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Gulshan Bawra(1937-2009)

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  • Actor
  • Writer
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Gulshan Bawra
Gulshan Bawra was born on 12 April 1937 in Sheikhupura, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]. He was an actor and writer, known for Upkar (1967), Zanjeer (1973) and Vishwas (1969). He died on 7 August 2009 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
BornApril 12, 1937
DiedAugust 7, 2009(72)
BornApril 12, 1937
DiedAugust 7, 2009(72)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

Known for

Upkar (1967)
Upkar
7.6
  • Music Department
  • 1967
Zanjeer (1973)
Zanjeer
7.5
  • Music Department
  • 1973
Vishwas (1969)
Vishwas
6.0
  • Music Department
  • 1969
Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zoe Kazan, Adeel Akhtar, Zenobia Shroff, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick
7.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2017

Credits

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Music Department

  • Tu Tu Hai Wahi (2002)
    Tu Tu Hai Wahi
    Short
    • lyrics
    • 2002
  • Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar in Zulmi (1999)
    Zulmi
    4.2
    • lyricist
    • 1999
  • Tabu and Ajay Devgn in Haqeeqat (1995)
    Haqeeqat
    4.6
    • lyricist
    • 1995
  • Dharmendra, Karisma Kapoor, Jaya Prada, and Akshay Kumar in Maidan-E-Jung (1995)
    Maidan-E-Jung
    3.7
    • lyricist
    • 1995
  • Professor Ki Padosan (1993)
    Professor Ki Padosan
    6.4
    • lyricist
    • 1993
  • Ajay Devgn and Raveena Tandon in Ek Hi Raasta (1993)
    Ek Hi Raasta
    4.0
    • lyricist
    • 1993
  • Indrajeet (1991)
    Indrajeet
    4.4
    • lyricist
    • 1991
  • Chor Pe Mor (1990)
    Chor Pe Mor
    4.9
    • lyricist
    • 1990
  • Mahaadev (1989)
    Mahaadev
    6.0
    • lyricist
    • 1989
  • Apne Apne (1987)
    Apne Apne
    5.6
    • lyricist
    • 1987
  • Faqeer Badshah (1987)
    Faqeer Badshah
    • lyricist
    • 1987
  • Hawalaat (1987)
    Hawalaat
    5.7
    • lyricist
    • 1987
  • Jalwa (1987)
    Jalwa
    6.6
    • lyricist
    • 1987
  • Parveen Babi and Jeetendra in Bond 303 (1985)
    Bond 303
    5.1
    • lyricist
    • 1985
  • Shiva Ka Insaaf (1985)
    Shiva Ka Insaaf
    4.7
    • lyrics
    • 1985

Actor

  • Aditya Pancholi, Ranjeet Bedi, Tanuja Samarth, and Farha Naaz in Bhai No 1 (2000)
    Bhai No 1
    5.0
    • Devchand (uncredited)
    • 2000
  • Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar in Zulmi (1999)
    Zulmi
    4.2
    • Card Player
    • 1999
  • Sonali Bendre and Shah Rukh Khan in English Babu Desi Mem (1996)
    English Babu Desi Mem
    4.6
    • 1996
  • Raaj Kumar, Sadhana Shivdasani, and Waheeda Rehman in Ulfat Ki Nayee Manzilen (1994)
    Ulfat Ki Nayee Manzilen
    5.9
    • 1994
  • Indrajeet (1991)
    Indrajeet
    4.4
    • Bholanath
    • 1991
  • Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988)
    Biwi Ho To Aisi
    5.7
    • Mr. Poonawala
    • 1988
  • The Gold Medal (1984)
    The Gold Medal
    5.3
    • Man With Monkey
    • 1984
  • Agar Tum Na Hote (1983)
    Agar Tum Na Hote
    6.3
    • Person dozed off during conference
    • 1983
  • Jaanejaan (1983)
    Jaanejaan
    4.0
    • Raju's friend
    • 1983
  • Poonam Dhillon, Rishi Kapoor, and Tina Ambani in Yeh Vaada Raha (1982)
    Yeh Vaada Raha
    7.3
    • Sunita's Uncle
    • 1982
  • Yari Dushmani (1980)
    Yari Dushmani
    5.3
    • Special appearance
    • 1980
  • Rakesh Roshan, Rishi Kapoor, and Tina Ambani in Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
    Aap Ke Deewane
    5.7
    • 1980
  • Ramu To Diwana Hai (1980)
    Ramu To Diwana Hai
    • 1980
  • Daku Aur Jawan (1978)
    Daku Aur Jawan
    3.6
    • Pehalwan
    • 1978
  • Agar... If (1977)
    Agar... If
    6.5
    • Man asked for Date & Time
    • 1977

Writer

  • Tabu and Ajay Devgn in Haqeeqat (1995)
    Haqeeqat
    4.6
    • lyrics
    • 1995
  • Khel Khel Mein (1977)
    Khel Khel Mein
    7.2
    • lyrics
    • 1977
  • Khalifa (1976)
    Khalifa
    5.8
    • lyrics
    • 1976
  • Vishwas (1969)
    Vishwas
    6.0
    • lyrics
    • 1969
  • Jeetendra, Nanda Karnataki, Om Prakash, and Rajendranath Malhotra in Parivar (1968)
    Parivar
    6.3
    • lyrics
    • 1968

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Gulshan Banwra
  • Born
    • April 12, 1937
    • Sheikhupura, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]
  • Died
    • August 7, 2009
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(heart failure)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Wife's name is Anju Bawra.

FAQ

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  • When did Gulshan Bawra die?
    August 7, 2009
  • How did Gulshan Bawra die?
    Heart failure
  • How old was Gulshan Bawra when he died?
    72 years old
  • Where did Gulshan Bawra die?
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • When was Gulshan Bawra born?
    April 12, 1937

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