Gujrati old film superstar Upendra Trivedi Bio Data

Born ;Upendra Jethalal Trivedi
14 July 1936
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Died 4 January 2015 (aged 78)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

☆Nationality; India
☆Ethnicity ;Gujarati
☆Occupation actor, politician
☆Religion Hinduism
☆Relatives Arvind Trivedi (brother)

♡Upendra Jethalal Trivedi (14 July 1936 – 4 January 2015) was an Indian film and stage actor, director and producer who was one of the most prolific actors of Gujarati cinema.
♡He was also politically active.
♡He was also known as Abhinay SamratSamrat

☆☆Early life ☆☆

Upendra Trivedi was born on 14 July 1936 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. His family hailed from Kukadia village near Idar, Gujarat.
♡ His parents moved to Ujjain where he completed his education.
♡He lived with his elder brother in Mumbai in early life.
♡He worked as coolie and labourer in umbrella manufacturing factory when his father who was a mill worker suffered paralysis.

♡Trivedi was one of the four siblings – three brothers and a sister. He did his graduation from the Bombay University in Arts faculty. His younger brother, Arvind Trivedi, is also well-known actor who played Ravana in the Hindi epic TV serial, Ramayana. Trivedi’s elder brother, Bhalchandra, was an educationist.

☆☆Career☆☆

♡Considered as one of the most well-known actors of the Gujarati film industry, Trivedi had acted in both Gujarati theatre and films.

☆☆Acting career☆☆
♡Upendra Trivedi acted in several drama during his college life in Mumbai.
♡ He started his career in industry in the 1970s and had career spanning more than 40 years.
♡He initially played supporting roles in several Gujarati films to earn money and pay college fees.
♡He acted in films like Vanraj Chavdo, Mehndi Rang Lagyo.

♡His first major break in Gujarati films was Jesal Toral (1971) directed by Ravindra Dave.
♡Ravindra Dave chose his to play lead role following his performance in Gujarati film Abhinay Samrat.
♡Jesal Toral was commercially successful film in which he played role of Jadeja.

♡He also directed several Gujarati films.
♡ His Manvini Bhavai (1993), based on the novel of the same name by Gujarati author, Pannalal Patel.
♡ The movie earned the national award.
♡The story of movie was based on the famine of Vikram Samvat 1956 (1900 AD) where the condition of people was dire and many died due to starvation.
♡He also directed and produced Jher To Peedhan Jani Jani based on the novel of same name by Manubhai Pancholi.

♡He paired with Naresh Kanodia for the first time in film Maa Baap ne Bhulsho Nahi in 1999.
♡He paired with Snehlata in several Gujarati films.

♡He played seven different roles in Gujarati play, Abhinay Samrat.

♡His brother Arvind Trivedi is also an actor who acted in Gujarati and Hindi films as well as television shows.
♡He also acted in Hindi film Jungle Main Mangal Pavitra Papi,Parde ke Pichhe Nagina along with his brother Arvind Trivedi in a negative role

☆☆Political career ☆☆
♡Upendra Trivedi joined politics in 1980s and contested the election to Gujarat Legislative Assembly from Bhiloda and won.
♡He served as deputy speaker of the assembly from 31 March 2000 to 19 July 2002.

☆☆He wrote an autobiography☆☆
Upendra Trivedi : Atmakathan ane Anya Aalekh in Gujarati.

☆☆Death☆☆

♡He died on 4 January 2015 at Mumbai following respiratory arrest.
♡Trivedi was married and had two sons.

☆☆Awards ☆☆

♡He received Padma Shri in 1989 and Pandit Omkarnath Thakur award also.

☆☆Filmography☆☆

-As actor Edit
-Jesal Toral (1971)
-Mahasati Savitri (1973)
-Maa Baap ne Bhulsho Nahi (1999)
-Jungle Main Mangal
-Patri Parmar
-Manek Thumbh (1978)
-Sadevant Savlinga
-Garvo Garasiyo
-Raja Gopichand
-Ver ni Vasulat
-Suraj Chandra ni Sakhe
-Bhadar Tara Vaheta Pani
-Amarsinh Rathore
-Halaman Jethvo
-Shetal Ne Kanthe
-Vachhad Dada ni Dikri
-Mehulo Luhar
-Dholi Taro Dhol Vaage (2008)
-Sorath ni Padamani
-Son Kansari
-Sona Indhoni Roopa Bedlu
-Mahiyar ni Chundadi
-Naagmati Naagvalo
-Hothal Padamani
-Dada ne Vahali Dikari
-Bhav Bhav Na Bheru
-Mali Methan
-Kanku Pagala
-Malavpati Munj
-Kadu Makrani
-Vir Pasali
-Raja Bharathari
-Preet Khanda Ni Dhar
-Mali Methan
-Chitada No Chor
-Machhu Tara Vaheta Pani
-Vir Mangdavalo"
-Patli parmar Santu rangili

☆☆As director ☆☆

-Manvini Bhavai (1993)
-Jher To Peedha Chhe Jani Jani (1972)