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Yesterday (06/04) was the second death anniversary of yesteryear actor Raj Kishore, often cast in small supporting roles. He acted in many movies in a career spanning over three decades. #RajKishore
Some prominent movies he acted in are - Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Padosan (1968), Andaz (1971), Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), Johar Mahmood in Hong Kong (1971), Preetam (1971), Bombay To Goa (1972), Sholay (1975), Deewar (1975), Mama Bhanja (1977) & Karishma Kudrat Kaa (1985).
Cinema fans would mainly recall him from his roles in ‘Padosan’ where he played ‘Lahori’, one of the three hangers-on of Kishore Kumar's musician character Vidyapati, the others being 'Kalkatiya' (Keshto Mukherjee) and 'Banarasi' (Mukri). #RajKishore
His role as the gay prison inmate in ‘Sholay’ who makes a pass at Veeru (Dharmendra) is also remembered. #RajKishore
He was also seen in 1995 revenge drama – Karan Arjun playing the brief role of Jugal. Raj Kishore was last seen on the big screen in the film Mr & Mrs Khiladi (1997). He died of heart attack at the age of 85. The actor is survived by wife Liza and son Prem. #RajKishore
