Shail Chaturvedi (29 June 1936 – 29 October 2007) was a Hindi poet, satirist, humorist, lyricist and actor from India, most known for his political satire in the 70s and the 80s.[1][2]
Shail Chaturvedi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 June 1936 Amravati, Maharashtra |
| Died | 29 October 2007 (aged 71) Malad, Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Poet, Humorist, Lyricist, Actor |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Genre | Humor |
| Children | Vishal, Vihan, Vivek |
| Relatives | Akash Chaturvedi (Shail's Brother's Son)
Janmanshi Chaturvedi (Granddaughter) Amla Chaturvedi (Granddaughter) Krishna Chaturvedi (Grandson) Shaunak Chaturvedi (Grandson) Swayam Chaturvedi (Grandson) |
He worked as a character actor in several Hindi films and TV series.
Career edit
He started his career as a lecturer at Allahabad University, soon started taking part in various Kavi sammelan (poetry gatherings), and with his tongue-in-cheek political commentary, made a place for himself amidst leading humorists, hasya kavi of the 1970s and 1980s, like Kaka Hathrasi, Pradeep Chaubey and Ashok Chakradhar.[2]
He became a regular feature of the annual kavi sammelan one Doordarshan, state-run TV channel, around the Holi festival. He also acted in a number of Hindi films, like Uphaar (1971), Chitchor (1976), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986) and Kareeb (1998). He played the role of "Sharma ji", the boss of Keshav and Gokhale in the famous sitcom Shrimaan Shrimati[citation needed]
He died on 29 October 2007, after suffering from chronic kidney failure for some time, and was survived by his wife Daya and three sons.[1]
Selected filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Uphaar | Shankarlal | |
| 1972 | Mere Bhaiya | Publisher | |
| 1976 | Chitchor | Chaubey | |
| 1980 | Payal Ki Jhankaar | Dinanath | |
| Jazbaat | Havaldar Pandey | ||
| 1985 | Hum Do Hamare Do | ||
| 1986 | Chameli Ki Shaadi | Lachchuram Kaphanchi (Makhkhan's Father) | |
| 1988 | Maar Dhaad | Lawyer,Public Prosecutor | |
| 1990 | Jawani Zindabad | Minister | |
| 1991 | Narsimha | Seema's dad | |
| 1992 | Ghar Jamai (1992 film) | ||
| 1993 | Dhanwan | Hamidbhai | |
| 1994 | Zid (1994 film) | Education Minister | |
| 1995 | Ab Insaf Hoga | Builder Saxena | |
| 1998 | Kareeb | ||
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale |
Television edit
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kakaji Kahin | Netaji(Gajanand Babu) | DD National | |
| 1993 | Zabaan Sambhalke | School Inspector | DD Metro | |
| 1994-1999 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Bablu Prasad Sharma (Keshav's boss) | DD Metro | |
| 1996 | Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai | Fake sage | DD Metro | |
| 1997 | Byomkesh Bakshi - Episode: Wasiyat ka Rahasya[3] | Rameshwar | DD National | Episodic role |
Works edit
- Bazar Ka Ye Hal Hai, Pub. Shri Hindi Sahitya Sansar, 1988.
- Chal Gayi, Fusion Books. ISBN 9788128810145.
References edit
- ^ a b "Satirist Shail Chaturvedi passes away". DNA. 30 October 2007.
- ^ a b "Deaths". Pratiyogita Darpan. Vol. 2. Pratiyogita Darpan - December 2007. December 2007.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#23 - Wasiyat Ka Rahasya. YouTube.
External links edit
- Shail Chaturvedi at IMDb
- Shail Chaturvedi recites on YouTube
- Excerpt from Chal Gayi by Shail Chaturvedi
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