Arvind Trivedi
Arvind Trivedi ( born 8 November 1938 )is a known Indian actor. He, alongside his brother Upendra Trivedi, has been prolific in Gujarati cinema for over 40 years. He is most famous for portraying Ravan in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan. He acted in other TV series like Vikram Aur Betaal and others.
Mr. Trivedi has acted in almost 250 films including Hindi and Gujarati.
In 1991, Arvind Trivedi was elected as a Member of Parliament from Sabarkatha district and was in the office till 1996.
In 2002 he was named as the acting chairman of the Indian Censor Board for Film Certification (CBFC).[1]
The movie Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya, where he acted as 'Dadaji' (Grandfather), was a movie that broke many box office records and is still remembered for that role.
Filmography
| Title | Type | Language | Year | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya | Movie | Gujarati | 1998 | Played "Dadaji" |
| Brahmrishi Vishwamitra | TV series | Hindi | 1991 | played Trishanku |
| Ramayan | TV series | Hindi | 1986 | played Ravana |
| Dholi | Movie | Gujarati | 1982 | |
| Maniyaro | Movie | Gujarati | 1980 | |
| Santu Rangili | Movie | Gujarati | 1976 | |
| Jogidas Khuman | Movie | Gujarati | 1975 | |
| Hothal Padmini | Movie | Gujarati | 1974 | |
| Kunwarbai Nu Mamerun | Movie | Gujarati | 1974 | played Narsinh Mehta |
| Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar | Movie | Hindi | 1973 | credited as "Arvind Trivadi" |
| Jangal Mein Mangal | Movie | Hindi | 1972 | |
| Jesal Toral | Movie | Gujarati | 1971 | |
| Paraya Dhan | Movie | Hindi | 1971 |