Milind Gunaji (born 23 July 1961) is an Indian actor, model, television presenter, writer and author, most known for his roles in

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and

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. He made his first film appearance in 1993's ''Papeeha'' and has since performed in over 250 films and acted as the host of the

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channel travel show ''Bhatkanti''. Gunaji has served as the

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for forests and wildlife. Currently, he is the

for Hill Station Mahabaleshwar.

Career

Gunaji was born on 23 July 1961 in Bombay (present-day Mumbai), Maharashtra. Gunaji initially began acting in the 1993 film ''Papeeha'' and first gained widespread notice in the 1996's '' Fareb'' in the role of Inspector Indrajeet Saxena. The role earned him a

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nomination for Best Performance in a Negative Role. In 2009, he was named the brand ambassador for the Novel Institute Group's NIBR College of Hotel Management. Milind did ''

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'' , which aired on ''

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'' November 2014. He has also made a brief appearance in

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, playing important roles in two movies ''

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'' (

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) and '' Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum'' ( Telugu). Gunaji has held many solo photo exhibitions as a photographer, including in Balgandharva Pune, Kalidas Hall in

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, Prabodhankar Thackeray Hall in

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among others. He has served as a

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, brand ambassador of ''Intiamatkat Tours'' and writes a weekly column in the ''Lokprabha'' supplement of the Marathi daily Loksatta. As an author, Gunaji has penned 12 books. In 1998, he published his first book, ''Majhi Mulukhgiri'', a compilation of his ''Lokprabha'' columns. Gunaji has modeled, stating that it "satisfies my ego and gives good monetary returns."

Filmography

Films

Television

* 1997: '' Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series) (Episode: Sahi Ka Kanta)'' as Debashis

* 2002: '' CID (Indian TV series) '' (Episode 197,198/ the case of blackmail victim) - Johnny (Main culprit) * 2006–2009: '' Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan'' – Vijaypal * 2008-2010: '' Kulvadhu'' - Ranvir Rajeshirke / Bhaiyyasaheb * 2011–2012: '' Veer Shivaji'' – Jagirdar Shahaji Raje Bhosale * 2012–2013: '' Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath'' – ACP Pratap Yashwantrao Teje * 3 November 2014 - 1 March 2015: ''

'' – Colonel Arun Abhyankar * 2013-2015: ''Khwabo Ke Darmiyan'' - Aastha's father * ''Bhatkanti'' and ''Discover Maharashtra'' on

* 2022 '' Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness'' on

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Works

* ''Majhi Mulukhagiri'' (1998) * ''Bhatkanti'' (2001) * ''Chala Mazya Govyala'' (2003) * ''Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra'' (2003) * ''Chanderi Bhatkanti'' (2005) * ''Gudha Ramya Maharashtra'' (2007) * ''Mystical Magical Maharashtra'' (2009) * ''A Travel Guide Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra'' (2009) * ''Anwat'' (2011) * ''Meri Avismarniya Yatra'' (2011) * ''Gad Killyanchi Bhatkanti'' (2011) * ''Hawai Mulukhgiri'' (2013)

Awards and nominations

*1997: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award for '' Fareb'' *1998: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award for '' Virasat''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gunaji, Milind 1961 births Living people 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Indian travel writers Indian television presenters Male actors from Pune Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors in Marathi cinema Marathi actors Marathi-language writers Writers from Pune