# Anang Desai

Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953) is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 100 television shows and 70 films, known for his portrayal of the character Babuji in the television series Khichdi and its eponymous film. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi and was a part of the institute's professional repertory, performing Hindi theatre extensively before starting his career in the television and film domains.

## Film career

Anang Desai started his film career in 1982 with Gandhi, in which he played Indian politician J. B. Kripalani.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1982 | Gandhi | J.B. Kripalani | English | |
| 1986 | Antaheen | | | |
| 1986 | The Natural World - The Man Eaters of Kumaon | Shankar | | |
| 1986 | New Delhi Times | Inspector | Hindi | |
| 1988 | Falak (The Sky) | Doctor | | |
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Raja Ram Mohan Roy | | |
| 1989 | Parinda | Inspector Meerani | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Parinati | Lachman | | |
| 1990 | Kroadh | Jailor Aslam Khan | | |
| 1990 | Jurm | Inspector Narayan | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Aashiqui | Mr. Paul | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda | Jamuna's father | | |
| 1992 | Angaar | Doctor at State Mental Asylum | | Uncredited |
| 1992 | Junoon | Dr.Desai | Hindi | Uncredited |
| 1993 | Lootere | | | |
| 1993 | Sir | The doctor | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Gumrah | Ahuja | | |
| 1993 | Amok | Le chauffeur | French | |
| 1993 | Gunaah | Rai | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Dilwale | Dr. Deshpande | | |
| 1995 | Tarpan (The Absolution) | Pratap Singh | | |
| 1995 | Trimurti | | | |
| 1995 | Dil Ka Doctor | Mehboob Sahle | | |
| 1996 | Bal Bramhachari | Prof. Vijay Tripathi | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | Mr. Sharma | | |
| 1999 | Dahek: A Burning Passion | Javed Bahkshi | | |
| 1999: | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | | | |
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Avinash's father | Hindi | Uncredited |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Brij | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Yaadein | L. K. Malhotra | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Chandan Shrivastav | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Mamta | | | |
| 2002 | Raaz | Mr. Dhanraj upset father | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Akshaye's dad | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Moses D'Souza | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Shararat | Mr Sengupta | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Pyaasa | Mr Thakur | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Maa Tujhe Salaam | Shiva | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Dum | Leader | | |
| 2003 | Ishq Vishk | | | |
| 2003 | Tere Naam | Doctor | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Baghban | Mr. Verma (Kapil's dad) | | |
| 2003 | Raja Bhaiya | | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Maa Santoshi Maa | | | |
| 2004 | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai | | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Madhosi | Oberoi | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Agnipankh | | | |
| 2005 | Yakeen | Doctor | | |
| 2005 | 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding | Suresh Joshi | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Dhamkee | Jagannath Dholakia aka J.D. | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | Raj's Father | | |
| 2006 | Sandwich | The plastic surgeon | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Utthaan | Chaudhary | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Sarhad Paar | R. K. Gupta, Home Secretary | | |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Mr Raina | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Good Boy, Bad Boy | Mr. P.K. Malhotra | | |
| 2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Natasha's dad | | |
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Tulsidas Parekh | Hindi | Based on the sitcom Khichdi |
| 2011 | Warning | Mauland Asfraf | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Kevi Rite Jaish | Ishwarbhai Patel | Gujarati | Won Best Supporting Actor at 12th Transmedia Awards |
| 2015 | Take it Easy | Dadaji | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Rustom | Judge Patel | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Jaysuk Zdpayo | Pratap Rai | Gujarati | |
| 2022 | Tu Rajee Re | | Gujarati | |
| 2022 | Dhaman | | Gujarati | |
| 2023 | Aazam | Firoz Namazi | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Welcome Zindagi | | Gujarati | |
| 2023 | Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan | Tulsidas Parekh | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Kaagaz 2 | Politician | Hindi |

### Television shows

* Pratishodh as Raghunath Verma
* 1988: Bharat Ek Khoj as Rajan (in Episode 3 - The Arrival of the Vedic People) Ram Mohan Roy (in Episode 41 - The Bengal Renaissance)
* 1990: Tenali Rama as King Krishnadevaraya
* 1991–92: Humrahi
* 1994: Byomkesh Bakshi (Episode: Ret ka Daldal/Quicksand) as Himangshu Roy
* 1995: Aahat as Abhay Kumar (in Episode 7 - Death Sentence) Pritvi (in Episode 88-89 - Yaad)
* 1995–1996: Akbar Birbal as Birbal
* 1996: Karm as Mr. Solanki
* 1997–1998: Chattaan as Kamal Chopra
* 1997: Bombay Blue as Dr. Johal
* 1997–1999: Tanha
* 1998 Teacher
* 1998–1999: Tejaswini
* 1999: Basera: Special Appearance
* 2001 Kudrat as Udaynarayan Seth
* 2001-2003: Gharana
* 2002–04: Khichdi as Tulsidas Parekh
* 2003 Vishwaas as Raghuvansh Pradhan
* 2004: Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein
* 2004–2006: Reth as Gyan Pandey
* 2005–06: India Calling as Mr. Kapoor
* 2005–06: Instant Khichdi as Tulsidas Parekh
* 2006–2007: Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki as Jamnadas (J.D.) Thapar
* 2006–2007: Kashmakash Zindagi Ki as Rajdev
* 2006–2007 Lucky as Acharya Joshi
* 2007–09: Teen Bahuraaniyaan as Dwarkadas
* 2007–09: Lucky as Acharya Joshi
* 2008–09: Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family as Jayantilaal Joshi
* 2009: Star Vivaah: Guest appearance
* 2009: Ladies Special as Jassi's father
* 2009-10: Jo Kahunga Sach Kahunga as prosecutor KK gairola
* 2010: Miley Jab Hum Tum as Shashi Bhushan
* 2010: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Tulsidas Parekh (Special appearance)
* 2010: Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale as Sharma's boss
* 2011: Sanskaar Laxmi as Jugmohan Purohit
* 2011–12: Don't Worry Chachu as Popatlal Desai
* 2012: Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan
* 2012: Ek Kiran Roshni Ki as P.K. Khanna
* 2012–13: Alaxmi Ka Super Parivaar as Natwarlal Kapadia
* 2013: The Girl with the Indian Emerald [de] (German) as Rajesh
* 2013: Pradhanmantri as Sheikh Abdullah
* 2013: Chhanchhan as Matilalbhai Borisagar
* 2014: Main Naa Bhoolungi as Mahanto Jagannath
* 2014: Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala as Hasubhai Mehta
* 2014: Badi Door Se Aaye Hai as Judge (Cameo)
* 2015 Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls as Justice L.N Thakur
* 2015: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi...Let's Go as Anil Ahuja
* 2016: Chidiya Ghar as Markati's father and Gadha Prasad's Father in law
* 2016: Khidki as Father of Nandini Tripathi
* 2018: Khichdi Returns as Tulsidas Parekh
* 2020: Shubharambh as Fufaji- Raja's paternal uncle and a lawyer by profession
* 2021: Vidrohi King as Badamba king naresh
* 2021: Mere Sai as Gajanand Kaka
* 2021: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! As Danny Sharma: Anita's loving and rich father who is an NRI based on America and hates Vibhuti because of their love marriage and his unemployment
* 2023: Faltu as Brijmohan
* 2024: Murshid