Pramod Moutho (Pramod Sharma; born 7 May 1955) is an Indian film and television actor. He has appeared as a

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in number of noted

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films, like ''

Khalnayak ''Khal Nayak'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written, directed, and produced by Subhash Ghai under his production company Mukta Arts Ltd. The film stars Sanjay Dutt in the titular role, accompanied by the supporting cas ...

'' (1993), '' Dilwale'' (1994), ''

Raja Hindustani ''Raja Hindustani'' () is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Dharmesh Darshan. It tells the story of a cab driver from a small town who falls in love with a rich young woman. Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor play the lead ...

'' (1996), ''

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'' (1998), '' Gadar'' (2001) and ''

Jodhaa Akbar ''Jodhaa Akbar'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the titular roles. Set in the 16th century, the film shows the fictional life and lo ...

'' (2008) and over 120 other Hindi movies.

Biography

Born on 7 May 1955 in

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, India into a Punjabi Brahmin family as Pramod Sharma, Moutho started acting in stage plays while studying in NJSA Government College,

. He, along with

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, Satish Sharma, Ravi Deep and Harjeet Walia staged plays. As a college student, Pramod used to play the

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with prowess. That is how his friends and recipients of his skill gave him the name Moutho. He got his diploma from the Department of Indian Theatre.

Career

He started his career freelancing as a stage actor in

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and

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, where he worked for a few years. Currently he is shooting for a web series where he is playing triple role one is Australian Cricketer Darren Lehmann, second is Liqour King Walia and third is KN Swamy an Indian Businessman settled in Middle East. He acted in a number of TV plays, telefilms and TV Serials including ''Supne Te Parchhaven'', ''Buniyad'' and ''Bebasi''. After working with National School of Drama Repertory Company, New Delhi for some time, he shifted to Mumbai to try his luck in films. He has acted in a number of films including ''

'' and ''

''.

Filmography

*''Karishma Kali Kaa'' (1990) as Minister Sampoorna Anand *'' College Girl'' (1990) as Madhuri's brother *''

Yalgaar ''Yalgaar'' is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language action crime thriller film directed by Feroz Khan (actor), Feroz Khan. The film stars Khan himself, Sanjay Dutt, Kabir Bedi, Nagma, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Arora, Mukesh Khanna, Deepti Naval and Neena ...

(1992) as Press Reporter *''

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'' (1993) as Builder Shyam Kumar Gupta *''

'' (1993) as Roshan Mahanta * '' Dilwale'' (1994) as Mama Thakur's Brother * ''

1942 A Love Story ''1942: A Love Story'', also known as ''1942 A Love Story'', is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It stars Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala and Jackie Shroff, with Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, Pran ...

'' (1994) as Govind *''

Veergati ''Veergati'' (Martyrdom) is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action film written, produced and directed by K.K Singh, starring Salman Khan, Atul Agnihotri, Divya Dutta and Akhilendra Mishra. This film is only film of Pooja Dadwal. Upon release the ...

'' (1995) as Minister Brahmachari * ''

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'' (1996) as Minister Praja Swami * '' Loafer'' (1996) as Dhandpani * ''

'' (1996) as Swaraj (Shalu's brother) * '' Agnichakra (film)'' (1997) as Jumbo * ''

Ankhon Mein Tum Ho ''Ankhon Mein Tum Ho'' is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama thriller film, directed by Ashim Samanta and produced by Shakti Samanta. It was simultaneously shot in Bengali as ''Achena Atithi''. The film stars Sharad Kapoor, Suman R ...

'' (1997) as Mohan * ''

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'' (1998) as Prosecuting attorney * '' Dushman'' (1998) as ACP Santosh Singh Sehgal * ''

'' (1998) as Mr. Chaudhary * ''

Hero Hindustani ''Hero Hindustani'' is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Aziz Sejawal. It stars Arshad Warsi and Namrata Shirodkar in lead roles. It has screenplay by Yunus Sajawal and was written by Kader Khan. Plot Purushottam ...

