Aditya Pancholi remembers his first co-star Mahesh Anand on his birth anniversary
Mumbai, Aug 13
Actor Aditya Pancholi remembered one of his first co-stars, Mahesh Anand, on his birth anniversary on Thursday.
Marking the late actor's birthday on social media, Aditya Pancholi dropped a picture with Mahesh Anand on IG. He also uploaded the poster of his debut movie 'Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha', in which he had shared the screen with Mahesh Anand.
Remembering one of the first male supermodels in the country, Aditya Pancholi wrote on his official Instagram handle, "Remembering Mahesh Anand on his birthday today. India's first male supermodel and my first co-star in Sasti Dulhan Mehnga Dulha, he was an unforgettable part of my journey in films. (sic)."
"Happy Birthday, Mahesh. May you be at peace and forever remembered with love and respect. (Folded hands emojis)", his emotional post further read.
For the unaware, Mahesh Anand was found dead on 9 February 2019 at his Versova apartment in Mumbai. He was 57 years old at the time. His body was reportedly discovered in a decomposed state.
During his career spread across three decades, Mahesh Anand established himself as one of the most bankable villains in Bollywood.
He made his debut in 1984 with the movie 'Karishmaa'. Some of his most noteworthy projects include 'Shahenshah', 'Thanedaar', 'Vishwatma', 'Coolie No. 1', and 'Lal Baadshah'.
His last on-screen appearance was in 2019 with the movie 'Rangeela Raja'.
Talking about 'Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha', made under the direction of Bhappi Sonie, the project also starred Priya Tendulkar, Arun, Sudhir Dalvi, and Jagdish Raj in key roles, along with others.
Set against the backdrop of Nagpur, the movie shared the journey of Radheyshyam, a father struggling to marry off his three daughters due to lack of dowry.
Meanwhile, after a noteworthy debut with 'Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha', Aditya Pancholi went on to feature in films like 'Saathi (1991)', 'Aatish (1994)', and 'Yes Boss (1997)', to name just a few.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I remember watching Mahesh Anand in 'Vishwatma' and 'Lal Baadshah' as a kid. He had such a commanding screen presence. It's really sad that he passed away alone and his body wasn't found for days. Bollywood should have done more for veteran actors like him during their tough times. Still, respect to Aditya Pancholi for this heartfelt tribute.
Mahesh Anand was indeed one of the first male supermodels in India. He had that charm and personality. The 90s villains had a unique style—so much swag! Watching him in 'Coolie No. 1' was pure entertainment. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏
It's touching how Aditya Pancholi still remembers his first co-star after all these years. The bond they shared during their first film seems special. On another note, it's heartbreaking to see how many industry veterans pass away unnoticed. We need better support systems for our aging film stars. Just my opinion.
Mahesh Anand was a underrated gem. He played the villain so well that you had to love him for it. His roles in 'Shahenshah' and 'Thanedaar' are still so memorable. It's wonderful that his legacy is being kept alive years after his passing.
Wow, I didn't know he was a male supermodel too! Very versatile. I remember watching him in those classic 90s films with my father. Those were the days when Bollywood villains had that larger-than-life persona. Respect to Aditya Panch
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