Ajit Vachhani (10 August 1951 – 25 August 2003) was an Indian film and television actor. He had worked in many Hindi films as a character actor, including Mr. India (1987) (as "Teja"), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) and Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), the two latter being some of his most popular and commercially successful movies of all time. He acted in over 50 films including the Marathi-language film Eka Peksha Ek and three Sindhi movies. He also acted in television serials including Hasratein, Daane Anaar Ke and Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka[1][2][3] and Mitti Ke Rang.
Ajit Vachhani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1951 Mumbai, India |
| Died | 25 August 2003 (aged 52) Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Charusheela Sable |
Career
editAjit started his TV career with Samvaad Video's Bante Bigadte (1985), produced by Rakesh Chaudhary, and soon become a popular face on the television and soon he was appearing in Hindi films.[4]
Vachhani has acted in over 50 Hindi films, three Sindhi films and was a regular in Gujarati and Marathi plays. He acted in Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath-Saath Hain. Other films of his include Mr India, Aankhen, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.
Vachhani's last serial, Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka, ran for 1,000 episodes in Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi.
Personal life
editHe died in Mumbai on 25 August 2003, at the age of 52, after a prolonged illness and was survived by his wife Charusheela Sable and two daughters.[5]
Filmography
editFilms
edit- Jhoothi (1985)
- Khamosh (1985)
- Mr. India (1987)
- Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987)
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
- Commando (1988)
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
- Tridev (1989)
- Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
- Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
- Eka Peksha Ek (1989) (Marathi film)
- College Girl (1990)
- 100 Days (1991)
- Hatyarin[6] (1991) as Kailash
- Aag Laga Do Sawan Ko (1991)
- Khooni Panja (1991)
- Gruhpravesh (1992) (Marathi film)
- Jaan Tere Naam (1992)
- Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
- Deedar (1992)
- Suryavanshi (1992)
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992)
- Bomb Blast (1993 film)
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993)
- Lootere (1993)
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
- Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
- Apaatkaal[7] (1993) as Advocate Moolchandani
- Chhoti Bahoo (1994)
- Dilwale (1994)
- Beta Ho To Aisa (1994)
- Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
- Policewala Gunda (1995)
- Ahankaar (1995)
- Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996)
- Yash (1996)
- Kaalia[8] (1997) as Home Minister
- Naseeb (1997)
- Phool Bane Patthar[9] (1998) as D.I.G. Khanna
- Double Gadbad[10] (1999) as A.C.P. Singh
- Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam (1999)
- Sirf Tum (1999)
- Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999)
- Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000)
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
- Jodi No.1 (2001)
- Aankhen (2002)
- Tada (2003)
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Chunauti | DD National | |
| 1987 | Mujrim Hazir | ||
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Tarachand in episode 34, "Golden Hind" | |
| 1990 | Hasratein | Govind Sahai | Zee TV |
| 1994–1995 | Daane Anaar Ke | DD National | |
| 1994–1998 | Junoon | KK's father | |
| 1996 | Hum Hindustani | Mr. Advani | |
| 1997–1998 | Zanjeerein | ||
| 1998–1999 | Gudgudee | Mohan Shukla | |
| 1999 | Mitti Ke Rang | DD National | |
| 1999–2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Purushottam Nanavati | Sony TV |
| 2000–2001 | Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa | Govind, Naina's father | Zee TV |
| 2003 | Ghar Sansaar[11] | Balraj Chaudhary | DD National |
References
edit- ↑ "Actor dies". The Telegraph. 26 August 2003. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
- ↑ "I will be your father figure". Indian Express. 1 December 1998. [dead link]
- ↑ "Actor Ajit Vachhani dead". Rediff. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ↑ "TV actor Ajit Vachhani dies at 52". Indiantelevision.com. 25 August 2003.
- ↑ "Actor Ajit Vachhani dead". Rediff Movies. 25 August 2003.
- ↑ "Hatyarin - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "Apaatkaal - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ↑ "Kaalia (1997) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ↑ "Phool Bane Patthar - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ↑ "Double Gadbad (1999) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ "Soapy tales". Retrieved 9 March 2003.
External links
edit- Ajit Vachani at IMDb
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