Ram Sethi (born 15 November 1938), also known as Pyarelal, 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 Ravi Tandon (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'', ''

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'' 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'' (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 Policewala Gunda is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language crime film, which stars Dharmendra, Reena Roy in lead roles. Plot This film revolves around a policeman, who is a kind and honorable person. After arresting the henchmen of a notorious crime le ...

'' (1995)- Damodar *'' Hum Sab Chor Hain'' (1995) - Peter *''Guneghar'' (1995) - Mujahaideen *''Vartmaan'' (1995) *'' Hum Hain Bemisaal'' (1994) *''Tahalka'' (1992) - Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame) *''Ranbhoomi'' (1991) - Pyarelal *'' Jaan Ki Kasam'' (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, Adi ...

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

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'' (1988) - Interviewer *''Imaandaar'' (1987) - C. C. Mathur *''

Muqaddar Ka Faisla ''Muqaddar Ka Faisla'' () is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Prakash Mehra and produced by Yash Johar. It stars Raaj Kumar, Raakhee, Raj Babbar, Meenakshi Sheshadri, and Tina Munim in pivotal roles. Plot An honest ...

'' (1987) - Pyare Badshah *''Tan-Badan'' (1986) - Dinu *'' Chameli Ki Shaadi'' (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'' (1981) *'' Jwalamukhi (1980 film)'' - Chamanlal Pabara *''Red Rose'' (1980) - Murli Manohar - Manager *'' Patita'' (1980) - Moti *'' Do Aur Do Paanch'' (1980) - Pyarelal (Guest Appearance) *''

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'' (1979) - Hotel Waiter *'' Hum Tere Ashiq Hain'' (1979) - Nawab Mirza Bahadur Dauliya *''

'' (1978) - Pyarelal "Awara" *'' Hera Pheri'' (1976) - The Casino Drunk *'' Himalay Se Ooncha'' (1975) - Plane Passenger who tested the calling button *'' Kasauti'' (1974) - Balu (Man who whistles at Sapna) *'' Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara'' (1973) - Tenant *''

Hanste Zakhm ''Hanste Zakhm'' ( Laughing Wounds) is a 1973 Indian Hindi film produced and directed by Chetan Anand. The film stars Navin Nischol, Priya Rajvansh, Balraj Sahni, Jeevan in pivotal roles. The film has music composed by Madan Mohan and lyrics wr ...

'' (1973) - Ganesh *'' Zanjeer'' (1973) - Constable *'' Kala Parvat'' (1971) - Farmer *'' Jewel Thief'' 1967

Awards and nominations

* 1979 -

Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role ''Filmfare'' is an Indian English-language fortnightly magazine published by Worldwide Media. Acknowledged as one of India's most popular entertainment magazines, it publishes pieces involving news, interviews, photos, videos, reviews, events, ...

- ''

'' * 2024 - Journalist Association of India Lifetime Achievement Award for Acting, Directing & Writing - presented in Delhi on 18th October 2024

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