Anang Desai

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Anang Desai
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Anang Desai with his wife at Colors Indian Telly Awards
Born (1953-05-04) 4 May 1953 (age 72)
Ahmedabad, Bombay State, India (now in Gujarat)
OccupationActor
Years active1982–present

Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953) [1] is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 100 television shows and 70 films, 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.

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Film career

Anang Desai started his film career [3] in 1982 with Gandhi, in which he played Indian politician J. B. Kripalani.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.
1982 Gandhi J.B. Kripalani English
1986Antaheen
1986The Natural World - The Man Eaters of KumaonShankar
1986 New Delhi Times Inspector Hindi
1988Falak (The Sky)Doctor
1988 Bharat Ek Khoj Raja Ram Mohan Roy
1989 Parinda Inspector MeeraniHindi
1989 Parinati Lachman
1990 Kroadh Jailor Aslam Khan
1990 Jurm Inspector NarayanHindi
1990 Aashiqui Mr. PaulHindi
1992 Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda Jamuna's father
1992 Angaar Doctor at State Mental AsylumUncredited
1992 Junoon Dr.DesaiHindiUncredited
1993 Lootere
1993 Sir The doctorHindi
1993 Gumrah Ahuja
1993AmokLe chauffeurFrench
1993 Gunaah RaiHindi
1994 Dilwale Dr. Deshpande
1995Tarpan (The Absolution)Pratap Singh
1995 Trimurti
1995Dil Ka DoctorMehboob Sahle
1996Bal BramhachariProf. Vijay TripathiHindi
1998Jhooth Bole Kauwa KaateMr. Sharma
1999Dahek: A Burning PassionJaved Bahkshi
1999: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Avinash's fatherHindiUncredited
2001 Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love BrijHindi
2001 Yaadein L. K. MalhotraHindi
2001 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai Chandan ShrivastavHindi
2002Mamta
2002 Raaz Mr. Dhanraj upset fatherHindi
2002 Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Akshaye's dadHindi
2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Moses D'SouzaHindi
2002 Shararat Mr SenguptaHindi
2002 Pyaasa Mr ThakurHindi
2002 Maa Tujhe Salaam ShivaHindi
2003 Dum Leader
2003 Ishq Vishk
2003 Tere Naam DoctorHindi
2003 Baghban Mr. Verma (Kapil's dad)
2003 Raja Bhaiya Hindi
2003Maa Santoshi Maa
2004Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat HaiHindi
2004MadhosiOberoiHindi
2004 Agnipankh
2005YakeenDoctor
2005 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding Suresh JoshiHindi
2005 Dhamkee [4] Jagannath Dholakia aka J.D.Hindi
2006Humko Tumse Pyaar HaiRaj's Father
2006 Sandwich The plastic surgeonHindi
2006UtthaanChaudharyHindi
2006Sarhad PaarR. K. Gupta, Home Secretary
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love Mr RainaHindi
2007 Good Boy, Bad Boy Mr. P.K. Malhotra
2008 Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi Natasha's dad
2010 Khichdi: The Movie Tulsidas ParekhHindiBased on the sitcom Khichdi
2011WarningMauland AsfrafHindi
2012 Kevi Rite Jaish Ishwarbhai Patel Gujarati Won Best Supporting Actor at 12th Transmedia Awards
2015 Take it Easy DadajiHindi
2016 Rustom Judge PatelHindi
2022 Jaysuk Zdpayo Pratap RaiGujarati
Tu Rajee ReGujarati [5]
DhamanGujarati
2023 Aazam Firoz NamaziHindi
Welcome ZindagiGujarati [6]
Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan Tulsidas ParekhHindi [7]
2024 Kaagaz 2 PoliticianHindi

Television shows

References

  1. ↑ Safar Zindagi Ka (The Journey of Life: Anang Desai on YouTube
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Anang Desai". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Dhamkee - The Extortion - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Tu Rajee Re Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes , retrieved 24 July 2022
  6. ↑ "Welcome Zindagi U". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "'Khichdi 2-Mission Paanthukistan' to release in theatres on November 17". The Week. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  8. ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#6 - Quicksand". YouTube .
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