I. S. Johar

I. S. Johar

Inder Sen Johar (16 February, 1920 - 10 March 1984) better known as I. S. Johar was an Indian actor, writer, producer and director. He was born in Talagang (now in Pakistan) during the British Raj.

He acted in many Hindi films from the 1950s through to the early 80s, and played cameos in international films such as " Harry Black", " Lawrence of Arabia" and "Death on the Nile".

I. S. Johar also wrote and directed films some of which included "Johar Mehmood in Goa" and "Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong" in which he co-starred with comedian Mehmood. These were inspired by comedy films of the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby style "Road to..." series. He also starred in films with his own surname in the title such as "Mera Naam Johar", "Johar in Kashmir" and "Johar in Bombay". His daughter Ambika Johar also appeared in some films in the late 1970's.
Yash Chopra started his film career as an assistant director with I S Johar.Late in his career Johar was reduced to bit roles that were mostly comic in nature. He died in Bombay in 1984 at the age of 64.

Awards and nominations

*Filmfare Best Comedian Award for "Johny Mera Naam"

*BAFTA Best Actor nomination for " Harry Black"

Filmography

;Actor
* "Teesri Aankh" (1982)
* "Gopichand Jasoos" (1982)
* "Raaz" (1981)
* "Trimurti (1980)
* "Death on the Nile" (1978)
* "Nasbandi" (1978)
* "Mazdoor Zindabaad" (1976)
* "Banarasi Babu"
* "Ganga Ki Saugandh"
* "Tangewala" (1972)
* " Dastaan"
* "Safar"
*"Johny Mera Naam" (1970)
* "Pavitra Paapi"
* "Chhoti Bahu"
* "Chaddian Di Doli" (1966)
* "Main Wohi Hoon" (1966)
* "Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya" (1966)
* "Maya" (1966)
* Shagird
* "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962)
* "Mr. India" (1961)
* "Bewaqoof" (1960)
* "Northwest Frontier" (1960)
* " Harry Black" (1958)

;Director
* "Nasbandi (1978)
* "5 Rifles (1974)
* "Jai Bangladesh (1971)
* "Johar in Kashmir (1966)
* "Johar-Mehmood in Goa (1965)
* "Bewaqoof" (1960)
* "Johar Mehmood In Goa (1960)
* "Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan (1957)
* "Miss India (1957)
* "Ham Sab Chor Hain (1956)
* "Shri Nagad Narayan (1955)
* "Nagin" (1954)
* "Nastik (1954)
* "Shrimati Ji (1952)

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