Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Actor, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Oct 21, 1944

Birthplace: Hasan Abdal, Punjab, British India

Kulbhushan Kharbanda, born in Hasan Abdal, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan), is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who has left an indelible mark on both mainstream Bollywood and parallel cinema. Known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, Kulbhushan Kharbanda is regarded as one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry.

Kulbhushan Kharbanda began his acting career in the theater, honing his skills before transitioning to films. He made his mark in Bollywood with Shyam Benegal's critically acclaimed film "Nishant" (1975). The film marked the beginning of Kharbanda's association with parallel cinema, where he often collaborated with directors who focused on socially relevant and thought-provoking themes.

One of his most memorable performances came in the iconic film "Shatranj Ke Khilari" (1977), directed by Satyajit Ray. In the film, based on a short story by Munshi Premchand, Kharbanda played the role of Mir Roshan Ali, showcasing his ability to bring depth to historical characters.

Kulbhushan Kharbanda continued to deliver stellar performances in films like "Junoon" (1978), "Kalyug" (1981), and "Aghaat" (1985). His association with directors like Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalani, and Gulzar highlighted his commitment to meaningful and impactful storytelling.

Apart from parallel cinema, Kharbanda also made a mark in mainstream Bollywood with films like "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar" (1978), "Shaan" (1980), and "Ram Lakhan" (1989). He portrayed a variety of roles, including memorable negative characters, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Kulbhushan Kharbanda's talent and dedication to his craft extended beyond Hindi cinema, as he also worked in Punjabi, Kannada, and other regional films. He is recognized for his contribution to Indian cinema and has received accolades for his performances.

In addition to his film career, Kulbhushan Kharbanda has been associated with theater and television, contributing to various facets of the entertainment industry. His distinctive voice, commanding screen presence, and ability to immerse himself in diverse characters have made him a respected and admired figure in Indian cinema.

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Movies

Known For

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

(2001)

Monsoon Wedding

(2001)

Haider

(2014)

Hera Pheri

(2000)

