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M.B.Shetty | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mudda B Shetty 1938 |
| Died | 1981 (aged 72) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Shetty Master Shetty Takla Shetty |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, Stunt Specialist |
| Years active | 1956 - 1981 |
| Known for | Villainous, henchman roles and stunts |
M.B.Shetty (Kannada: ಎಂ. ಬಿ. ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ) (1938 - 1981), better known as 'Shetty', is an Indian Hindi and Kannada film actor and a stunt specialist.
He worked as a stunt coordinator, stunt master, stunt director, fight instructor, fight composer and as an action coordinator in many of the films he worked in. He is primarily remembered for playing as a 'bad guy' or a 'henchman' or in a 'negative' character in numerous films. He was a very well known stunt director in the Hindi film industry. He has acted in about 70 films and worked as a stunt specialist in about 80 films.[Ref 1] He was admired for his daring stunts and action sequences.[Ref 2]
Early life
editHe was born in 1938 in the city of Mangalore, then in Madras Presidency as part of undivided British India (now in Karnataka).[Ref 1]
Personal
editHe has two sons, Rohit Shetty and Hriday Shetty, both are well known in the Hindi film industry and are both directors. According to Rohit Shetty, though his father's role in reel life was that of a villain, he was a jovial person in real life and was easy to get along with.[Ref 2]
Death
editHe died in 1981 of heart attack at the age of 72. Rohit Shetty was studying in class III when this happened.[Ref 2]
Filmography
editFilms as an actor
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha | Bhola |
| 1958 | Detective | |
| 1961 | Tel Malish Boot Polish | Kallu |
| Sapera | ||
| 1962 | China Town | Ching Lee |
| 1963 | Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon | Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1964 | April Fool | |
| 1967 | C.I.D. 909 | Shetty |
| An Evening in Paris | Jaggu | |
| Night in London | Ruffian | |
| Shagird | Ruffian | |
| 1968 | Ankhen | Guard who gets arrested with the diamond dealer |
| Haye Mera Dil | Man who gets slapped on the street (uncredited) | |
| Kismat | Henchman of Scorpion Organisation | |
| 1969 | Yakeen | Photographer |
| 1970 | Aag Aur Daag | Shetty |
| Inspector | Pinto | |
| Insaan Aur Shaitan | ||
| The Train | ||
| Kab? Kyon? Aur Kahan? | Indian arm wrestler | |
| 1971 | Buddha Mil Gaya | Shetty |
| Rakhwala | Shamsher Singh (uncredited) | |
| Nadaan | Gunga Pahelwan | |
| 1972 | Apradh | |
| Seeta Aur Geeta | Kidnapper (Bald guy) | |
| Victoria No. 203 | Shetty | |
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Jagga |
| Rani Aut Jaani | Saudagar Singh | |
| Anokhi Ada | Birju | |
| Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Martin | |
| Anhonee | Henchman | |
| 1974 | Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye | Mangal Singh's hencman |
| Dost | ||
| International Crook | Jaggu | |
| Patthar Aur Payal | Heera | |
| 1975 | Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty | |
| Jaggu | ||
| Rafoo Chakkar | CID Inspector Raka | |
| Warrant | ||
| Chori Mera Kaam | Shetty | |
| 1976 | Aaj Ka Mahatma | Shetty |
| Ek Se Badhkar Ek | John as J.K.'s henchman | |
| Harfan Maulaa | ||
| Sangram | ||
| Shankar Dada | Jaggu | |
| Fakira | Raja aka Baldy | |
| 1977 | Ram Bharose | Jaggu |
| Kasum Khoon Ki | Ganja Shetty | |
| Navarathnam | ||
| Immaan Dharam | Kargah | |
| 1978 | Phaansi | Bheema |
| Kasme Vaade | Bandit (uncredited) | |
| Don | Shakaal | |
| Trishul | Madhav Singh | |
| Azaad | Ajit Singh's henchman | |
| Anpadh | Mangal | |
| 1979 | The Great Gambler | Martin |
| 1981 | Chehre Pe Chehra | Bar Bouncer |
| Jail Yatra | Kuldeep's Henchman | |
| 1982 | Vakil Babu | Man who attacks Mr. Mathur |
| 1985 | Aaj Ke Sholay | Dayaram |
References
edit- ^ a b M.B.Shetty at the Internet Movie Database. IMDb. Retrieved: 27-Sep-2011.
- ^ a b c We just blew up three or four cars. The Telegraph India. Article: 21-Aug-2011, Retrieved: 27-Sep-2011
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