Anant Mahadevan (born 28 August 1950), also credited as Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, is an Indian

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. Having been an integral part of the Indian television serials and Hindi films since the 1980s, he is also involved in the professional English and Hindi theatre.

Career

Ananth along with Sanjay Pawar received the National Award (2010) for the Best

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and Dialogues for the successful Marathi movie ''

Mee Sindhutai Sapkal ''Mee Sindhutai Sapkal'' (trans. I Am Sindhutai Sapkal) is an Indian Marathi film. The film was directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan. The film stars Tejaswini Pandit, Jyoti Chandekar, Upendra Limaye, and Neena Kulkarni in leading roles. Plot T ...

''. The film also fetched him the special jury award at the National Film awards 2010. Mahadevan's film ''

Gour Hari Dastaan ''Gour Hari Dastan – The Freedom File'' is a 2015 Indian, biographical film on freedom fighter Gour Hari Das, directed by Anant Mahadevan. The film starred Vinay Pathak, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ranvir Shorey and Tannishtha Chatterjee, among others ...

'' was part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (2014) Goa, at the International Film Festival of Kerala IFFK (2014), the International Film Festival of Bangalore, and at the International Film Festival of Chennai (2014). Ananth plays the role of Damodar in the 2018 Hindi feature film ''

Evening Shadows ''Evening Shadows'' is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Sridhar Rangayan. The film stars Mona Ambegaonkar, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, Devansh Doshi, Arpit Chaudhary, Yamini Singh, Abhay Kulkarni, Veena Nair, Kala Ramnathan, Di ...

'', directed by

Sridhar Rangayan Sridhar Rangayan (also spelt Sridhar Rangaihn or Sridhar Rangayyan; born 2 April 1962) is an Indian filmmaker who has made films with special focus on queer subjects. His queer films, ''The Pink Mirror'' and ''Yours Emotionally'', have been c ...

and produced by

Solaris Pictures Solaris Pictures is an Indian film production company based in Mumbai. It was created by Sridhar Rangayan, and Saagar Gupta in 2001. The two have gone on to create several award-winning films under Solaris Pictures' banner, focusing on LGBT i ...

. He plays the role of a strict patriarch who has his set opinions and wants other members in his family - his wife Vasudha (

Mona Ambegaonkar Mona Ambegaonkar (born 5 March 1970) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and television. She has featured in over 15 plays, 18 feature films, 38 TV projects, 37 advertising campaigns. She had a minor role in film ''Hazaar Chaurasi Ki ...

), sister Sarita ( Yamini Singh) and son Kartik (Devansh Doshi) - to obey his commands.

Filmography

Director

;Films * ''

Dil Vil Pyar Vyar ''Dil Vil Pyar Vyar'' () is a 2002 Indian Hindi language romantic musical film featuring an ensemble cast led by R. Madhavan, Jimmy Shergill, and Sanjay Suri. The film was inspired by the songs of music composer R. D. Burman and won positi ...

'' (2002) * ''

Dil Maange More ''Dil Maange More!!!'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Fourth Wall Productions. it features Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Tulip Joshi, Soha Ali Khan (in her film debut), Gulshan G ...

!!!'' (2004) * ''

Aksar ''Aksar'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language erotic drama thriller film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Narendra and Shyam Bajaj under the banner of Siddhi Vinayak Creations. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Udita Goswami and Dino M ...

'' (2006) * '' Aggar: Passion Betrayal Terror'' (2007) * '' Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever'' (2007) * '' Anamika: The Untold Story'' (2008) * '' Red Alert: The War Within'' (2009) * ''

'' (Marathi) (2010) * '' Staying Alive'' (2012) * ''The Storyteller'' (Upcoming film) * ''

The Xposé ''The Xposé'' (stylized as ''The XPOSÉ'') is a 2014 romantic thriller film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Vipin Reshammiya under the banner of HR Musik. The film stars Himesh Reshammiya alongside newcomers Sonali Raut and Zoya A ...

'' (2014 film) * ''

'' (2015 film) * ''

RoughBook ''Rough Book'' is a feature film directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan for Aerika Cineworks. It features Tannishtha Chatterjee and Amaan Khan in lead roles with Joy Sengupta, Jayati Bhatia, Deepika Amin and Vinay Jain in supporting roles. Tel ...

'' (2016) * '' Doctor Rakhmabai'' (Marathi) (2016 film) based on Rukhmabai Bhimrao Raut * ''

Aksar 2 ''Aksar 2'' () is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film directed by Anant Mahadevan. The film is sequel to the 2006 film ''Aksar''. The film stars Zareen Khan, Gautam Rode, Abhinav Shukla and Mohit Madaan in lead roles. The motion ...

