Alok Nath
Alok Nath | |
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AlokNath.jpg Alok Nath in 2012 | |
Born | [1] 10 July 1956 Khagaria, Bihar, India[2][3][4][5] |
🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
💼 Occupation | Actor |
📆 Years active | 1980 - present |
Alok Nath (born 10 July 1956) is an Indian film character actor known for his work in Hindi cinema and television.[6] He made his film debut with the 1982 film Gandhi, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture that year.[7] He appeared in the soap opera Buniyaad which took the country by a storm in 1986. He was also in Rishtey, which aired from 1999–2001.[8] He appeared in Star Plus serials like Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[9]
On 30 December 2013, jokes and memes based on characters played by Alok Nath started trending on social media and spread quickly.[10] The Curious Case of Alok Nath - Why did Alok Nath Trend on Twitter, a case-study to analyse the content which led to the interest in Nath, became popular on 4 January 2014.[11][12][13] Reacting to the jokes, the actor admitted that he liked most of them.[14]
Personal life[edit]
Nath was born in Khagaria, Bihar on 10 July 1956. Nath has a sister Vineeta Malik who is known for her role of Bhairavi in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[15]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1982 | Gandhi | Tyeb Mohammed | |
1984 | Amar Jyoti | ||
1984 | Mashaal | Dinesh | |
1984 | Saaransh | Pandit / Astrologer | |
1984 | Aaj Ki Awaaz | Hotel / bar owner | |
1984 | Pet Pyaar Aur Paap | ||
1984 | Sheeshay Ka Ghar | ||
1985 | Apna Jahan | D'Souza | |
1985 | Faasle | Shivraj's brother | |
1987 | Kachchi Kali | ||
1987 | Zevar | Jagdish | |
1987 | Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin | ||
1987 | Mohre | Father Braganza | |
1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Judge Rameshwar Dayal | |
1987 | Kamagni | ||
1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Jaswant Singh | |
1988 | Kabzaa | Ustad Ali Mohammed | |
1988 | Main Zinda Hoon | Alok | |
1988 | Dayavan | Karim Baba | |
1988 | Agnee | Pramod | |
1988 | Trishagni | ||
1988 | Hamara Khandaan | Mr. Miranda (Ruby's dad) | |
1989 | Bandook Dahej Ke Seenay Par | ||
1989 | Joshilaay | ||
1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki | ||
1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Veer Singh | |
1989 | Anjaane Rishte | Ram Mohan | |
1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Karan | |
1990 | Sur Asur | ||
1990 | Insaaf Ka Suraj | ||
1990 | Andha Bichar | Rakesh's father | |
1990 | Agneepath | Dinanath Chavan | |
1990 | Lekin... | Ustad Meraj Ali | |
1990 | Shadyantra | ||
1990 | Hatimtai | ||
1990 | CID | IGP Kumar | |
1990 | Jamai Raja | Vishwanath | |
1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | ||
1990 | Dushman | Rakesh's Father | |
1990 | Din Dahade | ||
1991 | Netraheen Sakshi | ||
1991 | Majboor Ladki | ||
1991 | Vishu-Devaa | Baba (Undertaker) | |
1991 | Ayee Milan Ki Raat | ||
1991 | Baharon Ke Manzil | ||
1991 | Pyar Bhara Dil | Porash Sunderlal | |
1991 | Shanti Kranti | Police Commissioner | |
1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Colonel Singh | |
1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Raja Jai Singh | |
1992 | Mehboob Mere Mehboob | Mr. T. Choudhry | |
1992 | Khel | Anand | |
1992 | Gori | ||
1992 | Dil Ne Ikaar Kiya | ||
1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Com. Yashpal Thapa | |
1992 | Vishwatma | Anurag Singh | |
1992 | Meera Ka Mohan | ||
1992 | Sahebzaade | Kishan | |
1992 | Deewana | Mr. Sharma | |
1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Shanti Prasad | |
1992 | Sone Ki Zanjeer | ||
1992 | Tirangaa | Prime Minister | |
1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | Deepak's dad | |
1992 | Sanam Tere Hain Hum | ||
1992 | Police Aur Mujrim | Chief Minister | Uncredited |
1992 | Naseebwaala | Iqbal | |
1993 | Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi | Narsi | |
1993 | Shabnam | ||
1993 | Dharam Ka Insaaf | ||
1993 | Chingari Aur Sholay | ||
1993 | Aye Meri Bekhudi | ||
1993 | Tara | ||
1993 | Game | Inspector Patil | |
1993 | Divya Shakti | Professor | |
1993 | Antim Nyay | Aadesh Varma | |
