Brijendra Kala | |
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| Born | January 1, 1965 |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Brijendra Kala is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood films.[1][2] He is known for his subtle portrayals of characters rooted in reality.[3] He gained attention for his small roles in mainstream cinema.[4]
Early life
Kala spent his childhood in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh where his father worked in a veterinary hospital.[5] His family belongs to Pauri, Garhwal in Uttarakhand.[5][6]
Career
He wrote the dialogues for several TV shows produced by Ekta Kapoor, including Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. His acting debut was in 2003, when Tigmanshu Dhulia cast him in a small role as a newspaper vendor in Haasil.[7]
Kala has had minor or supporting roles in films such as Jab We Met, Mithya, Agneepath, Paan Singh Tomar, Ankhon Dekhi, PK, Tubelight and Batti Gul Meter Chalu,[8] and has played a range of different characters, specialising in comedic portrayals.[4][9]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Milk Vendor | ||
| 2003 | Haasil | Newspaper vendor | ||
| 2005 | Raghu Romeo | TV director | ||
| Shabd | Rama Kant | |||
| Bunty Aur Babli | Mehmood Bilal | |||
| 2006 | Gafla | Stock broker | ||
| Ahista Ahista | P.C.O. owner | |||
| 2007 | Jab We Met | Taxi driver | ||
| Manorama Six Feet Under | Bihari Lal | |||
| 2008 | Mithya | Police inspector – Shyaam | ||
| Dasvidaniya | Shiraaz | |||
| 2009 | Aloo Chaat | |||
| Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi? | ||||
| Saluun | Bada Babu | |||
| 2010 | 10ml Love | |||
| Karthik Calling Karthik | Executive – telephone exchange | |||
| Dus Tola | Abdul | |||
| Pappu Can't Dance Saala | Nagesh | |||
| Phas Gaye Re Obama | Police inspector | |||
| 2011 | Utt Pataang | Dolu | ||
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Salman Bhai | |||
| Chalo Dilli | Train ticket collector | |||
| Jo Dooba So Paar | Dr. Sharma | |||
| Shwet | Activist | |||
| 2012 | Agneepath | Muneem | ||
| Paan Singh Tomar | Press reporter | |||
| Fatso! | Vijay | |||
| Jannat 2 | Dadda – Assistant of ACP Pratap Raghuvanshi | |||
| Myoho | Mr. Malhotra | |||
| Future to Bright Hai Ji | Baramdutt | |||
| 2013 | Jolly LLB | Jolly's fellow lawyer | Shown in Opening Scene | |
| Bajatey Raho | Bagga | |||
| 2014 | Ankhon Dekhi | Mama Ji | ||
| Bhoothnath Returns | Manager of Heaven | |||
| Youngistaan | Kulfi / Alcohol vendor | |||
| PK | Idol seller | |||
| Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi | Babaji | |||
| Identity Card Ek Lifeline | Constable | |||
| 2015 | Chidiya | Suraj | ||
| Guddu Rangeela | Caretaker | |||
| Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho | Lawyer | |||
| Meeruthiya Gangsters | Jayantilal Jain | |||
| Dolly Ki Doli | Sub-Inspector Khan | |||
| 2016 | Rustom | Head constable Tukaram | ||
| M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Commentator Shukla | [4] | ||
| 2017 | Running Shaadi | Uncle of Ram Bharose | ||
| Jolly LLB 2 | Dubey Ji | |||
| Tubelight | Shopkeeper | |||
| Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Sugandha's uncle | |||
| Qarib Qarib Singlle | Hotel receptionist | |||
| Dhh | Hindi teacher | Gujarati film | ||
| Panchlait | Chhadidaar Aganu Mahto | |||
| 2018 | Udanchhoo | Kal Bhairav | ||
| Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain | Batti | [10] | ||
| Love per Square Foot | T. C. Mishra | released on Netflix | ||
| Phamous | Cop | |||
| Bioscopewala | Bhola | |||
| Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Deendayal Juyal | |||
| FryDay | Thief | |||
| Zero | Pandey | |||
| PK Lele A Salesman | Mr Lele | [11] | ||
| 2019 | Sharmaji Ki Lag Gayi | Professor Sharma | pagalpanti 2019 mama ji | |
| Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Chaubey | |||
| Bharat | Chacha | |||
| Gone Kesh | Alok | |||
| 2020 | Ghoomketu | Sampadak Joshi | released on Zee5 | |
| Virgin Bhanupriya | Police inspector | released on Zee5 | ||
| Gulabo Sitabo | Christopher Clarke | released on Amazon Prime | ||
| 2021 | Kaagaz | Highcourt judge | released on Zee5 | |
| 83 | Cricket Board Man 2 | |||
| Banchhada | ||||
| Sherni | Forest officer Bansal | released on Amazon Prime Video | [12] | |
| Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Ramprasad's son-in-law | Released on Netflix | ||
| 2022 | Mere Desh Ki Dharti | Dubey Ji | [13] | |
| Janhit Mein Jaari | ||||
| Shabaash Mithu | BCCI Main Person | |||
| Cirkus | Yusuf | |||
| Ishq Pashmina | [14] | |||
| 2023 | Kathal | Srivastva | Netflix film | |
| Panch Kriti Five Elements | ||||
| OMG 2 | Dr. Gagan Malviya |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Life Sahi Hai | Sinha | Hindi | ZEE5 | [15] |
| 2022 | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Munshi Ji | Hindi | Netflix |
References
- ↑ Pereira, Priyanka (3 April 2012). "Hero by Character". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ↑ "'शुभ मंगल सावधान' में आपको गुदगुदाएंगे उत्तराखंड के ताऊ- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 5 November 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ↑ "'ट्यूबलाइट' में क्या है सलमान खान का 'सीक्रेट', एक्टर ने खोला राज- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- 1 2 3 Gaekwad, Manish. "How Brijendra Kala steals the scene each and every time". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- 1 2 "brijendra kala of uttarakhand comes with movie tubelight | Uttaranchal Today". uttaranchaltoday.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ↑ @rajyaSameeksha. "Uttarakhand News: Brijendra kala played a fantastic role in bollywood upcoming movie". rajyasameeksha.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ↑ "Know Your Actor". The Indian Express. 11 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ↑ "Brijendra Kala: "Film Industry Is Yet To Give My Due As A Performer"". Koimoi. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ↑ Jha, Aditya Mani (15 December 2017). "Let there be Panchlait". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ↑ Pandolin (25 December 2017). "Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain -wins the best feature film award at HBO's South Asian International Film Festival, New York. | Pandolin". Pandolin. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ↑ "PK Lele A Salesman Movie Review {1.0/5}: Critic Review of PK Lele A Salesman by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Vidya Balan starrer Sherni to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in June 2021". Bollywood Hungama. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ↑ "Mere Desh Ki Dharti Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ↑ "Cricketer Deepak Chahar's sister Malti to make debut with 'Ishq Pashmina' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ↑ "Watch: Luv Ranjan's web series Life Sahi Hai's first episode hits the internet waves". Deccan Chronicle. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
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