Alok Nath
| Alok Nath | |
|---|---|
 Alok Nath in 2012 | |
| Born |
10 July 1956[1] Khagaria, Bihar, India[2][3] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | actor |
Alok Nath Jha is an Indian film character actor known for his works in Hindi cinema and television.[4] He made his film debut with the 1982 film Gandhi which won the Academy Award for Best Picture for that year.[5] He appeared in soap opera Rishtey that aired from 1999-2001.[6] He appeared in the Star Plus serial Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai which had been running since late 2007. He later worked in Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[7]
On 30 December 2013, jokes and memes based on characters played by Alok Nath started trending on social media and spread quickly.[8] The Curious Case of Alok Nath - Why did Alok Nath Trend on Twitter, a case study to analyse the content which led to the buzz around veteran Bollywood actor, went viral on 4 January 2014.[9][10][11] Reacting to the jokes, the actor admitted that he liked most of them.[12]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dil Toh Deewana Hai | ||
| 2014 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | Marathi film | |
| 2008 | Mukhbir | ||
| 2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Bhushan Shrivastava | Hindi |
| 2007 | Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | ||
| 2007 | Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | ||
| 2006 | Vivah | Krishnakant | |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | ||
| 2006 | Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin | ||
| 2005 | Tango Charlie | ||
| 2005 | Zameer: The Fire Within | ||
| 2005 | Bhola in Bollywood | ||
| 2005 | Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse | ||
| 2005 | That Game of Chess | ||
| 2005 | Police Force: An Inside Story | ||
| 2004 | Ishq Hai Teri Tumse | ||
| 2004 | 30 Days | ||
| 2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai | ||
| 2003 | Indian Babu | ||
| 2003 | Dabdaba | ||
| 2003 | Maa Santoshi Maa | ||
| 2003 | Pinjar | ||
| 2002 | Rishtey | Judge | |
| 2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | ||
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Mr. Khanna | |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Vishnu Sharma | |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | ||
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | ||
| 2002 | Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | ||
| 2002 | Ansh: The Deadly Part | ||
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | ||
| 2002 | Kaaboo | ||
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Bauji Sharma | |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | ||
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | ||
| 2001 | Uljhan | ||
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | ||
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | ||
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | ||
| 2000 | Le Chal Apne Sang | ||
| 1999 | Taal | Tara Babu | |
| 1999 | Pyar Koi Khel Nahin | ||
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | ||
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Ramkishan | |
| 1998 | Bada Din | ||
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | ||
| 1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | ||
| 1998 | Bada Din | ||
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | ||
| 1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice | ||
| 1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | ||
| 1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | ||
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | ||
| 1997 | Jeevan Yudh | ||
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | ||
| 1997 | Pardes | ||
| 1996 | Zordar | ||
| 1996 | Jeet | ||
| 1996 | Maahir | ||
| 1996 | Papa Kehte Hain | ||
| 1996 | Agni Sakshi | ||
| 1996 | Vijeta | ||
| 1996 | Ek Tha Raja | ||
| 1996 | Hahakaar | ||
| 1996 | Rakshak | ||
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | ||
| 1995 | Hum Dono | ||
| 1995 | Hulchul | ||
| 1995 | Sidhi | Aditya Diwan whom later got controlled by sadhu (vidyanand) | |
| 1995 | Gaddaar | Amar Nath (Priya's dad) | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | Chief Minister | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Dr. Neelkanth | |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Commissioner of Police | |
| 1994 | Mr. Asaad | Havaldar Hari | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Judge Somnath | |
| 1994 | Gangster | Gangster | |
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Mr. Ram Khanna | |
| 1994 | Kanoon | Judge Dharmadhikari | |
| 1994 | Laadla | Kaajal's dad | |
