Balraj Sahni (born as Yudhishthir Sahni on 01 May 1913, in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) is a film actor and writer. Balraj Sahni worked in more than 100+ movies. Balraj is had one brother Bhisham Sahni. Bhisham Sahni was Author, playwright, academic, actor, social activist and he was born on 08 August 1915 - died 11 July 2003 (aged 87). Balraj is born into a Hindu family. Balraj married Damayanti Sahni in 1936 then Damayanti died in 1947. Later Balraj married Santosh Chandhok in 1949. Balraj Sahni had 3 children including actor Parikshit Sahni and Shabnam Sahni. Balraj is mainly known for his work in movies like Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Do Bigha Zameen (1953), Chhoti Bahen (1959), Kabuliwala (1961), and Garam Hawa (1973). Balraj completed his school studies at Government College University (Lahore), Punjab, British India. Then he completed a master's degree in English Literature from Lahore. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in Hindi. Balraj Sahni worked in his family business then he also worked as an English and Hindi teacher. He also collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi for a year in 1938. Then he went to England and worked as BBC-London's Hindi service as a radio announcer. In 1943 he returned to India. Then he started working as a theater actor. Later he got the opportunity in movies. He debuted in Bollywood movies with Insaaf in 1946. In 1977 he did a role in his last movie Jallian Wala Bagh. On 13 April 1973, Balraj Sahni died due to massive cardiac arrest. During his death, Balraj was depressed due to the untimely death of his young daughter, Shabnam. "Punjabi Kala Kender", founded in 1973 at Bombay by Balraj Sahni, gives away the annual "Balraj Sahni Award", and also the "All India Artists Association".
 
As a honour to Balraj Sahini work Balraj was added in 2013 stamp of India.
 

Balraj Sahni work in his starting movies Dharti Ke Lal (1946)
 

Balraj Sahni work in his last movies


Balraj Sahni Personal Details:
Real/Full Name: Yudhishthir Sahni
Nickname: Balraj
Date Of Birth(DOB): 01 May 1913 Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan)
Date Of Death(DOD): 13 April 1973 (at age of 59) in Bombay, Maharashtra, India (present-day Mumbai)
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Actor and Writer
Birth Place/Hometown: Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan)
Residence: -
Nationality: Indian
School: Government College University (Lahore), Punjab, British India
College:Unknown
Educational Qualification: Master's degree in English Literature

Bachelor's degree in Hindi
Religion: Hindu
Caste/Sect: Unknown
Ethnicity: Unknown
Blood Group: Unknown
Tattoos: No tattoos in the body!
Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign: Taurus
Address: -
Signature or Autograph:
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Balraj Sahni Physical Details:
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Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black

Balraj Sahni Family:
Wife / Spouse:
[Balraj Sahni with his wife Damayanti, 1936]

Damayanti Sahni (1936–1947; her death)

Santosh Chandhok (1949–1973; his death)
Children's: Sons: Parikshit Sahni (Actor)

[Balraj Sahni son Parikshit Sahni]
 
Daughters: Shabnam Sahni +1 more children
Father: Name Unknown!
Mother: Name Unknown!
Brothers:
[Balraj Sahni brother Bhisham Sahni (born 08 August 1915 - died 11 July 2003 (aged 87)) (Author, playwright, academic, actor, social activist)]

Bhisham Sahni
Sisters: Unknown
Other Family Members: Varun Sahni (Grandson) (Parikshit Sahni's daughter son)
Tania Sahni, Aditi Sahni (Granddaughter) (Parikshit Sahni's daughters)

Balraj Sahni Sweet Memories:
Balraj Sahni Childhood Pics:
[Balraj Sahni young photos]

Balraj Sahni Profession Details:
Debut: Bollywood: Insaaf (1946)
Last film: Jallian Wala Bagh (1977)
Awards:Earned Soviet Land Nehru Award

Recipient of the Padma Shri Award (1969)

1970 - Nominated for Filmfare Award - Best Supporting Actor in Ek Phool Do Mali (1969)
Achievements : Part of the highest-paid actors as per 2020!

