Subbiraj Explained

Subbiraj Kakkar
Birthname:Subbiraj Kakkar
Othername:Subbi Raj, Subhi Raj, Subi Raj, Suvi Raj, Subbiraaj, Suberaj, Subhiraaj, Subhiraj, Subiraaj, Subiraj
Death Date:July 2007
Death Place:Mumbai
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Kumari Naaz

Subbiraj Kakkar popularly known as Subbiraj was an Indian character actor in Hindi-language films and television.[1] His maternal uncle was veteran actor Prithviraj Kapoor and thus Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor were his cousins.[2] [3] [4]

Career

His debut film was "Do Gunde". At that time he was working as the Studio Manager of famous R.K.Studio of the Kapoor family.

Subbiraj was well known for his acting in Hindi cinema mainly as a character artist. He was best known for his acting performance in the film “Ek Ruka Hua Faisla” released in 1986 in which he has acted in the role of “Juror no Ten” as an arrogant, hypocrite, foul-mouthed, and aggressive businessman. This film was the remake of Sidney Lumet movie “Twelve Angry Men.” He got the acclamation of both the critics and the audience for his acting in this movie. In 1991 he featured in another movie named as “Maa Ki Mamta” which was also a big hit. His other popular films include "Khiladi 420" in 2000, "International Khiladi" in 1999, "Ram Aur Shyam" in 1996.

Personal life

His father was the studio manager of R K Studios.[5]

He married the actress Baby Naaz, of the Boot Polish movie fame, a classic of Raj Kapoor in 1954 who had received a distinction award at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival for her role in Boot Polish.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] She was his co-star in "Dekha Pyaar Tumhara" in 1963 and "Mera Ghar Mere Bachhe" in 1965. They have a son called Girish and daughter called Gauri who are not associated with the Indian Film Industry.

Subbiraj passed away in July 2007. Baby Naaz died before him in 1995.

