Veerendra

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Veerendra
Born
Subhash Dhadwal

(1948-08-15)15 August 1948
Phagwara, Punjab, India
Died6 December 1988(1988-12-06) (aged 40)
Occupation(s) Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
SpousePammi Veerendra
Children2

Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal, was an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who made 25 Punjabi-language films in his 12-year career. He made his debut with the film Teri Meri Ek Jindri, released in 1975, featuring Dharmendra. He was a regular in Punjabi films of the 1980s. Some of his more popular films were Lambhardarni, Balbiro Bhabhi and Dushmani Dee Agg, which was released after his death. [1] [2]

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Personal life

According to The Times of India , Veerendra's real name was Subhash Dhadwal. [3] He was born in Phagwara. He was shot to death in 1988 [4] and is survived by his wife Pammi and two sons, Randeep and Ramandeep arya.

Filmography

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References

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  2. "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਨਮਾ: ਕੱਲ੍ਹ, ਅੱਜ ਤੇ ਭਲਕ". punjabitribuneonline.com. 6 November 2015.
  3. "Film on Dharmendra's cousin Veerendra Singh, who was shot dead during shoot". The Times of India . Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. Gurwinder (4 December 2018). "5th December 1988 - A Black Day In The History Of Punjabi Cinema". Ghaint Punjab. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.