1993 | Chor Aur Chaand | Dinkar Seth | |
1993 | Izzat Ki Roti | Kaka | |
1993 | Dil Hai Betaab | Raja's dad | |
1993 | Sainik | Bihari Kaka | |
1993 | Kasam Teri Kasam | ||
1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Kailash Nath | |
1993 | Jaan Per Khel Kar | ||
1994 | Sone Ki Sita | ||
1994 | Rakhwale | ||
1994 | Kohk | ||
1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | ||
1994 | Insaniyat | Hardayal | |
1994 | Laadla | Kaajal's dad | |
1994 | Kanoon | Judge Dharmadhikari | |
1994 | Chauraha | Masterji | |
1994 | Maha Shaktishaali | ||
1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Mr. Ram Khanna | |
1994 | Gangster | Gangster | |
1994 | Anth | Principal Satyaprakash Saxena | |
1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Kailashnath | |
1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Kashi | |
1994 | Zaalim | Judge Somnath | |
1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Kailash Nath | |
1994 | Mr. Asaad | Havaldar Hari | |
1995 | Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon | ||
1995 | Jeena Nahin Bin Tere | ||
1995 | Jai Vikraanta | Choudhry Amar Singh | |
1995 | Hathkadi | Chief Minister | |
1995 | Gaddaar | Amar Nath (Priya's dad) | |
1995 | Sidhi | Aditya Diwan whom later got controlled by sadhu (vidyanand) | |
1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Commissioner of Police | |
1995 | Hulchul | Om Gautam (Chief Minister) | Uncredited |
1995 | Hum Dono | Vikram Saigal | |
1995 | Ram Shastra | Lawyer Srivastava | |
1995 | Kartavya | Dr. Neelkanth | |
1996 | Jai Dhakshineshwari Kali Maa | ||
1996 | Vijeta | Advocate Durga Prasad | |
1996 | Agni Sakshi | ||
1996 | Agni Prem | ||
1996 | Papa Kehte Hain | ||
1996 | Maahir | Amar Rai | |
1996 | Jeet | Prof. Sidhant Sharma | |
1996 | Zordar | Sangha | |
1996 | Rakshak | Commissioner of Police | |
1996 | Talaashi | ||
1996 | Hahakaar | Sayed Ur Rehman | |
1996 | Ek Tha Raja | Commissioner Paramjeet Singh | |
1997 | Char Dham | ||
1997 | Anyay Hi Anyay | ||
1997 | Jeevan Yudh | Vasudev Rai | |
1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Abu Baba | |
1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | Chief Minister | |
1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | Vikram Singh Rathod | |
1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice | MP Jagat Narayan | |
1997 | Ghoonghat | Uday Shankar | |
1997 | Khwaab | Priya's dad | |
1997 | Pardes | Suraj Dev | |
1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | Alok Lucknowi | |
1998 | Mafia Raaj | Lawyer | |
1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | Police Commissioner | |
1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Rajeshwar's Father | |
1998 | Bada Din | Shankar Babu | |
1999 | Amruta | ||
1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Rohan's Grandfather | |
1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Satyaprakash Sinha | |
1999 | Pyar Koi Khel Nahin | ||
1999 | Taal | Tara Babu | |
1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Ramkishan | |
2000 | Rahasya | ||
2000 | Bechainee | Chopra | |
2000 | Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal | Bishamber | |
2000 | Aaghaaz | Ram Charan Shukla | |
2000 | Khiladi 420 | Shyam Prasad Bharadwaj | |
2000 | Sanam Teri Kasam | Khanna | |
2000 | Le Chal Apne Sang | Dhanraj | |
2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Avinash Roy / Chatterjee | |
2001 | Dil Aa Gaya | ||
2001 | Uljhan | Mr. Mathur | |
2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Jagmohan Thappar | |
2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Rana Birendra Pratapsingh | |
2001 | Jaydev | ||
2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Bauji Sharma | |
2002 | Kaaboo | Master (Shankar's dad) | |
2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Rahim | |
2002 | Ansh: The Deadly Part | Dina Nathji | |
2002 | Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | Rohit's dad | |
2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Mr. Malhotra (Esha's granddad) | |
2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Dev Narayan | |
2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Vishnu Sharma | |
2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Mr. Khanna | |