Filmography

Year Film Character/Role
2009Sanam Teri KasamDr. Kapoor
2007GhutanDharrampal
2005Ab Tumhari Bari
2000Khiladi 420Judge
2000Mela (as Subhi Raj)
2000Bharat India Hindustan
2000Raat Rani
1999Jahan Tum Le Chalo
1999KartoosMini's prospective father-in-law
1999International KhiladiS.P. Sharma (as Subiraj)
1998Khote SikkeySenior Police Officer (as Suvi Raj)
1998Mohabbat Aur JungPolice Commissioner
1998JiyaalaPrincipal
1998SalaakhenCommittee Member
1997AflatoonCollege principal (as Subiraj)
1997Police StationSchool Master
1997Agni Morcha
1996Papi GudiaCommissioner of Police (as Subhiraaj)
1996AjayAnjali's Father-in-law
1996Ram Aur ShyamScientist (as Subi Raj)
1996Shohrat
1996MafiaAcharya
1996Agni SakshiMr. Kapoor (Father)
1995FaujiInspector General of Police
1995Ram ShastraJudge
1995Sabse Bada KhiladiPolice Commissioner Sinha (uncredited)
1995Aaj Ka Maseeha
1994Do FantooshVeerendra's chacha
1994Sangdil SanamVimla's husband
1994Aao Pyaar KarenAnjali's husband
1994Gangster
1994AndazCol. Anand Viraj (uncredited)
1994KhuddarFather of Adarsh Vardhan (Uncredited) seen only in photo frame
1994TejasviniHavaldar Trilochan
1994DilwaleVikram's dad
1994ElaanSenior Police Officer (uncredited)
1994Sehme Huye Sitaare
1993AakankshaDeshbandhu
1993Pyar PyarAgarwal
1993Insaaf Ka Khoon Public Prosecutor
1993RaunaqJagjit Singh Parwana (as Subiraj)
1993Meri AanAshfaque Khan's father-in-law
1993ParwanePrincipal - Gokhale College (as Subiraj)
1993AnariRaj Jyotish
1993LootereCommissioner
1992Jai Kaali
1992AnaamDr. Bhardwaj (as Subiraj)
1992ApradhiDhanraj
1992Sone Ki LankaMohit's foster father
1992Ek Ladka Ek LadkiEstate Lawyer (as Subbi Raj)
1992Zindagi Ek Juaa (as Subiraaj)
1992Mr. BondSunita's father (as Subiraj)
1992VanshGeeta's potential in-law (as Subhiraaj)
1992Dil Ka Kya KasoorCollege Principal (as Subhiraj)
1992Vajraghat
1991Insaaf Ka KhoonProsecuting Attorney
1991NarasimhaDoctor
1991LakshmanrekhaLawyer
1991KurbaanGupta (as Subbi Raj)
1991Anar
1991Aur Dhol Bajta Raha
1991Pyar Ka SaudagarMaria's father
1990Awwal NumberPolice Commissioner Patil
1990Karishma Kali Kaa2nd Police Commissioner
1990Pathar Ke InsanRai Bahadur Dina Nath (as Subi Raj)
1990ThanedaarPolice Commissioner (uncle) (as Subhiraj)
1990Gunahon Ka DevtaPolice Inspector Verma
1990KroadhMehta - Public Prosecutor (Bombay)
1990Aulad Ke Khatir
1989MahaadevThakur Sujan Singh
1989ShehzaadeShanti Bhai (uncredited)
1989TridevJudge Saxena (as Subiraj)
1989Apna Desh Paraye Log
1989TouheanThe Judge
1989Khooni MurdaaAdvocate Palkhiwala (as Subiraj)
1989Maut Ka Elaan (TV movie)
1989SaayaProsecuting Lawyer (uncredited)
1988Zulm Ko Jala DoongaJudge
1988Ram-AvtarSangeeta's father (as Suberaj)
1988Be Lagaam
1987ZevarShambhu Nath (as Subiraj)
1987KaashDirector of the school
1987Muqaddar Ka FaislaMurari
1987Satyamev JayatePolice Commissioner Prithvi Singh (as Subbiraaj)
1987ImaandaarSudhir
1987PratighaatLaxmi's father
1986Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (TV movie)Juror #10
1986Kala Dhanda Goray LogSenior Police Officer
1986KirayadarAdvocate (as Subiraj)
1986Pahunchey Huwe Log
1986Anaar
1986Sone Ka Pinjra (video)
1985Alag AlagNeeraj's father
1984Lakhon Ki BaatEditor Bharucha (as Subiraj)
1983Pasand Apni ApniIsmail (as Subiraj)
1983Dard-E-DilJamnadas
1983Jaani DostDharamraj Singh
1983Sun Meri LailaDavid
1982Sun Sajna
1980JazbaatRam Mohan
1980Qatil KaunLalu
1977Niyaz Aur NamaazQawwali singer
1969Raja SaabKunver Gurbahadur Singh (as Subiraj)
1967Chhaila BabuRaju
1964IshaaraDeep (as Subi Raj)
1963Dekha Pyaar Tumhara
1961Bada Aadmi (as Subiraj)
1961Salaam Memsaab
1961Walait PassAjeet (as Subi Raj)
1960Mera Ghar Mere BachcheNarendra
1959C.I.D. GirlSuraj
1959Do Gunde

Television

Year Show Character/Role
2000Chattaan (TV series)
1999Viraasat (TV series)
1993-1998Parampara (TV series)
1991Maa Ki Mamta (TV series)
1990Peechha Karo (TV miniseries)
1985-86Paying Guest (TV series)Krishnakant Trivedi

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naaz . Cineplot.com . 14 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Love never dies – Shashi Kapoor on Jennifer Kendall – People ask me why didn't I remarry… . Cineplot.com . 16 July 2020.
  3. Web site: Subbiraj . nettv4u.com . 16 July 2020.
  4. Web site: "What's the big deal if I married twice?" - Salma Aagha . Filmfare . The Times of India . 19 July 2020.
  5. Web site: From the Kapoors to the Puris, the famous residents of Mumbai's 'Hollywood Lane' . Scroll.in . 23 July 2020.
  6. Web site: Bright as a star... . Rediff.com . 14 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Seventy years of India at Cannes . thehindu.com . 15 July 2020.
  8. Web site: Four Indian films to feature at Cannes 2018; A look at India's journey at the French Riviera festival . Moneycontrol . e-Eighteen.com Ltd . 15 July 2020.
  9. Web site: 'Children of the Silver Screen' captures the price child stars pay for glory . INDIATODAY.IN . Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today . 15 July 2020.
  10. Web site: The History of India at Cannes . NDTV . 15 July 2020.