'' (2017) * ''Bitter Sweet'' (2020) – Marathi film * '' Life's Good'' (2022) * ''Phule'' (upcoming) * ''The Confession'' (upcoming) ;Television * ''

The Sword of Tipu Sultan ' ''The Sword of Tipu Sultan'' is an Indian historical drama that was first broadcast on the DD National in February 1990. Based on a novel by Bhagwan Gidwani, this drama was a portrayal of the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ru ...

'' (1990) – ''

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Purnaiah Purnaiah (Purniya) (1746 – 27 March 1812), aka Krishnacharya Purniya or Mir Miran Purniya was an Indian Administrator and statesman and the 1st Diwan of Mysore. He has the rare distinction of governing under a sultan and a maharaja, Ti ...

'' * ''

Dekh Bhai Dekh ''Dekh Bhai Dekh'' ) is an Indian Hindi sitcom which premiered on DD Metro on 6 May 1993. It was created, developed, edited, directed by Anand Mahendroo and produced by Jaya Bachchan under the banner of Saraswati Audio Visuals Pvt Ltd. It sta ...

'' (1994) * '' Junoon'' (1994) as Advocate Vrinal Modi * '' Ghar Jamai'' (1997) * ''

Zabaan Sambhalke ''Zabaan Sambhalke'' (transl. ''Watch Your Tongue'') is an Indian Hindi sitcom directed by Rajiv Mehra. It is the Indian version of the British sitcom ''Mind Your Language'' (1977). The show ran for two seasons, first in 1993–1994 with 54 epi ...

'' (1997-1998) Season 2 * ''Jaan'' (1998-1999) * ''

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'' (2003) * ''

Mere Sai ''Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi'' (English: ''My Sai - Faith And Patience'') is an Indian Hindi-language mythological historical drama television series which premiered on Sony Entertainment Television on 25 September 2017. It stars Tushar Dalv ...

'' (2020) –

Bal Gangadhar Tilak Bal Gangadhar Tilak (; born Keshav Gangadhar Tilak (pronunciation: eʃəʋ ɡəŋɡaːd̪ʱəɾ ʈiɭək; 23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920), endeared as Lokmanya ( IAST: ''Lokmānya''), was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and an independence ...

*'' Avrodh: The Siege Within'' (2020–present)

Writer

* ''Dil Maange More!!!'' (2004) (story) * ''Aksar'' (2006) (story) * ''Anamika: The Untold Story'' (2008) (screenplay) * ''Mee Sindhutai Sapkal'' (2010) (screenplay)

Actor

* '' Khandaan'' (1985) – Subbu * ''Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar'' (1986) (Marathi Film) - Chintamani (special appearance) * ''

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'' (1988) – Ananthu * '' Chandni'' (1989) – Chandni's friend's husband *'' Nachnewale Gaanewale'' (1991) * ''

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'' (1991) – Bajrang * ''

Nagin Aur Lootere ''Nagin Aur Lootere'' is a Hindi action fantasy film of Bollywood which was directed and produced by Mohan T. Gehani. This movie was released in 1992 in the banner of Devi Films. Plot A married couple having no child, prayed to Snake God Nag ...

'' (1992) – Nagraj * '' Khiladi'' (1992) – Neelam's Uncle * ''

Professor Ki Padosan ''Professor Ki Padosan'' is a 1993 Indian film directed by Shantilal Soni, starring Sanjeev Kumar, Asha Parekh, Padmini Kolhapure, Shekhar Suman, Aruna Irani and Dalip Tahil. It marked Sanjeev Kumar's last film appearance, released 8 years afte ...

'' (1993) * ''

Gardish ''Gardish'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Jackie Shroff, Aishwarya and Dimple Kapadia. It is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film '' Kireedam''. The film won two Filmfare ...

'' (1993) – Havaldar Sawant * ''

Baazigar ''Baazigar'' () is a 1993 Indian romantic crime thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Venus Movies. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles, while Raakhee, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil, Siddharth Ray, and Johnny Lever ...

'' (1993) – Vishwanath Sharma (Ajay's father) * ''

Bedardi '' Bedardi '' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action, romance film produced by Lawrence D'Souza and Manohar Pandya. The film is directed by Krishankant Pandya. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Urmila Matondkar, Naseeruddin Shah, Reena Roy. The fil ...

'' (1993) – Professor Harish Thakkar * ''

Bhookamp ''Bhookamp'' () is a 1993 Bollywood action film, produced by Markand Adhikari under the Sri Adhikari Brothers banner and directed by Gautam Adhikari. It stars Jeetendra, Rahul Roy, Mamta Kulkarni, Deepa Sahi in the pivotal roles and music c ...

'' (1993) – Akhtar * ''

Kanoon ''Kanoon'' () is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language film directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Ashok Kumar, Mehmood, Shashikala, Jeevan and Om Prakash. The film presents a case against capital punishment, arguing that wi ...

