Born into a Telugu-Christian family in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, he moved to Mumbai’s King’s Circle as a child and left school early due to financial constraints, turning to street-side mimicry and odd jobs. His talent for impersonating film stars was honed in Hyderabad’s Yakutpura, leading to stand-up performances in musical shows and a stint with the Kalyanji-Anandji troupe, which paved the way… Read more
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
Known for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2001 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998 Dilwale 2015 Koi... Mil Gaya 2003 ★ 7.1 Nayak: The Real Hero 2001
Topi ★ 6.9 Baazigar 1993
Babu Lal ★ 6.7 Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai 2000
Inspector Parab ★ 6.5 Aśoka 2001
Maurya Soldier (uncredited) ★ 6.8 Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal 2020
★ 6.5 Baadshah 1999
Ram Lal ★ 6.5 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani 2000
Pappu Junior ★ 6.4 Chalte Chalte 2003
Nandu ★ 6.5 Koyla 1997
Chhote (Shankar's friend) ★ 6.9 Anjaam 1994
Champa Chameli ★ 6.4 Ishq 1997
Johny ★ 6.5 Chamatkar 1992
"Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited) ★ 6.4 Raja Hindustani 1996
Balvant Singh ★ 6.1 Race 2008
Max ★ 6.1 Yes Boss 1997
Madhav Lalwani ★ 6.2 Dulhe Raja 1998
Bankey ★ 6.1 All the Best: Fun Begins 2009
Tobu ★ 6.4 Jeet 1996
Piajee ★ 6.3 Be Happy 2025
Gopi (Guard) ★ 6.2 Deewana Mastana 1997
Gafoor ★ 6.2 Humraaz 2002
Darshan ★ 6.3 Jaanwar 1999
(uncredited) ★ 5.9 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke 2001
Pappu Bhai (uncredited) ★ 5.9 Khatta Meetha 2010
Anshuman ★ 6 Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge 2002
Pakhandee Baba ★ 6 Tezaab 1988
Kainchee ★ 5.9 Raju Chacha 2000
Jaddu ★ 5.8 36 China Town 2006
KK ★ 5.8 Awara Paagal Deewana 2002
Chhota Chhatri ★ 5.8 De Dana Dan 2009
Kaala Krishna Murari ★ 5.8 Joru ka Ghulam 2000
Kanhaiya ★ 5.6 Akhiyon Se Goli Maare 2002
Master Subramaniam ★ 5.6 Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 2001
Aslam Bhai ★ 5.6 Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai 1998
Mahesh ★ 5.6 Judaai 1997
Hiralal (Hari) ★ 5.6 Ajnabee 2001
Banu Pradhan (B.P.) ★ 5.6 Hello Brother 1999
Havaldar Hatela ★ 5.3 Khushi 2003
Milestone ★ 5.4 Dulha Mil Gaya 2010
Krrish ★ 5.4 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge 2000
Chirkund ★ 5.6 Boss 2013
Zorawar ★ 5.3 Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai 2026
Godbole ★ 5.6 Golmaal 3 2010
Puppy ★ 5.4 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2011
Jeweller (uncredited) ★ 5.1 Hadh Kar Di Aapne 2000
Lawyer ★ 4.8 Singh Saab the Great 2013
Gulwinder ★ 5.5 Housefull 4 2019
Winston Churchgate ★ 4.5 Hungama 2 2021
★ 4.8 Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya 2001
Appu Khote ★ 5.2 Deewane Huye Paagal 2005
Murugan ★ 5.2 Total Dhamaal 2019
Shubroto ★ 5 Welcome To The Jungle 2026
Dubey ★ 5.1 Housefull 5 2025
Batuk Patel ★ 5.2 Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon 2003
Johnny ★ 5.4 Golmaal Again 2017
Pappi Bhai ★ 4 Cirkus 2022
Polson Dada ★ 5.3 Judwaa 2 2017
Pappu Passport ★ 4.9 Khiladi 786 2012
Inspector Kambli ★ 5 Players 2012
Mangal "BC" Chopra ★ 5 Coolie No. 1 2020
Jagjit Godbole ★ 4.5 Mela 2000
Inspector Pakkad Singh ★ 4.9 It's Entertainment 2014
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