog” (1982) and “Devdas” (2002).
Wiki/Biography
Vijayendra Ghatge was born on Thursday, January 1, 1970, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra (age 52; as of 2022). He grew up in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He studied at Daly College, Indore. Vijayendra studied Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. Later, he completed an acting course from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra.
Vijayendra Gathji in his youth
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: brown
family
Vijayendra Ghatge belongs to the Maratha royal family of Kajhar in Maharashtra.
Parents and siblings
Vijayendra Ghatge’s mother Sita Raje Ghatge was the daughter of Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar III of Indore, while his father Shrimant Sardar Fatehsinhrao Dattajirao Ghatge belonged to a clan that ruled the princely states of India. His sister, Sunanda Ghatge, was killed in the 1984 terrorist bombing of the Air India flight Kanishka.
wife and children
Vijayendra Ghatge is married to Avantika Ghatge. His daughter Umikaa Ghatge is a freelance content writer.
other relatives
He is the uncle of Indian actor Sagarika Ghatge.
address
H. No. 249/15 Nagala Park, Kolhapur, India
Profession
actor
Movie
Hindi
Vijayendra Ghatge made his Bollywood debut in 1976, playing the role of Sunil Kishan in the romantic musical film Chitchor.
From left – Vijayendra Ghatge, AK Hangal and Amol Palekar in a still from the film Chitchor (1976)
In 1978, he played the role of Kundan Ghanshyamdas in the film “Kasme Vaade”. In 1982, he played the role of Rama’s husband Kunwar Narendra Pratap Singh in the film Prem Rog, starring Rishi Kapoor as Devdhar (Dev), Padmini · Kolhapre plays Manorama (Rama), Shammi Kapoor plays Rama’s uncle Bade Raja (Bade Raja), Thakur joins others. In 2002, Vijayendra played the role of Paro’s elderly husband, Bhuvan Choudhry, in Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali; starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit Starring.
Vijayendra Ghatge (Bhuvan Choudhry) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Paro) in the movie Devdas (2002)
In 1982, he played the role of Shekhar in the film Satte Pe Satta, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini. Vijayendra Ghatge later appeared in many Bollywood films, including Razia Sultan (1983), Kali Basti (1985), Veerana (1988), Tridev (1989), Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum ( 2002) and “Azan” (2011).
Malayalam
Vijatendra Ghatge first entered the Malayalam film industry in 1985 with the film “Pournami Raavil 3D”.
Vijayendra Ghatge in the movie “Pournami Raavil 3D” (1985)
marathi
Vijayendra made his debut in the Marathi film industry in 1994 with the film Maza Saubhagya. He plays Ahant Abhyankar (supporting role) in the film.
From left – Vijayendra Ghatge (as Ahant Abhyankar) and Deepak Deulkar (as Avinash) in the Marathi film Maza Saubhagya (1994)
Hollywood
Vijayendra Ghatge made his Hollywood debut in 1993 with the Italian romantic drama Missione D’Amore. He stars in the series as Indian tour guide Mansingh, an American woman played by model Carol Alt.
Vijayendra Ghatge and Carol Alt – Photos from the set of Missione D’Amore (1993)
television
Vijayendra Ghatge first appeared on the small screen playing the role of Raja Vikramaditya in the television series “Sinhasan Battisi” (1985). The series airs on DD National.
Vijayendra Ghatge played the role of Raja Vikramaditya in the TV series “Sinhasan Battisi” (1985)
He also acted in other TV series including “Vikram Aur Betaal” (1985), “Buniyaad” (1986), “Talaash” (1992), “Ashiqui” (1998) and “Vishwaas” (2003). Vijayendra has appeared in several TV commercials for various brands including DP Jewelers and Cadbury.
singer
Vijayendra Ghatge sang the song “Aaj Ki Raat Ghar Na Jaaen” for the album “Star Ten” (1985) of one of the popular duo Nadeem-Shravan.
prize
In 2017, Vijayendra Ghatge participated in an event organized by the Bharat Maa Shaheed Samman Trust in association with Verve and Royal Fables.
Vijayendra Ghatge holds a souvenir received by Indian industrialist and philanthropist Sanjay Dalmia at an event in 2017
Facts/Trivia
- Vijayendra Ghatge was awarded the title of Shrimant and was also known as Shrimant Sardar Vijayendra Ghatge.
- He started modeling while in college and went on to work for brands including Wills, Erasmic Super Silver and Suits.
- Vijayendra Ghatge was crowned ‘Sea King’ at the Navy Ball held at the United Services Club in Mumbai.
- He also participated in the Terene Mega Fashion Festival, one of the pioneering live fashion events of the seventies.
- Vijayendra is sometimes mistakenly called the father of actor Sagarika Ghatge.
- In 1979, he appeared on the cover of Stardust magazine along with actors Mithun Chakraborty and Ranjeeta Kaur.
Vijayendra Ghatge (left), Ranjeeta Kaur (centre) and Mithun Chakraborty (right) on the cover of Stardust magazine
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