2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Mr. Khanna | |
2002 | Rishtey | Judge | |
2002 | Angaar: The Fire | ||
2002 | Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse | ||
2003 | Dabdaba | Girdharilal | |
2003 | Indian Babu | Sharad Babu | |
2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai | Somnath | |
2003 | Pinjar | Shyamlal (Ramchand's dad) | |
2003 | Maa Santoshi Maa | ||
2004 | Kuchh Kaha Aapne.. | ||
2004 | 30 Days | Rai Bahadur Vikram Singh | |
2004 | Ishq Hai Teri Tumse | Usman | |
2004 | Police Force: An Inside Story | Commissioner of Police | |
2004 | Bhola in Bollywood | Mehra | |
2005 | Saathi: The Companion | ||
2005 | Vaada | Mr. Sharma | |
2005 | Zameer: The Fire Within | Deepraj Khanna | |
2005 | Tango Charlie | Mr. Anand Chauhan (Tarun's dad) | |
2005 | Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin | Jayshankar Chaube | |
2005 | That Game of Chess | Father | |
2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Vicky's dad | |
2006 | Chand Ke Paar Chalo | Chander's Father | |
2006 | Vivah | Krishnakant | |
2007 | Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | Pappu's dad | |
2007 | Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | Gaffoor | |
2008 | Mukhbir | Mammu | |
2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Bhushan Shrivastava | Hindi |
2009 | Raftaar - An Obsession | Khanna | |
2009 | Thanks Maa | Warden - Juvenile Center | |
2010 | Life Express | Mr. Singh - Tanvi's dad | |
2011 | Vikalp | Indian Ambassador | |
2011 | Khap | Professor | |
2011 | Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz | Mukhiya | |
2011 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | ||
2014 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | Marathi film | |
2014 | Kill Dil | Jeewan Sambandh Insurance Owner | |
2015 | Second Hand Husband | ||
2016 | Dil Toh Deewana Hai | ||
2016 | Sargoshiyan | ||
2018 | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | Ghasitaram | |
2019 | De De Pyaar De | Veerendra Mehra | [16] |
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Rishte-Naate | Babuji | |
1985 | Darpan | different Roles | |
1985 | Titliyan | Father | |
1985 | Chapte Chapter | News Paper Editor | |
1986 | Buniyaad | Master Haveli Ram | |
1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Vivekanand | Episode 47 |
1989 | Boond Boond | Professor | |
1989 | Lohit Kinare | Different Roles | |
1990 | Lahoo Ke Phool | Farmer | |
1992 | Talaash | Shankarlal Shrivastava | |
1993–1997 | Tara | Deepak Seth | |
1994 | Daane Anaar Ke | Babuji | |
1994–1995 | Imtihaan | ||
1994-1995 | Hero Uncle | ||
1999–2001 | Rishtey | Babuji | |
1997 | Kabhie Kabhie | Babuji | Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and written by Anurag Kashyap, Akash Khurana and Vinta Nanda |
1998-1999 | Khiladi | Police Commissinor | |
2002 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Saurabh Mathur | |
2002 | Piya Ka Ghar | Bhavani Shankar | |
2005 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Yashvardhan Mittal | Rani Mittal/Goyal's father |
2006 | Ghar Ek Sapnaa | Amarnath Chaudhary | Samman's father |
2007 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai | Baldev Kapoor | Gyan's father |
2007–2010 | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Prakash Chandra Sharma | Ragini's father and Sadna's mamaji |
2009-2012 | Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Abba's father | Karan's father in law |
2011–2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Ashish Mathur | Dr. Ashutosh's adoptive father and Dr. Nidhi's maternal grandfather |
2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Balwant Rana | Shivani's grandfather and Raghu's master |
2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Babuji[17] | Father of Laal Singh (Rajesh Kumar) |
2014–2015 | Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali | Dada ji | LD's grandfather |
2015–2016 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Dada ji | Tara's grandfather |
Controversies[edit]
