Narendra Jha

He is known for playing antagonist roles in mythological serials like Ravana and Arjuna.

• Name — Narendra Jha • Born — 21 January 1964 • Birthplace — Koilakh, Madhubani, Bihar, India • Died — 14 March 2018 • Place of death — Nashik, Maharashtra, India • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1992–2018

Narendra Jha studied ancient history for his post-graduation in JNU where he also prepared for civil services, according to a blog written by journalist and writer Avijit Ghosh (Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes), who was his junior at the central university. As a child, Jha used to act in village plays in Madhubani, the blog says. But his professional journey as an actor began in 1992 when he enrolled in SRCC acting diploma course. When he came to Mumbai, he was flooded with modeling offers and he became a popular face of the ad world. Having done more than 20 TV serials, he was finalized to play an important role in the 2002 realised movie Funtoosh. The next year he was cast to play Habibur Rahman in the film Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero directed by Shyam Benegal. However, this association with Benegal continued and he again cast Jha to play Mohammed Ali Jinnah in Samvidhaan.

Jha had suffered a heart attack previously and on doctor's request had moved to Panvel in his Farmhouse with his wife. Jha died at his farmhouse in Nashik early on 14 March 2018 after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 54 years old.

• Year — TV show — Role • 1994 — Shanti • 1995 — Captain House • 1996 — Itihaas • Mrityunjay — Arjun • 1997 — Ek Aur Mahabharat — Arjun • Jai Hanuman — Kubera • 2000 — Thief of Baghdad — Ahmed • 1999 — Geeta Rahasya — Rajkumar Arjun • 2002 — Aamrapali — Harsh (Amrapali's childhood love) • Love In Bombay — Ravi (Indonesian TV Serial) • Bhabhi — Mr. Majumdar • 2004 — Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi — Shantanu Dey (Karishma's Husband) • 2006 — Raavan — Dasanan Ravan (10-headed Demon King of Lanka) • 2007-2008 — Chhoona Hai Aasmaan — Group Captain Aryaveer Pratap Singh • 2009 — Chehra — Karan, Garv's elder brother and India's best plastic surgeon • 2011-2012 — Havan — Hari Om Baapji • 2012 — SuperCops vs Supervillains — ACP Karanveer • 2013 — Ek Ghar Banaunga — Shashikant Garg • The Buddy Project — Chandan Roy • 2014 — Samvidhaan — Muhammed Ali Jinnah • 2015 — Begusarai — Phulan Thakur • 2017 — Yog Guru Baba Ramdev (Biography) • Uttara Ramacharitham