Arun Bali
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Arun Bali | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1942 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Arun Bali (born 23 December 1942) is an Indian actor who has worked in numerous films and television series. He played the part of King Porus in the 1991 period drama Chanakya, Kunwar Singh in the Doordarshan soap opera Swabhimaan and the Chief Minister of undivided Bengal, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, in the controversial and critically acclaimed 2000 film Hey Ram. In the 2000s, he became known for his "grandfatherly" roles like that of Harshvardhan Wadhwa in Kumkum and has even garnered popular awards for the same. He is also a National Award-winning producer.[citation needed] He hails from a Punjabi Muhiyal (Brahmin) Family.[citation needed]
In 2001, the prominent writer, actor and director Lekh Tandon counted Bali amongst his favorite actors.[1]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
- Saugandh (1991)
- Yalgaar (1992) as Home Minister Uday Narayan.
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992)
- Heer Ranjha (1992)
- Khalnayak (1993)
- Kayda Kanoon (1993)
- Phool Aur Angaar (1993)... Justice Chaudhary
- Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) Mohanlal
- Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
- Ram Jaane (1995)... Paowala Baba
- Policewala Gunda (1995)... Central Govt Minister
- Masoom... Commissioner
- Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995)
- Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
- Raajkumar (1996)
- Satya (1998)... Home Secretary Mr Sharma
- Dand Nayak... Commissioner of police
- Shikari (2000)
- Hey Ram (2000) ... Shaheed Suhrawardy
- Laado (2000)... Inder's Father (Haryanvi Movies)
- Om Jai Jagadish (2002)...Anil Khanna,College Principal
- Aankhen (2002)
- Zameen (2003) ... Pakistani Home Minister
- Armaan (2003)
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)... 2ND innings resident
- Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
- Gumnaam - The Mystery (2008)
- Munde U.K. De (2009)... Gurdit Singh
- 3 Idiots (2009)... Shyamaldas Chanchad (Cameo appearance)
- Sat Sri Akal (2009)
- Ready (2011) as Guruji
- Barfi!
- Oh My God (2012 film)
- Kaum De Heere (2014 Punjabi Film)
- Punjab 1984 (2014 film)
- PK (2014 film)
- Utopia (2015)
- Bhaag Johnny... Acharya Ji
- Airlift (2016)
- 1920: London (2016)
- Baaghi (A Rebel for Love) as Father of Ronnie (Voice only)
- Baaghi 2 (2018 film) as the Gurudwara priest
- Manmarziyaan (2018) as Rumi's Grandfather
- Kedarnath (2018) as Chief Priest
- Panipat (2019) as Ala Singh
Television[edit]
- Doosra Kewal (TV Series) (1989)
- Phir Wahi Talash (TV Series) (1989-90)
- Neem ka Ped (TV Series) 1990–1994
- Dastoor (TV Series) 1996
- Dil Dariya (TV Series) (1989)
- Chanakya (1991)... King Porus
- Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993-1994)... Various characters
- The Great Maratha (1994) - Mughal emperor Alamgir II
- Shaktimaan
- Zee Horror Show (1 episode – "Raaz", 1994)
- Sidhhi (1995)... Guru
- Aarohan (The Ascent)
- Swabhimaan (1995)... Kunwar Singh
- Maharath (1996)... Vrahaspati
- The Peacock Spring (1996)... Prof. Asutosh
- ...Jayate (1997) Judge
- Aahat (1997)
- Chamatkaar (1998)... Fake sage
- Amrapali (2002)
- Des mein nikla hoga chaand(2002)
- Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan (2002)
- Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki (2007)
- Maayka (2007)
- Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? (2010)... Babuji
- I Luv My India (2012)... Premnath
- Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2012)... Vajraang
- Jai Ganesha... Lord Brahma
- P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016)... Harpal Singh
References[edit]
- ^ An Interview with Lekh Tandon. indiantelevision.com (13 October 2001)