Arvind Trivedi

Arvind Trivedi (born 8 November 1938) is an Indian actor. He, alongside his brother Upendra Trivedi, has been prolific in Gujarati cinema for over 40 years.

Biography

Arvind Trivedi was born on 8 November 1938 in Indore (now in Madhya Pradesh) to Jethalal Trivedi. He studied to Intermediate level at Bhavan's College in Bombay (now Mumbai). He married Nalini on 4 June 1966. They had three daughters. His brother Upendra Trivedi was also prolific Gujarati film actor.

He is most famous for portraying Ravan in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan. He acted in other TV series like Vikram Aur Betaal and others. The film Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya, in which acted Dadaji (grandfather), broke many box office records and he is still remembered for the role.

Trivedi has acted in about 250 films including Hindi and Gujarati. He had acted in several social and mythological films.

In 2002 he was named as the acting chairman of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC).

Political career

In 1991, Arvind Trivedi was elected as a Member of Parliament from Sabarkatha constituency as a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and was in the office till 1996.

Recognition

Trivedi had won seven awards for the best acting in Gujarati films awarded by the Government of Gujarat.