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This actor was called next superstar, bigger than Amitabh, Vinod Khanna, then lost stardom, was arrested for wife's...
This actor was once considered bigger than Amitabh Bachchan. Despite a promising start, this lead actor soon became a supporting lead, and his turbulent personal life further dented his career. Trigger warning: The following article has a mention of self-harm.
Simran Singh | Jul 26, 2024, 11:49 AM IST
1.Navin Nischol: The rising superstar of the early 1970s
Navin started his career with the Hindi film Sawan Bhadon (1970). He starred in several superhit movies such as Victoria No. 203 (1972), Dhund (1973) and Hanste Zakhm (1973).
2.When Amitabh Bachchan played the villain in Navin Nischol's film
Navin was once considered a bigger star than Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna. Amitabh also played a villain in Navin Nischol, Yogeeta Bali-starrer Parwana (1972).
3.When Navin Nischol became a supporting actor
In the mid-70s Navin suffered a few commercial failures, and that affected his career. Soon Navin switched to character roles and carved out a successful career for himself as a side actor in films and even on television.
4.Navin Nischol's turbulent personal life
Navin first got married to Dev Anand's niece Neelu Kapur, sister of Shekhar Kapur. However, reportedly he got involved with Padmini Kapila romantically, and it led to the divorce of Navin and Neelu Kapur.
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5.The death of Navin Nischol's second wife and his arrest
Navin later got married to divorcee Geentanjali. However, on April 22, 2006, Geetanjali died by suicide. She hung herself, and left a suicide note, claiming that Navin 'harassed' her and she was 'mentally tortured' by him. She also wrote that Navin's brother Pravin 'instigated' him to trouble her. Thus, she decided to end her life.
Navin was charged with abetment to his wife's suicide. Nischol and his brother Pravin were remanded to police custody till May 6, 2006, by a local court. As India Today reported, Nischol's lawyer Satish Maneshinde claimed that Geetanjali suffered from depression and that she herself had a drinking problem.
6.The demise of Navin Nischol
On March 19, 2011, Navin passed away due to a heart attack while travelling to Pune from Mumbai. He is survived by two daughters, Natasha and Nomita from his first marriage. Some of his popular films as a supporting lead were Desh Premee, Zulm Ki Hukumat, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Mahaul Theek Hai, Aashiq Banaya Aapne, and Khosla Ka Ghosla. His performance in hit series Dekh Bhai Dekh was also appreciated by the audience.
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