Anang Desai
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![]() Anang Desai with his wife at Colors Indian Telly
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Born |
Anang Desai 4 May 1953 Ahmedabad, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Anang Desai[1] is an Indian film and television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Tulsidas "Babuji" Parekh in the Star Plus TV series Khichdi, which was also later made into a feature film Khichdi: The Movie. He has worked in over 80 television shows, with notable roles in the serials Akbar-Birbal, Imtihan, Tenali Rama, Sparsh, Mahayagya & Jasuben Jayantilal Joshi ki Joint Family among others.He has also done few roles in Shyam Benegal's TV Series Bharat Ek Khoj including Ibrahim Lodi, Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Career
After passing out from the National School of Drama, Delhi in 1978, he was associated with the professional repertory company of the institute for almost 8 years, working with important national & international theatre directors. He first appearance in films was as J.B Kriplani in Sir Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982). His first television serial was Raj Se Swaraj in 1987. In his career, he has worked with leading Indian directors like Shyam Benegal, Subhash Ghai, Mahesh Bhatt and Satish Kaushik. He has also won 2 Star Parivar Awards for his role as Babuji in Khichdi.
Personal life
Anang Desai is settled in Mumbai with his wife Chitra Desai, a lawyer and has two sons.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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2012 | Kevi Rite Jaish | Ishwarbhai Patel | Gujarati | Won Best Supporting Actor at 12th Transmedia Awards | |
2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Tulsidas "Bapuji" Parekh | Hindi | Based on the sitcom Khichdi | |
1996 | Bal Bramhachari | Hindi | |||
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Mr Raina | Hindi | ||
2002 | Pyaasa | Mr Thakur | Hindi | ||
2005 | 7½ Phere | Hindi | |||
2002 | Shararat | Mr Sengupta | Hindi | ||
1990 | Jurm | Inspector Narayan | Hindi | ||
2006 | Sandwich | The plastic surgeon | Hindi | ||
1993 | Sir | The doctor | Hindi | ||
2001 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Chandan Shrivastav | Hindi | ||
2002 | Maa Tujhe Salaam | Hindi | |||
1993 | Gumrah | Ahuja | |||
1993 | Gunaah | Rai | Hindi | ||
2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Hindi | |||
2001 | Yaadein | L.K. Malhotra | Hindi | ||
2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Brij | Hindi | ||
1989 | Parinda | Inspector Mirani | Hindi | ||
2003 | Tere Naam | The doctor | Hindi | ||
1992 | Junoon | Hindi | |||
1982 | Gandhi | Acharya Kripalani | English | ||
2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Moses D'Souza | Hindi | ||
2002 | Raaz | Mr. Dhanraj | Hindi | ||
1990 | Aashiqui | Mr. Paul | Hindi | ||
2004 | Madhosi | Hindi | |||
2002: | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Hindi | |||
1986 | New Delhi Times | Hindi | |||
2003 | Raja Bhaiya | Hindi | |||
2006 | Utthaan | Hindi | |||
2004 | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai | Hindi | |||
2011 | Warning | Hindi | |||
2005 | Yakeen (2005 film): | ||||
2004: | Agnipankh | ||||
2003: | Baghban (film) | ||||
1999: | Dahek | ||||
2006: | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | ||||
2003: | Maa Santoshi Maa | ||||
1999: | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | ||||
2010 | Khichdi: The Movie (2010)- | Tulsidas 'Babuji' Parekh | |||
2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi (2008)- | Natasha's dad | |||
2007 | Good Boy, Bad Boy (2007)- | Mr. P.K. Malhotra | |||
2007 | Salaam-E-Ishq (2007)- | Mr. Raina | |||
2006 | Sarhad Paar (2006)- | R. K. Gupta, Home Secretary | |||
