Nimai Bali

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Nimai Bali
Born (1969-03-21) 21 March 1969 (age 54)
Occupation Actor
Years active1997–present
Spouse Sahila Chadha
Children1

Nimai Bali is an Indian actor who generally plays legendary supporting and villainous roles. [1] [2] He is also famous for his role in the TV series Laado 2 .

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Career

Bali began his career playing Surya in the TV series Chandrakanta . He went on to play role of Senior Inspector Pratap in the TV series CID: Special Bureau. [1]

Bali is known for portraying Pawan Dev, Emperor Vali and Duryodhana in the 1997-2000 Hindi television serial Jai Hanuman , directed by Sanjay Khan. [3]

He played the role of Lord Vishnu's guard Jaya, and two of Jaya's three asura incarnations, Hiranyakashipu and Ravan in the 2000-2002 Hindi television serial Vishnu Puran . [4]

He again played Duryodhana in Khan's miniseries Jai Mahabharat in 2001, [5] and appeared in the serials Bhabhi , Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan , Doli Saja Ke , Amber Dhara , [1] Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki , Yug and Om Namah Shivay . [6]

Bali played the role of Ravana in Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali .

Bali played the role of Inspector Malvade in the Bollywood movie Rahasya, released in January 2015.

He had also appeared in Suryaputra Karn as Drona and Maharaj Kans in Baal Krishna .

He portrayed the role of Ugrapat in the TV serial RadhaKrishn and Shankaracharya in the TV serial Devi Adi Parashakti .

Personal life

Bali is married to actress Sahila Chadha. [5] [6] The couple has a daughter, Princess. [1] [6] He is a cousin of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt. [1]

His hobbies include cars and martial arts. [1]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
1993 Phool Aur Angaar Vishal
1995Dil Ka DoctorRani
2004 Garv: Pride & Honour Pappu Kalia
2015 Rahasya Inspector Santosh Malvade
2017Ghanta Chori Ho Gaya
2024Bikru Kanpur GangsterVikas Dubey
2022Banchhada - Journey Of A Prostitute
2023DharmantaranGuruji


Television

YearSerialRoleChannel
1997 Jai Hanuman Pawandev DD National
1998 Vali
Makardhwaj
1999Yuvraj Duryodhan
2003Maharathi Karna [7] Yuvraj Duryodhan DD National
2005–2006CID Special Bureau [8] Senior Inspector Pratap Sony Entertainment Television
2007 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Inspector Satyadev Tipley Star Plus
2021–2022 Sirf Tum Vikrant Oberoi Colors TV
2023 Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal Mayor Kumar Damania Colors TV
2023–present Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin Yashwant Bhosle Star Plus

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