Mahendra Mewati
Mahendra Mewati was an Indian theatre and film actor known for his theatre productions like Raaste, Inder Sabha, Bhookh Aag Hai, Ghasiram Kotwal, Chukayenge Nahin, Raja Ki Rasoi, Dhruvswamini, Taj Mahal Ka Tender, Aurangzeb, Katha Ek Kans Ki, Crime and Punishment, Thanku Baba Lochan Das and for films Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Chintu Ji and Tevar. He has also directed the play Oedipus Rex.
Early life
Mahendra Mewati was born in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, to a Hindu family. He did school education from Ambikapur and then graduated from Sagar University. During this Ashutosh Rana was his senior Influenced by them, Mahendra chose the path of acting, and passed the NSD examination and enrolled in acting studies.In 1992, he earned a scholarship to study at National School of Drama in New Delhi.
Death
Mahendra Mewati was found dead on his Versova Mumbai residence on 9 January 2019 night. In the morning when the actors reached for the rehearsals of the play, then Mahendra Mewati had a blood clot. and found dead, cause of the death not been revealed.Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2018 | Kedarnath | Babaji | |
2015 | Tevar | Mahesh Mishra | |
2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Kirpal Singh | |
2009 | Chintu Ji | Vidyasagar | |
2005 | Mahout |
Stage Roles with NSD Repertory:
Play Name | Role | Director of the Play |
Aks Tamasha | Prince | Bhanu Bharti |
Band Gali Ka Aakhri Makan | Hari Ram | Devendra Raj Ankur |
Bhookh Aag Hai | Chorus | Ram Gopal Bajaj |
Chukayenge Nahin | Policeman/Inspector | Bhanu Bharti |
Dhruvswamini | Ramgupta | Rabijita Gogoi |
Ghasiram Kotwal | Ghasiram | Rajinder Nath |
Inder Sabha | Indra | Mohan Upreti |
Raaste | Madhav/Mahadev | Pt. Satyadev Dube |
Raja Ki Rasoi | Raja | Mohan Maharshi |
Taj Mahal Ka Tender | Shahjahan | Chittaranjan Tripathi |
Thanku Baba Lochan Das | Kantilal | V.M. Shah |