# Vijay Arora

Vijay Arora (27 December 1944 – 2 February 2007) was an Indian actor in Hindi films and television serials who was known for Yaadon Ki Baaraat and as Indrajit in the television serial Ramayan.

## Career

Arora won a gold medal when he graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India in 1971. He made his debut with another newcomer Reena Roy in Zaroorat (1972). He starred with Asha Parekh in Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972) and shot to stardom with the guitar-strumming Zeenat Aman in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) (featuring the romantic song, "Chura Liya Hai"). Two powerful actresses, Jaya Bhaduri and Waheeda Rehman, played his wife and mother-in-law in Phagun (1973). He starred with Shabana Azmi in Kadambari (1976); with Tanuja in Insaaf (1973); with Parveen Babi in 36 Ghante (1974); and with Moushumi Chatterjee in Natak (1975). Filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee gave him a starring role in the film Sabse Bada Sukh (1972). Other films include Roti (1974), the lead role in Jeevan Jyoti (1976), opposite Bindiya Goswami, which was a surprise hit of the year, Sargam (1979), Bade Dil Wala (1983), Jaan Tere Naam (1992) and Indian Babu (2003), where his characters were peripheral to the story line.
In the late 80s, he again found success on the small screen with his role as Meghnad Indrajit in the serial Ramayan, directed by Ramanand Sagar. He also appeared in the series Bharat Ek Khoj, directed by Shyam Benegal as Prince Salim/Emperor Jahangir.
In 2001, he was seen in two serials, Lakeerein and Talaash, and Ketan Mehta's Pradhan Mantri. He acted in Jaana Na Dil Se Door, directed by Vijay Anand. Arora appeared in Gujarati cinema in films like Raja Harish Chandra, with Madhuri Dixit. He had acted in several Hindi and Gujarati plays. He did over 110 films and over 500 broadcast television serial episodes.

## Personal life

Arora was married to ex-model and Miss India, Dilber Debara, and they have a son Farhad. Arora died on 2 February 2007 at his residence, due to a stomach ailment.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Character/Role | Notes |
| 1972 | Zaroorat | Vijay | |
| 1972 | Rakhi Aur Hathkadi | Prakash | |
| 1972 | Sabse Bada Sukh | Shankar | |
| 1972 | Mere Bhaiya | Subhash Sharma | |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Vijay | |
| 1973 | Phagun | Dr Suman | |
| 1973 | Ek Mutthi Aasmaan | | |
| 1973 | Insaaf | Shankar | |
| 1974 | 36 Ghante | Vijay | |
| 1974 | Roti | Shravan | |
| 1975 | Naatak | | |
| 1976 | Jeevan Jyoti | Shekhar | |
| 1977 | Anand Mahal | | |
| 1978 | Safed Haathi | | |
| 1978 | Dil Aur Deewaar | Anand | |
| 1979 | Sargam | Dr Babu | Cameo |
| 1979 | Dikri Ane Gai Dore Tiva Jaye | | Gujarati Film |
| 1979 | Gautam Govinda | Gopala | |
| 1979 | Nagin Aur Suhagin | Anand Singh | |
| 1980 | Zakhmon Ke Nishan | | |
| 1981 | Jiyo To Aise Jiyo | Jagadish Sharma | |
| 1981 | Sannata | | |
| 1981 | Meri Aawaz Suno | Kulwant | |
| 1981 | Lekh Na Mathe Mekh | | Gujarati Film |
| 1982 | Dulha Bikta Hai | | |
| 1982 | Sati Aur Bhagwan | | |
| 1982 | Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya | Adv. Mahesh Chander | |
| 1983 | Ek Din Bahu Ka | Brijmohan | |
| 1983 | Nishaan | Kumar Ratan Singh | |
| 1983 | Souten | Vijay | |
| 1983 | Bade Dilwala | Vijaykumar Gupta | |
| 1984 | Yaadgar | Dr Bhatnagar | |
| 1985 | Saaheb | Kamal Sharma | |
| 1985 | Bewafai | Doctor | |
| 1986 | Vidhaan | | |
| 1986 | Amma | | |
| 1986 | Avinash | Doctor | |
| 1987 | Awam | Thakur Suryabhan Singh | |
| 1987 | Daku Hasina | Somnath | Special appearance |
| 1988 | Sagar Sangam | Shivnath Shastru | |
| 1988 | Veerana | Petrol Pump Owner | |
| 1988 | Kartoot | | |
| 1989 | Purani Haveli | Kumar | |
| 1989 | Dost Garibon Ka | Dinanath | |
| 1990 | Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri | CO Pratap Singh | |
| 1991 | Aakhri Cheekh | | |
| 1991 | 100 Days | Doctor | Guest appearance |
| 1992 | Jaan Tere Naam | Ajay Malhotra | |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Jailor | |
| 1992 | Netraheen Sakshi | | |
| 1993 | Geetanjali | Sagar's brother-in-law | |
| 2002 | Aakheer | Satyaprakash Srivastav | Special appearance |
| 2003 | Indian Babu | | |
| 2007 | Aaj Ka Neta | Editor Satyaprakash Srivastav | |

### Television

| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Reference |
| 1986 | Vikram Aur Betaal | Various Roles as per story | DD National | |
| 1987 | Ramayan | Indrajit | DD National | |
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Jahangir | DD National | Episodes 32,33 Akbar, episode 34 Golden Hind |
| 1993-2001 | Zee Horror Show | Taveez episode 1993 3 Episodes | Zee Tv | |
| 1998-1999 | Lakeerein | Brijmohan | Zee TV | |