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Bhagwan
Bhagwan was a popular Hindi and Marathi actor who had entertained the audiences for years with his antics.

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Bhagwan, Indian Movie ActorAbhaji Palav Bhagwan or simply Bhagwan was born in the year 1913, August 1st. He was particularly popular with the masses as they could easily identify with his roles. Born in Mumbai, Bhagwan was the son of a mill worker. Bhagwan joined films in the silent era with his long-term partner, Chandrarao Kadam. His debut film was Bewafa Aashiq.

Bhagwan`s first films were stunt films directed by G.P. Pawar. He co-directed his first feature film, Bahadur Kisan, with Pawar in 1938 before becoming a producer with Jagriti Pictures and Bhagwan Art Productions. He became the owner of Jagriti Studios in 1947. Bhagwan reached the pinnacle of his career with Albela. In this film he played the role of a simpleton. His dance number, `Shola Jo Bhadke` became a rage. The dance style he created was followed by many stars after him, including Amitabh Bachchan. From 1938 to 1949 he had directed low budget stunt and action films.

In 1951 he turned producer with Jagriti Pics and Bhagwan Arts Production. He made a social film called Albela starring Bhagwan and Geeta Bali. Despite his unquestionable talent, Bhagwan was relegated to playing cameo roles as comedian and dancer from the early 1970s.

Bhagwan failed to deliver any more hits and eventually gave up producing and directing films. He had to sell his bungalow and cars. He did whatever roles he got but apart from Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje and Chori Chori, none were noticed. Bhagwan died in the year 2002 at the age of 89.

Some of his films are mentioned below:

Maahirr Shareef Budmaash Do Premee
Mera Damad Do Chor Darwaza
Yuhi Kabhi Ehsan Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Numbri Aadmi Sher Dil Jhoota Kahin Ka
Khatarnaak Duniya Na Mane Vishwasghaat
Swarg Sapne Suhane Sangram
Kranti Bhabhi Chhalia
Naseeb Biwi Ho To Aisi Faraar
Kaamchor Ganga Tere Desh Mein Aan Baan
Jazbaat Deewana Tere Naam Ka Kathputli
Kasme Vaade Mohabbat Ki Kasam Gunehgar
Heera-Moti Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein Tower House
Tarana Lover Boy Trolley Driver
Chor Sipahee Kali Basti Chacha Zindabad
Agent Vinod Sahhas Mr. Lambu
Apradhi Bombay 405 Miles Sunny
Kala Sona Sanam Teri Kasam Jhutha Sach
Banarasi Babu Phir Wohi Raat Shapath
Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara Phandebaaz Dard-E-Dil
Aag Aur Daag College Girl Nastik
Ladka Ladki Shikshaa Badle Ki Aag
Forty Days Chacha Bhatija Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
Stree Saheb Bahadur Professor Pyarelal
Ustad Resham Ki Dori Aasha
Na-Insaafi Rafoo Chakkar Biwi-O-Biwi
Maine Pyar Kiya Tangewala Nazrana Pyar Ka
Touhean Mera Gaon Mera Desh Mukti
Gair Kaanooni Intaquam Toote Khilone
Farz Ki Jung Rustom-E-Baghdad Jaan-E-Bahaar
Zalzala O Tera Kya Kahna Khel Khilari Ka
Main Tere Liye Mohar Mazaaq
Katilon Ke Kaatil Gateway of India Kuchhe Dhaage
Chambal Ki Kasam Alag Alag Balak Dhruv
Sun Sajna Ramkali Raaste Kaa Patthar
Pyaara Dushman Patthar Dil Saaz Aur Sanam
Azaad Bhiku Duniya Nachegi
Prem Bandhan Bindiya Chamkegi Pathan
Ahimsa Love Marriage Dulhan
Chakkar Pe Chakkar Yeh Desh Kangan
Jay Vejay Saajan Ki Saheli Chori Chori
Imaan Yeh Kaisa Insaaf Teesri Aankh
Jaggu Dharam Kanta -



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