Arun Bakshi
| Arun Bakshi | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and also a singer. He has acted as a character actor[1] in over 100 Hindi films, and as a playback singer has also sung 298 songs.[2] He has also worked in Punjabi[3] and Bhojpuri cinema.[2] He also played the role of Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in Colors's Ishq Ka Rang Safed.
Biography
He was born and brought up in Ludhiana, Punjab, where he graduated from Arya College, Ludhiana. He worked with the Punjab Agricultural University for a while, before moving to Mumbai, to start his acting career in 1981, first in television and later films.[2]
Arun Bakshi is well known for performances in BR Chopra's Mahabharat as Dhristadyumna, Guru, Kuch To Gadbad Hai and Masoom.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Awwal Gulookaar | Judge | Reality Singing Show |
| 2012 | It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco | Mr. Bakshi | |
| 2011 | The Life Zindagi | Kamal Kumar | |
| 2010 | Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes | Maulana Asad Masood (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 2009 | Dekh Bhai Dekh: Laughter Behind Darkness | Police Inspector | |
| 2009 | Victory | Chander | |
| 2008 | Wattanaan Ton Door | Pilot Daler Singh | |
| 2008 | Desh Drohi | Sanjay's P.A. | |
| 2008 | EMI: Liya Hai To Chukana Padega | Manager – All India Bank | |
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | Inspector Bakshi | |
| 2008 | Black & White | Naeem Shaikh | |
| 2007 | My Friend Ganesha | ||
| 2007 | Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | Jarnail Singh | |
| 2007 | Khanna & Iyer | Minister Bhanupratap | |
| 2007 | Salaam-E-Ishq | Satpal | |
| 2006 | Ek Jind Ek Jaan | Dhanwant 'Dhanya' Dhanoo' Singh/Dhanwant Kang | |
| 2006 | Come December | Mr. Sharma | |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki... | ||
| 2005 | Jo Bole So Nihaal | Rajinder Singh | |
| 2004 | Ab... Bas! | Baba | |
| 2004 | Mission Mumbai | ||
| 2004 | Aaj Jaana Hai Ke Pyaar Kya Ha | ||
| 2004 | Kuch To Gadbad Hai | Inspector R.K. Marwah | |
| 2003 | Aanch | Shambhu | |
| 2003 | Where's the Party Yaar? | Dr. Bakshi | |
| 2002 | Karz: The Burden of Truth | Cheema | |
| 2002 | Rishtey | (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 2002 | Vadh | ||
| 2002 | Kranti | Labour Minister | |
| 2002 | Sindoor Ki Saugandh | Gulal | |
| 2002 | Mulaqaat | Mr. Patkar | |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | Mr. Patkar | |
| 2001 | Dial 100 | Police Commissioner Dharmesh Deo | |
| 2001 | Ittefaq | ACP Anand Verma | |
| 2000 | Baaghi | ||
| 2000 | Justice Chowdhary | ||
| 1999 | Heera Lal Panna Lal | Pandit (in song "Aaya Sherawali") | |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Polish Inspector Vikram | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh-E-Hind | Crippled soldier | |
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Main Teri | Rastogi | |
| 1999 | Kaala Samrajya | as Aroon Bakshi | |
| 1999 | Shaheed-E-Mohabbat | ||
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare | ||
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu | Thief | |
| 1998 | Iski Topi Uske Sarr | Mohamed | |
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Vakar – Khan's assistant | |
| 1998 | Devta | ||
| 1998 | Hitler | Inspector Bakshi | |
| 1998 | Hafta Vasuli | (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1997 | Krishna Arjun | Inspector Chatursen Chaubey | |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | Boghi | |
| 1997 | Auzaar | (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Psychiatrist | |
| 1997 | Itihaas | (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1997 | Sanam | Constable (questing Khan about his vehicle) | |
| 1996 | Diljale | Laaley | |
| 1996 | Mafia | John T. Dalla | |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Madhav | |
| 1996 | Vijeta | Trade Union Leader (uncredited) | |
| 1996 | Hind Ki Beti | ||
| 1996 | Masoom | ||
