Dheer Charan Srivastav
Dheer Charan Srivastav or D. C. Srivastav (born 9 August 1967), is an Indian character actor, comedian and dialogue writer from Hyderabad, Telangana, who mostly appears in Hyderabad Deccani Urdu, Tollywood and Bollywood Films. He is most notable for his role as Ismail Bhai in comedy films, The Angrez (2006), Hyderabad Nawabs (2006) and Hungama in Dubai (2007).[1][2][3] He is also known for his Hyderabadi dialect humor.
Early life and education
Srivastav was born and brought up in Hyderabad, where he stayed at Himaytnagar locality, and studied at Daffodils School, where his mother Pushpa Srivastav taught Hindi. Thereafter he completed his intermediate from St.Anthony's High School, Hyderabad in 1985. Later he graduated from Osmania University in 1995.[2][4]
Career
Prior to films, he was a Network Techno Marketing Manager in Hyderabad. He is a quite adept in comedy and character roles. He holds the Best Hyderabadi Deccani Urdu Comedian Award for acting in The Angrez. He acted in Bollywood movie with the Indian Film Director Ram Gopal Varma's (RGV) 'Department'.
References
- ↑ "The name is Ismail bhai". The Hindu. 23 May 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- 1 2 "When Feroz Phekoo met Ismail Bhai". The Hindu. 22 May 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ "Playing asli Hyderabadi: Actor Dheer Charan Shrivastav shot to fame as Ismail bhai and now he seems to enjoy his new identity". The Hindu. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ Bio Profile
- Dheer Charan Srivastav on IMDb
- D. C. Srivastav at Bollywood Hungama
- Dheer Charan Srivastav on Facebook
Year | Film | Character Name | Role Played | Language | Industry | Director |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | The Angrez | Ismail Bhai | Gangster | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Kunta Nikkil |
2006 | Hyderabad Nawaabs | Hanif Bhai | Butcher | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Lakshmi Kanth Chinna |
2007 | Stalemate..Its your name | Guest Appearance | Father | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Dr. Srikanth |
Hungama in Dubai | Nawaab Saab | Hotel Owner | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Masood Ali | |
2009 | Manorama | Anna | Goon Leader | Telugu | Tollywood | Eeshwar Reddy |
Sontha Ooru | Guest Appearance | Mechanic | Telugu | Tollywood | Sunil Reddy | |
2010 | Golimaar | Guest Appearance | Pimp | Telugu | Tollywood | Puri Jagganadh |
2011 | Ayyappa Sakshi | Guest Appearance | Village man | Telugu | Tollywood | Belam Venu Mahadev |
Inki toh Aisi Ki Tasi | Sheik Chilli | Arab | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Sikander | |
2012 | Department | Shukla | Businessman | Hindi | Bollywood | Ram Gopal Verma (RGV) |
Login | Guest Appearance | Medical Shop Owner | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Sanjeev | |
2013 | Himmatwala | Guest Appearance | Village Man | Hindi | Bollywood | Sajid Khan |
Paisa Potti Problem | Ismail | Lead Villan | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Hussain | |
Do Nawab Hyderabad ke | Pasha Bhai | Main Lead | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Santosh Shetty | |
2014 | Anaamika | Manager | Hotel Manager | Telugu | Tollywood | Sheker Kammula |
Paisa | Guest Appearance | Hero Friend | Telugu | Tollywood | Krishna Vamshi | |
2015 | The Angrez 2 | Ismail Bhai | Main lead | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Kunta Nikkil |
Gangs Of Hyderabad | Ismail Bhai | Main lead | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Sarad | |
2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh 2 | Hakeem | Boon Specialist | Telugu | Tollywood | Bobby |
[Tiger Sultan]] | Faizal | Main Villain | Hindi | Deccan Wood | Sanjay Punjabi | |