Sharat Saxena (born 17 August 1950) is an Indian actor who appears in

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films along with

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and

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films. He has acted in more than 250

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films. Saxena started his career in the early 1970s and has mainly played supporting roles. He has starred in some of the most successful films of Hindi cinema like '' Mr. India'', ''

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'', '' Ghayal'', '' Khiladi'', '' Ghulam'', '' Gupt: The Hidden Truth'', '' Duplicate'', ''

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'', '' Baghban'', '' Fanaa'', '' Krrish'', '' Ek Hi Raasta'' (1993),

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and many more. His performances in these films have established him as one of the best supporting actors in Bollywood. He played the role of Kichaka in the television serial '' Mahabharat''. He is well known for his role of ''Daaga'' in the Hindi movie, '' Mr. India'' and ''Totla Seth'' in the popular comedy movie '' Phir Hera Pheri'' . He was also nominated for

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for '' Ghulam'' (1998).

Early life

Sharat Saxena was born on 17 August 1950 in Satna,

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. He spent most of his childhood in Bhopal. He is married to Shobha Saxena. He did his schooling from

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, and

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. After doing Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from Jabalpur Engineering College, he wanted to become an actor. So, in 1972, he came to Mumbai. The going was tough because of his build, but eventually, he got the role of a henchman. '' Benaam'' was his first release. Then followed ''Dil Dewana'', '' Agent Vinod'', '' Kaala Patthar'' and others.

Personal life

He currently lives in Madh Island, a colony on the outskirts of

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. He lives with his wife, Shobha, and two children, Veera and Vishal.

Filmography

Hindi films

*'' Benaam'' (1974) *'' Jaaneman'' (1976) *'' Agent Vinod'' (1977) *'' Des Pardes'' (1978) *'' Kaala Patthar'' (1979) *'' Tarana'' (1979) *'' Lootmaar'' (1980) *'' Shaan'' (1980) *''

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'' (1982) *'' Pukar'' (1983) *'' Aasmaan'' (1984) as Major *'' Boxer'' (1984) as Raghuraj *''Kanoon Kya Karega'' (1984) *'' Zamana'' (1985) *'' Aitbaar'' (1985) *'' Saagar'' (1985) *''

Bepanaah ''Bepanaah'' is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Jagdish Sidana, starring Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Rati Agnihotri, Suresh Oberoi, Madan Puri, Kader Khan in pivotal roles. Summary Bajrang, a naive youngs ...

'' (1985) as Ujagar Singh *'' Maa Kasam'' (1985) as Makhan Singh *''

Mera Dharam ''Mera Dharam'' (''My Religion'') is a 1986 Indian Bollywood film directed by Bapu and produced by Ratan Irani. It stars Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Cast * Jackie Shroff as Jai Singh S ...

'' (1986) *'' Manav Hatya'' (1986) as Inspector Joseph *''

Tan-Badan ''Tan-Badan'' is a 1986 Bollywood film starring Govinda and Khushbu. Although ''Love 86'' and ''Ilzaam'' released before this film, this movie is Govinda's debut, directed by his maternal uncle (and his wife's brother-in-law) Anand Singh. Cas ...

'' (1986) *''

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'' (1986) *'' Inaam Dus Hazaar'' (1987) *'' Mr. India'' (1987) *''

Deewana Tere Naam Ka ''Deewana Tere Naam Ka'' is a 1987 Indian Hindi romantic drama film directed by Deepak Bahry, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Vijayeta Pandit, Danny Denzongpa, Jagdeep and Sharat Saxena. Songs Cast *Mithun Chakraborty as Shankar * Vijayeta Pa ...

'' (1987) *'' Hifazat'' (1987) as Shambhu Dada *'' Khatron Ke Khiladi'' (1988) as Inspector Amarnath / Daku Jwala Singh *'' Shahenshah'' (1988) *''

Meri Zabaan ''Meri Zabaan'' is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Shibu Mitra. The film features an ensemble cast of Mithun Chakraborty, Shashi Kapoor, Amjad Khan, Vinod Mehra, Farah Naaz, Kimi Katkar and Tanuja. Plot ''Me ...

