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Film industry veteran actor Jitendra is celebrating his birthday today. Born on 7 April 1942 in Amritsar, this actor has given many hit films in the industry. However, he could never achieve the title of superstar. Today he is celebrating his 82nd birthday.
Jeetendra worked in many films between the 60s and 80s.
Bollywood industry's veteran actor Jitendra worked in many films between the 60s and 80s. He is continuously giving hit films and defeating many superstars of the industry. Jeetendra did not get this post just like that. If director V Shantaram had not kept an eye on the boy who came to give the jewellery, perhaps that boy would not have been famous in the industry today as 'Jumping Jack'. So know some interesting facts related to his professional life and net worth.
Appeared on camera at the age of 17
In 1959, at the age of just 17, Jeetendra had come to give jewelery on the sets of the industry's famous director V Shantaram's film 'Navrang'. Here the director cast him as an extra for his film as soon as he saw him. Jeetendra became the body double of the actress for some scenes and dance sequences of the film. His career started from here. After this, in the year 1964, he got a break in the industry with 'Geet Gaya Pathathor Ne'.
About 56 films were hits in his entire career.
Ravi Kumar became famous in the Bollywood industry with the role of Jeetendra in his very first film 'Geet Gaya Paththor Ne'. He worked in many films between the 60s and 80s. In his entire career, about 56 films were hits while 13 films were semi-hits. Jitendra became a big name in the industry because of giving maximum hit films. He also left behind many big superstars. However, even after this success, Jitendra could not get the title of superstar in the industry.
The name is associated with these beauties
Adding names of stars in the industry is not a new thing. Something similar happened with actor Jeetendra. His pairing with Sridevi and Jaya Prada was very good. Directors also cast Sridevi or Jayaprada along with Jumping Jack in most of the films. There was a time when rumors of love between Jeetendra and Sridevi were widespread in the gossip circles.
Jitendra has assets worth Rs 1500 crore
Jeetendra is now away from the film industry but he earns crores of rupees every year. Apart from being an actor, Jitendra is also a producer. Apart from Balaji Telefilms and Alt Entertainment, he is also the Chairman of Balaji Pictures. He earns a lot from the production house. According to media reports, Jitendra has assets worth Rs 1500 crore. Apart from this, there is a luxurious bungalow worth Rs 90 crore in Juhu, Mumbai. He also has a house in Punjab.