Deepak Dobriyal (born 1 September 1975) is an Indian actor known for his work in several films and theatre productions. He is a recipient of several awards including a Filmfare Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi and a Maharashtra State Film Award.
He has acted in films such as Omkara (2006), Shaurya (2008), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Dabangg 2 (2012), Chor Chor Super Chor (2013), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Hindi Medium (2017) and Angrezi Medium (2020).
Early life and education Deepak Dobriyal was born on 1 September 1975 in Pauri Garhwal district, Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand). His parents are from Kabra village near Rithakhal and Satpuli village, Pauri Garhwal. Later, his family moved to Delhi when he was 5 years old. There, Deepak completed his studies at Govt. Boys Senior Secondary School Begumpur.
In Delhi, he lived in Katwariya Saray. Dobriyal is married to Lara Bhalla.
Theatre career He started his acting career in 1994 with eminent theatre director Arvind Gaur. His major plays with Gaur are Tughlaq, Andha Yug, Final Solutions, Desire Under the Elms, Rakt Kalyan, Court Martial, Dario Fo's Operation Three Star, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Good Person of Szechwan, Neil Simon's The Good Doctor and Ashok Lal's Ek Mamooli Aadmi. After six years with Asmita theatre, he joined Act One with director Pt. N. K. Sharma. He acted in Aao Saathi Sapna Dekhen, Hamaar Baabuji ki chhattri and Aksar Maine Socha Hai.
Deepak Dobriyal also appeared as an extra in the music video for Adnan Sami's song Lift Karadey (Remix) featuring duplicates of several bollywood actors. He is one of the henchmen of Ajit and he appears several times in the video but at 3:17 mark is when he can be clearly recognized standing behind Johnny Lever and Ajit.
PlayRoleWriter-DirectorTughlaqAazamGirish Karnad-Arvind GaurAndha YugPraheriDharamvir Bharati-Arvind GaurFinal SolutionsJavedMahesh Dattani-Arvind GaurCourt-martialBikash RoySwadesh Deepak-Arvind GaurDesire Under The ElmsEbenEugene O Neill-Arvind GaurRakt KalyanJagdevaGirish Karnad-Arvind GaurAccidental Death of an AnarchistDario FoArvind GaurThe Good Person of SzechwanRajuBertolt Brecht-Arvind GaurThe Good DoctorWriter-Neil SimonArvind GaurEk Mamuli AadmiIshwar Chand AwasthiAshok Lal-Arvind GaurThe Caucasian Chalk CircleAzdakBertolt Brecht-Arvind GaurMadhaviGalavBhisham Sahni-Arvind GaurMerchant of VeniceBassanioWilliam Shakespeare-Arvind GaurJulius CaesarTitiniusWilliam Shakespeare-Arvind GaurQalandarArvind GaurAksar Maine Socha haiN. K. SharmaHamaar Babuji Ki ChhatriN. K. SharmaAao Saathi Sapna DekhenBehrupiyaHarsh Khurana-N. K. Sharma
Film career He has received recognition for his role in Omkara as "Rajju" and as a side-kick to the protagonist "Pappi" in Tanu Weds Manu (2011), a role he reprised in 2015 sequel Tanu Weds Manu: Returns and again received critical acclaims.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes2002Dil Hai TumharaShepherd 2003MaqboolThapa 2004CharasAfghan militant 2006 Omkara Rajju Tiwary 2007 1971 Flight Lt. Gurtu2008 Shaurya Captain Javed Khan Midnight Lost and Found Arvind Short film2009 Delhi-6 Mamdu Gulaal Rajendar Bhati 13B / Yavarum Nalam Ashok / Senthil Bilingual film 2010 Daayen Ya BaayenRamesh Majila2011 Tanu Weds ManuPappi Teen Thay Bhai Harpreet "Happy" Gill Not a Love Story Robin Fernandes2012 Dabangg 2 Genda Delhi Safari Hawa Hawaai Voiceover 2013Chor Chor Supar ChorSatbir 2014 Chal Bhaag Munna Supari2015 Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Pappi Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Kanhaiya "Mussorie" Chaturvedi2017 Hindi Medium Shyam Prakash Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Lucknow Central Victor Chattopadhyay2018 Kaalakaandi Mafia Baaghi 2 Usman Langda Kuldip Patwal: I Didn't Do ItKuldip Patwal2019 Baba MadhavMarathi filmFilmfare Award Marathi Best Actor Laal KaptaanTrecker2020 Kaamyaab Gulati Angrezi Medium Gopi BansalNominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Kachche Din Taxi Driver Short film2021 Aafat-E-Ishq Vikram Kamal ZEE5 Film2022 Good Luck Jerry RinkuDisney Plus Hotstar filmBhediyaPanda2023BholaaAshwatthama (Aashu)2024Sector 36Inspector Ram Charan Pandey Jugnuma - The Fable Dev's Manager2025Son of Sardaar 2Gul2026IkkisJahangirCameo Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) Sudama, Krishna's childhood friend
Television YearTitle RolePlatformNotes 2023 Saas, Bahu Aur FlamingoAaygo Dao alias 'Monk'Disney+ Hotstar
Awards and nominations YearFilmAwardCategoryResultRef.2007OmkaraFilmfare AwardsSpecial Performance Award2010GulaalProducers Guild Film AwardsBest Actor in a Negative Role2012Tanu Weds ManuBest Actor in a Comic RoleInternational Indian Film Academy AwardsBest Performance in a Comic Role2016Tanu Weds Manu: ReturnsBest Supporting ActorBIG Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Role (Male)Filmfare AwardsBest Supporting ActorProducers Guild Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorBest Actor in a Comic RoleZee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – MaleStardust AwardsBest Actor in a Comic RoleTimes of India Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorBest Actor in a Comic RoleScreen AwardsBest Supporting Actor2018Hindi MediumInternational Indian Film Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActorZee Cine AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting Role – MaleFilmfare AwardsBest Supporting Actor2020BabaFilmfare Award MarathiBest ActorMaharashtra State Film AwardsBest Actor2021Angrezi Medium65th Filmfare AwardsBest Supporting Actor
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