Kulbhushan Kharbanda Movies

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2022 |
Ardh
2019 |
Khandaani Shafakhanaas Mamaji
2019 |
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansias Dixit Ji
2019 |
No Fathers in Kashmiras Abdul Rashid
2018 |
Lakeeran the Destinyas Gurmukh
2018 |
Border
Border
2018
R
1h 50m
Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
7
A customs officer who can smell fear develops an unusual attraction to a strange traveler while aiding a police investigation which will call into question her entire existence.
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asBhagiram (Cook)
2018 |
Soorma
Soorma
2018
PG-13
2h 11m
Biography, Drama, Sport
7.3
Soorma is the story of the triumph of the human spirit, about a player, who made headlines for his miraculous comeback after facing a near death experience through sheer determination, hard work and unrelenting passion for the sport.
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asFederation Chairman
2016 |
Aatishbaazi Ishq
2016 |
Dictator
Dictator
2016
2h 35m
Action, Drama
4
Chandu lives a normal life with his in-laws in Hyderabad. One fine day, he comes across an aspiring actress Indu and helps her in a critical situation. The problems gets big and Chandu lands himself in a huge mess.
asHari Prasad
2014 |
Kirpaan: The Sword of Honouras Beeru Father
2014 |
Zed Plusas Prime Minister
2014 |
Haideras Hussain Meer
2013 |
Saadi Love Storyas Mr. Brar
2012 |
Son of Floweras Malkhan Singh
2011 |
Delhi in a Dayas Mukund
2011 |
Fernes Landas Pamma
2011 |
Khushiyaanas Raj's Dad
2010 |
Nirdoshi
2010 |
Khatta Meethaas Ramakant Tichkule
2009 |
Aloo Chaatas Purshottam - Nikhil's Father
2009 |
Ek: The Power of Oneas Kripal Singh
2009 |
Kurbaanas Mansoori
2008 |
Lakh Pardesi Hoiyeas Shamsher Singh Sandhu
2008 |
Ru-Ba-Ruas Taxi-driver
2008 |
Tulsi: Mathrudevobhavaas The Guru
2008 |
Jodhaa Akbaras Raja Veer Bharmal
2007 |
Manorama: Six Feet Underas Minister P.P. Rathore
2006 |
Main Tu Assi Tussias Hukumdeen
2006 |
Umrao Jaanas Maulvi
2006 |
Lage Raho Munna Bhaias Kkhurana
2005 |
Zameeras Mr. Maheshwari
2004 |
Agni Pankhas Indian Army Officer
2004 |
Garv: Pride and Honouras Judge Acharya
2004 |
I - Proud to Be an Indianas I's dad
2003 |
Bastias Karanjia
2003 |
Chori Chorias Mrs. Malhotra
2003 |
Ek Hindustani
2003 |
Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love
2003 |
Pinjaras Mohanlal (Puro's dad)
2002 |
Mulaqaatas Siddiqui Khan
2002 |
Bollywood/Hollywoodas Mr. Singh
2001 |
Monsoon Weddingas C.L. Chadha
2001 |
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in Indiaas Rajah Puran Singh
2000 |
Hera Pherias Devi Prasad
1999 |
Hu Tu Tuas P.N. Patel
1999 |
Mahaul Theek Haias Kiran's father
1999 |
Pyaar Koi Khel Nahinas Ashok
1999 |
Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam
1999 |
Dillagias Shalini's Father
1999 |
Hote Hote Pyar Hogayaas Colonel (Pinky's dad)
1998 |
Aakrosh: Cyclone of Angeras Vikram Dutt
1998 |
China Gateas Maj. Kailashnath Gupta
1998 |
Maharajaas Hanuman Baba
1997 |
Allah Meharban To Gadha Pehalwan
1997 |
Anyay Hi Anyay
1997 |
Char Dhamas Karamchand
1997 |
Dil Ke Jharoke Mainas Mahendrapratap Rai
1997 |
Gupt: The Hidden Truthas Dr. Gandhi
1997 |
Lakha
1997 |
Mere Sapno Ki Ranias Mr. Kumar
1997 |
Yes Bossas the father in law of Siddharth Chaudhary
1997 |
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soulas Teacher
1996 |
Fireas Ashok
1996 |
Krishnaas DCP Khanna
1996 |
Loaferas Vidyapathi Kumar
1996 |
Maachisas Commander
1996 |
Nirbhay
1995 |
Angrakshakas Satyendra Pal Choudhary
1995 |
Baazias Commissioner Mazumdar
1995 |
Coolie No. 1as Gajendra Pratap Singh
1995 |
Doodh Ro Karz
1995 |
Ek Ka Jawab Do
1995 |
Kalyug Ke Avtaaras Man appointed to have cleared the land
1995 |
Maa Ki Mamtaas Thakur Dharam Singh
1995 |
Naseemas Sajjad
1995 |
Param Vir Chakraas Army officer
