Pankaj Jha (born 2 February 1970) is an Indian actor, painter, writer and director. His filmography includes Black Friday, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, Gulaal, Chameli, Anwar and Matrubhoomi. He is known for his role as Vidhayak ji in Panchayat.
Background Jha studied acting at the National School of Drama (N.S.D) in Delhi. Upon finishing his training, he relocated to Mumbai to work in the film and television industry.
Other work Jha has held six solo painting exhibitions. He owns an art studio in Pune, Maharashtra.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Ref.2001Choo Lenge Akash A Very Very Silent Film Monsoon Wedding Yadav 2002Company 23rd March 1931: ShaheedAnees SukhdevRaj2003Haasil NaateMatrubhoomi Rakesh2005Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi2007Black Friday Anwar ThebaAnwar PandeyAap Kaa Surroor Ghulam Sayyed2009GulaalJadhwal2010Teen Patti2015Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat2017Running Shaadi 2019Setters KesariyaGun Pe Done Blackboard vs Whiteboard MishriFerrous Matin Khan2020Mithila Makhaan Brahmha2021Atrangi ReRinki's Uncle MimiDilshad Ahmed2024Gauraiya LiveArmy Officer
Television Year Show Role Ref.2012-20132612Mastana2013SuperCops Vs Super Villains Jogi
Web series Year Title Role Ref2022Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar WapsiMakhanlal Pathak2022–presentPanchayat MLA Chandrakishore "Chandu" Singh Vidhayak Ji2023SSCKhanna 2018Mirzapur Season 1Gajjumal College Principal "Master saab"
References
External links
Indian Express: The Art Effect