Sharat Saxena

Sharat Saxena

Sharat Saxena (born 17 August 1950) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films along with English Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in more than 250 Hindi films. Saxena started his career in the early 1970s and has mainly played supporting roles.

He has starred in some of the most successful films of Hindi cinema like Mr. India, Tridev, Ghayal, Khiladi, Ghulam, Gupt: The Hidden Truth, Duplicate, Soldier, Baghban, Fanaa, Krrish, Ek Hi Raasta (1993), Bajrangi Bhaijan and many more. His performances in these films have established him as one of the best supporting actors in Hindi cinema.

He played the role of Kichaka in the television serial Mahabharat. He is well known for his roles in the movie, Mr. India and the comedy movie Phir Hera Pheri. He was also nominated for Filmfare Best Villain Award for Ghulam (1998).

Early life

Sharat Saxena

Sharat Saxena was born on 17 August 1950 in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. He spent most of his childhood in Bhopal. He is married to Shobha Saxena. He did his schooling from St. Joseph Convent School, Bhopal, and Christ Church Boys' Senior Secondary School, Jabalpur. After doing Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from Jabalpur Engineering College, he wanted to become an actor. So, in 1972, he came to Mumbai. It was tough because of his build, but eventually, he got the role of a henchman. Benaam was his first release. Then followed Dil Dewana, Agent Vinod, Kaala Patthar and others.

Personal life

Sharat Saxena

He currently lives in Madh Island, a colony on the outskirts of Mumbai. He lives with his wife, Shobha, and two children, Veera and Vishal.

Filmography

Hindi films

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Film</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1974</td><td>Benaam</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1976</td><td>Jaaneman</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1977</td><td>Agent Vinod</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1978</td><td>Des Pardes</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Kasme Vaade</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1979</td><td>Kaala Patthar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tarana</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1980</td><td>Dostana</td><td>Photographer / Daaga's Henchman</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lootmaar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Shaan</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1981</td><td>Main Aur Mera Haathi</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1982</td><td>Shakti</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1983</td><td>Pukar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1984</td><td>Aasmaan</td><td>Major</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Boxer</td><td>Raghuraj</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1985</td><td>Kanoon Kya Karega</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Zamana</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aitbaar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Saagar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bepanaah</td><td>Ujagar Singh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Maa Kasam</td><td>Makhan Singh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1986</td><td>Mera Dharam</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Manav Hatya</td><td>Inspector Joseph</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tan-Badan</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Karma</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1987</td><td>Inaam Dus Hazaar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mr. India</td><td>Daaga</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Deewana Tere Naam Ka</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hifazat</td><td>Shambhu Dada</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1988</td><td>Khatron Ke Khiladi</td><td>Inspector Amarnath / Daku Jwala Singh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Shahenshah</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1989</td><td>Meri Zabaan</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Rakhwala</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Daana Paani</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tridev</td><td>Inspector Suraj</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Paanch Paapi</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dost</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1990</td><td>Agneepath</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ghayal</td><td>Deeka</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Thanedaar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Jurm</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1991</td><td>Mast Kalandar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Narsimha</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Banjaran</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Indrajeet</td><td>Batra</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1992</td><td>Rishta To Ho Aisa</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vishwatma</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Khiladi</td><td>Bahadur Singh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Zulm Ki Hukumat</td><td>Reddy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1993</td><td>Aashik Awara</td><td>Kargah</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ek Hi Raasta</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lootere</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1994</td><td>Beta Ho To Aisa</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1995</td><td>Policewala Gunda</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1997</td><td>Gupt: The Hidden Truth</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ziddi</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1998</td><td>Duplicate</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ghulam</td><td>Raunak Singh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Soldier</td><td>Baldev Sinha</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1999</td><td>Safari</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Baadshah</td><td>Moti</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2000</td><td>Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Josh</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aaghaaz</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2001</td><td>Ajnabee</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2002</td><td>Maa Tujhhe Salaam</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Rishtey</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Saathiya</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2003</td><td>Baghban</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2 October</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Haasil</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Paanch</td><td></td><td>Unreleased</td></tr><tr><td>2004</td><td>Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities</td><td>Maharawal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Asambhav</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tumsa Nahin Dekna</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Viruddh</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mumbai Xpress</td><td></td><td>Bilingual film</td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>Phir Hera Pheri</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bhagam Bhag</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Baabul</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Fanaa</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Alag</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Krrish</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pyaar Ke Side Effects</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Hello</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>De Dana Dan</td><td>Wilson Perera</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Vaada Raha... I Promise</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Kushti</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Ready</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bodyguard</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Bumboo</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Deewana Main Deewana</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>John Day</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Club 60</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bullett Raja</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Hasee Toh Phasee</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Singham Returns</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Thugs Of Hindostan</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Race 3</td><td>Raghu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dassehra</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Dabangg 3</td><td>SP Satyendra</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hansa Ek Sanyog</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Jai Mummy Di</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>It's My Life</td><td></td><td>Delayed release; Filmed in 2007</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Sherni</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tadap</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>Hume Toh Loot Liya</td><td></td><td>MX Player film</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Naam - The Missing Identity</td><td>CBI chief Safaraz Khan</td><td>Delayed release; Filmed in 2004</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>Son Of Sardar 2</td><td>Ranjit Singh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Saali Mohabbat</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Other language films

Year	Film	Role	Language	Notes
1982	Ucha Dar Babey Nanak Da		Punjabi
1985	Jeevante Jeevan		Malayalam
1988	Aryan
1989	Ashoka Chakravarthy	Majid Khan	Telugu
1991	Gunaa		Tamil
Kilukkam	Samar Khan	Malayalam
Nirnayam		Telugu
Agni Nilavu		Malayalam
1992	Mannan		Tamil
Gharana Mogudu		Telugu
1993	Mutha Mestri	Athma
Money
Bangaru Bullodu
1994	Thenmavin Kombath	Mallikkettu	Malayalam
Gandeevam		Telugu
S. P. Parasuram	Bhavani
Mugguru Monagallu
Money Money
1995	Raja Simham
Nirnayam	Iftikhar	Malayalam
Thakshashila
1997	Ugadi		Telugu
2000	Okkadu Chalu	Dhanraj
Sudhandhiram		Tamil
2001	Ajnabee		Hindi
Narasimha		Tamil
2002	Parasuram		Malayalam
2003	C. I. D. Moosa	Khalid Mohammad Baba
Indiramma	Kesava Rayudu	Telugu
Simhadri
2005	Mumbai Xpress		Tamil	Bilingual film
Bunny		Telugu
The Great New Wonderful		English
2006	Kilukkam Kilukilukkam	Samar Khan	Malayalam
2012	Rahe Chardi Kala Punjab Di		Punjabi
2013	Sringaravelan	Ahuja	Malayalam
2017	Si3		Tamil
Vivegam
2022	Gold	Colonel Singhania	Malayalam
2025	Madha Gaja Raja	Dhandapani (Master)	Tamil	Delayed release; Filmed in 2012
2026	Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu	MP Nitin Sharma	Telugu

TV series

• Mahabharat – Kichaka • Kanoon – Avinash/Inspector Sooraj Singh • Main Dilli Hoon – Shukracharya • Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo – Kulguru Trikaldarshi

Awards and nominations

Sharat Saxena

• 1998: Nominated :Filmfare Best Villain Award for Ghulam