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Tragic Birthday: How Kamal Sadanah Lost His Family and Fought Back
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News18•21-10-2026, 04:31
Tragic Birthday: How Kamal Sadanah Lost His Family and Fought Back
- •Actor Kamal Sadanah was born on October 21, 1970, to filmmaker Brij Sadanah and actress Saeeda Khan.
- •On his 20th birthday in 1990, his father shot his mother and sister, attempted to kill Kamal, and then committed suicide.
- •Kamal made his Bollywood debut in 1992 opposite Kajol in the film Bekhudi.
- •He gained major recognition and success with the 1993 superhit film Rang alongside Divya Bharti.
- •He later expanded his career into film production and direction, directing movies like Karkash and Roar Tigers of the Sundarbans.
Key Questions Answered
On October 21, 1990, during Kamal Sadanah's 20th birthday party, his intoxicated father Brij Sadanah shot and killed his wife and daughter in a fit of rage. Kamal was also shot at with a bullet grazing his neck, after which his father committed suicide.
Kamal Sadanah made his acting debut in the 1990s with the 1992 film 'Bekhudi', starring alongside Kajol which served as the first film appearance for both actors.
Kamal Sadanah married makeup artist Lisa John in the year 2000 and they share two children, a son and a daughter. After approximately 21 years of marriage, the couple decided to separate.
