Summary
Kulbhushan Kharbanda (born 21 October 1944) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Punjabi films. He is best known for his role as the antagonist Shakaal in Shaan (1980),[1][2][3] Starting off with the Delhi-based theatre group 'Yatrik' in the 1960s, he moved to films with Sai Paranjpye's Jadu Ka Shankh in 1974. He worked in several parallel cinema films before working in the mainstream Hindi film industry. He appeared in Mahesh Bhatt's classic Arth (1982), Ek Chadar Maili Si (1986), Waaris (1988), and in all three parts of Deepa Mehta's Elements trilogy: Fire (1996), Earth (1998), and Water (2005).[4] After nearly two decades he was seen on the theatre stage at the Padatik Theatre in Kolkata in the production of Atmakatha, directed by Vinay Sharma.[5]
Kulbhushan Kharbanda | |
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 Kharbanda in 2012 | |
| Born | 21 October 1944 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
Career edit
After his studies he and a few of his college friends formed a theatre group called "Abhiyaan", and then joined Delhi-based "Yatrik", a bilingual theatre repertory founded by director Joy Michael in 1964; he became its first paid artiste, though after a few years Yatrik collapsed as the director was lecturing in US universities.[6][7][8] That is when he moved to Kolkata in 1972 and started working with the theatre group "Padatik" which did Hindi theatre, under director Shyamanand Jalan. Here he worked for a while before moving on to Mumbai and films.[9][10]
He first got noticed in Nishaant (1974) by Shyam Benegal, with whom he went on to work in several more films including Manthan (1976), Bhumika: The Role (1977), Junoon (1978), and Kalyug (1980). Soon he was a regular with parallel cinema directors, like in Godhuli (1977) with B. V. Karanth.
Playing the bald villain Shakaal in Shaan (1980) directed by Ramesh Sippy, he saw his transition into mainstream cinema. Kharbanda went on to appear in Shakti (1982), Ghayal (1990), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Gupt (1997), Border (1997), Yes Boss (1997) and Refugee (2000). However, he continued appearing in art films such as Chakra (1981), with Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah, Arth (1982), with Shabana Azmi, Andhi Gali (1984), the first Hindi film of Buddhadeb Dasgupta,[11] Ek Chadar Maili Si (1986), with Hema Malini, Utsav (1984), by Girish Karnad, Mandi (1983), Trikal (1985), Susman (1987), by Shyam Benegal, Naseem (1995), by Saeed Akhtar Mirza and Monsoon Wedding (2001) directed by Mira Nair.
He portrayed Reema Lagoo's husband and Raj Babbar's brother in Shashi Kapoor's Filmwalas Productions' Kalyug. He has also appeared in period films such as Jodha Akbar and Lagaan.
He has acted in a number of Punjabi films. He portrayed the hero in the legendary film Chan Pardesi (1980) and starred in the Punjabi comedy Mahaul Theek Hai (1999).
He has acted in six of Deepa Mehta's movies and all her trilogy films: Earth, Fire and Water. He did a German film in 2009.
He has acted in TV serials, such as Shanno Ki Shaadi and Mahi Ve.[1]
He has been seen on the stage in plays such as Teen Farishtay, Hatya ek akaar ki, Baki Itihaas, Ek Shunya Bajirao, Guinea Pig, Girdhade, Sakharam Binder and, recently, Atmakatha.
Filmography edit
Television + Web series edit
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Yeh Hai Mere Apne | |
| 1999 | Shapath | |
| 2002 | Tu Kahe Agar | Vishal's Tauji |
| 2016 | Love Shots | Mr. Chowdhury |
| 2018-2020 | Mirzapur | Satyanand Tripathi aka Bauji |
| 2020 | A Suitable Boy | Karim Chand Seth aka Lata's Nanaji |
| 2021 | The Tattoo Murders | Retired DCP Ajay Yagnik |
| 2022 | Guilty Minds | L N Khanna |
Films edit
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ghulami | Nominated |
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lagaan | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ a b "Down movie lane". The Tribune. 1 July 2006. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "Bollywood's villains we love to hate". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "A homage to G P Sippy". Bollywood Hungama, Screen. 5 January 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2008.
- ^ "Adieu to stereotypes". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 20 October 2000. Archived from the original on 2 March 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Atmakatha". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ "Joy de vivre". The Hindu. 4 March 2010. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "40 Years, and Still Travelling". Indian Express. 8 August 2003. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "The stage is set...". The Hindu. 4 August 2005.
- ^ "Calcutta, home to Hindi Theatre". The Hindu. 29 October 1997. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011.
- ^ "Usha Ganguly". mumbaitheatreguide.com. November 2006. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "I'm making a Hindi film: Buddhadeb". The Times of India. 10 December 2010. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article". www.tribuneindia.com.
External links edit
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda at IMDb
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda at Rotten Tomatoes
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda at Bollywood Hungama
Further reading edit
- A stage of reflection Interview in The Hindu