Vijay Arora
Indian actor in television and film
Born
1944
81 years ago
Died
February 2nd, 2007
18 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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Worked in the Indian film and television industry with a career spanning several decades. Gained recognition for performances in multiple serials and films. Most prominently featured in the television series 'Chhoti Si Baat' and 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki'. Contributed to the popularity of television in the late 20th century. Also appeared in notable Hindi films during the 1970s and 1980s.
Starred in 'Chhoti Si Baat'
Appeared in 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki'
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