Short Biography
Lekh Tandon was born on 13-02-1929 in Lahore in the state of Punjab, Pakistan. He was an Indian Film Actor, Film Director & Television Director.
| Other Name: | Lekh Faqeer Chand Tandon |
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| Other Professions: | Film Director Television Director |
| Appearance: | Bollywood |
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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Lekh Tandon died on 15-10-2017 in Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Aged 88. He died due to chronic disease.
| DEATHDAY | 15 October,2017 (Thursday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Lekh Tandon Family, Relatives and Other Relations
He was married to Swarn Tandon and had a son named Nitin Tandon and a daughter named Gayatri Tandon.
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| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | White |
Personal Info
| Home Town | Lahore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Khalsa High School, Llyalpur |
| College | N/A |
| Qualification | N/A |
| Hobbies | Reading |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Debut | Professor (1962 film) |
| Best Movies | Amrapali (1966), Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (1977), Ek Baar Kaho (1980), and Uttarayan (1985) among others |
Favourites
| Favorite Actress | Vinita Malik and Divya Sheth |
| Favorite Actor | Pawan Malhotra and Kanwaljeet |
| Favorite Singer | Mohd Rafi |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Lekh Tandon
- He received his first break as a director from F.C. Mehra to direct 'Professor' starring Shammi Kapoor and Kalpana who made her debut in the film.
- His inspiration was Prithvi Raj Kapoor.
- Perhaps Tandon's most cherished legacy is that he is credited with discovering the King of Bollywood. Tandon cast Shah Rukh Khan in his TV serial known as 'Dil Dariya' in 1988.
- In 1978, Tandon shared the Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for his movie Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye with Vrajendra Gaur and Madhusudan Kalekar.
- His film Amrapali, starring Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt, was India's entry at the 39th Academy Awards for the Best Foreign Language Film.
Lekh Tandon Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Lekh Tandon was 88 years 8 months & 2 days old age.