'' (1989) *''

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'' (1989) *''

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'' (1989) as Inspector Suraj *'' Dost'' (1989) *'' Agneepath'' (1990) *'' Ghayal'' (1990) as Deeka *'' Thanedaar'' (1990) *'' Jurm'' (1990) *'' Mast Kalandar'' (1991) *''

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'' (1991) *'' Banjaran''(1991) * '' Parakrami'' (1991) (Unreleased) *''

Rishta To Ho Aisa '' Rishta Ho To Aisa'' () is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by M.M.C. Cooper on the Marco Enterprises banner and directed by Kalptaru. Starring Jeetendra, Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Sujata Mehta and music composed by Laxmikan ...

'' (1992) *'' Vishwatma'' (1992) *'' Khiladi'' (1992) as Bahadur Singh *''

Zulm Ki Hukumat ''Zulm Ki Hukumat'' is a 1992 Bollywood action film starring Dharmendra and Govinda, and directed by Bharat Rangachary. Plot Pitamber Koli (Dharmendra) lives a powerful mafia boss existence with his wife and two brothers, Yeshwant and Pratap ...

'' (1992) as Reddy *''

Aashik Awara ''Aashik Awara'' is a 1993 Bollywood romantic drama film directed by Umesh Mehra. It stars débutante actors Saif Ali Khan and Mamta Kulkarni in pivotal roles. The film brought Khan and Kulkarni the Filmfare Award for best Filmfare Award for B ...

'' (1993) as Kargah * '' Ek Hi Raasta'' (1993) * '' Lootere'' (1993) * ''

Beta Ho To Aisa ''Beta Ho To Aisa'' is a 1994 Hindi film directed by Late Sir C.P. Dixit, presented by Babubhai latiwala of Bombino video & produced by Late Praveen Khanna; (Govinda ji's brother in law). Starring Govinda, Varsha Usgaonkar, Gulshan Grover and R ...

'' (1994) * ''

Policewala Gunda Policewala Gunda ( Hindi: पुलिसवाला गुण्डा) is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language crime film, which stars Dharmendra, Reena Roy in lead roles. The film turned out to be successful. Plot This movie revolves around a p ...

'' (1995) *'' Gupt: The Hidden Truth'' (1997) * '' Ziddi'' (1997) *'' Duplicate'' (1998) *'' Ghulam'' (1998) as Raunak Singh *''

'' (1998) as Baldev Sinha * '' Safari (1999 film)'' *'' Baadshah'' (1999) as Moti *'' Paanch'' (Unreleased) *'' Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) *'' Josh'' (2000) *'' Aaghaaz'' (2000) *'' Ajnabee'' (2001) *'' Maa Tujhhe Salaam'' (2002) *'' Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge'' (2002) *'' Rishtey'' (2002) *'' Saathiya'' (2002) *'' Baghban'' (2003) *''

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'' (2003) *'' Haasil'' (2003) *''

Asambhav ''Asambhav'' (translation: Impossible) is a 2004 Indian Hindi action thriller film directed by Rajiv Rai and produced by Gulshan Rai under Trimurti Films banner. It was released on 23 July 2004, starring Arjun Rampal, Naseeruddin Shah and Priya ...

'' (2004) *'' Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004 film)''(2004) *'' Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!'' (2005) *'' Viruddh'' (2005) *''

Mumbai Xpress ''Mumbai Xpress'' is a 2005 Indian bilingual black comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Kamal Haasan. It stars Kamal Haasan himself in the lead role alongside Manisha Koirala. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, w ...

'' (2005) *'' Phir Hera Pheri'' (2006) *'' Bhagam Bhag'' (2006) *'' Baabul'' (2006) *'' Fanaa'' (2006) *'' Krrish'' (2006) *'' Pyaar Ke Side Effects'' (2006) *'' Hello'' (2008) *'' De Dana Dan'' (2009) *'' Vaada Raha... I Promise'' (2009) *'' Kushti'' (2010) *''

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'' (2011) *'' Bodyguard'' (2011) *'' Bumboo'' (2012) *'' Deewana Main Deewana'' (2013) *'' John Day'' (2013) *''

Club 60 ''Club 60'' is a 2013 Indian comedy drama film produced by Kavee Kumar under the ''Pulse Media'' banner and is directed by Sanjay Tripathi. The film features Farooq Sheikh, Sarika Thakur, Raghubir Yadav and Satish Shah in key roles. The film ...

