Praveen Kumar Sobti (nacido el 6 de diciembre de 1947) [1] es un lanzador de martillo y disco , actor de cine y político indio. Como atleta , ganó cuatro medallas en los Juegos Asiáticos , incluidas dos medallas de oro, ganó una medalla de plata en los Juegos de la Commonwealth y compitió en dos Juegos Olímpicos . Como actor, protagonizó más de 50 películas en hindi e interpretó al famoso personaje de " Bheem " en la serie de televisión de BR Chopra, Mahabharat, que comenzó en 1988. Como político, participó en las elecciones legislativas de Delhi de 2013.en un boleto de Aam Aadmi Party , pero perdió. Posteriormente, en 2014, se unió al Partido Bharatiya Janata .
![]() Kumar en los Juegos Asiáticos de 1974 | |
Informacion personal | |
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Nombre de nacimiento | Praveen Kumar Sobti |
Nació | Sarhali Kalan , Punjab, India |
Altura | 2,05 m (6 pies 9 pulgadas) |
Peso | 123 kg (271 libras) |
Deporte | |
Deporte | Atletismo |
Eventos) | Lanzamiento de disco , lanzamiento de martillo |
Logros y títulos | |
Mejor (s) personal (es) | DT - 56,74 m (1973) HT - 65,76 m (1969) [1] |
Récord de medallas Representando a la India Juegos asiáticos 1966 Bangkok Lanzamiento de disco 1966 Bangkok Lanzamiento de martillo 1970 Bangkok Lanzamiento de disco 1974 Teherán Lanzamiento de disco Juegos de la Commonwealth 1966 Kingston Lanzamiento de martillo |
Deportes
Kumar fue una estrella del atletismo indio en las décadas de 1960 y 1970. [2] Dominó el lanzamiento de martillo y disco indio durante varios años. Ganó medallas de oro en lanzamiento de disco en los Juegos Asiáticos de 1966 y 1970 , con el récord de los Juegos Asiáticos de 56,76 metros. Fue medallista de plata en los Juegos de la Commonwealth de 1966 en Kingston y en los Juegos Asiáticos de 1974 en Teherán. Compitió en los Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968 y en los Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1972 . [1]
Interino
Praveen Kumar's debut film was Raksha, a James Bond style Indian movie starring Jeetendra with him playing a large henchman Gorilla inspired by Jaws of The Spy Who Loved Me. He did similar role of large henchman Justin fighting against Jeetendra in Meri Awaz Suno.
Praveen Kumar earned international acclaim when he played the role "Bheem"[3] in B R Chopra's popular historical tele serial Mahabharata, making him a household name.[4] Praveen Kumar also played the role of "Saaboo" in Chacha Chaudhary (the T.V. series) for a large number of episodes . After the Mahabharata serial, Praveen Kumar got many acting roles in Hindi and regional films, though he is cutting down on his acting career, in able to launch his political career in Haryana and Delhi.[5][6]
Praveen Kumar was the actor to take the first blow of one of the most successful and famous punch dialogues of superstar Amitabh Bachchan, "Rishte Mein to Hum Tumhare Baap Hote hain, naam hai Shahenshah!" in Tinnu Anand's blockbuster Shahenshah. Praveen Kumar played the semi-comedic role of the legendary "Mukhtar Singh", a drug dealer who later becomes a dairy owner, upon being beaten up by Shahenshah.
Política
In 2013 Kumar joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).[7] He contested the Delhi assembly elections from the Wazirpur constituency on an AAP ticket, but lost. The next year, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[8]
Filmografia
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Raksha | Gorilla | |
Meri Aawaz Suno | Justin | ||
1982 | Ghazab | Henchman | |
1983 | Humse Na Jeeta Koi | Smuggler Lobo | |
Hum Se Hai Zamana | Killer | ||
1984 | Lorie | Goon | |
Hum Hain Lajawab | Henchman | ||
Jagir | Django D'costa | ||
1985 | Karishma Kudrat Kaa | Zorawar | |
Yudh | Xaca | ||
Zabardast | Goon | ||
Aakhir Kyon? | Goon | ||
Maha Shaktimaan | Goon | ||
1986 | Singhasan | Kaal Bhairav | |
Manav Hatya | |||
Chambal Ka Baadshah | Daaku | ||
Adhikar | Goon | ||
Avinash | Street Goon | ||
Raat Ke Baad | Henchman | ||
1987 | Naam O Nishan | Raaka | |
Khudgarz | Giant at Sports Club | ||
Loha | Henchman | Shera's Man | |
Hukumat | Goon | ||
Dak Bangla | Goon | ||
Diljalaa | Security Guard of girls hostel | ||
Tera Karam Mera Dharam | Goon | ||
1988 | Shahenshah | Mukhtaar Singh | JK's Man |
Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Contract Killer | ||
Commando | Henchman | ||
Maalamaal | Jallad Singh | ||
Agnee | Chief of the natives | ||
Bees Saal Baad | Goon | ||
Pyaar Mohabbat | Street Goon | ||
Dukh-Dard | Henchman | ||
Mahabharat | Bhima | TV Series | |
1989 | Santosh | Kundan's Henchman | |
Mitti Aur Sona | Shingho | ||
Ilaaka | Prisoner – Nagar's Henchman | ||
Shehzaade | Street Gambler | ||
Meri Zabaan | Wrestler | ||
Elaan-E-Jung | Henchman | Kala Naag's Man | |
Lahu Ki Awaz | Killer | ||
1990 | Atishbaz | Kewal & Shamsher's Goon | |
Ghayal | Bheem Ji | Guest Role | |
Aaj Ka Arjun | Henchman | Thakur's Man | |
Kali Ganga | Hukumchand's Henchman | ||
Sher Dil | Henchman | Ranjeet's Man | |
Naaka Bandi | Henchman | ||
Aag aur Angaray | Street Goon | ||
Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Bheem | Tamil Film | |
1991 | Shankara | Goga | |
Ajooba | Vazir's Man | ||
1992 | Panaah | Praveen Kumar | |
Humlaa | Sher Khan | ||
Waqt Ka Badshah | Goon | ||
1994 | Beta Ho To Aisa | Shera | |
1994 | Kishkinda Kaanda | Truck Driver | Telugu Film |
1996 | Jaan | Goon | |
Ajay | Tiwari | ||
1997 | Suryaputra Shanidev | Hanuman | |
1998 | Sham Ghansham | Goon | |
Train to Pakistan | Goon | ||
2013 | Mahabharat Aur Barbareek | Bhima | A Movie directed by Dharmesh Tiwari |
Referencias
- ^ a b c "Praveen Kumar". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – Sports Tribune. Tribuneindia.com (24 May 2003). Retrieved on 30 June 2017.
- ^ Interview of actor Praveen Kumar who played the character of Bheem in TV serial Mahabharat. blogspot.in (3 January 2012)
- ^ 'Bheem' waiting for a special role. The Hindu (12 January 2009).
- ^ Corporation elections: It's Mahabharat on Delhi streets. Mid-day.com (13 April 2012). Retrieved on 30 June 2017.
- ^ Pushpendra Singh Rajput (4 October 2011) Bhim of Mahabharat Serial Praveen Kumar Reached Mahavir Mandir, Faridabad. faridabadmetro.com
- ^ 'Bheem' is AAP candidate for Wazirpur seat in Delhi poll, PTI New Delhi, 19 September 2013
- ^ "BJP like Pandavas, Opposition Kauravas: "Bheem"". The Hindu. 4 April 2014.
enlaces externos
- Praveen Kumar Sobti at IMDb