| 1996 | Himmatvar | (as Arun Baxi) | |
| 1996 | Rakshak | Advocate | |
| 1996 | Bhishma | Inspector Jagawar | |
| 1996 | Army | Police Inspector Bakshi (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1995 | Gande Log | ||
| 1995 | God and Gun | ||
| 1995 | Surakshaa | Laxman Singh | |
| 1995 | Imtihaan | ||
| 1994 | Hum Hain Bemisaal | ||
| 1994 | Zaalim | Dr. Vikram | |
| 1994 | Jai Kishen | Police Inspector | |
| 1994 | Laadla | Mehtu | |
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Chandra Mohan (uncredited) | |
| 1994 | Dhuan Hi Dhuan | ||
| 1994 | Khudai | Jagjit | |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Batli – Beggar with Harmonium | |
| 1993 | Shatranj | Arun | |
| 1993 | Parwane | Ex-Police Inspector (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1993 | Police Wala | Drunk in train | |
| 1993 | Rang | Lecturer | |
| 1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai | Munim (Sunil's Uncle) | |
| 1993 | Platform | Batli – Beggar with Harmonium | |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Mr. Katik Lal | |
| 1993 | Game | Vikram's dad | |
| 1993 | Antim Nyay | Arjun Baksh | |
| 1993 | Raunaq | ||
| 1993 | Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Singer in song "Dil Ro Ro Ke" | |
| 1993 | Aankhen | Man who saved Bunnu (uncredited) | |
| 1992 | Anaam | Dr. Harry Thomas | |
| 1992 | Apradhi | Police Inspector | |
| 1992 | Balwaan | Police Inspector | |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Upmire | |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Banarasi Chacha | |
| 1992 | Paayal | Paayal's Father | |
| 1992 | Dil Ka Kya Kasoor | Verma, Editor (as Arun Bhakshi) | |
| 1991 | Ranbhoomi | ||
| 1991 | Henna | Costable Nawabdin | |
| 1991 | Vishnu-Devaa | Ram Prasad | |
| 1991 | Trinetra | ||
| 1991 | Fateh | Tau | |
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | Police Commissioner | |
| 1990 | Baaghi: A Rebel for Love | Mahesh | |
| 1989 | Daata | Jailor Sharma | |
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Baban | |
| 1989 | Ghar Ka Chiraag | Murli Kaka | |
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | Protester | |
| 1989 | Guru | Inspector Arun | |
| 1988 | Tamacha | Advocate Mulchandani (uncredited) | |
| 1987 | Avam | Air Chief Marshal Vasudevan | |
| 1986 | Begaana | Vijaya Bank Branch Manager | |
| 1986 | Duty | ||
| 1985 | Surkhiyaan | Night Queen Guest House's Manager | |
| 1985 | Nasoor | Dr. Babubhai | |
| 1985 | Tawaif | Zafar | |
| 1984 | Aaj Ki Awaz | Inspector Veerkar | |
| 1984 | Saaransh | Gajanan Chitre's Goon | |
| 1984 | Kanoon Kya Karega | ||
| 1983 | Qayamat | Police Inspector | |
| 1983 | Mazdoor | Mill worker | |
| 1983 | Zara Si Zindagi | Arun | |
| 1982 | Nikaah | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | |
| 1981 | Chakra | Police Inspector | |
| 1981 | Sazaye Maut |
Music
2011 Tum Hi To Ho... (playback singer)
2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
2002 Aankhen (playback singer)
2000 Dalaal No.1 (playback singer)
1998 Chhota Chetan (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1998 Hafta Vasuli (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1995 Janam Kundli (playback singer)
1995 God and Gun (playback singer)
1994 Amaanat (playback singer)
1994 Prem Yog (playback singer)
1994 Gopi Kishan (playback singer)
1993 Parwane (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1993 Platform (playback singer)
1993 Aankhen (playback singer)
1992 Adharm (playback singer)
1992 pyar dewana hota hai (playback singer)
1992 Balwaan (playback singer)
Composer
2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (music / as Aroon Bakshi)
References
- ↑ "Character actor, Arun Bakshi is playing Ahmad Shah Abdali,...". The Times of India. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- 1 2 3 "'Next superstar would be from Ludhiana'". The Times of India. 22 April 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ↑ "By Air Mail". Indian Express. 1 December 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2012.