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Kim Yashpal

Satyakim Yashpal, known professionally as Kim and Kim Yashpal,[1] is an Indian retired actress and model. After a brief stint in modeling, her acting debut was Danny Denzongpa's horror film Phir Wahi Raat (1980). She followed this with supporting roles in the drama film Bulundi and Manmohan Desai's masala film Naseeb (both 1981), and a leading role in Babbar Subhash's blockbuster dance film Disco Dancer (1982).

Kim Yashpal
Born
Satyakim Yashpal

India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active1979–1993

In the later years of her career, Kim primarily performed in item numbers and guest spots, with the exception of Subhash's action film Commando (1988). She retired from the film industry in 1993, and has stayed out of the media.

Career

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Kim's early years in her career consisted of modeling, in which she appeared on the covers of various magazines, such as Star & Style magazine.[2][3] She began acting in 1979, making an appearance in the lost film Pehredaar.[citation needed]

In 1980, Kim starred in Danny Denzongpa's psychological horror-film Phir Wohi Raat as Asha, a young woman who suffers traumatic experiences. The film performed well at the box office.[4]

In 1981, Kim starred in Manmohan Desai's Bollywood movie Naseeb, which was the second highest-grossing film of the year.[citation needed] She also starred in Esmayeel Shroff's crime film Bulundi as the sister of Raaj Kumar's character of a professor.[citation needed]

In 1982, Kim played Rita Oberoi, the daughter of a criminal, in the Hindi film Disco Dancer. The highest-grossing Indian film of its year,[5] it became the first Indian film to gross over ₹100 crore worldwide[6][7][8] and was the highest-grossing Indian film until 1994, being surpassed by Hum Aapke Hain Koun.[9] Its accompanying soundtrack was also successful;[10] the song "Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja", which was picturised on Kim, became her best-known item number.[11][12] The film has become influential in popular culture.

In 1983, Kim appeared in Deepak Bahry's action film Hum Se Hai Zamana as Sona, the girlfriend of Danny Denzongpa's character.[citation needed]

Kim starred as Padmini in K S R Swamy's action film Maha Shaktimaan,[citation needed] and was also cast as Monica in Raj N. Sippy's film Andar Baahar, and as Soniya and Rashmi in Dilawar. She later appeared in Babbar Subhash's film Commando, as Jhum Jhum,[13] and in Baaghi: A Rebel for Love in a guest appearance; both films were commercially successful.[13][14]

Kim retired from the film industry in 1993.[1] Her last films were guest roles in Pratikar, Honeymoon, Balwaan, Muskurahat, and Bulund.[citation needed] She also appeared in a song for Chandra Mukhi, however it was later deleted.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Following her retirement, Kim stayed out of public media and press.[15] She was in a relationship with Danny Denzongpa during the 1980s.[16][17][18]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
1980 Phir Wahi Raat Asha
1981 Bulundi Leena Khurana
1981 Naseeb Kim
1982 Prohari Bengali film
1982 Disco Dancer Rita Oberoi
1983 Hum Se Hai Zamana Sona
1984 Sardaar
1984 Andar Baahar Monica
1984 Shapath Dancer Cameo appearance
1985 Maha Shaktimaan Padmini
1985 Maa Kasam Dancer / Singer Cameo appearance
1986 Krishna Nee Begane Baro Rukmini Kannada film
1986 Kismetwala Dancer Cameo appearance
1988 Ek Hi Maqsad Dancer / Singer
1988 Commando Jhum Jhum
1988 Gharwali Baharwali Beena Mehra
1989 Gentleman
1990 Gunahon Ka Devta Dancer Cameo appearance
1990 Baaghi
1991 Pratikar Miss Ruby
1992 Honeymoon Dancer Cameo appearance
1992 Balwaan Dancer / Singer
1992 Muskurahat Dancer
1993 Bulund
1993 Chandra Mukhi Dancer Cameo appearance (deleted)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bollywood's Forgotten Stars: Things you need to know about the 'Disco Dancer' actress Kim Yashpal". Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Indian actress kim yashpal - Films - 2019". Main street artisans. Retrieved 14 October 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ Victoria [@nika_simran] (18 June 2016). "Poonam & #KimYashpal on the cover of 'Star & Style' magazine! What is the year?Somewhere about the end of the 70s? https://t.co/8siY6xcVZA" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 December 2022 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Beyond Dobaara: Bollywood's best horror films from Bhoot to Phir Wohi Raat". Firstpost. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  5. ^ "On Independence Day, here are the most successful Indian movies of every decade since 1947". Hindustan Times. 15 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  6. ^ Cain, Rob. "For Indian Movies, 1,000 Crore Rupees Is The New 100". Forbes. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Meet actress who gave Bollywood its first Rs 100 crore hit, not Sridevi, Madhuri, Aishwarya, Priyanka, Deepika, Alia". DNA India. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  8. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (13 December 2023). "41 Years of Disco Dancer EXCLUSIVE: Mithun Chakraborty explains how he felt when the musical became the FIRST Indian film to cross Rs. 100 crore mark: "I couldn't believe it. I was like, 'Itna paisa, baap re'!" 41 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Boxofficeindia.com". 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 22 July 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Bappi Lahiri: The golden era of music has ended". gulfnews.com. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Why 'Jimmy Jimmy' evokes such a joyful universality". The Times of India. 6 November 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  12. ^ Lookhar, Mayur. "Disco Dancer and how Bappi Lahiri made a name by lifting Western tunes". Cinestaan. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  13. ^ a b Hungama, Bollywood (17 June 1988). "Commando Movie: Reviews | Release Date | Songs | Music | Images | Official Trailers | Videos | Photos | News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  14. ^ "Home". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  15. ^ Pillai, Shruti (6 May 2016). "21 Actresses Who Had A Short Fling With Bollywood Before They Disappeared & What They're Upto Now". ScoopWhoop. Archived from the original on 1 September 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  16. ^ Garoo, Rohit (26 September 2016). "Danny Denzongpa's Marriage: Failed Love Leads To Royal Matrimony". The Bridal Box. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  17. ^ "Girls get attracted to bad guys". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  18. ^ "I would not have tampered with Agneepath: Danny Denzongpa - Times of India". The Times of India. 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
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