'' (2013) *''

Bullett Raja ''Bullett Raja'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action film co-written and directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and produced by Rahul Mittra, Nitin Tej Ahuja and Tigmanshu Dhulia, under the banner of BrandSmith Motion Pictures, Rahul Mittra Films and ...

'' (2013) *'' Hasee Toh Phasee'' (2014) *'' Singham Returns'' (2014) *''

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'' (2015) *'' Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon'' (2015) *''

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'' (2015) *''

Thugs Of Hindostan ''Thugs of Hindostan'' is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language period action-adventure film written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, and produced by Aditya Chopra under his banner Yash Raj Films. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Fati ...

'' (2018) *''

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'' (2018) as Raghu *'' Dassehra'' (2018) *'' Dabangg 3'' (2019) as SP Satyendra *''Hansa Ek Sanyog'' (2019) *''

Jai Mummy Di ''Jai Mummy Di'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by debutant Navjot Gulati starring Sunny Singh and Sonnalli Seygall. The film also features actors Supriya Pathak and Poonam Dhillon. It was produced by Luv F ...

'' (2020) *'' Sherni (2021) *'' Tadap'' (2021)

Malayalam films

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'' (1985) *''

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'' (1988) *''

Kilukkam ''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji ( Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal ( Jagathy ...

'' (1991) as Samar Khan *''Agni Nilavu'' (1991) *''

Thenmavin Kombath ''Thenmavin Kompath'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. It was produced and edited by N. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobana, and Nedumudi Venu, with Kaviyoor Ponnamm ...

'' (1994) *'' Nirnayam'' (1995) as Ifti *''

Thakshashila ''Thakshashila'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Sreekumar Krishnan Nair (as K. Shrikuttan), starring Suresh Gopi in lead role. Plot Gautam Krishna is an ace mountaineer and instructor at the government institute in Him ...

'' (1995) *'' C. I. D. Moosa'' (2003) as Khalid Mohammad Baba *''

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'' (2006) as Samar Khan *'' Sringaravelan'' (2013) as Ahuja *''

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'' (2022) as Major Colonel Singhania (Cameo)

Punjabi films

*''Ucha Dar Babey Nanak Da'' (1982)

Telugu films

*''Ashoka Chakravarthy'' (1989) *'' Nirnayam'' (1991) *''

Gharana Mogudu ''Gharana Mogudu'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Vani Viswanath with Rao Gopal Rao and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. Music is compo ...

'' (1992) *'' Mutha Mestri'' (1993) *''

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'' (1993) *'' Bangaru Bullodu'' (1993) *''

Gandeevam ''Gandeevam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Satyam Babu, Sampath Kumar under the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines banner and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna ...

'' (1994) *'' S. P. Parasuram'' (1994) *'' Mugguru Monagallu'' (1994) *'' Money Money'' (1995) *'' Raja Simham'' (1995) *'' Ugadi'' (1997) *''Okkadu Chaalu'' (2000) *'' Simhadri'' (2003) *'' Bunny'' (2005)

Tamil films

*'' Gunaa'' (1991) *'' Mannan'' (1992) *'' Sudhandhiram'' (2000) *''

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'' (2005) *'' Si3'' (2017) *''

Vivegam ''Vivegam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Siva. The movie features Ajith Kumar as primary lead, with Vivek Oberoi (in his Tamil debut), Kajal Aggarwal, and Akshara Haasan playing the supportin ...

'' (2017)

TV series

*'' Mahabharat'' – Kichaka *'' Kanoon'' – Avinash/Inspector Sooraj Singh *''

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Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo ''Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo (SRPJMB)'' (English: "Honey do not lie again") is an Indian sitcom that was broadcast on SAB TV from 23 May 2017 to 14 September 2018. It is the sequel to ''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'', and stars Hussain Kuwajerwala ...

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Awards and nominations

*1998: ''Nominated'' :

for '' Ghulam''

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Saxena, Sharat Indian male film actors Living people 1950 births Male actors in Malayalam cinema Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Telugu cinema Male actors in Kannada cinema People from Satna Male actors from Madhya Pradesh Indian male television actors Male actors in Hindi television 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Punjabi cinema Male actors in Hindi cinema People from Satna district