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Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
Acting

Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1910-01-01, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gender
Male
Biography
Kanhaiyalal was born in Varanasi into a theatrical family. His father, Pandit Bhairodutt Choube, owned a drama company but disapproved of his son’s interest in acting. Undeterred, Kanhaiyalal began working backstage and gradually transitioned into small stage roles. After his father's death, he moved to Bombay to pursue a career in cinema—initially aspiring to become a writer and director. However, fate had other plans, and he made his screen debut as an extra in Sagar Ka Sher. He rose to national and international fame for his iconic portrayal of the scheming moneylender Sukhilala in Mehboob Khan’s Mother India (1957), one of Indian cinema’s most legendary villains. He had originally played the same role in Aurat (1940), making him the first Indian actor to reprise a character in a remake 17 years later. Mother India also earned the distinction of being India’s first official entry to the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best International Feature Film—cementing Kanhaiyalal’s performance in global film history. Known for his mastery of negative and elderly roles, Kanhaiyalal acted in over 100 films including Ganga Jamuna, Upkar, Apna Desh, Dushman, and Grahasti. He also wrote dialogues and lyrics for films like Sadhana. His cinematic legacy lives on through the 2022 documentary Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal, produced by his daughter Hemaa Singh. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

Filmography

7.038

Mother India
1957-02-13

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

10

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969-01-01

8

Zindagi
1964-01-01

9

Gaban
1966-01-01

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo

8

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
1970-01-01

6.8

The Test
1960-08-05

9

Naata
1955-01-01

7

Dost
1974-04-12

Satyam Shivam Sundaram

7.042

Satyam Shivam Sundaram
1978-03-24

7.571

Ram Aur Shyam
1967-01-01

8

Son of India
1962-01-01

9.333

Diwana
1967-01-01

8

Duniyadari
1977-01-01

7

Grahasti
1963-01-01

6.167

Gunga Jumna
1961-11-10

10

Heera
1973-01-01

4.5

Apna Desh
1972-05-26

6.85

Hum Paanch
1980-11-27

6.5

Oonche Log
1965-08-16

8

Noor Mahal
1965-01-01

7

Biradari
1966-01-04

6.5

Banphool
1971-12-31

7

Jadu Tona
1977-01-01

6.8

Naukari
1954-10-12

Meri Surat Teri Ankhen

10

Meri Surat Teri Ankhen
1963-01-01

9

Ramayani
1945-01-01

8.5

Sahara
1958-11-15

10

Sitara
1980-06-13

8

Bandhan
1969-01-01

8

Ghunghat
1960-01-01

Himalay Ki Godmein

6

Himalay Ki Godmein
1965-01-01

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

7

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967-01-01

10

Bahut Din Hue
1954-03-19

7

Chirag
1969-01-31

7

Daadi Maa
1966-01-01

9

Aurat
1967-08-18

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein

10

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977-11-04

9.167

Hum Log
1951-09-14

7.5

Daag
1952-07-04

9

Lal Haveli
1944-12-16

6

Jeet
1949-08-24

7

Doli
1969-01-01

6.3

Upkar
1967-01-01

9

Mr. Sampat
1952-12-25

10

Daku Aur Jawan
1978-07-13

10

Meri Bhabhi
1969-01-15

10

Rishte Naate
1965-01-01

6

Aurat
1940-01-02

9

Bharosa
1963-09-02

7

Nai Roshni
1941-11-22

6.9

Jeevan Mrityu
1970-01-06

10

Dost
1944-01-10

10

Gaali
1944-12-01

Shri Krishnarjun Yudh

9

Shri Krishnarjun Yudh
1945-06-01

9

Aasra
1941-02-28

7

Radhika
1941-11-07

Gramophone Singer

8

Gramophone Singer
1938-10-14

8

Neelam
1945-10-05

8

Buzdil
1951-11-01

7

Malhar
1951-10-26

9

Insaan
1952-06-07

6.333

Gharana
1961-02-22

10

Ek Hi Raasta
1939-01-01

7

Ram Rajya
1967-01-01