#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker | Photogallery

01 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms01#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryChandrashekhar Vaidya was an actor and filmmaker who played supporting characters in popular movies. He played the character of Arya Sumant in the television series ‘Ramayan.’ He appeared in 250 movies. ‘Gateway of India’ (1957), ‘Fashion’ (1957), ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’ (1960), ‘Angulimaal’ (1960), ‘King Kong’ (1962), ‘Baat Ek Raat Ki’ (1962), ‘Rustom-E-Baghdad’ (1963) and ‘Jahan Ara’ (1964) are some of his successful movies. Vaidya also produced, directed and acted as the lead hero in the hit musical movie ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (1964). ()Chandrashekhar Vaidya was an actor and filmmaker who played supporting characters in popular movies. He played the character of Arya Sumant in the television series ‘Ramayan.’ He appeared in 250 movies. ‘Gateway of India’ (1957), ‘Fashion’ (1957), ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’ (1960), ‘Angulimaal’ (1960), ‘King Kong’ (1962), ‘Baat Ek Raat Ki’ (1962), ‘Rustom-E-Baghdad’ (1963) and ‘Jahan Ara’ (1964) are some of his successful movies. Vaidya also produced, directed and acted as the lead hero in the hit musical movie ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (1964). Read MoreRead Less02 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288292602#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryChandrashekhar Vaidya was born in Hyderabad on July 7, 1922. He had a diploma in western dancing from the United Kingdom. Vaidya dropped out of college and moved to Mumbai in the early 1940s. ()Chandrashekhar Vaidya was born in Hyderabad on July 7, 1922. He had a diploma in western dancing from the United Kingdom. Vaidya dropped out of college and moved to Mumbai in the early 1940s. Read MoreRead Less03 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288292503#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryOn recommendation from singer Shamshad Begum, Chandrashekhar got his first job with Shalimar Studios in Pune in 1948. He received a junior artist role in ‘Bebas’ (1950), with Bharat Bhushan as the lead character. Vaidya initially played junior artist roles in movies like ‘Nirdoshi’ (1951), ‘Daag’ (1952), ‘Farmiash’ (1953) and ‘Meenar’ (1954).  ()On recommendation from singer Shamshad Begum, Chandrashekhar got his first job with Shalimar Studios in Pune in 1948. He received a junior artist role in ‘Bebas’ (1950), with Bharat Bhushan as the lead character. Vaidya initially played junior artist roles in movies like ‘Nirdoshi’ (1951), ‘Daag’ (1952), ‘Farmiash’ (1953) and ‘Meenar’ (1954).  Read MoreRead Less04 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288292404#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryChandrashekhar Vaidya played the character role of Arya Sumant as Dasharatha’s prime minister in Ramanand Sagar’s TV series ‘Ramayana’ at the age of sixty-five. ()Chandrashekhar Vaidya played the character role of Arya Sumant as Dasharatha’s prime minister in Ramanand Sagar’s TV series ‘Ramayana’ at the age of sixty-five. Read MoreRead Less05 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288292205#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryChandrashekhar Vaidya’s first movie as a hero was ‘Surang’ (1953), produced by V. Shantaram, followed by ‘Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani’ (1954). ()Chandrashekhar Vaidya’s first movie as a hero was ‘Surang’ (1953), produced by V. Shantaram, followed by ‘Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani’ (1954). Read MoreRead Less06 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288291706#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryChandrashekhar Vaidya produced, directed and acted as the lead hero in his hit musical ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (1964), which was the first movie of Helen in a lead role. ‘Cha Cha Cha’ is one of the films featured in Avijit Ghosh’s book ’40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed’. Vaidya also directed and produced his second movie ‘Street Singer’ (1966). ()Chandrashekhar Vaidya produced, directed and acted as the lead hero in his hit musical ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (1964), which was the first movie of Helen in a lead role. ‘Cha Cha Cha’ is one of the films featured in Avijit Ghosh’s book ’40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed’. Vaidya also directed and produced his second movie ‘Street Singer’ (1966). Read MoreRead Less07 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288292107#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryChandrashekhar Vaidya was the leading man in movies like ‘Surang’ (1953), ‘Kavi’ (1954) and ‘Mastana’ (1954), ‘Baradari ‘(1955), ‘Kali Topi Lal Rumal’ (1959), ‘Street Singer’ (1966), and in a negative role in ‘Basant Bahar’ (1956). After 1968, Chandrashekar was not getting offers to act in a leading role, and he subsequently moved into character roles. He was a regular character actor in directorial ventures of Shakti Samanta and movies with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero, with movies like ‘Kati Patang’ (1970), ‘Ajnabee’ (1974), ‘Mehbooba’ (1976) and ‘Alag Alag’ (1985). ()Chandrashekhar Vaidya was the leading man in movies like ‘Surang’ (1953), ‘Kavi’ (1954) and ‘Mastana’ (1954), ‘Baradari ‘(1955), ‘Kali Topi Lal Rumal’ (1959), ‘Street Singer’ (1966), and in a negative role in ‘Basant Bahar’ (1956). After 1968, Chandrashekar was not getting offers to act in a leading role, and he subsequently moved into character roles. He was a regular character actor in directorial ventures of Shakti Samanta and movies with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero, with movies like ‘Kati Patang’ (1970), ‘Ajnabee’ (1974), ‘Mehbooba’ (1976) and ‘Alag Alag’ (1985). Read MoreRead Less08 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288292008#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryFrom 1971 to 1987, he acted as a character actor in movies like ‘Hum Tum Aur Woh’ (1971), ‘Dharma’ (1973), ‘Gehri Chaal’ (1973), ‘Charitraheen’ (1974), ‘Vardaan’ (1975), ‘Ranga Khush’ (1975), ‘Shankar Dada’ (1976), ‘Anpadh’ (1978), ‘Saajan Bina Suhagan’ (1978), ‘Karmayogi’ (1978), ‘The Burning Train’ (1980), ‘Disco Dancer’ (1981), ‘Maan Gaye Ustaad’ (1981), ‘Namak Halaal’ (1982), ‘Nikaah’ (1982), ‘Shakti’ (1982), ‘Ayaash’ (1982), ‘Sharaabi’ (1984), ‘Sansar’ (1987) and ‘Hukumat’ (1987). ()From 1971 to 1987, he acted as a character actor in movies like ‘Hum Tum Aur Woh’ (1971), ‘Dharma’ (1973), ‘Gehri Chaal’ (1973), ‘Charitraheen’ (1974), ‘Vardaan’ (1975), ‘Ranga Khush’ (1975), ‘Shankar Dada’ (1976), ‘Anpadh’ (1978), ‘Saajan Bina Suhagan’ (1978), ‘Karmayogi’ (1978), ‘The Burning Train’ (1980), ‘Disco Dancer’ (1981), ‘Maan Gaye Ustaad’ (1981), ‘Namak Halaal’ (1982), ‘Nikaah’ (1982), ‘Shakti’ (1982), ‘Ayaash’ (1982), ‘Sharaabi’ (1984), ‘Sansar’ (1987) and ‘Hukumat’ (1987). Read MoreRead Less09 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288291809#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryChandrashekhar Vaidya decided to work as an assistant director to Gulzar at the age of fifty when he felt he needed to do more in the film industry. He assisted Gulzar in movies like ‘Parichay’, ‘Koshish’, ‘Achanak’, ‘Aandhi’, ‘Khushboo’ and ‘Mausam’ between 1972 to 1976. ()Chandrashekhar Vaidya decided to work as an assistant director to Gulzar at the age of fifty when he felt he needed to do more in the film industry. He assisted Gulzar in movies like ‘Parichay’, ‘Koshish’, ‘Achanak’, ‘Aandhi’, ‘Khushboo’ and ‘Mausam’ between 1972 to 1976. Read MoreRead Less10 / 14/celebs/goldenframes/goldenframes-chandrashekhar-vaidya-who-started-as-a-junior-artist-only-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor-dancer-writer-and-film-maker/eventshow/92882890.cms?picid=9288291510#GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Photos | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Portfolio Pics | #GoldenFrames: Chandrashekhar Vaidya, who started as a junior artist only to make a mark as an actor, dancer, writer and film-maker Personal Photos – ETimes PhotogalleryIn late 1988, Chandrashekhar Vaidya was offered roles as an old man in character roles of policemen, fathers or judges in movies like ‘Tamacha’ (1988), ‘Elaan-E-Jung’ (1989), ‘Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai’ (1990), ‘Jawani Zindabad’ (1990), ‘Gurudev’ (1993), ‘Humshakal’ (1992) and ‘Waqt Ka Badshah’ (1992). ()In late 1988, Chandrashekhar Vaidya was offered roles as an old man in character roles of policemen, fathers or judges in movies like ‘Tamacha’ (1988), ‘Elaan-E-Jung’ (1989), ‘Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai’ (1990), ‘Jawani Zindabad’ (1990), ‘Gurudev’ (1993), ‘Humshakal’ (1992) and ‘Waqt Ka Badshah’ (1992). Read MoreRead Less