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He was born in Mumbai,<ref>http://www.indicine.com/name/alok-nath/</ref> India and then his family shifted to New Delhi |
He was born in Mumbai,<ref>http://www.indicine.com/name/alok-nath/</ref> India and then his family shifted to New Delhi where he still owns a house in the Civil Lines. He began acting as a child. However he did not take acting very seriously until he got his breaks. He was a drug addict in his young age but left the habit. His family belongs to Punjab's Ludhiana district and his in-laws live in Patna.<ref>http://www.esamaad.com/regular/2011/09/9066/</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 01:18, 21 January 2014
Alok Nath | |
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 Alok Nath in 2012 | |
| Born | 10 July 1956 Mumbai, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor Television actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Alok Nath Jha Known as Alok Nath[1](born 10 July 1956) is an Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood movies. He is most notable for playing the role of Haveli Ram in Ramesh Sippy's television series, Buniyaad.
Early life
He was born in Mumbai,[2] India and then his family shifted to New Delhi where he still owns a house in the Civil Lines. He began acting as a child. However he did not take acting very seriously until he got his breaks. He was a drug addict in his young age but left the habit. His family belongs to Punjab's Ludhiana district and his in-laws live in Patna.[3]
Career
He first rose to fame for his role in the 1987 television series, Buniyaad. He went on to essay the role of Deepak in the television serial Tara. He later appeared in the 1989 film, Maine Pyar Kiya, playing the father of Bhagyashree Patwardhan's character, Suman. He has appeared in some of the biggest hits of Bollywood, playing supporting roles as a father or uncle who is shown as a humble and a kind person. Prime examples are Taal, Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Pardes and Vivah. He played negative roles in films like Bol Radha Bol, Vinashak – Destroyer and Shadyantra. He also made an appearance in the international award-winning Richard Attenborough directed film Gandhi (1982).
Nath's film Vivah was very successful at the box office[4] and his performance as a doting uncle was praised by critics.[5]
He appeared in some episodes of Rishtey, a TV series that aired on Zee TV during 1999-2001.
He appeared in the Star Plus serial Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai which had been running since late 2007. He is currently working in Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli.[6]
On 30 December 2013, jokes and memes based on characters played by Alok Nath started trending on social media without apparent reasons and spread quickly.[7] Reacting over the jokes, the Actor admitted that he liked most of them.[8]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mukhbir | babuji | |
| 2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | babuji | |
| 2007 | Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | babuji | |
| 2007 | Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | babuji | |
| 2006 | Vivah | babuji | |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | babuji | |
| 2006 | Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin | babuji | |
| 2005 | Tango Charlie | babuji | |
| 2005 | Zameer: The Fire Within | babuji | |
| 2005 | Bhola in Bollywood | babuji | |
| 2005 | Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse | babuji | |
| 2005 | That Game of Chess | babuji | |
| 2005 | Police Force: An Inside Story | babuji | |
| 2004 | Ishq Hai Teri Tumse | babuji | |
| 2004 | 30 Days | babuji | |
| 2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai | babuji | |
| 2003 | Indian Babu | babuji | |
| 2003 | Dabdaba | babuji | |
| 2003 | Maa Santoshi Maa | babuji | |
| 2003 | Pinjar | babuji | |
| 2002 | Rishtey | Judge | |
| 2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Mr. Khanna | |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Mr. K hanna | |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Vishnu Sharma | |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Sanskari Babuji | |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Grandfather | |
| 2002 | Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | Rohit's Dad | |
| 2002 | Ansh: The Deadly Part | Dina Nath | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Rahim | |
| 2002 | Kaaboo | Master (Shankar's dad) | |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Mr. Sharma a.k.a. Bauji (Pooja and Anjali's dad) | |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Rana Birendra | |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Jagmohan Thappar | |
| 2001 | Uljhan | Mr. Mathur | |
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Avinash Roy / Chatterjee | |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Shyam Prasad Bharadwaj | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Ram Charan Shukla | |
| 2000 | Le Chal Apne Sang | Dhanraj | |
| 1999 | Taal | Tara Babu | |
| 1999 | Pyar Koi Khel Nahin | ||
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Rohan's Grandfather | |
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Ramkishen | |
| 1998 | Bada Din | Shankar Babu | |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Rajeshwar's father | |
| 1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | Police Commissioner | |
| 1998 | Bada Din | Shankar Babu | |
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | Alok Lucknowi | |
| 1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice | Police Commissioner | |
| 1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | ||
| 1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | Chief Minister | |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Abu Baba | |
| 1997 | Jeevan Yudh | Vasudev Rai | |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | ||
| 1997 | Pardes | Suraj Dev (Ganga's father) | |
| 1996 | Zordar | Sangha | |
| 1996 | Jeet | Prof. Sidhant Sharma | |
| 1996 | Maahir | Amar Rai | |
| 1996 | Papa Kehte Hain | ||
| 1996 | Agni Sakshi | Madhu's father | |
