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I.S. Johar

Acting Born Feb 16, 1920 Tollagannj, British India [now Pakistan] 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1952–1984
33 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

I.S. Johar works in acting. Born February 16, 1920 in Tollagannj, British India [now Pakistan]. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Lawrence of Arabia

as Gasim
Film

Death on the Nile

as Mr. Choudhury
Film

North West Frontier

as Gupta

Frequent co-stars

Howard Marion-Crawford 2 shared titles
Jack Gwillim 2 shared titles
Peter Ustinov 1 shared title
Jane Birkin 1 shared title
Lois Chiles 1 shared title
Bette Davis 1 shared title
Mia Farrow 1 shared title
Jon Finch 1 shared title
Olivia Hussey 1 shared title
George Kennedy 1 shared title

Career timeline

Bad Aur Badnaam
Do Posti
Be-Reham
Death on the NileGanga Ki Saugand
5 RiflesPrem Shastra
Joshila
Dastaan
Chhoti Bahu
Johny Mera NaamJourney
ShrimanjiHaye Mera Dil
RaazShagird
Maya
Kali-Yug, Goddess of VengeanceThe Mystery of the Indian Temple
Lawrence of ArabiaMaa Beta
North West Frontier
Harry Black and the Tiger
Shrimati Ji

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as Gasim
  • Death on the Nile (1978) as Mr. Choudhury
  • North West Frontier (1959) as Gupta
  • Raaz (1967) as Rakharam Singh 'Rocky'
  • Maa Beta (1962) as Bishan Sahay
  • Maya (1966) as One-Eye
  • Dastaan (1972) as Birbal
  • Joshila (1973) as Raunaq Singh
  • 5 Rifles (1974) as Harfan Mama
  • Harry Black and the Tiger (1958) as Bapu
  • Prem Shastra (1974)
  • Kali-Yug, Goddess of Vengeance (1963) as Gopal
  • Shrimanji (1968)
  • The Mystery of the Indian Temple (1963) as Gopal
  • Johny Mera Naam (1970) as Pehla Ram/Dooja Ram/Teeja Ram
  • Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) as Birju Master
  • Bad Aur Badnaam (1984) as Malpani (uncredited)
  • Shagird (1967)
  • Chhoti Bahu (1971) as Premnath (Niku's dad)
  • Haye Mera Dil (1968) as Sokhanlal
  • Journey (1970) as Kalidas (Neela's brother)
  • Be-Reham (1980) as Police Inspector Malpani
  • Shrimati Ji (1952) as Chhoturam
  • Do Posti (1981) as Makhan

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is I.S. Johar best known for?

I.S. Johar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Death on the Nile (1978), North West Frontier (1959).

When and where was I.S. Johar born?

I.S. Johar was born on February 16, 1920 in Tollagannj, British India [now Pakistan].

How many credits does I.S. Johar have?

I.S. Johar has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1984.

What is I.S. Johar's background in cinema and television?

Indra Sen Johar (February 16, 1920 – March 10, 1984), better known as I. S. Johar, was an Indian actor, writer, producer and director best known for his comedies satirizing Indian traditions, values, institutions, hierarchies, and government policies.