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'''Benjamin Gilani''' is an [[India]]n [[actor]] of film, television and theatre.<ref name="be">{{cite news |title=Adept actor |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/11/19/stories/2007111950890100.htm |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date=19 November 2007 }}</ref> He portrayed [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] in the 1993 film ''[[Sardar (1993 film)|Sardar]]''. He also acted in the movie "[[Hum Dum]]". |
'''Benjamin Gilani''' is an [[India]]n [[actor]] of film, television and theatre.<ref name="be">{{cite news |title=Adept actor |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/11/19/stories/2007111950890100.htm |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date=19 November 2007 }}</ref> He portrayed [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] in the 1993 film ''[[Sardar (1993 film)|Sardar]]''. He also acted in the movie "[[Hum Dum]]".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hindi Tv Actor Benjamin Gilani Biography, News, Photos, Videos|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/tv-actor/benjamin-gilani|access-date=2020-06-25|website=nettv4u|language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:31, 25 June 2020
Benjamin Gilani | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Film and Television Institute of India |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Teacher |
Years active | 1981 |
Spouse | Kushal Patel |
Benjamin Gilani is an Indian actor of film, television and theatre.[1] He portrayed Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1993 film Sardar. He also acted in the movie "Hum Dum".[2]
Early life
Gilani was schooled at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla.[3] He is a postgraduate from Delhi University[3] having studied and taught English Literature at St. Stephen's College, Delhi and studied at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune class of 1972, where Naseeruddin Shah and Tom Alter were his classmates.[4]
He founded 'Motleys Productions', a Mumbai-based theatre company in 1977, along with Tom Alter and Naseeruddin Shah, and Waiting For Godot was their first play on 29 July 1979 at Prithvi Theatre, the play was revived in 2009 for group's 30th anniversary celebrations.[5][6] He is currently hosting a quiz show on Disney Channel India, namely Disney Q Family Mastermind.
Filmography
Films
Year | Film | Character/Role |
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2020 | Music School | |
2018 | Haaye Dil | |
2018 | Laila Majnu | Ghulam Sarwar Bhat |
2016 | BHK Bhalla@Halla.Kom | |
2015 | Bajirao Mastani | King Chhatrasal |
2011 | Game | Mr. Khanna |
2009 | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Jatin Puri |
2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Film Director |
1993 | Sardar | Jawaharlal Nehru |
1985 | Mirch Masala | School Master |
1985 | Apna Jahan | Dr. Mukesh |
1978 | Junoon | Rashid Khan |
1978 | Devata | |
1977 | Alaap | Kishan |
1981 | Plot No. 5 | Rahul |
TV Series
Year/Period | Serial name | Character/Role | Broadcast channel |
Notes |
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1985–1987 | Kathasagar | Doordarshan | ||
1993-1994 | The Great Maratha | Nawab Shuja Ud Daula | DD Metro | |
1993–1997 | Tara | Zee TV | ||
1993 | Anand | Anand | Zee TV | |
Rishtey | Zee TV | |||
Tujhpe Dil Qurbaan | Sony | |||
2002 | Aamrapali | Played Aamrapali's father | Doordarshan | telecasted every Sunday at 11 am |
2004 | Sahib Biwi Gulam | Sahara One | ||
Junoon | Doordarshan | |||
Bhootnath | Bhootnath (title role) | Doordarshan | ||
2005–2006 | Hotel Kingston | Govind Sahai | Star One | Thursday 9 p.m |
2011–2012 | Bunty Bubbly Ki Mummy | Prashant | Doordarshan | telecasted every Monday & Tuesday at 9:00 pm & re telecast every Saturday at noon |
2011–present (continued) |
Shamaa | Doordarshan | telecasted Monday to Friday at 12:30 pm | |
Kaun | Doordarshan | |||
Disney Q Family Mastermind | Disney Channel | |||
Ank Ajoobe | Doordarshan |
References
- ^ "Adept actor". The Hindu. 19 November 2007.
- ^ "Hindi Tv Actor Benjamin Gilani Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Film and Television Institute of India". 16 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 August 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "No 'Alter'native". Screen. 9 May 2008. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010.
- ^ "Still waiting, for Mr Godot". The Indian Express. 21 August 1997.
- ^ "Centre stage". The Indian Express. 12 July 2009.