Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961) is an Indian actor working in the Indian film industry and on Indian television.

Career

Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film ''Bekarar'' in a supporting role opposite Padmini Kolhapure and co Starring

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but the film was a critical and commercial failure. His subsequent release was '' Teri Bahon Mein'', a remake of '' The Blue Lagoon'' with Ayesha Dutt wife of Jackie Shroff, which was also a failure. His only commercial success in a leading role was '' Purana Mandir'' though it was considered a B grade film. The 1999 film Hum Saath-Saath Hain is considered the film that transformed Bahl's career. He has starred in over 100 films, and has been nominated for two

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Early life and family

Bahl was born in

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. He is the son of actress Nutan and Lt. Cdr. Rajnish Bahl, and is a prominent member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family. He is married to Aarti Bahl (Known As Ekta Sohini) and they have two children: Pranutan Bahl and Krishaa Bahl

Filmography

Films

Television

Awards and nominations

* 1995: Nominated,

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for '' Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' * 2000: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United'' * 2002: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor for ''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'' on

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* 2002:

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* 2003: Best Actor Indian Television Academy for ''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'' on

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bahl, Mohnish 1961 births Living people Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Indian television presenters Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors from Mumbai Actors from Mumbai