Anang Desai
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Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953)[1] is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 80 television shows and is popularly known for his portrayal of the character Babuji in the television series Khichdi and its eponymous film. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi[2] and was a part of the institute's professional repertory, performing Hindi theatre extensively before starting his career in the television and film domains.
Film career[]
Anang Desai started his film career[3] in 1982 with Gandhi, in which he played Indian politician J. B. Kripalani.
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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1982 | Gandhi | J.B. Kripalani | English | ||
1986 | Antaheen | ||||
1986 | The Natural World - The Man Eaters of Kumaon | Shankar | |||
1986 | New Delhi Times | Inspector | Hindi | ||
1988 | Falak (The Sky) | Doctor | |||
1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Raja Ram Mohan Roy | |||
1989 | Parinda | Inspector Meerani | Hindi | ||
1989 | Parinati | Lachman | |||
1990 | Kroadh | Jailor Aslam Khan | |||
1990 | Jurm | Inspector Narayan | Hindi | ||
1990 | Aashiqui | Mr. Paul | Hindi | ||
1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda | Jamuna's father | |||
1992 | Angaar | Doctor at State Mental Aslyum | Uncredited | ||
1992 | Junoon | Dr.Desai | Hindi | Uncredited | |
1993 | Lootere | ||||
1993 | Sir | The doctor | Hindi | ||
1993 | Gumrah | Ahuja | |||
1993 | Amok | Le chauffeur | French | ||
1993 | Gunaah | Rai | Hindi | ||
1994 | Dilwale | Dr. Deshpande | |||
1995 | Tarpan (The Absolution) | Pratap Singh | |||
1995 | Trimurti | ||||
1995 | Dil Ka Doctor | Mehboob Sahle | |||
1996 | Bal Bramhachari | Prof. Vijay Tripathi | Hindi | ||
1998 | Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | Mr. Sharma | |||
1999 | Dahek: A Burning Passion | Javed Bahkshi | |||
1999: | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | ||||
2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Avinash's father | Hindi | Uncredited | |
2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Brij | Hindi | ||
2001 | Yaadein | L. K. Malhotra | Hindi | ||
2001 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Chandan Shrivastav | Hindi | ||
2002 | Mamta | ||||
2002 | Raaz | Mr. Dhanraj upset father | Hindi | ||
2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Akshaye's dad | Hindi | ||
2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Moses D'Souza | Hindi | ||
2002 | Shararat | Mr Sengupta | Hindi | ||
2002 | Pyaasa | Mr Thakur | Hindi | ||
2002 | Maa Tujhe Salaam | Shiva | Hindi | ||
2003 | Dum | Leader | |||
2003 | Ishq Vishk | ||||
2003 | Tere Naam | Doctor | Hindi | ||
2003 | Baghban | Mr. Verma (Kapil's dad) | |||
2003 | Raja Bhaiya | Hindi | |||
2003 | Maa Santoshi Maa | ||||
2004 | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai | Hindi | |||
2004 | Madhosi | Oberoi | Hindi | ||
2004 | Agnipankh | ||||
2005 | Yakeen | Doctor | |||
2005 | 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding | Suresh Joshi | Hindi | ||
2005 | Dhamkee | ||||
2006 | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | Raj's Father | |||
2006 | Sandwich | The plastic surgeon | Hindi | ||
2006 | Utthaan | Chaudhary | Hindi | ||
2006 | Sarhad Paar | R. K. Gupta, Home Secretary | |||
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Mr Raina | Hindi | ||
2007 | Good Boy, Bad Boy | Mr. P.K. Malhotra | |||
2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Natasha's dad | |||
2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Tulsidas Parekh | Hindi | Based on the sitcom Khichdi | |
2011 | Warning | Mauland Asfraf | Hindi | ||
2012 | Kevi Rite Jaish | Ishwarbhai Patel | Gujarati | Won Best Supporting Actor at 12th Transmedia Awards | |
2015 | Take it Easy | Dadaji | Hindi | ||
2016 | Rustom | Judge Patel | Hindi |
Television shows[]
- 1988: Bharat Ek Khoj as Rajan (in Episode 3 - The Arrival of the Vedic People)
Ram Mohan Roy (in Episode 41 - The Bengal Renaissance) - 1990: Tenali Rama as King Krishnadevaraya
- 1991-92: Humrahi
- 1994: Byomkesh Bakshi (Episode: Ret ka Daldal/Quicksand) as Himangshu Roy[4]
- 1995-1996: Akbar Birbal as Birbal
- 1996: as Mr. Solanki
- 1996-1998: Chattan
- 1997: Bombay Blue as Dr. Johal
- 1997–1999: Tanha
- 1998-1999: Tejaswini
- 1999: Basera: Special Appearance
- 2001: Gharana
- 2002–04: Khichdi as Tulsidas Parekh
- 2003 as Raghuvansh Pradhan
- 2004: Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein
- 2004–2006: Reth as Gyan Pandey
- 2005–06: India Calling as Mr. Kapoor
- 2005–06: Instant Khichdi as Tulsidas Parekh
- 2006-2007: Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki as Jamnadas (J.D.) Thapar
- 2007–09: Teen Bahuraaniyaan as Dwarkadas
- 2007–09: Lucky as Acharya Joshi
- 2008–09: Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family as Jayantilaal Joshi
- 2009: Star Vivaah: Guest appearance
- 2009: Ladies Special as Jassi's father
- 2010: Miley Jab Hum Tum as Shashi Bhushan
- 2010: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Tulsidas Parekh (Special appearance)
- 2010: Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale as Sharma's boss
- 2011: Sanskaar Laxmi as Jugmohan Purohit
- 2011–12: Don't Worry Chachu as Popatlal Desai
- 2012: Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan
- 2012: Ek Kiran Roshni Ki as P.K. Khanna
- 2012–13: Alaxmi Ka Super Parivaar as Natwarlal Kapadia
- 2013: Das Mädchen Mit Dem Indischen Smaragd (Dutch) as Rajesh
- 2013: Pradhanmantri as Sheikh Abdullah
- 2013: Chhanchhan as Matilalbhai Borisagar
- 2014: Main Naa Bhoolungi as Mahanto Jagannath
- 2014: Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala as Hasubhai Mehta
- 2014: Badi Door Se Aaye Hai as Judge (Cameo)
- 2015- Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls as Justice L.N Thakur
- 2015: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi...Let's Go as Anil Ahuja
- 2016: Chidiya Ghar as Markati's father and Gadha Prasad's Father in law
- 2016: Khidki as Father of Nandini Tripathi
- 2018: Khichdi Returns as Tulsidas Parekh
- 2020: Shubharambh as Fufaji- Raja's paternal uncle and a lawyer by profession
- 2021: Mere Sai as Gajanand Kaka
- 2021–PRESENT: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! As Danny Sharma: Anita's loving and rich father who is an NRI based on America and hates Vibhuti because of their love marriage and his unemployment
References[]
- ^ Safar Zindagi Ka (The Journey of Life: Anang Desai on YouTube
- ^ "Anang Desai: There are no permanent friendships in the industry". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
I am still close to my NSD classmates. But those equations would remain more of professional in nature. And you can't blame anyone for it too.
- ^ "Anang Desai". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCWPn-8RTB4
External links[]
- Anang Desai at IMDb
Categories:
- Living people
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Indian male film actors
- 1954 births
- Male actors from Mumbai
- Gujarati people
- Indian actor stubs