Sharat Saxena (born 17 August 1950) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films along with English, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. He 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 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 Telecommunication Engineering|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 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 Year Film Role Notes 1974Benaam 1976 Jaaneman 1977 Agent Vinod 1978 Des Pardes Kasme Vaade 1979 Kaala Patthar Tarana Bhala ManusJoseph1980 Dostana Photographer / Daaga's Henchman Lootmaar Shaan 1981 Main Aur Mera Haathi 1982 Shakti 1983 Pukar 1984 Aasmaan MajorBoxer Raghuraj1985 Kanoon Kya Karega Zamana Aitbaar SaagarBepanaah Ujagar Singh Maa Kasam Makhan Singh1986 Mera Dharam Manav Hatya Inspector Joseph Tan-Badan Karma 1987 Inaam Dus Hazaar Mr. India Daaga Deewana Tere Naam Ka Hifazat Shambhu Dada1988 Khatron Ke Khiladi Inspector Amarnath / Daku Jwala Singh Shahenshah1989 Meri Zabaan Rakhwala Daana PaaniTridev Inspector Suraj Paanch Paapi Dost 1990 Agneepath Ghayal Deeka Thanedaar Jurm1991 Mast Kalandar Narsimha Banjaran Indrajeet Batra1992 Rishta To Ho Aisa Vishwatma Khiladi Bahadur Singh Zulm Ki Hukumat Reddy1993 Aashik Awara Kargah Ek Hi Raasta Lootere 1994Beta Ho To Aisa1995 Policewala Gunda1997 Gupt: The Hidden Truth Ziddi 1998 Duplicate Ghulam Raunak Singh Soldier Baldev Sinha1999 Safari Baadshah Moti2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Josh Aaghaaz 2001 Ajnabee2002 Maa Tujhhe Salaam Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Rishtey Saathiya 2003 Baghban 2 October Haasil Paanch Unreleased2004 Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities Maharawal Asambhav Tumsa Nahin Dekna2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Viruddh Mumbai Xpress Bilingual film2006 Phir Hera PheriTiwari Seth a.k.a "Totla Seth" Bhagam Bhag Fredrick Baabul Fanaa Alag KrrishVikram Sinha Pyaar Ke Side Effects 2008 Hello2009 De Dana Dan CBI Inspector Wilson Perera Vaada Raha... I Promise 2010 Kushti 2011Ready Suraj ChaudharyBodyguard 2012 Bumboo 2013 Deewana Main DeewanaJohn Day Club 60 Bullett Raja 2014 Hasee Toh PhaseeSingham Returns Mumbai Police Commissioner Shiv Rathod2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan Dayanand Pandey Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 2018 Thugs Of Hindostan Race 3 Raghu Dassehra 2019 Dabangg 3 SP Satyendra Hansa Ek Sanyog2020 Jai Mummy Di It's My Life Delayed release;Filmed in 20072021 Sherni Tadap 2023 Hume Toh Loot Liya MX Player film 2024Naam - The Missing Identity CBI chief Safaraz KhanDelayed release;Filmed in 20042025Son Of Sardar 2Ranjit SinghSaali Mohabbat2026The Great Grand Superhero
Other language films
Year Film Role Language Notes1982 Ucha Dar Babey Nanak DaPunjabi1985 Jeevante Jeevan Malayalam1988Aryan1989 Ashoka Chakravarthy Majid Khan Telugu1991 Gunaa Tamil Kilukkam Samar Khan Malayalam Nirnayam Telugu Agni Nilavu Malayalam1992 Mannan Tamil Gharana Mogudu Telugu1993Mutha Mestri Athma Money Bangaru Bullodu1994 Thenmavin Kombath Mallikkettu Malayalam Gandeevam Telugu S. P. Parasuram Bhavani Mugguru Monagallu Money Money 1995 Raja Simham Nirnayam Iftikhar Malayalam Thakshashila 1997 Ugadi Telugu2000 Okkadu Chalu Dhanraj Sudhandhiram Tamil2001 Ajnabee Hindi Narasimha Tamil2002 Parasuram Malayalam2003C. I. D. MoosaKhalid Mohammad BabaIndiramma Kesava RayuduTelugu Simhadri 2005Mumbai XpressTamilBilingual film Bunny TeluguThe Great New Wonderful English2006 Kilukkam Kilukilukkam Samar Khan Malayalam2012 Rahe Chardi Kala Punjab Di Punjabi2013 Sringaravelan Ahuja Malayalam 2017 Si3Tamil Vivegam 2022 Gold Colonel Singhania Malayalam 2025 Madha Gaja Raja Dhandapani (Master) Tamil Delayed release;Filmed in 20122026Mana Shankara Vara Prasad GaruMP Nitin SharmaTelugu
TV series Mahabharat – Kichaka Kanoon – Avinash/Inspector Sooraj Singh Main Dilli Hoon – Shukracharya Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo – Kulguru Trikaldarshi
Awards and nominations 1998: Nominated :Filmfare Best Villain Award for Ghulam
References
External links
Early life interview biography