Anang Desai

Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953)[1] is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 80 television shows and is popularly known for his portrayal of the character Babuji in the television series Khichdi and its eponymous film. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi[2] and was a part of the institute's professional repertory, performing Hindi theatre extensively before starting his career in the television and film domains.

Anang Desai
Actor Anang Desai with his wife at Colors Indian Telly Awards
Anang Desai with his wife at Colors Indian Telly Awards
Born (1953-05-04) 4 May 1953
Ahmedabad, Bombay State, India (now in Gujarat)
OccupationActor

Film career

Anang Desai started his film career[3] in 1982 with Gandhi, in which he played Indian politician J. B. Kripalani.

Filmography
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
1982GandhiJ.B. KripalaniEnglish
1986Antaheen
1986The Natural World - The Man Eaters of KumaonShankar
1986New Delhi TimesInspectorHindi
1988Falak (The Sky)Doctor
1988Bharat Ek KhojRaja Ram Mohan Roy
1989ParindaInspector MeeraniHindi
1989ParinatiLachman
1990KroadhJailor Aslam Khan
1990JurmInspector NarayanHindi
1990AashiquiMr. PaulHindi
1992Suraj Ka Satvan GhodaJamuna's father
1992AngaarDoctor at State Mental AslyumUncredited
1992JunoonDr.DesaiHindiUncredited
1993Lootere
1993SirThe doctorHindi
1993GumrahAhuja
1993AmokLe chauffeurFrench
1993GunaahRaiHindi
1994DilwaleDr. Deshpande
1995Tarpan (The Absolution)Pratap Singh
1995Trimurti
1995Dil Ka DoctorMehboob Sahle
1996Bal BramhachariProf. Vijay TripathiHindi
1998Jhooth Bole Kauwa KaateMr. Sharma
1999Dahek: A Burning PassionJaved Bahkshi
1999:Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2000Hamara Dil Aapke Paas HaiAvinash's fatherHindiUncredited
2001Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of LoveBrijHindi
2001YaadeinL. K. MalhotraHindi
2001Bas Itna Sa Khwaab HaiChandan ShrivastavHindi
2002Mamta
2002RaazMr. Dhanraj upset fatherHindi
2002Na Tum Jaano Na HumAkshaye's dadHindi
2002Badhaai Ho BadhaaiMoses D'SouzaHindi
2002ShararatMr SenguptaHindi
2002PyaasaMr ThakurHindi
2002Maa Tujhe SalaamShivaHindi
2003DumLeader
2003Ishq Vishk
2003Tere NaamDoctorHindi
2003BaghbanMr. Verma (Kapil's dad)
2003Raja BhaiyaHindi
2003Maa Santoshi Maa
2004Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat HaiHindi
2004MadhosiOberoiHindi
2004Agnipankh
2005YakeenDoctor
20057 1/2 Phere: More Than a WeddingSuresh JoshiHindi
2005Dhamkee
2006Humko Tumse Pyaar HaiRaj's Father
2006SandwichThe plastic surgeonHindi
2006UtthaanChaudharyHindi
2006Sarhad PaarR. K. Gupta, Home Secretary
2007Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to LoveMr RainaHindi
2007Good Boy, Bad BoyMr. P.K. Malhotra
2008Ek Vivaah... Aisa BhiNatasha's dad
2010Khichdi: The MovieTulsidas ParekhHindiBased on the sitcom Khichdi
2011Warning Mauland AsfrafHindi
2012Kevi Rite JaishIshwarbhai PatelGujaratiWon Best Supporting Actor at 12th Transmedia Awards
2015Take it EasyDadajiHindi
2016Rustom Judge PatelHindi
2022 Jaysuk Zdpayo Pratap Rai Gujarati
Tu Rajee Re Gujarati [4]
Dhaman Gujarati
2023AazamHindi
Welcome Zindagi Gujarati [5]
Khichdi 2: Mission PaanthukistanTulsidas ParekhHindi[6]

Television shows

References
  1. Safar Zindagi Ka (The Journey of Life: Anang Desai on YouTube
  2. "Anang Desai: There are no permanent friendships in the industry". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016. I am still close to my NSD classmates. But those equations would remain more of professional in nature. And you can't blame anyone for it too.
  3. "Anang Desai". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  4. Tu Rajee Re Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 24 July 2022
  5. "Welcome Zindagi U". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  6. "'Khichdi 2-Mission Paanthukistan' to release in theatres on November 17". The Week. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  7. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#6 - Quicksand". YouTube.



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