Hiralal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hiralal Thakur 14 March[1] 1909 or 1910[2] |
| Died | 27 June 1981[3] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Hira Lal, Heeralal |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1928–1981 |
| Spouse |
Darparani (m. 1945) |
| Children | 6, including Inder Thakur |
Hiralal Thakur (14 March 1909/1910 – 27 June 1981), known mononymously as Hiralal, was an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. Known for his performances as a character actor,[4] he was called the 'bad man of the Indian screen' for his portrayal of roles with negative shades. He made his debut with the silent film Safdar Jung (1930).[2]
Hiralal also took part in India's independence movement and became an activist with the Indian National Congress when he was 14. He was later associated with the group of political and social workers that included Lala Lajpat Rai and Bhagat Singh, before moving into a career in films in 1928.[2] After a distinguished career in films for over fifty years which included at least 150 films,[5][6] he died penniless in 1981.[4][3]
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