Pankaj Jha

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Pankaj Jha
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Born
Saharsa Bihar, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer, Painter, Director
Years active2001- Present
Known forPanchayat 2, Gulaal, Monsoon Wedding

Pankaj Jha is an Indian actor, painter, writer and director. His filmography includes Black Friday , Gulaal , Chameli , Anwar and Matrubhoomi . He is known for his role in Panchayat . [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Career

Jha studied acting at the National School of Drama (N.S.D) in Delhi. Upon finishing his training, he relocated to Mumbai to work in the film and television industry.[ citation needed ]

Other work

Jha has held six solo painting exhibitions. He owns an art studio in Pune, Maharashtra. [3]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2001Choo Lenge Akash
A Very Very Silent Film
Monsoon Wedding Yadav
2002 Company Anees
2003 Haasil Naate
Matrubhoomi Rakesh
2005 Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2007 Black Friday Anwar Theba
Anwar Pandey
Aap Kaa Surroor Ghulam Sayyed
2009 Gulaal Jadhwal
2010 Teen Patti
2015 Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat
2017 Running Shaadi
2019 Setters Kesariya
Gun Pe Done
Blackboard vs Whiteboard Mishri [5]
Ferrous Matin Khan [6]
2020 Mithila Makhaan Brahmha
2021 Atrangi Re Rinki's Uncle
2024 Gauraiya Live Army Officer

Television

YearShowRoleRef.
2012-2013 2612 Mastana [7]
2013 SuperCops Vs Super Villains Jogi

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef
2022 Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi Makhanlal Pathak [8]
2022-present Panchayat MLA Chandrakishore "Chandu" Singh
2023 SSC Khanna
2018 Mirzapur Season 1Gajjumal College Principal "Master saab"

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References

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  2. "Expresso Interview: Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha gets candid about his roles and career". The Indian Express. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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