Ram Sethi (born 15 November 1938), also known as Pyaare-laal, is an Indian actor who works in the

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industry. Sethi has worked in many films as a main or supporting character in his long career of 6 decades.

Biography

Ram Sethi (Pyarelal) entered the Indian film industry in 1969, and started off his career as an assistant to

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(the father of

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). After doing some free-lance work, he joined

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, and was employed as his right-hand man for over 20 years. Here he did many projects with actors like

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, Amjad Khan and many other new actors. He has worked as an actor/writer/director for many movies in the last 46 years. Along with these skills, he also worked as an assistant director, screenplay writer, dialogue writer; and independently directed ''Ghungroo'', starring

, Smita Patil, and

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. He appeared in comical roles with

in several films (Sethi's most notable appearances along with Bachchan include ''

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'', '' Zanjeer'' and ''

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''). He currently resides in Versova,

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and is working as an actor, screenplay writer, consulting director and advisor for film-making.

Filmography

*''Rambhajjan Zindabaad'' (2017) *'' P.K.'' (2014) *'' Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey'' (2010) - Rehman Chacha *''

Judwaa ''Judwaa'' () is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film, directed by David Dhawan, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and starring Salman Khan, Karishma Kapoor and Rambha with Kader Khan, Dalip Tahil, Shakti Kapoor, Deepak Shirke, Anupam ...

'' (1997) - Waiter *'' Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja'' (1993) - Abu Aslam Ghanvi *''Hum Nahin Sudharenge'' *''Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal'' (2002) - Gangaram *''Shikaar'' (2000 film) - as Ram Shethi *''

Deewana Mastana ''Deewana Mastana'' is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Govinda, Anil Kapoor, and Juhi Chawla in pivotal roles. Johnny Lever, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo, Shakti Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey, and ...

'' (1997) - Man asking for discount for train tickets *'' Aurat Aurat Aurat'' (1996) *'' Return of Jewel Thief'' (1996) *'' Policewala Gunda'' (1995)- Damodar *'' Hum Sab Chor Hain'' (1995) - Peter *''Guneghar'' (1995) - Mujahaideen *''Vartmaan'' (1995) *''

Hum Hain Bemisaal Hum Hain Bemisal (transl. We Are Unique) is a 1994 Indian action thriller film directed by Deepak Bahry. It stars Sunil Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shirodkar and Madhoo. The movie is based on the 1989 Hong Kong movie ''The Killer (1989 film), T ...

'' (1994) *''Tahalka'' (1992) - Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame) *''Ranbhoomi'' (1991) - Pyarelal *''

Jaan Ki Kasam ''Jaan Ki Kasam'' is a 1991 Indian Bollywood drama film directed by Sushil Malik and produced by Javed Riaz. It stars Suresh Oberoi, Raza Murad and Archana Puran Singh in pivotal roles. This film took inspiration from The Blue Lagoon. Plot Th ...

'' (1991) - Mittal *''

Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri ''Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri'' (; ) is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Aziz Sejawal and produced by Iqbal Baig. It stars Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor in pivotal roles. Other cast includes Jackie Shroff, Farah, Ad ...

'' - as postman *'' Jaadugar'' (1989) - Pyarelal *''Hum To Chale Pardes'' (1988) - Dr. Sethi *''

Sone Pe Suhaaga ''Sone Pe Suhaaga'' ( ''Borax on Gold'', met. ‘‘Icing on the Cake’’ or ‘’Cherry on Top’’) is a 1988 Indian action film, produced by Abdul Hafiz Nadiadwala on A. G. Films Pvt Ltd banner and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars ...

'' (1988) - Interviewer *''Imaandaar'' (1987) - C. C. Mathur *'' Muqaddar Ka Faisla'' (1987) - Pyare Badshah *''Tan-Badan'' (1986) - Dinu *''

Chameli Ki Shaadi ''Chameli Ki Shaadi'' () is a 1986 Hindi-language comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh. Though it was fairly average at the box office due to low cost, it was critically acclaimed. Over the years, the fi ...

'' (1986) - Natthulal *'' Kabhie Ajnabi The'' (1985) *''Sweekar Kiya Maine'' (1983) - Chandu "Dahejiya" *'' Ashanti'' (1982) - Police Inspector Mirza *''Gumsum'' (1982) *''

'' (1982) - Bhairon *'' Yaarana'' (1981) - Etiquette Instructor *''

'' (1981) - Crippled Prisoner *'' Laawaris'' (1981) - Harnaman *''

Jiyo To Aise Jiyo ''Jiyo To Aise Jiyo'' is a 1981 Indian masala movie directed by Kanak Mishra and produced by Tarachand Barjatya. The story and screenplay were written by J K Ahuja. K Raman Lal was the cinematographer of the film. The film narrates a man's stru ...

'' (1981) *''

Jwalamukhi (1980 film) ''Jwalamukhi'' () is a 1980 Hindi movie produced by Babboo Mehra and directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Waheeda Rehman, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Amjad Khan, Vinod Mehra, Shabana Azmi, Kader Khan, Pran, and Bindu. Production The film ...

'' - Chamanlal Pabara *''Red Rose'' (1980) - Murli Manohar - Manager *'' Patita'' (1980) - Moti *''

Do Aur Do Paanch ''Do Aur Do Paanch'' (Hindi: दो और दो पांच, Bengali: দুই আর দুই পাঁচ, English: Two and two make five) is a 1980 Hindi action comedy movie produced by Devar films and directed by Rakesh Kumar. The film ...

'' (1980) - Pyarelal (Guest Appearance) *'' Jhootha Kahin Ka'' (1979) - Hotel Waiter *''

Hum Tere Ashiq Hain ''Hum Tere Aashiq Hain'' ( ''We are your Lovers'') is a 1979 Hindi-language romance film, produced and directed by Prem Sagar under the Sagar Art Enterprises banner. It stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini in the pivotal roles and music composed by Rav ...

'' (1979) - Nawab Mirza Bahadur Dauliya *''

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar ''Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'' () is a 1978 Indian drama film produced and directed by Prakash Mehra, and written by Kader Khan, Vijay Kaul and Laxmikant Sharma. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, in his fifth of nine films with Prakash Mehra to date, along w ...

'' (1978) - Pyarelal "Awara" *'' Hera Pheri'' (1976) - The Casino Drunk *''

Himalay Se Ooncha ''Himalay Se Ooncha'' () is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by B.S. Thapa. The film stars Sunil Dutt as a reluctant mountaineer.. The title is based on H. P. S. Ahluwalia's book ''Higher than the Everest'' (1973) about the 19 ...

'' (1975) - Plane Passenger who tested the calling button *'' Kasauti'' (1974) - Balu (Man who whistles at Sapna) *'' Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara'' (1973) - Tenant *'' Hanste Zakhm'' (1973) - Ganesh *'' Zanjeer'' (1973) - Constable *'' Kala Parvat'' (1971) - Farmer *''

Jewel Thief ''Jewel Thief'' is a 1967 Indian Hindi-language spy thriller heist film directed by Vijay Anand. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Dev Anand, Vyjayantimala and features four bond girl-like actresses portrayed by Tanuja, Helen, Faryal and Anju Mah ...

'' 1967

Award nominations

* 1979 -

Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role The Filmfare Best Comedian Award was given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise an actor who had delivered an outstanding performance in a comic role. Although the awards started in 1954, awards fo ...

- ''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sethi, Ram Living people Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Hindi-language film directors Indian male screenwriters 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors 1938 births