In October 2018, amidst India's Me too movement, Alok Nath was accused of rape by TV producer Vinta Nanda who worked with him in the TV show Tara in the mid-90s.[18][19] Alok Nath denied the allegation.[20] Subsequently, actresses Renuka Shahane, Himani Shivpuri, Sandhya Mridul, Deepika Amin, and an anonymous Hum Saath-Saath Hain crew member have either admitted to knowing about Nath's predatory behaviour or written about instances where they themselves have been assaulted by him.[21][22][23][24]
On 15 October 2018, Nath sued Nanda for defamation, asking for a written apology and Re 1 as compensation. He has filed the case jointly with his wife Ashu Nath.[25]
On 17 October 2018, Nanda registered a complaint against Nath in Mumbai Oshiwara Police Station.[26][27]
On 1 March 2019, Mumbai Mirror reported that Alok Nath is all set to play the role of a judge in a movie based on the Me Too movement.[28]
References[edit]
- ↑ "'Babuji' Alok Nath turns 58 on his 'sanskaari' birthday". Zee News. 2014-07-10. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
- ↑ https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0622186/bio?ref_=m_mn_ov_bio
- ↑ "biography-of-aalok-nath". ATULYA BIHAR.
- ↑ "Alok Nath trending twitter". India Today.
- ↑ "Alok Nath becomes latest victim of twitter jokes". Bihar Prabha. 31 December 2013.
- ↑ "Alok Nath to enter Marathi cinema - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2014-02-05. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ↑ "boxofficeindia.com". Vivah storms the box office. Archived from the original on 20 December 2006. Retrieved 19 December 2006. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ "Bollywood's favourite father figure". The Hindu. 2008-04-28. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ↑ Bhopatkar, Tejshree (2013-12-31). "Is Alok Nath the next Rajinikanth?". timesofindia.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ↑ Rajwani, Hitesh (2014-01-02). "The Curious Case of Alok Nath - Why did Alok Nath Trend on Twitter". Hitesh Rajwani's Marketing Bytes. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ↑ "After Rakhee, Danny, Aloknath joins the club of Bollywood memes". Hindustan Times. 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ↑ Aditi Shome-Ray (2014-01-05). "After Rajinikant, Bollywood's 'babuji' Alok Nath becomes the butt of jokes on Twitter, Facebook; amused actor says fad will die it's own death | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ↑ "Alok Nath reacts to funny tweets about him". Gayatri Sankar. Zee News. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Meet the lesser known brother and sisters of small screen". Unknown parameter
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- ↑ "Alok Nath to play 'Babuji' in Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai". TellyTRP.in. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ↑ "Multiple Sexual Harrasment[sic?] Accusations Against Alok Nath". Headlines Today. 11 October 2018. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ "#MeToo hits Sanskari Babuji Alok Nath, accused of rape and sexual harassment by TV show 'Tara' producer". dna. 2018-10-09. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
- ↑ "Alok Nath accused by second woman of harassment". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "Alok Nath's behaviour was open secret, says Himani Shivpuri, compares him to Jekyll and Hyde". Hindustan Times. 2018-10-11. Retrieved 2018-10-12.
- ↑ "MeToo movement: Renuka Shahane admits she knew about Alok Nath's reputation, shares her own story". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ↑ "Sandhya Mridul extends support to Vinta Nanda, says Alok Nath attacked her on TV show sets". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ↑ "Two actors speak up against Alok Nath". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ↑ "Alok Nath Sues Writer Who Accused Him Of Rape, Demands Re 1". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "#MeToo Movement: Vinta Nanda registers an official complaint against Alok Nath - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "Mumbai Police file rape case against actor Alok Nath". The Indian Express. 2018-11-21. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Coutinho, Natasha CoutinhoNatasha; Mar 1, Mumbai Mirror | Updated:; 2019; Ist, 09:04. "Alok Nath plays a judge in film revolving around #MeToo". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2020-03-02.