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HBD: Neeraj Vora: The smiling star of the world of cinema

Latest News: Neeraj Vora was born on 22 January 1963 in Bhuj, Gujarat. His family was associated with theatre, which attracted Neeraj towards acting and writing.

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Neeraj Vora was born on 22 January 1963 in Bhuj, Gujarat. His family was associated with theatre, which attracted Neeraj to acting and writing. He started his career in Gujarati theatre and later made his mark in Hindi theatre as well.

Family

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Neeraj Vora's family was deeply connected with art and music. His father, Pandit Vinayak Rai N Vora, was a famous classical musician and tar-shehnai player. The inspiration from his father gave Neeraj a deep understanding of creativity and music. He learned tabla playing in childhood and started his career with theatre. Neeraj's brother, Uttank Vora, is a famous musician who has composed music for many films and also worked with Neeraj.

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Although Neeraj always kept his personal life behind the scenes, not much information about his marriage and family is public. During his treatment after a brain stroke in 2016, producer Firoz Nadiadwala took special care of him and gave him a place in his house. Family and close friends supported him during this difficult time. Neeraj's family atmosphere was reflected in his art and films in the form of simplicity and depth, which was an important identity of his life.

Journey from Gujarati theatre to Bollywood

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Neeraj Vora started his career with Gujarati theatre. His plays had a wonderful blend of humor... this art was later seen in his work in Bollywood.

Entry in Bollywood

Holi (1984 film) - Wikipedia

Neeraj Vora first acted in Bollywood in Holi (1984), but he got recognition in 1995 with Ram Gopal Varma's film 'Rangeela'. His small but funny role in this film was successful in making the audience laugh a lot. After this, he became a part of hit films like 'Satya', 'Mann', 'Badshah' and 'Awara Pagal Deewana'.

Contribution as writer and director

Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) - Photos - IMDb

Neeraj Vora did not just limit himself to acting, but he also proved himself in writing and direction. He wrote the dialogues of Priyadarshan's film 'Hera Pheri', which is still counted among the most popular comedy films of Indian cinema. After this, he directed 'Phir Hera Pheri', which rocked the box office. His other written films include 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke', 'Awara Pagal Deewana' and 'Deewane Huye Pagal'. The special thing about Neeraj's writing was that he presented every character in a unique style, due to which his stories reached the hearts of the audience.

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) - IMDb

The story of Ram Gopal Varma and 'Rangeela'

Neeraj Vora in Rangeela

Neeraj Vora played a small but funny role in Ram Gopal Varma's film 'Rangeela'. This role became the main attraction of the film. In an interview, Ram Gopal Varma told that Neeraj wrote his own dialogues and presented them in his own style. His comic timing brought life to this film.

He wrote the funny dialogues of 'Garam Masala'

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If you have seen Priyadarshan's Garam Masala, you would like to praise Vora for writing its witty dialogues in a way that they don't lose their edge even today. The film comes alive as much because of its dialogues as it does because of the friendship between Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.

Did you know that he also wrote the thriller 'Ajnabee'?

Ajnabee (movie, 2001)

If you thought Vora's creativity was limited to comedy, you should think again. He wrote the screenplay and story of Abbas-Mustan's highly entertaining 2001 thriller Ajnabee, starring Kumar, Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Then he started working on the script of Heri

A scene from Hera Pheri

Neeraj Vora took one and a half years to write the script for 'Phir Hera Pheri'. He developed each character in such detail that this film is still considered a masterpiece in terms of comedy. During the shooting, his laughter and unique style of dialogue also influenced the actors.

Films

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