Vinod Mehra
Born: 13 February 1945
Vinod Mehra was one of those rare Bollywood talents who managed to stay relevant across two decades, racking up over 100 films from the early 1970s until his tragic death in 1990. Born in Amritsar in 1945, he actually started as a child actor in the mid-1950s before taking a break and making his proper adult debut in 1971. What made Vinod stand out was his versatility—he could hold his own in romantic dramas, action films, and thrillers, becoming a familiar face in multiplexes throughout the 70s and 80s. Beyond acting, he also ventured into production and direction, with his directorial effort Gurudev releasing posthumously in 1993, a testament to his ambitions beyond just performing. Vinod's style was understated and naturalistic at a time when larger-than-life performances dominated Hindi cinema. He brought a certain earnestness to his roles that made audiences connect with his characters, whether he was playing the romantic lead or a more complex antagonist. His contribution to Bollywood was steady and unflashy—the kind of actor who elevated the films around him without necessarily becoming a household name. Though his life was cut short at just 45, Vinod Mehra left behind a solid body of work that showcased his range and dedication to the craft. For fans of 70s and 80s Hindi cinema, his films remain a solid reminder of an era when versatile character actors were the backbone of the industry.
Filmography
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996
Insaniyat
1994
Patthar Ke Phool
1991
Vardi
1989
Prem Pratigyaa
1989
Hum Intezaar Karenge
1989
Mahaveera
1988
Saazish
1988
Namumkin
1988
Pyaar Ki Jeet
1987
Vishaal
1987
Locket
1986
Swati
1986
Jaal
1986
Ankahee
1985
Sanjog
1985
Dharm Aur Qanoon
1984
Ek Naya Itihas
1984
Bindiya Chamkegi
1984
Naukar Biwi Ka
1983
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
Mehndi
1983
Lalach
1983
Greed
1983
Chor Police
1983
Khud-Daar
1982
Bemisal
1982
Shiv Charan
1982
Khush Naseeb
1982
Dial 100
1982
Saajan Ki Saheli
1981
Professor Pyarelal
1981
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981
Khoon Ki Takkar
1981
Kahani Ek Chor Ki
1981
Gehra Zakhm
1981
Sansani: The Sensation
1981
Yeh Rishta Na Tootay
1981
Khoon Kharaba
1980
The Burning Train
1980
Jyoti Bane Jwala
1980
Jwalamukhi
1980
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
Narayana Rao Dasari
1980
Jaani Dushman
1979
R. Krishnamurthy, K. Vijayan
1979
Aakhri Kasam
1979
Amar Deep
1979
Bin Phere Hum Tere
1979
Dada
1979
Jaandaar
1979
Jurmana
1979
Kartavya
1979
Love in Canada
1979
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
Swarg Narak
1978
Sawan Kumar Tak
1978
Chakravyuha
1978
Chowki No.11
1978
Ghar
1978
Saajan Bina Suhagan
1978
Ooparwala Jaane
1977
Safed Jhooth
1977
Tinku
1977
Kali Raat
1977
Jagriti
1977
Anurodh
1977
Arjun Pandit
1976
Nagin
1976
Do Khiladi
1976
Zindagi
1976
Sabse Bada Rupaiya
1976
Mazaaq
1975
Do Jhoot
1975
Vardaan
1975
Raftaar
1975
Umar Qaid
1975
Haidar Ali
1975
Sikandar Khanna
1975
Neelima
1975
Aarop
1974
Kunwara Baap
1974
Atma Ram
1974
Us Paar
1974
Jurm Aur Sazaa
1974
Faslah
1974
Do Phool
1974
Chattan Singh
1974
Albeli
1974
Teen Chor
1973
Hifazat
1973
Kahani Hum Sab Ki
1973
Nirdosh
1973
Anuraag
1972
Rani Mera Naam
1972
Bees Saal Pehle
1972
Bandagi
1972
Amar Prem
1972
Lal Patthar
1971
Parde Ke Peechey
1971
Elaan
1971
Ek Thi Reeta
1971
Angulimaal
1960
Bewaqoof
1960