Mohnish Bahl
Indian film and television actor (born 1961)
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Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961)[1] is an Indian actor working in the Indian film industry and on Indian television.
Mohnish Bahl | |
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Mohnish Bahl in 2013 | |
| Born | 14 August 1961 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Pranutan Bahl |
| Parent(s) | Nutan and Rajnish Bahl |
| Relatives | See Mukherjee-Samarth family |
Career
Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film Bekarar[2] in a supporting role opposite Padmini Kolhapure and Sanjay Dutt but the film was a critical and commercial failure. His subsequent release was Teri Bahon Mein, a remake of The Blue Lagoon with Ayesha Dutt, wife of Jackie Shroff, which was also a failure.[3] His only commercial success in a leading role was Purana Mandir though it was considered a B grade film.[4] The films Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath-Saath Hain are considered landmark films that transformed Bahl's career.[4] He has starred in over 100 films, and has been nominated for two Filmfare Awards.
Early life and family
Bahl was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the only son of noted actress Nutan and Lt. Cdr. Rajnish Bahl,[5] and is a prominent member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family.
He married actress Aarti Bahl on 23 April 1992 and they have two children: actress Pranutan Bahl and Krishaa Bahl.[6]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes and references |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Bekaraar | Pradeep | |
| 1984 | Teri Baahon Mein | Manu | |
| Meri Adalat | Umesh | ||
| Purana Mandir | Sanjay | ||
| 1987 | Itihaas | Rakesh | |
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Jeevan | [7] |
| 1990 | Baaghi | Jaggu | |
| 1991 | Henna | Captain Surendra | |
| Dancer | Manish | ||
| 1992 | Abhi Abhi | Helmet, College Student/Goon | |
| Bol Radha Bol | Bhanu | ||
| Deewana | Narendra | Cameo appearance | |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | Bali | ||
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Inspector Arjun Singh | |
| Ek Hi Raasta | Vikram Singh | ||
| Platform | Hariya | ||
| Aashik Awara | Vikram | ||
| 1994 | Laadla | Vicky Bajaj | |
| Eena Meena Deeka | Mangal | ||
| Elaan | Inspector Vijay Sharma | ||
| Prem Yog | Jimmy Narang | ||
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Rajesh | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor[8] | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Balveer Singh | |
| Sabse Bada Khiladi | Amit Singh | ||
| Gundaraj | Deva | ||
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Jay Mitra | |
| Army | Kabir Dubey | ||
| Ajay | Roopesh Singh | ||
| 1997 | Itihaas | Inspector Pandey | |
| Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | Mohandas Khanna | ||
| Koyla | Ashok | Cameo appearance | |
| Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Ramesh | ||
| Udaan | Inspector Manoj Sharma | ||
| 1998 | Mohabbat Aur Jung | Bobby | |
| Duplicate | Ravi Lamba | ||
| Dulhe Raja | Rahul Sinha | ||
| Aunty No. 1 | Gaurav | ||
| Hitler | Monty Bhalla | [9] | |
| Phool Bane Patthar | Baliya Singh | ||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Vicky | ||
| Pardesi Babu | Naren | ||
| 1999 | Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam | Balwant | |
| Sirf Tum | Ranjeet | ||
| Vaastav | Vijaykanth Shivalkar | ||
| Hum Saath-Saath Hain | Vivek Chaturvedi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor[10] | |
| Jaanwar | Aditya Oberoi | ||
| Jaalsaaz | Sukhdev | ||
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Inspector Dilip Kadam | |
| Astitva | Malhaar Kamat | Bilingual film (Hindi and Marathi) | |
| Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaye | Vinod Jaisingh | ||
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Rajesh Purohit | |
| Kyo Kii | Rajat Diwan | ||
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Rohit Kashyap | |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Ramakrishnan Vishwanathan | |
| 2004 | Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke | Sujit | |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Sunil Verma | |
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Karan / Police Constable Harvinder Singh Harvi | |
| Vivah | Dr. Rashid Khan | ||
| 2007 | Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee | Sanjiv Arora (Rajiv's elder brother) | |
| 2010 | Chance Pe Dance | Rajeev Sharama | |
| Isi Life Mein...! | Ravimohan | ||
| 2011 | Force | Atul Kalsekar | |
| Desi Boyz | Vikrant Mehra | ||
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Kaal’s late adoptive father | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Ashok Pradhan | |
| 2019 | Panipat | Balaji Baji Rao | [11] |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Isi Bahane | ||
| 2000 | Choodiyan | ||
| 2002–2004 | Devi | Vikram | |
| 2002 | Bachke Rehna Zara Sambhalke | Host | |
| 2002–2005 | Sanjivani – A Medical Boon | Dr. Shashank Gupta | |
| 2003 | Arzoo Hai Tu | Aakash | |
| 2005–2006 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Suyash Mehra | [12] |
| 2005–2007 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si | Veer | |
| 2007 | Kayamath | Inder Shah | [13] |
| 2007–2010 | Dill Mill Gayye | Dr. Shashank Gupta | sequel series of Sanjivani – A Medical Boon[14] |
| 2007–2009 | Kasturi | Kabir Dhanrajgir | |
| 2009 | Star Vivaah | Host | |
| 2011–2012 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Ashutosh | |
| 2012–2014 | Savdhaan India | Host/presenter | |
| 2016–2017 | Hoshiyar… Sahi Waqt, Sahi Kadam | Host[15] | |
| 2019–2020 | Sanjivani | Dr. Shashank Gupta | reboot series of Sanjivani – A Medical Boon[16] |
Awards and nominations
- 1995: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
- 2000: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
- 2002: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor for Sanjivani – A Medical Boon on Star Plus[17]
- 2002: Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Devi on Sony Entertainment Television
- 2003: Best Actor Indian Television Academy for Sanjivani – A Medical Boon on Star Plus[18]
