Umesh Shukla | |
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Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer |
Years active | 1994–present |
Umesh Shukla is an Indian actor and director who works in Bollywood films. He is best known for his work in the critically acclaimed comedy drama film Oh My God . [1] He made his directorial debut with UTV Motion Pictures' and Bindass' presentation Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge .
As an actor, he is known for his villain role in Mithun Chakraborty' s Yaar Gaddar where he played the governor and his alter ego Sheila (the governor's wialso acted directed in many Gujarati plays. He is also well known as a director for Gujarati Play (natak), Kanjee Viruddha Kanjee.
Year | Movie title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Yaar Gaddar | bank chairman Kana /his wife Sheila | |
1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Actor | |
1997 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Actor | Television series |
1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Actor | |
1998-2001 | Hera Pheri | Caller | |
2003 | Raja Bhaiya | Vicky | |
2003 | Kucch To Hai | Dialogue writer | |
2004 | Kis Kis Ki Kismat | Actor | |
2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Dialogue, writer, screenplay, story | |
2007 | Fool N Final | Writer | |
2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Director, writer, dialogues | |
2012 | OMG – Oh My God! | Director, screenplay | |
2015 | Gopala Gopala | Story | Remake of OMG – Oh My God! |
2015 | All Is Well | Director | [2] |
2018 | 102 Not Out | Director | [3] |
2019 | Modi: Journey of a Common Man | Director | Web-series [4] |
2023 | Aankh Micholi | Director | |
2023 | Big City Greens | Director |
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