'' as Rashid * '' Military Raaj''(1998) as politician Nagishvar Rao * '' Mafia Raaj'' (1998) * '' Dulhan Banoo Main Teri'' (1999) as Minister Sukhdev * '' Heeralal Pannalal'' (1999) as S.K. Motiwala * '' Phool Aur Aag'' (1999) as Killer * '' Agniputra'' (2000) * ''

Deewane ''Deewane'' is a 2000 Indian Hindi romantic action drama film that stars Ajay Devgn (in a double role), Urmila Matondkar and Mahima Chaudhary. After '' Bedardi'' and ''Kanoon'', it was the third film Ajay and Urmila did together. The film was a ...

'' (2000) as Lekhraj's Brother * '' Justice Chowdhary'' (2000) as Asgar Thakral * ''

Bichhoo ''Bichhoo'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Guddu Dhanoa, starring Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji. It is a remake of the 1994 French English-language film '' Léon: The Professional'' by Luc Besson with the age of ...

'' (2000) as Pankaj Kharbanda * '' Shikari'' (2000) * ''

Kurukshetra Kurukshetra () is a city and administrative headquarters of Kurukshetra district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is also known as Dharmakshetra ("Realm of duty") and as the "Land of the Bhagavad Gita". Legends According to the Puranas ...

'' (2000) as ACP Patwardhan * ''Belagaam'' (2002) * ''26 January Good Morning India'' (2009) * ''

Raju Chacha ''Raju Chacha'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Anil Devgan and produced by his cousin Ajay Devgn, debuting as a film producer. The film stars Ajay, Kajol and Rishi Kapoor, along with Sanjay Dutt in a spe ...

'' (2000) as Prabhakar Sinha * '' Indian'' (2001) as Inspector Moutho * '' Shaheed-E-Kargil'' (2000) * ''

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'' as Rajpal * '' Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'' (2001) as Gurdeep (Tara's father) * '' Aks'' (2001) as Justice Balwant Chaudhry * ''Be-Lagaam'' (2002) as Ajit Pal as Tanveer Zaidi's Uncle * '' Hathyar'' (2002) * '' Basti'' (2003) as Minister * '' Dev'' (2004) as Ali Khan * '' What's Your Raashee?'' (2009) as Indravadan Zaveri * ''

'' (2008) as

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* ''

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'' (2010) as Shahnawaz Qureshi * ''Dark Rainbow'' (2011) as Ruhi's father * '' Chinar Daastaan-E-Ishq'' (2015) as Salaam * ''

Risknamaa ''Risknamaa'' is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Aarun Nagar. The film is produced by Kirti Motion Pictures and CSK Production. It features Sachin Khari in the lead role, who play the double role. The movie also ha ...

'' (2019) as Phool Chand Kaka Directed By

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* ''The E-Ghost'' as Father Saldanha

Television

* ''Supne Te Parchhaven Punjabi'' (TV Serial) * ''

Bharat Ek Khoj ''Bharat Ek Khoj'' () is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book '' The Discovery of India'' (1946) by Jawaharlal Nehru that covers a 5,000-year history of the Indian subcontinent from its beginnings to independence from the Brit ...

'' * ''Buniyad'' (Punjabi Serial) * ''Bebasi'' (Punjabi Teleplay) * '' Junior G'' (2001-2003) as Fyomancho * ''

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'' (TV series, 1991-1992) as Maha Mantri Shaktar * '' Tehkikaat'' (episodes 16 and 17: A Mystery Behind missing Girl and episodes 51 and 52: Murder of Sam D'Silva as Doctor Shenoy) * '' Maan Rahe Tera Pitaah'' (2010) * ''

Adaalat Adalat or Adaalat may refer to: * Adalah (Islam), the word for justice in Islam * Adalat, a brand name for the heart drug Nifedipine * Adalat (1958 film), ''Adalat'' (1958 film), a Bollywood drama * Adalat (1976 film), ''Adalat'' (1976 film), a Bo ...

'' (2010–2016) as Advocate Avatramani * '' Rab Se Sohna Isshq'' (2012-2013)

Stage

* ''Hewers of Coal'' * ''Kya Number Badlega'' * ''Chhatrian'' * ''Nayak Katha'' * ''Balde Tibbe'' (Desire Under the Elms) * ''Shuturmurg'' * ''Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se Surya Ki Pehli Kiran Tak''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Moutho, Pramod Male actors from Amritsar 1955 births Living people Punjabi Hindus Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors Guru Nanak Dev University alumni Indian male stage actors 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors