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Anil Rastogi is an Indian theatre, television and film actor. He is known for his roles in Udaan, Ishaqzaade and Na Bole Tum Naa Maine Kuch Kaha.[1][2]

He has over 1000 theatre performances and was a former scientist of the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow.[1]

Early life

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He was born in Lucknow and completed his schooling from the city, after which he attended Lucknow University for graduate and post-graduate studies.[3] He joined CDRI in 1962 as Junior Research Fellow and retired from the Institute as Head of Biochemistry and Directors Grade Scientist in 2003.[3] His doctorate degree is in microbiology.[1]

He is Fellow of National Academy of Sciences of India. He started working in theatre in 1962 and has done more than 1000 shows of 98 plays in Hindi (original or adapted from different Indian or foreign languages) all over the country. He has been secretary/ general secretary of one of the oldest amateur theatre group of India Darpan for more than 46 years.

Career

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Anil Rastogi did several plays across the nation. He worked with eminent theatre directors like late Rajeshwar Bachchan, late Ravi Baswani, Raj Bisaria, late BV Karanth, late Bansi Kaul, Ajay Kartik, late Urmil Km Thapliyal, late Dina Nath, Ranjit Kapoor, Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha and others. His main works in theatre, Television and Films are as follows:

Plays

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  • Panchhi Jaa, Panchhi Aa (directed by Dina Nath)[1] as Pawan ( more than 400 shows all over the country )
  • Rustam Sohrab as Rustam
  • Taj Mahal Ka Tender as Shah Jahan
  • Yehoodi Ki Ladki as Yehoodi
  • A View From the Bridge as Eddi
  • Fando and Lis as Fando
  • Vibhaas (The Old world) as Protagonist Doctor
  • Kanya Daan as father
  • Bare Foot in Athens as Lycon
  • Harischannar Ki Ladai as Commissioner
  • Kamla as journalist friend
  • Tum as Father of Protagonist
  • Sakharam Binder as Sakharam
  • Balram Ki Tirtha Yatra as Balram
  • Mitra Lead character
  • "Vibhaas" (adaptation of The Old World) as Protagonist
  • "Akhiri Vasant" as Protagonist
  • "Swaha" as Protagonist and many others

Television

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  • Udaan (1989) as SSP Bashir Ahmed[1][2]
  • Biwi Naatiyon Wali[1]
  • Samvidhaan (2014) as Calcutta Member of Parliament, N. Ahmed[4]
  • Na Bole Tum Naa Maine Kuch Kaha (season 2) as Purushottam Singh Tilakdhari[5] (2013)
  • Razia Sultan[6] (2015)
  • Dariba Diaries (2014-2015) as Imam
  • Aashram (2020) Webseries as Sunder Lal
  • Shiksha Mandal (2022) Webseries as Umesh Mahajan
  • " Bindia " as Judge
  • " Taali " as judge ( 2023 )
  • " Rohtak Sisters " as father of Protagonist (2022)
  • " Viruddha " as Politician
  • " Grahan " as Important witness of '84 riots ( 2022 )
  • Raktanchal 2 " as politician uncle of protagonist ( 2022 )
  • " The Suitable Boy' as Jeweller ( 2022)

Films

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  • " Ye Vo Manzil To Nahin " as a pro British Officer ( 1984 )
  • " Mareechikaa " as Father of Protagonist ( 1988 )
  • " Khoon Baha Ganga Men " as Thakur ( 1988)
  • " Samarpan ( A short Film ) as Dacoit ) ( 1989 )
  • " Sambandh ( A short film on environment, won National Award ) (1990 )
  • Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005)
  • "Bikru Kanpur Gangster" as Mentor of Protagonist (2024)
  • Ishaqzaade (2012) as Daddu (Parma's grandfather)[5]
  • Gaalib (2020) as Bashir Ahmad
  • " Z+ (2017) as Chief Minister of Rajsthan
  • Thapppad (2020) as Justice Jaisingh, Netra's father-in-law
  • Guddu Rangeela (2015) as Minister
  • Raid (2018) as Finance Minister
  • Mulk (film) (2018) as Sonkar, Murad Ali's friends
  • Nakkash (2019) as Politician
  • Hotel Salvation(Mukti Bhawan) (2017) as Manager of Mukti Bhawan
  • Raag Desh (2017) as Kailash Nath Katju
  • Baraat Company (2017) as father of Protagonist
  • Batla House (2019) as Shivraj Patil
  • The Accidental Prime Minister (film) (2019) as Shivraj Patil
  • Chintoo Ji (2009) as Pundit Jee
  • Short film Aathwan (2017) in lead role of a Dementia patient
  • Sitapur The City Of Gangster (2021)
  • Ittu See Baat (2021)
  • Bhavai (2021)
  • Alingan (2022)
  • " Lakeeren, The untold story " as Mentor of main Counsel " ( 2023 )
  • " Deen Dayal Upadhyaay " as Uncle of Protagonist ( 2020 )
  • " Seher " as Principal of a degree college ( 2022 )
  • " Tauba Tera Jalwa " as Jailor ( 2023 )
  • " Godaan " as Villain ( 2023 )
  • " Acting Ka Bhoot " As father of protagonist ( 2023 )
  • " Kataan " as Judge ( 2023 )
  • " Rae Bareilley " As Politician ( 2023 )
  • " Sub Way " as politician ( 2023 )
  • " Love is Blind " Politician ( 2023 )
  • ' " Mission Rani Ganj " as father of Miner ( 2024 )
  • " Bengaal 1947 " as father of Protagonist ( 2024 )
  • " Mahadeo Ka Gorakhpur " as a Retired IAS officer ( 2024 )
  • Mohe Pyar Ke Rang Men Rang Sajna (2024), a Bhojpuri Film
TV Commercials
  • KBC Promo Yahan Paise Hi Nahin Dil Bhi Jeete Jate Hain (2015)
  • Kala Hit Kone men Jhadu ke itne paise (2018–20)
  • Hero Motor Bike( 2014)
  • Symphoni Fan (2016)
  • Gold Medal Electricals
  • Finolex Pipes
  • Shekhar Multi Speciality Hospital
  • Ikon Steel

Main Awards (National and State Awards)

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Other Awards -

  • Pataliputra Life Time Achievement Award of Prangan Patna ( 2024 )
  • " Canmass Life Time Achievement Award Paradeep ( 2024 )
  • " Life Time Achievement Award of Society of Laryngologists of India ( 2024 )
  • " Justice SC Verma Memorial Award 2024 by Kalaakaar Association ( 2024 )
  • " Late Raju Srivastava Memorial Award by Awadhi Vikaas Sansthaan ( 2023 )
  • " Life Time Achievement Award for Film Acting by Rashtriy Manav Adhikaar Suraksha Parishad ( 2023 )
  • " Zindagi Award by News Time Nation ( 2023 )
  • " Golden Personality of India Award by Sarthak welfare Society ( 2023 )
  • " Bharat Gaurav Samman " by World Human Rights Council ( 2023 )
  • " Bharatmuni Rang Bharty Samman " by Rang Bharty ( 2023 )

' " Award e Tiranga Samman " by Alliance and Social Cultural Society ( 2023 )

  • " Udaan Lata Mangeshkar Samman " by Udaan Nritya Samiti ( 2023 ) and several others

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  2. ^ a b "The quality of contemporary TV content needs to improve: Anil Rastogi". News 18. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Anil Rastogi speaks about his relation with the city - 'लखनऊ मेरा शहर नहीं मेरे घर का आंगन है'". Navbharat Times. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  4. ^ "शहर के रंगकर्मी लिखेंगे टीवी का नया 'संविधान'- Amarujala" (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  5. ^ a b Chandra, Anjali. "Veteran actor Anil Rastogi bags a role in 'Na Bole Tum...' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  6. ^ "Veteran actor Dr. Anil Rastogi from Ishaqzaade in &TV's Razia Sultan - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
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