Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and also a singer. He has acted as a character actor in over 100 Hindi films, and as a playback singer has also sung 298 songs. He has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. He also played the role of Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in Colors TV's Ishq Ka Rang Safed.
Bakshi is well known for his performances in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat as Dhristadyumna, Guru, Kuch To Gadbad Hai and Masoom.
Early life He was born and brought up in Ludhiana, Punjab, where he graduated from Arya College, Ludhiana. He worked with the Punjab Agricultural University for a while, before moving to Mumbai, to start his acting career in 1981, first in television and later films.
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes 1981 Chakra Police Inspector 1981 Sazaye Maut 1982 Nikaah Wedding Guest (uncredited) 1983 Qayamat Police Inspector 1983 Mazdoor Mill worker 1983 Zara Si Zindagi Arun 1984 Saaransh Gajanan Chitre's Goon 1984 Aaj Ki Awaz Inspector Veerkar 1984 Gangvaa Groom at Marriage 1984 Kanoon Kya Karega Defence Lawyer 1985 Surkhiyaan Night Queen Guest House's Manager 1985 Nasoor Dr. Babubhai 1985 Tawaif Zafar 1986 Begaana Vijaya Bank Branch Manager 1986 Duty 1987 Awam (film) Air Chief Marshal Vasudevan 1988 Tamacha Advocate Mulchandani (uncredited) 1989 Daata Jailor Sharma 1989 Guru Inspector Arun 1989 Ilaaka Baban 1989 Elaan-E-Jung Indian Soldier1989 Main Azaad Hoon Protester 1989 Ghar Ka Chiraag Murli Kaka 1990 Baaghi: A Rebel for Love Mahesh 1990 Swarg Director 1991 Fateh Tau 1991 Vishnu-Devaa Ram Prasad 1991 Patthar Ke Phool Police Commissioner 1991 Numbri Aadmi Police Inspector Anand Srivastav 1991 Henna Pakistan Police Constable Nawabbudin 1991 Trinetra 1991 Ranbhoomi Hotel Owner 1992 Anaam Dr. Harry Thomas 1992 Apradhi Police Inspector 1992 Balwaan Police Inspector Tanya Palok 1992 Chamatkar Cricket Umpire 1992 Bol Radha Bol Banarasi Chacha 1992 Paayal Paayal's Father 1992 Dil Ka Kya Kasoor Verma, Editor (as Arun Bhakshi) 1993 Shatranj Arun 1993 Parwane Ex-Police Inspector (as Aroon Bakshi) 1993 15th August Corrupt Police Inspector Kaansingh Devdaa 1993 Police Wala Drunk in train 1993 Rang Lecturer 1993 Waqt Hamara Hai Munim (Sunil's Uncle) 1993 Platform Batli – Beggar with Harmonium 1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Mr. Katik Lal 1993 Game Vikram's dad 1993 Antim Nyay Arjun Baksh 1993 Ek Hi Raasta Major Rathore 1993 Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee Singer in song "Dil Ro Ro Ke" 1993 Aankhen Fisherman (Uncredited) 1994 Zaalim Dr. Vikram 1994 Jai Kishen Police Inspector 1994 Laadla Mehtu, Mill Worker 1994 Raja Babu Chandra Mohan (uncredited) 1994 Gopi Kishan Corrupt Minister Rautullah Himayati 1994 Dhuan Hi Dhuan 1994 Khudai Jagjit 1994 Eena Meena Deeka Batli – Beggar with Harmonium 1994 Hum Hain Bemisaal Bakshi 1995 Gande Log 1995 God and Gun 1995 Surakshaa Laxman Singh 1995 Imtihaan 1996 Diljale Laaley 1996 Mafia John T. Dalla 1996 Saajan Chale Sasural Madhav 1996 Vijeta Trade Union Leader (uncredited) 1996 Hind Ki Beti 1996 Masoom 1996 Himmatvar (as Arun Baxi) 1996 Rakshak Advocate 1996 Bhishma Inspector Jagawar 1996 Army Police Inspector Bakshi (as