Balraj worked in more then 100+ movies.
Companies: Production House / Company: Unknown

Donations and Foundation: Unknown
Salary: -
Net Worth: -
Income: -

Balraj Sahni Social Media Links:
Website: Not Available!
Mail ID: Not Available!
Wikipedia: Click Here
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Balraj Sahni Hindi Movies List(Filmography) :

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NumberMovie Name:Role:Release Year:
1Dharti Ke Lal-1946
2Door Chalen-1946
3Badnami-1946
4Gudia-1947
5Gunjan-1948
6Dharti Ke Lal-1950
7Maaldar-1951
8Hum LogRaj1951
9HulchulThe Jailer1951
10Badnam
1952
11Akash
1953
12RahiDoctor1953
13Do Bigha ZaminShambhu Maheto1953
14Chalis Baba Ek Chor
1953
15Bhagyawan
1953
16Majboori
1954
17Aulad
1954
18Naukari
1954
19BazoobandSurajmal1954
20Tangewali
1955
21SeemaAshok "Babuji"1955
22Joru Ka Bhai
1955
23JawabDayal1955
24Garam CoatGirdharilal "Girdhari"1955
25TaksaalJatin Mukherjee1956
26Era Bator Sur
1956
27Krishna Sudama
1957
28PardesiSakharam1957
29Mai BaapChandan1957
30Lal Batti
1957
31Kath PutliLoknath1957
32Do RotiShyam / Masterji1957
33BhabhiRatan1957
34Sone Ki ChidiyaShrikant1958
35Naya Kadam
1958
36LajwantiNirmal Kumar1958
37KhazanchiRadhe Mohan1958
38Ghar SansarKailash1958
39Ghar Grihasti
1958
40Devar Bhabhi
1958
41ChandMr. Kapoor1959
42Black CatAgent Rajan1959
43Satta BazaarRamesh1959
44Heera MotiDhuri1959
45Chhoti BahenRajendra1959
46C.I.D. GirlMohan1959
47Nai Maa
1960
48Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi TerePanchu Dada1960
49BindyaDevraj1960
50AnuradhaDr. Nirmal Chaudhary1960
51KabuliwalaAbdul Rehman Khan1961
52Suhag SindoorRamu1961
53Sapne SuhaneShankar1961
54Bhabhi Ki ChudiyanShyam1961
55ShaadiRatan R. Malhotra1962
56AnpadhChoudhary Shambhunath1962
57Akela
1963
58Satluj De KandeRam Praksh Malhotra1964
59Maain Bhi Ladki HunGanga1964
60Punar MilanDr. Mohan / Ram1964
61HaqeeqatMajor Ranjit Singh1964
62Dak GharAndhe Baba1965
63WaqtLala Kedarnath1965
64FaraarDetective Officer1965
65Aaye Din Bahar KeShukla1966
66Pinjre Ke PanchhiYaseen Khan1966
67Neend Hamari Khwab TumhareKhan Bahadur1966
68LaadlaBarrister Brij Mohan1966
69AasraSurendranath Kumar1966
70HamraazPolice Inspector Ashok1967
71NaunihaalPrincipal1967
72Ghar Ka Chirag
1967
73AmanGautamdas' dad1967
74IzzatThakur Pratap Singh1968
75SunghurshGaneshi Prasad1968
76Neel KamalMr. Raichand1968
77DuniyaPublic Prosecutor Ramnath Sharma1968
78Ek Phool Do MaliKailashnath Kaushal1969
79Do RaasteNavendu Gupta1969
80TalashRanjit Rai1969
81Nanha FarishtaDr. Ramnath1969
82Hum Ek Hain
1969
83Nanak Dukhiya Sab SansarSubedar Varyam Singh1970
84Holi Ayee ReThakur Mangal Singh1970
85Mere HumsafarAshok1970
86PehchanEx-Firefighter1970
87Pavitra PaapiPannalal1970
88Naya RaastaBansi1970
89Ghar Ghar Ki KahaniShankarnath1970
90DhartiInspector General Chandrashekhar (Bharat's Father)1970
91Paraya DhanGovindram1971
92Jawan MohabbatDr. Sareen1971
93Jawani DiwaniRavi Anand1972
94Jangal Mein MangalThomas1972
95Shayar-e-Kashmir MahjoorGhulam Ahmed Mahjoor1972
96Mangetar
1972
97Chimni Ka Dhuan
1973
98Pyaar Ka RishtaAshok1973
99Hindustan Ki Kasam
1973
100Hanste ZakhmS.P. Dinanath Mahendru1973
101Daman Aur AagShanker1973
102Garam HawaSalim Mirza1973
103AmaanatSuresh1977
104Jallian Wala Bagh (Last movie role!)Udham Singh1977

Balraj Sahni Works :

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Number:
Works:
1Balraj Sahni: An Autobiography, by Balraj Sahni. Published by Hind Pocket Books, 1979.
2Mera Pakistani Safarnama (Punjabi),
3Mera Russi Safarnama (Punjabi).
4Kamey (Labourers) (Punjabi)
5Ek Safar Ek Daastaan (Punjabi)
6Gair Jazbaati Diary (Punjabi)


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