Kanwaljit Singh (actor)
Indian actor
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Kanwaljit[a] Singh Walia (born 19 September 1951) is an Indian actor who has performed in films as well as television serials. He has acted in Hindi and Punjabi films.
Kanwaljit Singh | |
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Kanwaljit Singh in 2013 | |
| Born | 19 September 1951 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m)[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Ganguly Family (via marriage) |
Early life and education
Kanwaljit Singh Walia was born on 19 September 1951 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to Sardar Joginder Singh, a field officer at Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and Rani Ravinder Kaur, a homemaker. He has two brothers.[2][1]
Due to his father's transferable job, he studied at various schools, including St. George's College, Mussoorie. He graduated from JV Jain Degree College in Saharanpur.[1]
He graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 1973. Shabana Azmi, Shailendra Singh, Rita Bhaduri, Zarina Wahab, Neelam Mehra and Adil Amaan were his classmates.[1][3]
Personal life
After a courtship of seven[4] or eight[5] years, he married actress Anuradha Patel (granddaughter of Ashok Kumar) on 13 April 1988.[2][6][7][8]: 5:36
They have two sons and a goddaughter.[9][1][10]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Shankar Hussain | Inaam Husain | |
| 1982 | Pyaas | ||
| Pyar Ke Rahi | Jai | [11] | |
| Satte Pe Satta | Guru Anand | ||
| Jeevan Dhaara | Prem | ||
| Ashanti | Tony | ||
| 1984 | Seepeeyan | ||
| Farishta | |||
| 1986 | Ek Misaal | Raj | |
| 1989 | Marhi da Diva | Bhanta | |
| 1990 | Haar Jeet | ||
| Jeevan Ek Sanghursh | Arjun | ||
| Shaitaani Ilaaka | Amar | [12] | |
| 1991 | Akayla | Inspector Ahmed | |
| Aakhri Cheekh | Dr. Khanna | [13] | |
| 1996 | Maachis | Police Officer Vohra | [5] |
| 1997 | Do Rahain | Subhankar | |
| 2002 | Jee Aayan Nu | Grewal | |
| 2004 | Dil Maange More | Neha's father | |
| Asa Nu Maan Watna Da | Kawaljit singh dhillon | ||
| 2005 | Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye | Col. Bhabus Shamsher Kapoor | |
| 2006 | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | Doctor | |
| Dil Apna Punjabi | Kang Singh | ||
| Mannat | Shamsher Singh | ||
| 2007 | MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Mr. Sood | |
| Mitti Wajaan Maardi | Surjit Singh | ||
| 2010 | Virsa | Ranvir Singh Grewal | |
| Ik Kudi Punjab Di | Sehajpal's father | ||
| 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Dilip Dixit | |
| Mummy Punjabi | Baby Kaur's Husband | ||
| 2013 | Inkaar | Rahul's Father | |
| 2014 | Bang Bang! | Mr. Nanda | |
| 2015 | Phir Se... | Mr. Chadda | |
| 2016 | Kaptaan | Judge S. S. Chahal | |
| One Night Stand | Raghav Kapoor | ||
| Rustom | K. G. Bakshi | ||
| Happy Bhag Jayegi | Bau ji | ||
| Tum Bin II | Papa ji | ||
| 2017 | Raagdesh | Prem's Father | |
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Nawab Saab | Lollywood |
| Raazi | Older Nikhil Bakshi | Cameo | |
| 2019 | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Mr Mirza | |
| Phir Ussi Mod Par | Rashid | ||
| 2020 | Shimla Mirchi | Tilak | |
| 2021 | Tribhanga | Bhaskar Raina | |
| Sardar Ka Grandson | Gurkeerat Singh | ||
| Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Brigadier Mohinder Brar | [5] | |
| 2022 | Thank God | Aayan's father | |
| Double XL | Rajshri's father | ||
| 2023 | Ishq-e-Nadaan | Subhash Kapoor | |
| 2025 | Mrs. | Father-in-law | [14] |
| Mere Husband Ki Biwi | Antra's Father | [15] | |
| Single Salma | Nawab Saahab | [16] | |
| 2026 | Safia/Safdar | [17] | |
| Satluj | DGP Inderpal Singh Bitta | [18] | |
| Daayra | Ajooni's father | ||
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Chhapte Chhapte[19] | |
| 1986–1987 | Buniyaad'[5] | Satbir |
| 1987 | Gul Gulshan Gulfaam | |
| 1988 | Param Vir Chakra | Lance Naik Karam Singh |
| 1990 | The Sword of Tipu Sultan | Ikram Mulla Khan |
| 1993 | Bible Ki Kahaniya | Jacob |
| 1994 | Farmaan[5] | Azhar Nawab |
| 1994 | Daraar[5] | Karan Khanna |
| 1995 | Captain House | Captain |
| 1996–1997 | Aahat | Various characters |
| 1998–1999 | Family No.1[20] | Deepak Malhotra |
| 1998 | Wajood[21] | Thakur Sharanjit Singh |
| 1998–1999 | Saans[22] | Gautam Kapoor |
| 1999–2000 | Abhimaan | Saigal |
| 2000–2001 | Meri Mrs. Chanchala | Mr. Srikant |
| 2000 | Siski[23] | Colonel Baldev Singh |
| 2003–2004 | Khushiyaan[24] | Mahesh |
| 2004–2005 | Saara Akaash | Flight Lieutenant / AOC Abhay Kochar |
| 2006 | Aisa Des Hai Mera[25] | Randheer Singh Deol |
| 2006–2007 | Barrister Roy[26][27] | Barrister Roy |
| 2009-2010 | Bajega Band Baaja | |
| 2009–2011 | Sabki Laadli Bebo[28] | Kukku Narang |
| 2013–2014 | Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi...Meri Bhabhi | Colonel Zorawar Shergill |
| 2016–2017 | Dil Deke Dekho[29] | Hridayanath Shastri |
| 2019 | Typewriter | Madhav Matthews |
| 2020 | Hostages | Karnail Singh |
| 2021 | Tabbar | Inderji |
| 2024 | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack[30] | J. P. Kohli |
| 2025 | Bada Naam Karenge[31] | Anand Rathi |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kaifi Aur Main | Kaifi Azmi | Tata Theatre | [32] |
| Chowdiah Memorial Hall | [33] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Award for Best Actor Drama Jury | Saans | Won | First recipient of the award in this category | [34][35] |
Notes
- alternative spelling: Kanwaljeet
