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Manik Irani | |
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| Born | 23 October 1953 Mumbai, India |
| Died | 16 June 1994 (aged 40) |
| Other names | Billa |
| Occupation | Actor |
Manik Irani (also known as Billa) was an Indian actor, best known for playing villain roles in Bollywood films of the late 1980s and 1990s.
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| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Paap Aur Punya | |
| 1975 | Deewar | Rowdy Goon |
| 1976 | Kalicharan | Hitman (Madan Puri's son) |
| 1978 | Trishul | Goon |
| Don | Don's Body Double (uncredited) | |
| Vishwanath | Taleb | |
| Atyachaar | Goon | |
| Ghata | Henchmen | |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal | Dumb Henchman |
| 1980 | Shaan | Shakal's Assistant |
| 1981 | Silsila | Goon |
| 1982 | Aamne Samne | Havaldar |
| Apmaan | Manka | |
| Johny I Love You | Goon | |
| Raksha | Francis | |
| Khush Naseeb | Goon | |
| 1983 | Nastik | Goon |
| Mangal Pandey | Ruffian in Pinto's Motel | |
| Hero | Billa | |
| 1984 | Jhutha Sach | Daro |
| Zameen Aasmaan (1984 film) | ||
| Laila | Hitman | |
| Duniya | Manik | |
| Sunny | Amrita's molester | |
| Awaaz | Gurunath,Police Informer | |
| Karishma | Jaggu (as Maneck Irani) | |
| Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Ballu Dada | |
| 1985 | Maa Kasam | Kalu |
| Mard | Zybisko | |
| Geraftaar | Pandit Jagganath Prasad | |
| Bepanaah | Gungha | |
| Aandhi-Toofan | Balbir's Man | |
| Karishma Kudrat Kaa | Rangaraj | |
| Mera Saathi | Goon with Mohawk hairstyle | |
| Pataal Bhairavi | Bilkalma | |
| Phaansi Ke Baad | Montha | |
| Zulm Ka Badla | Sangram's Victim | |
| Aaj Ka Daur | Jango | |
| 1986 | Samundar | Manek |
| Chhota Aadmi | Goon | |
| Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Henchman | |
| Jaan Ki Baazi | Ranga | |
| Amma | Chowrangee | |
| Karma | Goon | |
| Zindagani | Manek - Natwar's assistant | |
| Muddat | Patthar Singh | |
| Ilzaam | Billa | |
| Aag Aur Shola | Jumbo | |
| Palay Khan | British Officer Tegh Ali Khan | |
| 1987 | Gulami Ki Zaanjeerein | Henchman |
| Kaun Kitney Pani Mein | Goon | |
| Dadagiri | Raja Kaalia | |
| Dance Dance | Manek | |
| Insaaf | Raghu | |
| Marte Dam Tak | Goon | |
| Sadak Chhap | Billa | |
| Mard Ki Zabaan | Red Devil | |
| Himmat Aur Mehanat | Trilok Chand's Goon | |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali | Local Goon |
| Zulm Ko Jala Doonga | ||
| Halaal Ki Kamai | Fuga | |
| Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Raaka | |
| Commando | Chief Security Officer | |
| Ram-Avtar | Marconi | |
| Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Gullu | |
| Mar Mitenge | Manglu | |
| Maar Dhaad | Jojo | |
| Baai Chali Saasriye (Rajasthani Movie) | Kaaliya | |
| Mera Shikar | Street Goon | |
| 1989 | Toofan | Manglu |
| Kanoon Ki Awaaz | Goon | |
| Sachai Ki Taqat | Goon | |
| Hisaab Khoon Ka | Kidnapper | |
| Khoj | Goon at Dhaba | |
| Dana Paani | Zorro | |
| Ilaaka | Ustaad | |
| Aakhri Baazi | Jaagavar | |
| Purani Haveli | Monster | |
| Dav Pech | Sampat | |
| Love Love Love | Goon | |
| Zakhm | Goon | |
| Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga | Henchman | |
| Sindoor Aur Bandook | Street Goon | |
| Kasam Vardi Ki | Heera , Janardhan's Henchman | |
| 1990 | Zimmedaaar | Indian Army Soldier |
| Amavas Ki Raat | Goon | |
| Chor Pe Mor | Shambhu Dada | |
| Hum Se Na Takrana | Henchman | |
| Naaka Bandi | Goon who beat-up a child | |
| Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri | Kolhapuri Dada | |
| Taqdeer Ka Tamasha | Bheema | |
| Roti Ki Keemat | Goon | |
| Shandaar | Goon | |
| Andher Gardi | Goon | |
| Ab Badla Main Loongi | Goon | |
| Maut Se Muqabla | Goon | |
| 1991 | Farishtay | Chedhi Ram (as Manek Irani) |
| Ajooba | ||
| Saugandh | Killer | |
| Khilaaf | Goon | |
| Fateh | Henchman | |
| Mast Kalandar | Goon | |
| Trinetra | Singhania's assistant | |
| Ajooba Kudrat Ka | Goon | |
| Khatra | Manik Bhaai | |
| Taqdeer Ka Rang | Goon | |
| Pratikar | Billa (Rapist) | |
| Shanti Kranti | Daddy's henchman | |
| 1992 | Deedar | Batli Dada |
| 1992 | Jungle Ka Beta | Gora |
| 1996 | Talaashi | Usman |
| 2001 | Badla Aurat Ka | Janga Dada (Delayed Film) |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Adavi Donga | Rudraiah |
| 1986 | Vikram | Koti |
| 1986 | Tandra Paparayudu | Prachandudu |
| 1986 | Kirathakudu | Fighter in the ring |
| 1987 | Chakravarthy | Goon from Bombay |
| 1987 | Bharatamlo Arjunudu | Tiger |
| 1987 | Allari Krishnayya [1] | Jimbo |
| 1988 | Dharma Teja | Sher Khan |
| 1988 | Trinetrudu | DD's Henchman (Film Dubbed in Hindi as 'Aaj Ka Shahenshah') |
| 1988 | Khaidi No. 786 | Puliraju |
| 1990 | Kondaveeti Donga [2] | |
| 1990 | Raja Vikramarka | Billa |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Africadalli Sheela | Abdul the Poacher |
| 1987 | Athiratha Maharatha | Kidnapper |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Sangili | Hukum Singh |
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | |
| 1991 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan |
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