K.N. Singh

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Characters played by K.N. Singh

Jagga — Awaara (1951)

A hardened criminal who kidnaps Leela for revenge but spares her after learning she is pregnant. He raises Raj as an accomplice, pushing him into a life of crime. His violent nature culminates in his death at Raj's hands during a police chase, triggering the final courtroom confrontation between father and son.

Rajani's Father — Baazi (1951)

A wealthy lawyer who disapproves of Madan and prefers Ramesh as a suitor. Secretly the mysterious Maalik and boss of the Star Club, he orchestrates Leena's murder to frame Madan, leading to his eventual arrest and imprisonment.

Dr. Singh — Woh Kaun Thi (1964)

The head doctor at the hospital where Anand and Lata work, and Lata's father. After Seema is murdered with a cyanide injection, he and Lata become suspects. The summary provides no evidence that he was responsible for the murder or involved in Ramesh's scheme.

Raja Hardayal Singh — Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)

Raja Hardayal Singh is the antagonist who approaches Renu's father with a plan to marry Renu to his younger brother. He and his men seek Renu's inheritance, capture Renu and Manmohan, and threaten her father to force the marriage. Brijmohan and his brothers ultimately fight his men and defeat them.

General Barborosa — Baaz (1953)

A Portuguese general, Barborosa secures trading rights through a treaty with the queen and then meddles in the state's administration. He arrests Ramzan Ali and Narayan Das, and Nisha and Narayan Das are sold to a pirate. Later, Nisha and Raj Kumar Ravi join forces with local chiefs to defeat him.

Pyarelal — Howrah Bridge (1958)

Pyarelal considers himself close to Edna and reacts jealously when she speaks with a hotel guest. He also recognizes that an Arab visitor knows too much about the group's secrets and orders his men to pursue him. His actions connect him to the criminal group concealing information about the stolen dragon and the bridge murder.

Madho — Shikast (1953)

A member of Sushma's household who worries about how the dispute surrounding Ram Singh will affect the family. His concern reflects the pressure Sushma faces as villagers and relatives debate her position and her connection to Ram Singh.

Inspector Mathur — Himmat (1970)

A persistent law enforcement officer who initially clashes with Raghu. After Raghu's family faces ruin, Mathur agrees to let Raghu prove his integrity. Mathur oversees Raghu's return to the gang, serving as a figure of authority that Raghu seeks to satisfy while secretly plotting against the Boss.

Sadhna's Father — Sanam (1951)

Sadhna's father is the government prosecutor who secures Yogen's conviction, and he strongly opposes his daughter's wish to marry Yogen. He has Yogen rearrested, but later recognizes the couple's genuine love and realizes Yogen is not seeking his wealth. He resigns as government counsel and takes Yogen's case as his defense lawyer.

SP Mathur — C.I.D. (1956)

Rekha's father and Shekhar's senior in the police force, SP Mathur is involved after Shekhar returns from hiding and names Dharamdas as the mastermind. Initially unconvinced, he hears Shekhar's account and joins him in setting a trap at the hospital, where they catch Dharamdas attempting to kill Kamini. He promises to recommend bail or dropping the charges against Shekhar.

Dr. Cyclops — Shikari (1963)

Dr. Cyclops is a scientist living in a jungle laboratory with his daughter Shoba and his henchmen. He conducts savage experiments to turn humans into gorillas and promises Jagdish help with capturing Otango in exchange for assistance in marrying Rita. He takes Rita to a village to force the marriage.

Gobindram (Prakash's Father) — Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)

Gobindram is Prakash's wealthy father, who challenges his son to earn a meal from his own profession. Prakash accepts and leaves home to pursue painting. After Prakash returns from captivity, he learns that his father has died, leaving the family house occupied by someone else.

Career Overview

K.N. Singh has 104 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Signature works include Marine Drive, An Evening in Paris, Mera Salaam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
104
Birth Date
1908-09-01
Birth Place
Dehra Dun, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India

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