| 1994 | Insaniyat | Hardayal | |
| 1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Kailash Nath | |
| 1994 | Chauraha | Masterji | |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Kashi | |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Kailashnath | |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | ||
| 1993 | Sainik | ||
| 1993 | Dil Hai Betaab | ||
| 1993 | Chor Aur Chaand | Dinkar Seth | |
| 1993 | Tara | ||
| 1993 | Divya Shakti | Professor | |
| 1993 | Anth | ||
| 1993 | Antim Nyay | ||
| 1993 | Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi | Narsi | |
| 1993 | Game | Inspector Patil | |
| 1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Kailash Nath | |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Shanti Prasad | |
| 1992 | Deewana | Mr. Sharma | |
| 1992 | Sahebzaade | Kishan | |
| 1992 | Meera Ka Mohan | ||
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Anurag Singh | |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Com. Yashpal Thapa | |
| 1992 | Mehboob Mere Mehboob | Mr. T. Choudhry | |
| 1992 | Naseebwaala | Iqbal | |
| 1992 | Police Aur Mujrim | Chief Minister | |
| 1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | Deepak's dad | |
| 1992 | Tirangaa | Prime Minister | |
| 1991 | Ayee Milan Ki Raat | ||
| 1991 | Vishu-Devaa | Baba (Undertaker) | |
| 1991 | Jamai Raja | Vishwanath | |
| 1991 | Khel | Anand | |
| 1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Raja Jai Singh | |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaarey | Colonel Singh | |
| 1991 | Pyar Bhara Dil | Porash Sunderlal | |
| 1990 | CID | IGP Kumar | |
| 1990 | Lekin... | Ustad Meraj Ali | |
| 1990 | Agneepath | Dinanath Chavan | |
| 1990 | Dushman | Rakesh's Father | |
| 1990 | Hatimtai | ||
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | ||
| 1990 | Shadyantra | ||
| 1989 | Anjaane Rishte | Ram Mohan | |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki | ||
| 1989 | Joshilaay | ||
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Karan | |
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Veer Singh | |
| 1988 | Agnee | Pramod | |
| 1988 | Dayavan | Karim Baba | |
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Ustad Ali Mohammed | |
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Jaswant Singh | |
| 1988 | Hamara Khandaan | Mr. Miranda (Ruby's dad) | |
| 1988 | Trishagni | ||
| 1987 | Kachchi Kali | ||
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Judge Rameshwar Dayal | |
| 1987 | Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin | ||
| 1987 | Zevar | Jagdish | |
| 1985 | Faasle | Shivraj's brother | |
| 1985 | Apna Jahan | D'Souza | |
| 1984 | Saaransh | Pandit/Astrologer | |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Dinesh | |
| 1984 | Aaj Ki Awaaz | Hotel/bar owner | |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Tyeb Mohammed | |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Rishte-Naate | babuji | |
| 1986 | Buniyaad | Master Haveli Ram | |
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Vivekanand | Episode 47 |
| 1992 | Talaash | Shankarlal Shrivastava | |
| Unknown | Daane Anaar Ke | babuji | |
| 1993-97 | Tara | Deepak Seth | |
| 1994-95 | Imtihaan | ||
| 1999–2001 | Rishtey (TV series) | babuji | |
| 1997 | Kabhie Kabhie (1997 TV series) | babuji | It was Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and written by Anurag Kashyap, Akash Khurana and Vinta Nanda |
| 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 | Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Thakur Uday Pratap Singh | Abha's father |
| 2011–28 March 2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Mathur | Dr. Ashutosh's adoptive father and Dr. Nidhi's maternal grandfather |
| 12 August 2013 – 9 October 2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Balwant Rana | Shivani's grandfather and Raghu's master |
| 7 July 2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Babuji[13] | Father of Laal Singh (Rajesh Kumar) |
| 17 November 2014 – 10 July 2015 | Mere Rang Mein Rangnewali | Dada ji | LD's grandfather |
| 2015-2016 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Dada ji | Tara's grandfather |
References
- ↑ "'Babuji' Alok Nath turns 58 on his 'sanskaari' birthday". zeenews.india.com. 2014-07-10. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "indiafm.com". Review of Vivah. Archived from the original on 19 December 2006. Retrieved 19 December 2006.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Alok Nath to play 'Babuji' in Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai". TellyTRP.in. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
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