Arun Bakshi


Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and also a singer. He has acted as a character actor in over 100 Hindi films, and as a playback singer has also sung 298 songs. He has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. He also played the role of Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in Colors's Ishq Ka Rang Safed.

Biography

He was born and brought up in Ludhiana, Punjab, where he graduated from Arya College, Ludhiana. He worked with the Punjab Agricultural University for a while, before moving to Mumbai, to start his acting career in 1981, first in television and later films.
Arun Bakshi is well known for performances in BR Chopra's Mahabharat as Dhristadyumna, Guru, Kuch To Gadbad Hai and Masoom.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2019Chan TaraKanjoos BaapPunjabi Movie
2018Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se 2Bhojpuri Movie
20179 O'ClockNasim
2013Awwal GulookaarJudgeReality Singing Show
2012'Mr. Bakshi
2011The Life ZindagiKamal Kumar
2010'Maulana Asad Masood
2009'Police Inspector
2009VictoryChander
2008Wattanaan Ton DoorPilot Daler Singh
2008Desh DrohiSanjay's P.A.
2008'Manager – All India Bank
2008Don Muthu SwamiInspector Bakshi
2008Black & WhiteNaeem Shaikh
2007My Friend Ganesha
2007'Jarnail Singh
2007Khanna & IyerMinister Bhanupratap
2007Salaam-E-IshqSatpal
2006Ek Jind Ek JaanDhanwant 'Dhanya' Dhanoo' Singh/Dhanwant KangPunjabi cinema film
2006Come DecemberMr. Sharma
2005Kyon Ki...
2005Jo Bole So NihaalRajinder Singh
2004Ab... Bas!Baba
2004Mission Mumbai
2004Aaj Jaana Hai Ke Pyaar Kya Ha
2004Kuch To Gadbad HaiInspector R.K. Marwah
2003AanchShambhu
2003Where's the Party Yaar?Dr. Bakshi
2002'Cheema
2002Rishtey
2002Vadh
2002KrantiLabour Minister
2002Sindoor Ki SaugandhGulal
2002MulaqaatMr. Patkar
2002Yeh Dil AashiqanaaMr. Patkar
2001Dial 100Police Commissioner Dharmesh Deo
2001IttefaqACP Anand Verma
2000Baaghi
2000Justice Chowdhary
1999Heera Lal Panna LalPandit
1999ZulmiPolish Inspector Vikram
1999Sarfarosh-E-HindCrippled soldier
1999Dulhan Banoo Main TeriRastogi
1999Kaala Samrajyaas Aroon Bakshi
1999Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota SinghPunjabi cinema film
1999Dil Kya Kare
1998Pardesi BabuThief
1998Iski Topi Uske SarrMohamed
1998Miss 420Vakar – Khan's assistant
1998Devta
1998HitlerInspector Bakshi
1998Hafta Vasuli
1997Krishna ArjunInspector Chatursen Chaubey
1997GhoonghatBoghi
1997Auzaar
1997YeshwantPsychiatrist
1997Itihaas
1997SanamConstable
1996DiljaleLaaley
1996MafiaJohn T. Dalla
1996Saajan Chale SasuralMadhav
1996VijetaTrade Union Leader
1996Hind Ki Beti
1996Masoom
1996Himmatvar
1996RakshakAdvocate
1996BhishmaInspector Jagawar
1996ArmyPolice Inspector Bakshi
1995Gande Log
1995God and Gun
1995SurakshaaLaxman Singh
1995Imtihaan
1994Hum Hain Bemisaal
1994ZaalimDr. Vikram
1994Jai KishenPolice Inspector
1994LaadlaMehtu
1994Raja BabuChandra Mohan
1994Gopi KishanPolitician
1994Dhuan Hi Dhuan
1994KhudaiJagjit
1994Eena Meena DeekaBatli – Beggar with Harmonium
1993ShatranjArun
1993ParwaneEx-Police Inspector
1993Police WalaDrunk in train
1993RangLecturer
1993Waqt Hamara HaiMunim
1993PlatformBatli – Beggar with Harmonium
1993Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka RajaMr. Katik Lal
1993GameVikram's dad
1993Antim NyayArjun Baksh
1993Raunaq
1993Phir Teri Kahani Yaad AayeeSinger in song "Dil Ro Ro Ke"
1993AankhenMan who saved Bunnu
1992AnaamDr. Harry Thomas
1992ApradhiPolice Inspector
1992BalwaanPolice Inspector Tanya Palok
1992ChamatkarUmpire
1992Bol Radha BolBanarasi Chacha
1992PaayalPaayal's Father
1992Dil Ka Kya KasoorVerma, Editor
1991Ranbhoomi
1991HennaCostable Nawabdin
1991Vishnu-DevaaRam Prasad
1991Trinetra
1991FatehTau
1991Patthar Ke PhoolPolice Commissioner
1990Mahesh
1989DaataJailor Sharma
1989IlaakaBaban
1989Ghar Ka ChiraagMurli Kaka
1989Main Azaad HoonProtester
1989GuruInspector Arun
1988TamachaAdvocate Mulchandani
1987AvamAir Chief Marshal Vasudevan
1986BegaanaVijaya Bank Branch Manager
1986Duty
1985SurkhiyaanNight Queen Guest House's Manager
1985NasoorDr. Babubhai
1985TawaifZafar
1984Aaj Ki AwazInspector Veerkar
1984SaaranshGajanan Chitre's Goon
1984Kanoon Kya Karega
1983QayamatPolice Inspector
1983MazdoorMill worker
1983Zara Si ZindagiArun
1982NikaahWedding Guest
1981ChakraPolice Inspector
1981Sazaye Maut

Music

2011 Tum Hi To Ho...
2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes
2002 Aankhen
2000 Dalaal No.1
1998 Chhota Chetan
1998 Hafta Vasuli
1995 Janam Kundli
1995 God and Gun
1994 Amaanat
1994 Prem Yog
1994 Gopi Kishan
1994 Jai Kishen
1993 Parwane
1993 Platform
1993 Aankhen
1992 Adharm
1992 pyar dewana hota hai
1992 Balwaan

Composer

2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes