Sanjay Jog (24 September 1955– 27 November 1995)[3] was an Indian Marathi language film actor who appeared in Marathi, Gujarati and Hindi films and television series. Known for his performance in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and Luv Kush, Jog started his career with Marathi film Sapla in 1975.[4]
Sanjay Jog | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 1955 |
| Died | 27 November 1995 (aged 40) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Years active | 1975–1995 |
| Spouse |
Neeta Jog (m. 1979–1995) |
| Children | 2, including Ranjeet Jog[2] |
Early & personal life
editJog was born on 24 September 1955 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He was a farmer before started his career as an actor.[5] He was married to Neeta Jog in 1979. He had two children.[6]
Career
editJog's first movie Sapla released in 1975 but it didn't do well, so he went back to Nagpur and started farming. During a work trip to Mumbai, he got offered a lead role in the Marathi film Zidd, which turned out to be a hit. This success led to a flourishing career with around 30 Marathi films and some work in Gujarati films.[7]
Jog started his Bollywood journey with Apna Ghar and went on to act in films like Jigarwala, Humshakal, Naseebwala, and Beta Ho To Aisa. His last film was Beta Ho To Aisa released in 1994. Jog also made a mark on TV with his debut in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, gaining popularity for his role as Bharat.[8] Interestingly, he was initially offered the role of Lakshman but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts, eventually taking on the role of Bharat.[9]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Sapla | Unnamed | Marathi | Uncredited |
| 1980 | Zidd | Bansi | Film debut | |
| 1981 | Gondhalat Gondhal | Vinayak | Parallel lead | |
| 1982 | Aavhan | Sanju | ||
| Mai Baap | Ravi Patil | |||
| Diste Tase Naste | Inspector Anand | |||
| Savitrichi Suun | Ravi | |||
| 1984 | Sage Soyare | Rajesh | ||
| Maya Bazar | Abhimanyu | Gujarati | Lead role | |
| Navri Mile Navryala | Ramesh Deshmukh | Marathi | ||
| 1986 | Aamhi Dogha Raja Rani | Dr. Satish Shah | ||
| 1989 | Apna Ghar | Sanjay | Hindi | Supporting role |
| 1991 | Jigarwala | Khawali | ||
| 1992 | Humshakal | |||
| Insaan Bana Shaitan | Ravi | |||
| Naseebwala | Ram | |||
| 1994 | Beta Ho To Aisa | Inspector Suraj |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1988 | Ramayan | Bharat | Hindi | [10] |
| 1988–1989 | Luv Kush | [11] |
Death
editJog died in Mumbai on 27 November 1995 due to liver ailment.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Sanjay Jog and Neeta Jog's son getting married second time". LOKMAT (in Marathi). 11 July 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "लोकप्रिय अभिनेते संजय जोग यांचा मुलगा चढला बोहोल्यावर; अभिनेत्रीसोबतच बांधली लग्नगाठ". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Sanjay Jog played Bharat role in Ramayana had passed away at the age of 40 read unknown facts" (in Hindi). 25 August 2022.
- ^ "रामायण: रामभक्त 'भरत' संजय जोग जिसे भूल गई दुनिया, 40 की उम्र में लीवर फेल होने से हुई मौत". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "किसान से रामानंद सागर की रामायण के 'भरत' कैसे बन गए संजय जोग? जानें उनकी जिंदगी का जुड़ा यह दिलचस्प किस्सा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Ramayan: एक्टिंग छोड़ किसान बन गए थे रामायण के भरत संजय जोग, इस बीमारी से हुई थी दर्दनाक मौत". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "'रामायण' के 'भरत' की मौत 40 की उम्र में हुई थी इस गंभीर बीमारी से, पहले ऑफर हुआ था ये रोल". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी एंटरटेनमेंट. "रामायण : राम के भाई 'भरत' की इस बीमारी से हुई थी दर्दनाक मौत,जानिए संजय जोग की आह भरी कहानी". ABP News (in Hindi).
- ^ "Ramanand Sagar Ramayana Bharat role played by Sanjay Jog died at 40 due to liver failure". zeenews.india.com.
- ^ "did-you-know-ramayans-sanjay-jog-aka-bharat-passed-away-at-40-was-offered-laxmans-role-initially".
- ^ a b "पहिलाच चित्रपट फ्लॉप झाल्याने गावी परतले होते संजय जोग, भरतला अमर केलं अन् घेतला जगाचा निरोप". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 December 2023.
External links
edit- Sanjay Jog at IMDb