Biography

Vijay Arora was born on December 27, 1944 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India. He was an actor, known for Jeevan Jyoti (1976), Procession of Memories (1973) and Veerana (1988). He was married to Dilbar Arora. He died on February 2, 2007 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

In September 2006, just a few months before his death, he explained his acting career: "I never tried making a comeback, I never tried to lobby for roles. I never believed in being a part of the industry politics. It was always my choice to accept or reject roles. Even today I'm offered roles in A-grade movies and TV serials. But I don't want to do roles which don't suit my age or portray me in an immoral and disgraceful manner - especially in those sleaze flicks which are disrespectful of women. I don't mind roles with negative shades, playing the sadistic villain or a betrayer. In fact, I love them."

I know how good I am. I don't need anyone to tell me; if somebody needs me he'll call, until then leave me alone." "I don't quite like the atmosphere of the film world. I don't like hangers-on, people who befriend you because you are the hero of the film, if you want to be my friend, fine, but don't expect anything of me and I won't of you; this is my idea of a relationship." "I look for a portrayal that provides me with a challenge."

When I decided to join films," he said, "I made a round of each studio once. Then I sat back to wait for them. Nobody came. It was suggested to me I first groom myself for the profession. So I went to the Film Institute, slogged it out for two years, took the Gold Medal and was signed up even before I'd graduated.

I have one goal, that is my profession, and nothing is going to stop me achieving it, which is one reason why I have no friends, no alliances to distract me.