Sanjay Jog Wiki, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More – WikiBio

Sanjay Jog was an Indian actor who’s finest identified for portraying “Bharat” in Ramanand Sagar‘s epic tv collection “Ramayan” (1987). He can also be identified for his work in Marathi cinema.

Wiki/Biography

Sanjay Jog was born on Saturday, 24 September 1955 (age 40 years; on the time of demise) in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He spent most of his childhood in Pune and adolescence again to Nagpur the place he accomplished his 10th grade. Thereafter, he went to Mumbai for additional research and attained a B.Sc. diploma from Elphinstone College. Sanjay Jog additionally did a course in performing from Filmalaya Studio in Mumbai. Sanjay wished to turn out to be an Air Force pilot, however his mother and father had been sceptical about his selection; as his household had misplaced many family members who had been within the companies in the course of the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Family & Caste

Sanjay Jog belonged to a Marathi-speaking household.

Parents & Siblings

There shouldn’t be a lot details about his mother and father and siblings.

Relationships, Wife & Children

Sanjay Jog was married to Neeta, a lawyer’s daughter (a lawyer herself) from Nagpur. The couple is blessed with two youngsters – Ranjeet and Natasha. Ranjeet was in his 10th grade when Sanjay jog handed away. After the demise of Sanjay, Neeta moved to Nagpur together with her youngsters, the place she began practising legislation. Ranjit has additionally opted performing as a profession and has labored in lots of Marathi movies and theatres.

Ranjeet Jog along with his mom, Neeta Jog

Career

Film

After finishing a course in performing from Filmalaya Studio in Mumbai, he made his debut with the Marathi movie “Sapla” (1976) through which Anupama was the main woman whereas Ramesh Deo was taking part in the Villain. Sapla didn’t do effectively on the field workplace, and the disillusioned Sanjay Jog returned to Nagpur the place he devoted himself to farming. When he got here again to Bombay for some farming associated work, he was landed with a suggestion to behave in a multi-starrer Marathi Film referred to as ‘Jidd.” He obtained the main position in “Jidd,” which had each doable well-known title in Marathi Cinema in its solid.

Jidd went on to turn out to be a success, and the movie additionally established Sanjay Jog as a bankable actor within the business. Thereafter, he went on to do nearly 30 Marathi movies, similar to Gondhalat Gondhal, Maay Baap, Khara Kadhi Sangu Naye, Dista Tasa Nasta, Navri Mile Navryala, and Sage Soyre. Sanjay additionally did a number of Gujarati movies, together with Dikri Chali Sasariye (1985), which was very profitable and through which he performed an anti-hero.

Sanjay Jog in Dikri Chali Sasariye

He made his Hindi movie debut with the movie Apna Ghar (1989). Some of his different Hindi movies embrace Jigarwala (1991), Humshakal (1992), Naseebwala (1992), and Beta Ho To Aisa (1994). Beta Ho To Aisa (1994) was probably his final launch.

Sanjay Jog in Jigarwala (1991)

Television

Sanjay Jog made his tv debut with Ramanand Sagar‘ epic mythological collection Ramayan (1987) through which he performed the position of “Bharat,” a job that made him a family title in India. In an interview, whereas speaking about how did he get the position of Baharat, he mentioned,

I performed the position of Abhimanyu in a Gujarati Film referred to as ‘Maya Bazar.’ Gopal Dada was the make-up man of this movie. He was additionally dealing with the make-up division for Ramayan. He prompt that I ought to meet Papaji (Ramanand Sagar). Later, on assembly Papaji, he put in a superb phrase for me. Papaji had additionally seen my photos in Abhimanyu’s getup.”

Sanjay Jog as Bharat in Ramayan

Death

Sanjay Jog died on 27 November 1995 (Monday) on account of Liver failure in Mumbai. He was simply 40 when he bid his remaining adieu to the world.

Facts/Trivia

• He got here to Mumbai for additional research and ultimately turned an actor.

• In his profession, he had many hits to his credit score, together with 5 golden jubilees and two diamond jubilees.

• Initially, he was supplied the position of ‘Laxman’ in Ramanand Sagar‘s Ramayan; nonetheless, later he was settled with the position of “Bharat.” He defined why he selected Bharat’s position –
  

  Lakshman’s character is essential for its size. Also amongst all of the brothers he’s at all times remembered for the perfect Ram-Lakshman pairing. But folks are likely to neglect that in relation to responsibility and sacrifice for a brother, the pair of Ram-Bharat is remembered. No doubt if I had enacted the position of Lakshman I’d have gotten extra display screen time however then I’d have missed on the chance of working within the delicate scenes as Bharat.”

  

  Sanjay Jog in a scene from Ramayan

• He was very spiritual and described himself as ‘super-superstitious.’

• Apart from Hindi and English, he was well-versed in Gujarati and Punjabi too.

• He had a plot of land in Pune the place he cherished to do farming. In an interview, whereas speaking about it, he mentioned,
  

  I’ve a Poultry farm and a few land in Pune. While caring for them, I want to proceed doing movies in no matter good work I’m supplied.”

• Even after turning into a star, he was very grounded and adopted his comparable way of life all through his life. In an interview, he mentioned,
  

  I nonetheless eat the identical meals, smoke, drink and meet my buddies. I don’t imagine in giving ‘messages’ for my followers. I’m only a regular human being, no supernatural.”