'' (1993) – Pasha Polyster (Vijay Saxena's assistant) * ''

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'' (1994) * '' Prem Yog'' (1994) * ''Live Today'' * ''

God and Gun ''God And Gun'' is a 1995 Indian Bollywood action drama film directed by Esmayeel Shroff and produced by Kulbhushan Gupta. It stars Raaj Kumar, Raj Babbar, Jackie Shroff, Gautami in lead roles. It was the final film of veteran actor Raaj K ...

'' (1995) * ''

Janam Kundli ''Janam Kundli'' ( ''Birth Chart'') is a 1995 Hindi-language action-drama film, produced by Ibrahim Khan, Hiralal N. Patel under the Uma Productions banner and directed by Tariq Shah and it stars Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna, Reena Roy, Anu Agarw ...

'' (1995) * '' Gaddaar'' (1995) – Mr. Saxena * '' Hum Dono'' (1995) * ''

Akele Hum Akele Tum ''Akele Hum Akele Tum'' (I'm Alone, You Are Alone) is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film starring Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Master Adil, and directed by Mansoor Khan. The music is by Anu Malik and the lyrics are by Majrooh S ...

'' (1995) * '' Vijeta'' (1996) * '' Yes Boss'' * ''

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'' * ''

Miss 420 ''Miss 420'' is a 1998 Bollywood Romantic thriller film directed by Akashdeep Sabir and starring Sheeba Akashdeep in the title role alongside Baba Sehgal, Shakti Kapoor, Aashif Sheikh, Mohan Joshi and Tinnu Anand. Popular rapper Baba Sehgal mad ...

'' * ''

Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha ''Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha'' () is a 1998 Indian romantic comedy film starring Kajol and Ajay Devgn. The film is a scene to scene copy of the 1995 American film ''French Kiss'' starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline. At the 44th Filmfare Awards, ''Pya ...

'' * ''Main Solah Baras Ki'' * ''

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'' (1998) * ''

Dil Kya Kare ''Dil Kya Kare'' (English: ''What Should The Heart Do?'') is a 1999 Indian drama film, directed by Prakash Jha and produced by Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Mahima Chaudhry, Kajol and Chandrachur Singh. Plot This story ...

'' – DCP Krishan Kumar * ''

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'' – Creditor * '' Baadshah'' (1999) (uncredited) – Seth. Mahendra * ''

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'' (2000; Tamil film) * '' Shikaar'' (2004) * '' Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller'' * ''Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke'' * '' Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta'' (2001) * ''

Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai ''Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai'' is a 2002 Indian Hindi musical romantic drama film directed by Deepak Anand. Starring Siddhanta Mahapatra, Kim Sharma and Aarti Chabria, it was released on 26 April 2002. Plot Working as a guide and bus driver in Jai ...

'' * ''Aisaa Kyon'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * ''The Train: Some Lines Should Never Be Crossed...'' * ''

Aap Kaa Surroor ''Aap Kaa Surroor'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Prashant Chadha and starring singer Himesh Reshammiya in his debut as an actor, alongside Hansika Motwani and Malika Sherawat. Reshammiya has claimed the s ...

'' – TV News Reporter * ''Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever'' (2007) – Film Director * ''Rafoo Chakkar: Fun on the Run'' (2008) – Harbans Singh * ''

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'' (2008) – Babu * '' 8 x 10 Tasveer'' (2009) – Sundar Puri * ''Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke'' (2010) – V.G Chunawala * '' Staying Alive'' (2012) * ''

'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2015; Tamil film) * ''Kaccha Limbu'' (2017) as Venkatesh * ''

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(2017–2018) as Roshan Lal Tootejaa/Darshan Lal Tootejaa * '' Vishwaroopam 2/Vishwaroop 2'' (2018; Tamil/Hindi film) * ''

'' (2018) – Damodar * ''

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'' (2018; Tamil film) * ''

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'' (2020) * ''

Durgamati ''Durgamati'' is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller film written and directed by G. Ashok which is a remake of his own Telugu–Tamil bilingual film ''Bhaagamathie'' (2018). It stars Bhumi Pednekar as an IAS officer, with Arshad War ...

'' (2020) * ''

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'' (2021; Tamil film) * ''

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(2022) – Dr. Rajeev Gupta * ''

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'' (2021; Tamil film) * ''

Salaam Venky ''Salaam Venky'' () is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language slice of life drama film directed by Revathi. The film is produced by Suraj Singh and Shraddha Agrawal through their banners, Blive Productions and RTake Studios, respectively. Starring Kajol ...

'' (TBA; Hindi film) * ''

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'' (TBA; Hindi film)

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