Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953)[1] is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 100 television shows and 70 films, known for his portrayal of the character Babuji in the television series Khichdi and its eponymous film. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi[2] and was a part of the institute's professional repertory, performing Hindi theatre extensively before starting his career in the television and film domains.

Anang Desai
Actor Anang Desai with his wife at Colors Indian Telly Awards
Anang Desai with his wife at Colors Indian Telly Awards
Born (1953-05-04) 4 May 1953 (age 71)
Ahmedabad, Bombay State, India (now in Gujarat)
OccupationActor

Film career

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Anang Desai started his film career[3] in 1982 with Gandhi, in which he played Indian politician J. B. Kripalani.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
1982 Gandhi J.B. Kripalani English
1986 Antaheen
1986 The Natural World - The Man Eaters of Kumaon Shankar
1986 New Delhi Times Inspector Hindi
1988 Falak (The Sky) Doctor
1988 Bharat Ek Khoj Raja Ram Mohan Roy
1989 Parinda Inspector Meerani Hindi
1989 Parinati Lachman
1990 Kroadh Jailor Aslam Khan
1990 Jurm Inspector Narayan Hindi
1990 Aashiqui Mr. Paul Hindi
1992 Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda Jamuna's father
1992 Angaar Doctor at State Mental Asylum Uncredited
1992 Junoon Dr.Desai Hindi Uncredited
1993 Lootere
1993 Sir The doctor Hindi
1993 Gumrah Ahuja
1993 Amok Le chauffeur French
1993 Gunaah Rai Hindi
1994 Dilwale Dr. Deshpande
1995 Tarpan (The Absolution) Pratap Singh
1995 Trimurti
1995 Dil Ka Doctor Mehboob Sahle
1996 Bal Bramhachari Prof. Vijay Tripathi Hindi
1998 Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate Mr. Sharma
1999 Dahek: A Burning Passion Javed Bahkshi
1999: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Avinash's father Hindi Uncredited
2001 Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Brij Hindi
2001 Yaadein L. K. Malhotra Hindi
2001 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai Chandan Shrivastav Hindi
2002 Mamta
2002 Raaz Mr. Dhanraj upset father Hindi
2002 Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Akshaye's dad Hindi
2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Moses D'Souza Hindi
2002 Shararat Mr Sengupta Hindi
2002 Pyaasa Mr Thakur Hindi
2002 Maa Tujhe Salaam Shiva Hindi
2003 Dum Leader
2003 Ishq Vishk
2003 Tere Naam Doctor Hindi
2003 Baghban Mr. Verma (Kapil's dad)
2003 Raja Bhaiya Hindi
2003 Maa Santoshi Maa
2004 Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai Hindi
2004 Madhosi Oberoi Hindi
2004 Agnipankh
2005 Yakeen Doctor
2005 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding Suresh Joshi Hindi
2005 Dhamkee
2006 Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai Raj's Father
2006 Sandwich The plastic surgeon Hindi
2006 Utthaan Chaudhary Hindi
2006 Sarhad Paar R. K. Gupta, Home Secretary
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love Mr Raina Hindi
2007 Good Boy, Bad Boy Mr. P.K. Malhotra
2008 Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi Natasha's dad
2010 Khichdi: The Movie Tulsidas Parekh Hindi Based on the sitcom Khichdi
2011 Warning Mauland Asfraf Hindi
2012 Kevi Rite Jaish Ishwarbhai Patel Gujarati Won Best Supporting Actor at 12th Transmedia Awards
2015 Take it Easy Dadaji Hindi
2016 Rustom Judge Patel Hindi
2022 Jaysuk Zdpayo Pratap Rai Gujarati
Tu Rajee Re Gujarati [4]
Dhaman Gujarati
2023 Aazam Firoz Namazi Hindi
Welcome Zindagi Gujarati [5]
Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan Tulsidas Parekh Hindi [6]
2024 Kaagaz 2 Politician Hindi

Television shows

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References

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  1. ^ Safar Zindagi Ka (The Journey of Life: Anang Desai on YouTube
  2. ^ "Anang Desai: There are no permanent friendships in the industry". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016. I am still close to my NSD classmates. But those equations would remain more of professional in nature. And you can't blame anyone for it too.
  3. ^ "Anang Desai". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  4. ^ Tu Rajee Re Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 24 July 2022
  5. ^ "Welcome Zindagi U". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  6. ^ "'Khichdi 2-Mission Paanthukistan' to release in theatres on November 17". The Week. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  7. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#6 - Quicksand". YouTube.
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