Manoj Pahwa
| Manoj Pahwa | |
|---|---|
 Manoj Pahwa at the promo launch of Chala Mussaddi... Office Office, 2011 | |
| Born | 8 December 1963[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Seema Bhargav |
Manoj Pahwa (born 1 September 1963)[1] is an Indian film and television actor who is noted for his role as Bhatia in the comedy series Office Office (2001). He has acted in over 45 films as a character actor, including 7½ Phere (2005), Being Cyrus (2005), Singh Is Kinng (2008), Dabangg 2 (2012) and Jolly LLB (2013).
Early life and background
Manoj Pahwa was raised in a Punjabi family in Delhi. His father migrated to Punjab, India after Partition.[2] He did his schooling from National Public School, New Delhi.
He is married to actress Seema Bhargava, his co-actor in 'TV series, Hum Log, [3] and lives in Versova, Mumbai along with their daughter Manukriti and son Mayank. [4]
Career
Pahwa started his career with television, acting in comedy series Just Mohabbat (1996-2000) and Office Office (2001). He debuted in the movie Tere Mere Sapne (1996) and has acted in 45 films and TV series as a character actor.
He played the lead the opening segment of anthology horror film Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) directed by Sajid Khan.[5]
During the shoot for Mausam (2011) directed by Pankaj Kapoor, in Chandigarh, he met the local producers, which led to his Punjabi film debut, Heer & Hero, which is currently under production.[2][6]
Filmography
- Films
- Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (Rajesh)
- Tere Mere Sapne (1996)
- Aar Ya Paar (1997)
- Satya (1998) as Tabela Owner
- Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail (1999)
- Taal (1999) as Santram
- Hey Ram (2000) as Jalal
- Tum Bin (2001) as Assistant Commissioner of Police D'Mello
- Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai as Aziz Khan
- Kucch To Hai (2003)
- King of Bollywood (2004) as Ratnesh 'Ratty'
- Naach (2004)
- Musafir (2004 film)
- 7½ Phere (2005) as Inspector Rohit Kande
- Being Cyrus (2005) as Inspector Maninder Lovely
- Tathastu (2006) as Hospital Compounder
- Ladies Tailor (2006) as FTV
- Iqraar by Chance (2006) as Talwar - club owner
- Darna Zaroori Hai (2006)
- Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2007) as Surjit Chaddha
- Say Salaam India (2007) as Surinder Huda
- MP3 – Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar (2007) as Tony Singh
- Dhamaal (2007) as Pilot
- One Two Three (2008) as Batla Bhai
- Singh Is Kinng (2008) as Dilbagh Singh
- Tashan (2008) as Anand Mohan Tiwari aka Pintu
- Aloo Chaat (2009) as Hakeem Tarachand
- Aamras (2009) as Sharma
- Wanted (2009) as Sonu Gates
- Sankat City (2009) as Gogi Kukreja
- Do Knot Disturb (2009) as Bantu
- London Dreams (2009) as Bhatinda Resident
- Bolo Raam (2009) as Principal Shyam Rawat
- Housefull (2010) as Banta Singh
- Chala Mussaddi... Office Office (2011) as Bhatia
- Mausam (2011) as Gulzari
- Engeyum Kadhal (2011, Tamil)
- Ready (2011) as Laxman Kapoor (Prem's uncle)
- Khap (2011) as Sukhiram
- Hair Is Falling (2011) as Hair Clinic Doctor
- Chaalis Chauraasi (2012)
- Challo Driver (2012)
- 3 Bachelors (2012) as Deepak Verma
- Dabangg 2 (2012) as Commissioner
- Jolly LLB (2013) as Pratap
- Bin Phere Free Me Ttere (2013)
- Heer and Hero (2013)
- War Chhod Na Yaar (2013)
- Singh Saab the Great (2013)
- Pahle Aap short movie (2013) with Rajapal yadav
- Meri Shadi Karao (2013)
- Dedh Ishqiya (2014)
- Disco Singh (2014)
- Main Tera Hero (2014) as Mr. Prasad
- Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) as Mr. Khanna
- Television
- Hum Log (1984-1985) as Tony
- Shanti (1995-2000) as Guruji
- Just Mohabbat (1996-2000) as Ishwar
- Sab Golmaal Hai (1997) as Balwant
- Office Office (2000) as Bhatia
- Jaaneman Jaaneman (2001)
- Dafa420 (2015)
- Ekka Begum Badshah (2002) as Ekka[7]
References
- 1 2 "Profile and Details of Manoj Pahwa". Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- 1 2 "Manoj Pahwa is a contract killer now". The Times Of India. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ Alaka Sahani (23 August 2009). "Sister Act". Indian Express. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
- ↑ Chandrima Pal (9 August 2015). "Manoj Pahwa and family on theatre, Bhisham Sahni and more". Mid Day. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ "Sajid Khan says Darna Zaroori Hai". Sify.com. 11 August 2005. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ "Soha's film gets no discount in Pataudi house". The Times Of India. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ "Laughter on the cards!". The Tribune. 30 June 2002. Retrieved 24 June 2013.