Aroon Bakshi) 1997 Krishna Arjun Inspector Chatursen Chaubey 1997 Ghoonghat Boghi 1997 Auzaar Arun Bhai 1997 Yeshwant Psychiatrist 1997 Itihaas (as Aroon Bakshi) 1997 Sanam Constable (questing Khan about his vehicle) 1998 Pardesi Babu Thief 1998 Iski Topi Uske Sarr Mohamed 1998 Miss 420 Vakar – Khan's assistant 1998 Devta 1998 Hitler Inspector Bakshi 1998 Hafta Vasuli (as Aroon Bakshi) 1999 Heera Lal Panna Lal Pandit (in song "Aaya Sherawali") 1999 Zulmi Polish Inspector Vikram 1999 Sarfarosh-E-Hind Crippled soldier 1999 Dulhan Banoo Main Teri Rastogi 1999 Kaala Samrajya as Aroon Bakshi 1999 Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh Punjabi cinema film 1999 Dil Kya Kare 2000 Baaghi 2000 Justice Chowdhary 2001 Ittefaq ACP Anand Verma 2001 Dial 100 Police Commissioner Dharmesh Deo 2002 Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa Mr. Patkar 2002 Mulaqaat Mr. Patkar 2002 Sindoor Ki Saugandh Gulal 2002 Kranti Pachpute, Labour Minister 2002 Vadh 2002 Rishtey (as Aroon Bakshi) 2002 Karz: The Burden of Truth Cheema 2003 Where's the Party Yaar? Dr. Bakshi 2003 Aanch Shambhu 2004 Kuch To Gadbad Hai Inspector R.K. Marwah 2004 Aaj Jaana Hai Ke Pyaar Kya Ha 2004 Mission Mumbai 2004 Ab... Bas! Baba 2005 Jo Bole So Nihaal Rajinder Singh 2005 Kyon Ki... 2006 Come December Mr. Sharma 2006 Ek Jind Ek Jaan Dhanwant 'Dhanya' Dhanoo' Singh/Dhanwant Kang Punjabi cinema film 2007 Salaam-E-Ishq Satpal 2007 Khanna & Iyer Minister Bhanupratap 2007 Sirf Romance: Love by Chance Jarnail Singh 2007 My Friend Ganesha 2008 Black & White Naeem Shaikh 2008 Don Muthu Swami Inspector Bakshi 2008 EMI: Liya Hai To Chukana Padega Manager – All India Bank 2008 Desh Drohi Sanjay's P.A. 2008 Wattanaan Ton Door Pilot Daler Singh 2009 Victory Chander 2009 Dekh Bhai Dekh: Laughter Behind Darkness Police Inspector 2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes Maulana Asad Masood (as Aroon Bakshi) 2011 The Life Zindagi Kamal Kumar 2012 It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco Mr. Bakshi 2013 Awwal Gulookaar Judge Reality Singing Show 2017 9 O'Clock Nasim 2018 Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se 2 Bhojpuri Movie 2018 Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke 2019 Chan Tara Kanjoos Baap Punjabi Movie 2022 Anth The End Hindi Movie 2022 48 Kos Sham Lal Hindi Movie2023Fire of Love: RedHindi Movie
Music
2011 Tum Hi To Ho... (playback singer)
2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
2002 Aankhen (playback singer)
2000 [Dalaal No.1] (playback singer)
1998 Chhota Chetan (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1998 Hafta Vasuli (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1995 Janam Kundli (playback singer)
1995 God and Gun (playback singer)
1994 Amaanat (playback singer)
1994 Prem Yog (playback singer)
1994 Gopi Kishan (playback singer)
1994 Jai Kishen (playback singer)
1993 Parwane (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1993 Platform (playback singer)
1993 Aankhen (playback singer)
1992 Adharm (playback singer)
1992 pyar dewana hota hai (playback singer)
1992 Balwaan (playback singer)
Composer 2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (music / as Aroon Bakshi)
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