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Vijay Arora (Indrajit) Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : December 27, 2022

Short Biography

Vijay Arora was born on 27-12-1944 in Amritsar in the state of Punjab, India. He was an Indian Film Actor, Television Actor & Advertising Director who was known for his work in Hindi/Gujarati movies. He was also acted in various television series. His performance in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (1987) as Indrajit (Meghnad) is always remembered.

Other Name: Vijay, Indrajit, Meghnad Indrajit
Other Professions: Television Actor Advertising Director
Appearance: Bollywood Hindi Gujarati

Vijay Arora Complete Bio & Career

Vijay Arora was an actor most renowned for his role of Meghnaad Indrajeet (Ravan's son) in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. Born in 1944, the actor always remained modest and down to earth. He did select roles and nothing obscene. If not in real life, he was definitely a hero in real life. Even though he belonged to the film industry, he never developed arrogance and attitude. He was one of the leading actors of his time and acted in more than 100 films. He died in 2007 due to stomach related ailments.
 
Vijay graduated from Film and Television Institute of India with a gold medal in 1971. His debut film Zaroorat released in 1972. Later he was seen opposite Asha Parekh in Rakhi Aur Hathkadi and Zeenat Amaan in Yaadon Ki Baaraat. Then came his another blockbuster movie Phagun with Waheeda Rehman and Jaya Bhaduri. His other works include Sargam, Jaan Tere Naam, Roti, Jeevan Jyoti, 36 Ghante, Sabse Bada Sukh etc.
 
Along with silver screen, he also acted in various serials like Ramayan, Bharat Ek Khoj, Talaash, Lakeerein, Pradhan Mantri, etc. He was seen in a Gujarati film Raja Harish Chandra opposite Madhuri Dixit. Other than acting, he was involved in various other activities. He was one of the first in Bollywood to start a software house to develop and produce ad films as per ISO 9000 standards. He even directed and produced a show for children named Ek Tara Bol that won several awards. He also manufactured playing cards for Warner Brothers. He was a gem of a person and arguably one of the finest actors of his time.

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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Vijay Arora died on 02-02-2007 at the age of 62. He died due to stomach ailments at his home in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, India.

DEATHDAY 2 February,2007 (Friday)
DEATH PLACE Mumbai, Maharashtra
DEATH COUNTRY India

Vijay Arora Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He was married to a former model Dilber Debara (Dilber Arora). Together they had a son named Farhad Vijay Arora (Music Video Director and Ferrari dealer).

Life's Important Dates Of Vijay Arora

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Gandhidham , Gujarat , India
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School N/A
College FTII, Pune
Qualification Graduation
Hobbies Travelling, Listening Music
Marital Status Married
Debut Bollywood Film - Zaroorat (1972)
Gujarati Film - Dikri Ane Gai Dore Tiva Jaye (1979)
TV - Ramayan (1986)
Best Movies Zaroorat (1972), Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Insaaf (1973), Naseeb (1981), and 100 Days (1991)
Salary N/A
Net Worth $2 Million
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color Black
Favorite Player Sunil Gavaskar
Favorite Sport Cricket
Favorite Actress Rekha
Favorite Actor Amitabh Bachchan , Rajesh Khanna
Favorite Film Director Yash Chopra
Favorite Place Goa, Paris

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Vijay Arora

  • He won the gold medal in acting when he graduated from FTII in 1971.
  • His only son, Farhad Arora, is a Ferrari dealer.
  • He acted in the shelved film "Akhada"(1975) Starring Vijay Arora,Sarika,Kuldip Bhagi.

Vijay Arora Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Vijay Arora was 62 years 1 month & 6 days old age.