1995 |
Sarhad: The Border of Crimeas Chiklea, Branch Manager
1995 |
Veergatias Havaldar
1994 |
Aaja Sanam
1994 |
Dilbaras Mayor Ashok Chandrachur
1994 |
Insaaf Apne Lahoo Seas Mahendra Pratap Singh
1994 |
Mohraas Jailer (Roma's dad)
1994 |
Sehme Huye Sitaare
1994 |
Tejasvinias Public Prosecutor Mahendranath Joshi
1994 |
The Gentlemanas Chief Minister
1994 |
The Monsteras Anita's father
1994 |
Vaade Iraadeas Mr. Sekhri (Nikita's Father)
1993 |
Antim Nyayas Lala Ranjan
1993 |
Apaatkaalas Police Commisioner
1993 |
Bewafa Ki Khatir
1993 |
Daminias Kedarnath Gupta
1993 |
Ek Hi Raastaas Bhagat Singh
1993 |
Gameas Barrister Singh Chowdhry
1993 |
Izzat Ki Rotias Vijay
1993 |
Shaktimanas Rai Bahadur Laxmi Narayan
1992 |
Anaamas D.K. Saxena
1992 |
Bekhudias Justice Gupta (Rohit's father)
1992 |
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandaras Ramlal Sharma
1992 |
Mere Sajana Saath Nibhanaas Raghuvir Singh
1992 |
Sahebzaadeas Ghulam Rasool
1992 |
Sanam Tere Hain Hum
1992 |
Siyasat
1991 |
Antarnaadas Advocate Arvind
1991 |
Ayee Milan Ki Raatas Thakur
1991 |
Banjaranas Rana Uday Ban Singh Sesodia
1991 |
Dastooras Thakur Chandra K Singh
1991 |
Farishtayas Police Commissioner
1991 |
Hennaas Chandni's father
1991 |
Jab Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya
1991 |
Sam & Meas Baldev
1991 |
Vishnu-Devaaas Judge Abdul Rehman Khan
1990 |
Aulaad Ki Khatir
1990 |
Dadosa Ri Ladli
1990 |
Ghayalas Police Commissioner Ashok Pradhan
1990 |
Gunahon Ka Devtaas Goenka
1990 |
Jeene Doas Rehmat
1990 |
Prakope
1990 |
Pratibandhas Home Minister
1990 |
Pyaar Ka Toofanas Thakur Pratap Singh
1990 |
Sailaabas Dr. Din
1990 |
Shatrutaa
1990 |
Solah Satra
1990 |
Vanchit
1990 |
Veeru Dadaas Chandrakant
1989 |
Hathyaras Avinash's Father
1989 |
Joshilaayas Raja Singh
1989 |
Lahu Ki Awaz
1989 |
Main Tera Dushmanas Jwalaprasad (Jugni's dad)
1989 |
Oonch Neech Beechas Vithal
1989 |
Police Ke Peechhe Police
1988 |
Hum Farishte Nahinas Shivraj Verma
1988 |
Hum To Chale Pardesas Kul
1988 |
Kartoot
1988 |
Main Zinda Hoonas Beena's Father
1988 |
Mera Muqaddaras Vijay
1988 |
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doongaas Vinay Saxena
1988 |
Trinetrudu
1988 |
Veeranaas Thakur Mahendra Pratap
1988 |
Waarisas Gajjan Singh
1988 |
Yateemas Inspector. Shiv Kumar Yadav
1987 |
Jaan Hatheli Peas Mr. Chinoy
1987 |
Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla
1987 |
Susmanas Narasimha
1987 |
Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Daas Shamsher Singh
1987 |
Uttar Dakshinas Krishna Kant
1987 |
Vishaalas Sagar
1986 |
Africadalli Sheelaas Raj Sahib - Dr. Seeth's Father
1986 |
Ek Chadar Maili Sias Trilok
1986 |
Janbaazas Mr. Rai
1986 |
Mohabbat Ki Kasamas Thakur Vikram Singh
1986 |
New Delhi Timesas J.K. (Jugal Kishor)
1986 |
Om
1986 |
Teri Aarzoo
1985 |
Bayen Haath Ka Khel
1985 |
Ghulamias Havaldar Gopi Dada
1985 |
Lavaas Kul Verna
1985 |
Ram Teri Ganga Mailias Jeeva Sahay
1985 |
Zabardastas Dr. Saigal
1985 |
Zamanaas 'J.D.' Jogeshwar Dayal
1984 |
Andhi Gali
1984 |
Bandh Honth
1984 |
Maawan Thandian Chaawanas Jagga
1984 |
Manzil Manzilas Mr. Malhotra
1984 |
Utsavas Anonymous revolutionary
1983 |
Do Gulaabas Bholanath (Heera's dad)
1983 |
Ek Baar Chale Aaoas Dharam Das
1983 |
Mandias Mr. Gupta
1982 |
Arthas Inder Malhotra
1982 |
Prem Rogas Chote Thakur Virendra 'Vir' Singh
1982 |
Shaktias K. D. Narang
1982 |
Swami Dadaas Ramu Dada
1981 |
Bulundias Biju Mohanty
1981 |
Chann Pardeseeas Nek
1981 |
Kalyugas Bal Raj
1981 |
Nakhudaas Sheikhu Dada
1981 |
Shamaas Advocate Prakash Ghosh
1980 |
Bambai Ka Maharajaas Palle Khan
1980 |
Shaanas Shakaal
1979 |
Junoonas Lalal Ramjimal
1979 |
Solva Sawan
1977 |
Bhumikaas Film producer
1977 |
Godhuli
1977 |
Smothered Voices
1976 |
Manthanas Sarpanch
1976 |
Sikandar
1975 |
Nishantas Policeman Shamshuddin
1974 |
Jadu Ka Shankh