From Upendra Jethalal Trivedi to Roma Manek: Veteran actors who will always stay evergreen in Gujarati cinema

Different types of films were popular in different eras. Now are the times of modern and practical topics being shown in films. But there was a time when themes in cinema used to be strictly in consideration of family audience. Violence was minimal or superficial and the language was filtered as well. Those were also the times when some talented actors emerged and became evergreen thanks to the iconic films that they gave to the audience. Here, we look at those Gujarati actors and actresses from Upendra Jethalal Trivedi to Roma Manek who became the immortal actors of Gujarati cinema.

Veteran skillful actor Upendra Trivedi has marked a place in the hearts of Gujarati audience with his strong profile in the entertainment business. He was a stage actor, director as well as a producer and is known as the most productive actors amongst all in the Dollywood industry. Upendra Trivedi’s evergreen films include 'Jesal Toral', 'Veer Mangdavalo', 'Navrang Chundadi' and many more. The actor has also received the Padma Shri award in the year 1989.

Superstar Hiten Kumar is another evergreen actor who is still active in his career and is also very fit even at an older age. He is loved for his films ‘Daldu Chorayu Dhire Dhire’, ‘Me to Palavde Bandhi Preet’ and others. His entry on the silver screen can't stop the audience from starting a round of whistling even today. The actor's charming look too makes his fans go in awe of him. 'Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya' actor will be soon seen in Rehan Chaudhary's directorial 'Dhuandhaar'.

Beauty Anandi Tripathi is a star who has rocked the rural industry with her stellar performance. The actress has also played many supporting roles in daily soaps. Anandi debuted in Dhollywood with ‘Toran Bandhao Ho Raaj' which was helmed by Govind Sakariya. She has films like 'Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu', 'Halo Manvyu Na Mele' to her credit.

The versatile actress Roma Manek was a household name in the Gollywood era with her utter beauty, and style of acting. She was praised by a huge audience and her filmography includes super hits like 'Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya', 'Daldu Lagyu, Sayba Na Desh Ma', 'Moti Na Chowk Re Sapna Ma Ditha' and more.