| 1996 | Vijeta | Advocate Durga Prasad | |
| 1996 | Ek Tha Raja | Commissioner Paramjeet Singh | |
| 1996 | Hahakaar | Sayed Ur Rehman | |
| 1996 | Rakshak | Commissioner of Police | |
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Lawyer Srivastava | |
| 1995 | Hum Dono | Vikram Saigal | |
| 1995 | Hulchul | Om Gautam (Chief Minister) | |
| 1995 | Sidhi | Aditya Diwan | |
| 1995 | Gaddaar | Amar Nath (Priya's dad) | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | Chief Minister | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Dr. Neelkanth | |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Commissioner of Police | |
| 1994 | Mr. Asaad | Havaldar Hari | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Judge Somnath | |
| 1994 | Gangster | ||
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Mr. Ram Khanna (aka Ramji) | |
| 1994 | Kanoon | Judge Dharmadhikari | |
| 1994 | Laadla | Kaajal's dad | |
| 1994 | Insaniyat | Hardayal | |
| 1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Kailash Nath | |
| 1994 | Chauraha | Masterji | |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Kashi | |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Kailashnath | |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | ||
| 1993 | Sainik | Bihari Kaka | |
| 1993 | Dil Hai Betaab | Raja's dad | |
| 1993 | Chor Aur Chaand | Dinkar Seth | |
| 1993 | Tara | ||
| 1993 | Divya Shakti | Professor | |
| 1993 | Anth | Principal Satyaprakash Saxena | |
| 1993 | Antim Nyay | ||
| 1993 | Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi | Narsi | |
| 1993 | Game | Inspector Patil | |
| 1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Kailash Nath | |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Shanti Prasad | |
| 1992 | Deewana | Mr. Sharma | |
| 1992 | Sahebzaade | Kishan | |
| 1992 | Meera Ka Mohan | ||
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Anurag Singh | |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Com. Yashpal Thapa | |
| 1992 | Mehboob Mere Mehboob | Mr. T. Choudhry | |
| 1992 | Naseebwaala | Iqbal | |
| 1992 | Police Aur Mujrim | Chief Minister | |
| 1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | Deepak's dad | |
| 1992 | Tirangaa | Prime Minister | |
| 1991 | Ayee Milan Ki Raat | ||
| 1991 | Vishu-Devaa | Baba (Undertaker) | |
| 1991 | Jamai Raja | Vishwanath | |
| 1991 | Khel | Anand | |
| 1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Raja Jai Singh | |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaarey | Colonel Singh | |
| 1991 | Pyar Bhara Dil | Porash Sunderlal | |
| 1990 | CID | IGP Kumar | |
| 1990 | Lekin... | Ustad Meraj Ali | |
| 1990 | Agneepath | Dinanath Chavan | |
| 1990 | Dushman | Rakesh's Father | |
| 1990 | Hatimtai | ||
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | ||
| 1990 | Shadyantra | ||
| 1989 | Anjaane Rishte | Ram Mohan | |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki | ||
| 1989 | Joshilaay | ||
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Karan | |
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Veer Singh | |
| 1988 | Agnee | Pramod | |
| 1988 | Dayavan | Karim Baba | |
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Ustad Ali Mohammed | |
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Jaswant Singh | |
| 1988 | Hamara Khandaan | Mr. Miranda (Ruby's dad) | |
| 1988 | Trishagni | ||
| 1987 | Kachchi Kali | ||
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Judge Rameshwar Dayal | |
| 1987 | Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin | ||
| 1987 | Zevar | Jagdish | |
| 1985 | Faasle | Shivraj's brother | |
| 1985 | Apna Jahan | D'Souza | |
| 1984 | Saaransh | Pandit/Astrologer | |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Dinesh | |
| 1984 | Aaj Ki Awaaz | Hotel/bar owner | |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Tyeb Mohammed |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Rishte-Naate | ||
| 1986 | Buniyaad | Master Haveli Ram | |
| 1992 | Talaash | Shankarlal Shrivastava, an author and lead character | |
| Year Unknown | Daane Anaar Ke | Played the husband who wins a lottery. | |
| 1993-97 | Tara | Deepak | |
| 1999–2001 | Rishtey (TV series) | ||
| 1997 | Kabhie Kabhie (1997 TV series) | it was directed by mahesh bhatt and written by Anurag Kashyap, Akash Khurana and Vinta Nanda | |
| 2002 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Saurabh Mathur | |
| 2002 | Piya Ka Ghar | Bhavani Shankar | |
| 2005 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Yashvardhan Mittal | Rani Mittal/Goyal's father |
| 2006 | Ghar Ek Sapnaa | Amarnath | |
| 2007 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai | Baldev Kapoor | Gyan's father |
| 2007–2010 | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Prakashchand | Ragini's father and Sadna's mamaji |
| 2009–2012 | Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Thakur Uday Pratap Singh | Abha's father |
| 2011–28 March 2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Mathur | Dr. Ashutosh's adoptive father and Dr. Nidhi's maternal grandfather |
| 12 August 2013 – 9 October 2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Balwant Rana | Shivani's grandfather and Raghu's master |
References
- ^ http://www.esamaad.com/regular/2011/09/9066/
- ^ http://www.indicine.com/name/alok-nath/
- ^ http://www.esamaad.com/regular/2011/09/9066/
- ^ "boxofficeindia.com". Vivah storms the box office. Archived from the original on 20 December 2006. Retrieved 19 December 2006.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "indiafm.com". Review of Vivah. Archived from the original on 19 December 2006. Retrieved 19 December 2006.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Bollywood's favourite father figure". The Hindu. 28 April 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Bhopatkar, Tejshree (2013-12-31). "Is Alok Nath the next Rajinikanth?". timesofindia.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-1-2.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Alok Nath reacts to funny tweets about him". Gayatri Sankar. Zee News. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
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