# Sharat Saxena

Sharat Saxena (born 17 August 1950) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films along with Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in more than 250 Bollywood films. Saxena started his career in the early 1970s and has mainly played supporting roles.
He has starred in some of the most successful films of Hindi cinema like Mr. India, Tridev, Ghayal, Khiladi, Ghulam, Gupt: The Hidden Truth, Duplicate, Soldier, Baghban, Fanaa, Krrish, Ek Hi Raasta (1993), Bajrangi Bhaijan and many more. His performances in these films have established him as one of the best supporting actors in Bollywood.
He played the role of Kichaka in the television serial Mahabharat. He is well known for his role of Daaga in the Hindi movie, Mr. India and Totla Seth in the popular comedy movie Phir Hera Pheri . He was also nominated for Filmfare Best Villain Award for Ghulam (1998).

## Early life

Sharat Saxena was born on 17 August 1950 in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. He spent most of his childhood in Bhopal. He is married to Shobha Saxena. He did his schooling from St. Joseph Convent School, Bhopal, and Christ Church Boys' Senior Secondary School, Jabalpur. After doing Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from Jabalpur Engineering College, he wanted to become an actor. So, in 1972, he came to Mumbai. It was tough because of his build, but eventually, he got the role of a henchman. Benaam was his first release. Then followed Dil Dewana, Agent Vinod, Kaala Patthar and others.

## Personal life

He currently lives in Madh Island, a colony on the outskirts of Mumbai. He lives with his wife, Shobha, and two children, Veera and Vishal.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1974 | Benaam | | Hindi | |
| 1976 | Jaaneman | | Hindi | |
| 1977 | Agent Vinod | | Hindi | |
| 1978 | Des Pardes | | Hindi | |
| 1978 | Kasme Vaade | | Hindi | |
| 1979 | Kaala Patthar | | Hindi | |
| 1979 | Tarana | | Hindi | |
| 1980 | Dostana | Photographer (Daaga's Henchman) | Hindi | |
| 1980 | Lootmaar | | Hindi | |
| 1980 | Shaan | | Hindi | |
| 1981 | Main Aur Mera Haathi | | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Shakti | | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Ucha Dar Babey Nanak Da | | Punjabi | |
| 1983 | Pukar | | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Aasmaan | Major | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Boxer | Raghuraj | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Kanoon Kya Karega | | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Zamana | | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Aitbaar | | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Saagar | | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Bepanaah | Ujagar Singh | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Maa Kasam | Makhan Singh | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Jeevante Jeevan | | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Mera Dharam | | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Manav Hatya | Inspector Joseph | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Tan-Badan | | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Karma | | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Inaam Dus Hazaar | | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Mr. India | Daaga | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Deewana Tere Naam Ka | | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Hifazat | Shambhu Dada | Hindi | |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | Inspector Amarnath / Daku Jwala Singh | Hindi | |
| 1988 | Shahenshah | | | |
| 1988 | Aryan | | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Ashoka Chakravarthy | Majid Khan | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Meri Zabaan | | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Rakhwala | | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Daana Paani | | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Tridev | Inspector Suraj | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Paanch Paapi | | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Dost | | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Agneepath | | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Ghayal | Deeka | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Jurm | | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Mast Kalandar | | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Narsimha | | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Banjaran | | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Indrajeet | Batra | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Gunaa | | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Kilukkam | Samar Khan | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Nirnayam | | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Agni Nilavu | | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Mannan | | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Gharana Mogudu | | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Rishta To Ho Aisa | | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Khiladi | Bahadur Singh | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Zulm Ki Hukumat | Reddy | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Aashik Awara | Kargah | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Ek Hi Raasta | | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Lootere | | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Mutha Mestri | Athma | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Money | | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Bangaru Bullodu | | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Beta Ho To Aisa | | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Gandeevam | | Telugu | |
| 1994 | S. P. Parasuram | Bhavani | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Money Money | | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Raja Simham | | Telugu | |
| 1995 | Nirnayam | Iftikhar | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Thakshashila | | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda | | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Ziddi | | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Ugadi | | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Duplicate | | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Ghulam | Raunak Singh | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Soldier | Baldev Sinha | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Safari | | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Moti | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Josh | | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Okkadu Chalu | Dhanraj | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Narasimha | | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Maa Tujhhe Salaam | | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Rishtey | | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Saathiya | | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Parasuram | | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Baghban | | Hindi | |
| 2003 | 2 October | | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Haasil | | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Paanch | | Hindi | Unreleased |
| 2003 | C. I. D. Moosa | Khalid Mohammad Baba | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Indiramma | Kesava Rayudu | Telugu | |
| 2003 | Simhadri | | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Asambhav | | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004 film) | | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Viruddh | | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Mumbai Xpress | | Hindi, Tamil | |
| 2005 | Bunny | | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Baabul | | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Fanaa | | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Krrish | | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | Samar Khan | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Hello | | Himdi | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Wilson Perera | Himdi | |
| 2009 | Vaada Raha... I Promise | | Himdi | |
| 2010 | Kushti | | Himdi | |
| 2011 | Ready | | Himdi | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | | Himdi | |
| 2012 | Bumboo | | Himdi | |
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | | Himdi | |
| 2013 | John Day | | Himdi | |
| 2013 | Club 60 | | Himdi | |
| 2013 | Bullett Raja | | Himdi | |
| 2013 | Sringaravelan | Ahuja | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Si3 | | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Vivegam | | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Thugs Of Hindostan | | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Raghu | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Dassehra | | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | SP Satyendra | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Hansa Ek Sanyog | | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Jai Mummy Di | | Hindi | |
| 2020 | It's My Life | | Hindi | Filmed in 2007; Released after 13 years |
| 2021 | Sherni | | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Tadap | | | |
| 2022 | Gold | Colonel Singhania | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Hume Toh Loot Liya | | Hindi | MX Player film |
| 2024 | Naam - The Missing Identity | | Hindi | Filmed in 2004; Released after 20 years |
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Dhandapani (Master) | Tamil | Filmed in 2012; Released after 13 years |

### TV series

* Mahabharat – Kichaka
* Kanoon – Avinash/Inspector Sooraj Singh
* Main Dilli Hoon – Shukracharya
* Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo – Kulguru Trikaldarshi

## Awards and nominations

* 1998: Nominated :Filmfare Best Villain Award for Ghulam