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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.
Anang Desai started his film career [3] in 1982 with Gandhi, in which he played Indian politician J. B. Kripalani.
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 Asylum | 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 | ||
2022 | Jaysuk Zdpayo | Pratap Rai | Gujarati | ||
Tu Rajee Re | Gujarati | [4] | |||
Dhaman | Gujarati | ||||
2023 | Aazam | Firoz Namazi | Hindi | ||
Welcome Zindagi | Gujarati | [5] | |||
Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan | Tulsidas Parekh | Hindi | [6] | ||
2024 | Kaagaz 2 | Politician | Hindi |
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