
Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
- 演员
- 1910年1月1日 – 1982年8月14日 · 72岁
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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
代表作
影视作品24
- 1980

Sitara电影10.0
- 1978
Daku Aur Jawan电影10.0

- 1977
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein电影10.0
- 1974
- 1972
Apna Desh电影4.5
- 1970
Jeevan Mrityu电影6.9
- 1969

Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke电影10.0
- 1967

Diwana电影9.3
Ram Aur Shyam电影7.6
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki电影7.0
- Ram Rajya
电影7.0
- 1966
- 1963
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen电影10.0
- 1961
- 1957
- 1954
Bahut Din Hue电影10.0
- 1952
Mr. Sampat电影9.0
Insaan电影9.0
- 1951
Malhar电影7.0
- 1945
Neelam电影8.0