2006 | Utthaan (2006)- | Chaudhary | |||
2006 | Sandwich (2006)- | Plastic Surgeon | |||
2006 | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai (2006)- | Raj's Father | |||
2005 | 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding (2005)- | Suresh Joshi | |||
2005 | Yakeen (2005)- | Doctor | |||
2004 | Madhoshi (2004)- | Oberoi | |||
2004 | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai (2004) | ||||
2003 | Raja Bhaiya (2003) | ||||
2003 | Baghban (2003)- | Mr. Desai (Kapil's dad) | |||
2003 | Tere Naam (2003)- | Doctor | |||
2003 | Ishq Vishk (2003) | ||||
2003 | Dum (2003)- | Leader | |||
2002 | Pyaasa (2002)- | Dharam | |||
2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)- | Moses D'Souza | |||
2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)- | Akshaye's dad | |||
2002 | Raaz (2002)- | Aditya's Father | |||
2001 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)- | Chandan Shrivastav | |||
2001 | Yaadein (2001)- | Lalit Kumar Malhotra | |||
2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001)- | Brij | |||
2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)- | Avinash's father | |||
1999 | Dahek: A Burning Passion (1999)- | Javed Bahkshi | |||
1998 | Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)- | Mr. Sharma | |||
1996 | Bal Bramhachari (1996)- | Prof. Vijay Tripathi | |||
1995 | Dil Ka Doctor (1995)- | Mehboob Sahle | |||
1995 | Tarpan (The Absolution) (1995)- | Pratap Singh | |||
1994 | Dilwale (1994)- | Dr. Deshpande | |||
1993 | Gunaah (1993)- | Rai | |||
1993 | Amok (1993) (French film)- | Le chauffeur | French | ||
1993 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993)- | Jamuna's father | |||
1993 | Gumrah (1993)- | Ahuja | |||
1993 | Sir (1993)- | Doctor | |||
1993 | Lootere (1993) | ||||
1992 | Junoon (1992)- | Dr. Desai | |||
1992 | Angaar (1992)- | Doctor at State Mental Aslyum | uncredited | ||
1990 | Aashiqui (1990)- | Mr. Paul | |||
1990 | Jurm (1990)- | Inspector Narayan | |||
1990 | Kroadh (1990)- | Jailor Aslam Khan | |||
1989 | Parinati (1989)- | Lachman | |||
1989 | Parinda (1989)- | Inspector Meerani | |||
1988 | Falak (The Sky) (1988)- | Doctor | |||
1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj (1988)- | Raja Ram Mohan Roy | |||
1982 | Gandhi | J.B. Kripalani | English |
Television shows
- 2007–09: Lucky: Acharya Joshi
- 2002–04: Khichdi: Tulsidas Parekh
- 2005–06: Instant Khichdi: Tulsidas Parekh
- 2009–10: Miley Jab Hum Tum: Shashi Bhushan
- 2011–12: Don't Worry Chachu: Popatlal Desai
- 1988: Bharat Ek Khoj: Ram Mohan Roy
- 2009: Star Vivaah: Guest appearance
- 1997–1999: Tanha
- 2008–09: Shree – Saptarishi Maharaj
- 2010: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Tulsidas Parekh (Special appearance)
- 2007–09: Teen Bahuraaniyaan: Dwarkadas
- 2011: Sanskaar Laxmi: Jugmohan Purohit
- 2012–13: Alaxmi Ka Super Parivaar: Natwarlal Kapadia
- 2008–09: Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family – Jayantilaal Joshi
- 2005–06: India Calling: Mr Kapoor
- 2004–06: Reth
- Kumkum as Ashwin Vanjera
- Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki: J. Thappar
- 2009: Ladies Special : Jassi's father
- Das Mädchen mit dem indischen Smaragd (Dutch) (2013) – Rajesh
- Pradhanmantri (2013) – Shaikh Abdullah
- Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale (2010) – Sharma's boss
- Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein (2004)
- Bombay Blue (1997) as Dr.Johal
- 2012–: Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan
- 2013: Chhanchhan: Matilalbhai Borisagar
- 2012: Ek Kiran Roshni Ki: P.K. Khanna
- 2014– Main Naa Bhoolungi as Mahanto Jagannath
- 2014–present – Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala as Hasubhai Mehta
- Akbar Birbal as Birbal (TV Series) on Doordarshan in the late 90's