Virendra Saxena (born 23 November 1961) is an Indian actor who works in

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theatre, film, and television. He is an alumnus of the

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. Saxena is known for his character roles as well as his unique voice. He has acted in more than 80 Indian films and a few English-language films such as ''White Rainbow'', '' Cotton Mary'' and '' In Custody''. Prominent TV serials he has acted in include '' Ajnabi'' and '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''.

Filmography

Films

*'' Massey Sahib'' (1985) *'' Khamosh'' (1985) *'' Tamas'' (1986) *'' Aashiqui'' (1990) *''

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'' (1991) *'' Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'' (1991) *'' Vishnu-Devaa'' (1991) *''

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'' (1992) *''Karamati Coat'' (1993) *'' Angaar'' (1992) *'' Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda'' (1993) *'' Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa'' (1993) *''

Damini ''Damini'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed and co-written by Rajkumar Santoshi. It stars Meenakshi Seshadri in the title role with Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol and Amrish Puri. Aamir Khan makes a special appearance ...

'' (1993) *'' Aaina'' (1993) *''Tejasvini'' (1994) *''

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'' (1994) *'' In Custody'' (1994) *''Amravati ki kathiya'' (1994) *'' Naaraaz'' (1994) *''

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'' (1994) *''

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'' (1996) *'' Tunnu Ki Tina'' (1997) *'' Ziddi'' (1997) *'' Pardesi Babu'' (1998) *'' Heeralal Pannalal'' (1999) *'' Arjun Pandit'' (1999) *'' Double Gadbad'' (1999) as Tiger *''

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'' (1999) *''

Shool ''Shool'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Eeshwar Nivas. Written and produced by Ram Gopal Varma, it portrays the politician-criminal nexus and the criminalization of politics in Bihar and its effect on the li ...

'' (1999) *'' Cotton Mary'' (1999) *'' Bichhoo'' (2000) *'' Aks'' (2001) *''

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'' (2001) *''Kaaboo'' (2002) *''Ghaav'' (2002) *'' Saathiya'' (2002) *'' Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai'' (2003) *'' Jaal: The Trap'' (2003) *'' Raghu Romeo'' (2003) *''Samay'' (2003) *'' Dhoop'' (2003) *'' Fun2shh'' (2003) *'' Rudraksh'' (2004) *''Kismat'' (2004) *'' Bardaasht'' (2004) *'' Vanity Fair'' (2004) *'' Bhola in Bollywood'' (2005) *'' Vaada'' (2005) *''White Rainbow'' (2005) *''

Bunty Aur Babli ''Bunty Aur Babli'' (transl. ''Bunty and Babli'') is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film directed by Shaad Ali, written by Jaideep Sahni from a story by Aditya Chopra, and produced by Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film s ...

'' (2005) *'' Sarkar'' (2005) *'' Ek Chalis Ki Last Local'' (2007) *'' Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag'' (2007) *''

A Wednesday ''A Wednesday!'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film written and directed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Anjum Rizvi and Shital Bhatia under UTV Motion Pictures and Friday Filmworks. The film stars Naseeru ...

'' (2008) *'' Yeh Mera India'' (2009) *'' The Stoneman Murders'' (2009) *'' Housefull 2'' (2012) *'' Bheja fry 2'' *''The Mechanic'' *'' Ata Pata Lapatta'' *''Bubble Gum'' *'' Shagird'' *'' Tera Kya Hoga Johnny'' *'' Road, Movie'' *'' Dekh Bhai Dekh'' *'' Sankat City'' *'' Ek Se Bure Do'' *'' Chal Chala Chal'' *'' Say Salaam India'' *''Krishna'' *''Karamati Coat'' *'' Vishnu-Devaa'' *''

Jigariyaa ''Jigariyaa'' () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic film directed by Raj Purohit. The movie stars Harshvardhan Deo and Cherry Mardia in the lead roles. The first look of the film was unveiled by Rohit Shetty in Mumbai on 26 August 2014. T ...

'' (2014) *'' Mr Joe B. Carvalho'' (2014) *'' Naam Shabana'' (2017) *'' Mantostaan'' (2017) *'' Lucknow Central'' (2017) *'' Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'' (2018) *''

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'' (2019) *''

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'' (2019) *'' Bombay Rose'' (2019) *'' Commando 3'' (2019) *'' Baaghi 3'' (2020) *'' Chehre'' (2021) *'' Bheed'' (2023) *'' Mission Raniganj'' (2023) *'' Ek Hindustani'' (TBA)

Television

Personal life

He is married to actor-writer Samta Sagar.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Saxena, Virendra 1961 births Living people Indian male film actors Indian male television actors People from Mathura Male actors in Hindi cinema National School of Drama alumni Male actors from Uttar Pradesh 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Hindi television