Brijendra Kala
- Actor
- screenwriter
Brijendra Kala is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood films.[1][2] He is known for his subtle portrayals of characters rooted in reality.[3] He gained attention for his small roles in mainstream cinema.[4]
Early life
Kala spent his childhood in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh where his father worked in a veterinary hospital.[5] His family belongs to Pauri, Garhwal in Uttarakhand.[5][6]
Career
He wrote the dialogues for several TV shows produced by Ekta Kapoor, including Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. He made his acting debut in 2003, when Tigmanshu Dhulia cast him in a small role as a newspaper vendor in Haasil.[7]
Kala has had minor or supporting roles in films such as Jab We Met, Mithya, Agneepath, Paan Singh Tomar, Ankhon Dekhi, PK, Tubelight and Batti Gul Meter Chalu,[8] and has played a range of different characters, specialising in comedic portrayals.[4][9]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Milk Vendor | ||
2003 | Haasil | Newspaper vendor | ||
2005 | Raghu Romeo | TV director | ||
Shabd | Rama Kant | |||
Bunty Aur Babli | Mehmood Bilal | |||
2006 | Gafla | Stock broker | ||
Ahista Ahista | P.C.O. owner | |||
2007 | Jab We Met | Taxi driver | ||
Manorama Six Feet Under | Bihari Lal | |||
2008 | Mithya | Police inspector – Shyaam | ||
Dasvidaniya | Shiraaz | |||
2009 | Aloo Chaat | |||
Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi? | ||||
Saluun | Bada Babu | |||
2010 | 10ml Love | |||
Karthik Calling Karthik | Executive – telephone exchange | |||
Dus Tola | Abdul | |||
Pappu Can't Dance Saala | Nagesh | |||
Phas Gaye Re Obama | Police inspector | |||
2011 | Utt Pataang | Dolu | ||
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Salman Bhai | |||
Chalo Dilli | Train ticket collector | |||
Jo Dooba So Paar | Dr. Sharma | |||
Shwet | Activist | |||
2012 | Agneepath | Muneem | ||
Paan Singh Tomar | Press reporter | |||
Fatso! | Vijay | |||
Jannat 2 | Dadda – Assistant of ACP Pratap Raghuvanshi | |||
Myoho | Mr. Malhotra | |||
Future to Bright Hai Ji | Baramdutt | |||
2013 | Jolly LLB | Jolly's fellow lawyer | Shown in Opening Scene | |
Bajatey Raho | Bagga | |||
2014 | Ankhon Dekhi | Mama Ji | ||
Bhoothnath Returns | Manager of Heaven | |||
Youngistaan | Kulfi / Alcohol vendor | |||
PK | Idol seller | |||
Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi | Babaji | |||
Identity Card Ek Lifeline | Constable | |||
2015 | Chidiya | Suraj | ||
Guddu Rangeela | Caretaker | |||
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho | Lawyer | |||
Meeruthiya Gangsters | Jayantilal Jain | |||
Dolly Ki Doli | Sub-Inspector Khan | |||
2016 | Rustom | Head constable Tukaram | ||
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Commentator Shukla | [4] | ||
2017 | Running Shaadi | Uncle of Ram Bharose | ||
Jolly LLB 2 | Dubey Ji | |||
Tubelight | Shopkeeper | |||
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Sugandha's uncle | |||
Qarib Qarib Singlle | Hotel receptionist | |||
Dhh | Hindi teacher | Gujarati film | ||
Panchlait | Chhadidaar Aganu Mahto | |||
2018 | Udanchhoo | Kal Bhairav | ||
Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain | Batti | [10] | ||
Love per Square Foot | T. C. Mishra | released on Netflix | ||
Phamous | Cop | |||
Bioscopewala | Bhola | |||
Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Deendayal Juyal | |||
FryDay | Thief | |||
Zero | Pandey | |||
PK Lele A Salesman | Mr Lele | [11] | ||
2019 | Sharmaji Ki Lag Gayi | Professor Sharma | pagalpanti 2019 mama ji | |
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Chaubey | |||
Bharat | Chacha | |||
Gone Kesh | Alok | |||
2020 | Ghoomketu | Sampadak Joshi | released on Zee5 | |
Virgin Bhanupriya | Police inspector | released on Zee5 | ||
Gulabo Sitabo | Christopher Clarke | released on Amazon Prime | ||
2021 | Kaagaz | Highcourt judge | released on Zee5 | |
83 | Cricket Board Man 2 | |||
Banchhada | ||||
Sherni | Forest officer Bansal | released on Amazon Prime Video | [12] | |
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Ramprasad's son-in-law | Released on Netflix | ||
2022 | Mere Desh Ki Dharti | Dubey Ji | [13] | |
Janhit Mein Jaari | ||||
Shabaash Mithu | BCCI Main Person | |||
Cirkus | Yusuf | |||
Ishq Pashmina | [14] | |||
2023 | Kathal | Srivastva | Netflix film | |
Panch Kriti Five Elements | Pandit Ji | |||
OMG 2 | Dr. Gagan Malviya | |||
2024 | Murder Mubarak | Guppie Ram | Netflix film | |
Good Luck | Pappi |
Sarkari baccha 2024 Thirpathi ji
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | The Aam Aadmi Family | Satender Sharma | Hindi | YouTube | |
2018 | Life Sahi Hai | Sinha | ZEE5 | [15] | |
2022 | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Munshi Ji | Netflix | ||
2024 | Maamla Legal Hai | Adv. PP | |||
Gyaarah Gyaarah | Brahmdutt Chandola | ZEE5 |
References
- ^ Pereira, Priyanka (3 April 2012). "Hero by Character". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ^ "'शुभ मंगल सावधान' में आपको गुदगुदाएंगे उत्तराखंड के ताऊ- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 5 November 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "'ट्यूबलाइट' में क्या है सलमान खान का 'सीक्रेट', एक्टर ने खोला राज- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ a b c Gaekwad, Manish. "How Brijendra Kala steals the scene each and every time". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ^ a b "brijendra kala of uttarakhand comes with movie tubelight | Uttaranchal Today". uttaranchaltoday.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ @rajyaSameeksha. "Uttarakhand News: Brijendra kala played a fantastic role in bollywood upcoming movie". rajyasameeksha.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Know Your Actor". The Indian Express. 11 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ^ "Brijendra Kala: "Film Industry Is Yet To Give My Due As A Performer"". Koimoi. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ Jha, Aditya Mani (15 December 2017). "Let there be Panchlait". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ Pandolin (25 December 2017). "Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain -wins the best feature film award at HBO's South Asian International Film Festival, New York. | Pandolin". Pandolin. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "PK Lele A Salesman Movie Review {1.0/5}: Critic Review of PK Lele A Salesman by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Vidya Balan starrer Sherni to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in June 2021". Bollywood Hungama. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Mere Desh Ki Dharti Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ "Cricketer Deepak Chahar's sister Malti to make debut with 'Ishq Pashmina' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Watch: Luv Ranjan's web series Life Sahi Hai's first episode hits the internet waves". Deccan Chronicle. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
External links
- Brijendra Kala at IMDb
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