# Arun Bakshi

Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and also a singer. He has acted as a character actor in over 100 Hindi films, and as a playback singer has also sung 298 songs. He has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. He also played the role of Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in Colors TV's Ishq Ka Rang Safed.

## Biography

He was born and brought up in Ludhiana, Punjab, where he graduated from Arya College, Ludhiana. He worked with the Punjab Agricultural University for a while, before moving to Mumbai, to start his acting career in 1981, first in television and later films.
Bakshi is well known for his performances in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat as Dhristadyumna, Guru, Kuch To Gadbad Hai and Masoom.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1981 | Chakra | Police Inspector | |
| 1981 | Sazaye Maut | | |
| 1982 | Nikaah | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | |
| 1983 | Qayamat | Police Inspector | |
| 1983 | Mazdoor | Mill worker | |
| 1983 | Zara Si Zindagi | Arun | |
| 1984 | Saaransh | Gajanan Chitre's Goon | |
| 1984 | Aaj Ki Awaz | Inspector Veerkar | |
| 1984 | Gangvaa | Groom at Marriage |
| 1984 | Kanoon Kya Karega | Defence Lawyer | |
| 1985 | Surkhiyaan | Night Queen Guest House's Manager | |
| 1985 | Nasoor | Dr. Babubhai | |
| 1985 | Tawaif | Zafar | |
| 1986 | Begaana | Vijaya Bank Branch Manager | |
| 1986 | Duty | | |
| 1987 | Awam (film) | Air Chief Marshal Vasudevan | |
| 1988 | Tamacha | Advocate Mulchandani (uncredited) | |
| 1989 | Daata | Jailor Sharma | |
| 1989 | Guru | Inspector Arun | |
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Baban | |
| 1989 | Elaan-E-Jung | Indian Soldier | |
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | Protester | |
| 1989 | Ghar Ka Chiraag | Murli Kaka | |
| 1990 | Baaghi: A Rebel for Love | Mahesh | |
| 1990 | Swarg | Director | |
| 1991 | Fateh | Tau | |
| 1991 | Vishnu-Devaa | Ram Prasad | |
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | Police Commissioner | |
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi | Police Inspector Anand Srivastav | |
| 1991 | Henna | Pakistan Police Constable Nawabbudin | |
| 1991 | Trinetra | | |
| 1991 | Ranbhoomi | Hotel Owner | |
| 1992 | Anaam | Dr. Harry Thomas | |
| 1992 | Apradhi | Police Inspector | |
| 1992 | Balwaan | Police Inspector Tanya Palok | |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Cricket Umpire | |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Banarasi Chacha | |
| 1992 | Paayal | Paayal's Father | |
| 1992 | Dil Ka Kya Kasoor | Verma, Editor (as Arun Bhakshi) | |
| 1993 | Shatranj | Arun | |
| 1993 | Parwane | Ex-Police Inspector (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1993 | 15th August | Corrupt Police Inspector Kaansingh Devdaa | |
| 1993 | Police Wala | Drunk in train | |
| 1993 | Rang | Lecturer | |
| 1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai | Munim (Sunil's Uncle) | |
| 1993 | Platform | Batli – Beggar with Harmonium | |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Mr. Katik Lal | |
| 1993 | Game | Vikram's dad | |
| 1993 | Antim Nyay | Arjun Baksh | |
| 1993 | Ek Hi Raasta | Major Rathore | |
| 1993 | Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Singer in song "Dil Ro Ro Ke" | |
| 1993 | Aankhen | Fisherman (Uncredited) | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Dr. Vikram | |
| 1994 | Jai Kishen | Police Inspector | |
| 1994 | Laadla | Mehtu, Mill Worker | |
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Chandra Mohan (uncredited) | |
| 1994 | Gopi Kishan | Corrupt Minister Rautullah Himayati | |
| 1994 | Dhuan Hi Dhuan | | |
| 1994 | Khudai | Jagjit | |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Batli – Beggar with Harmonium | |
| 1994 | Hum Hain Bemisaal | Bakshi | |
| 1995 | Gande Log | | |
| 1995 | God and Gun | | |
| 1995 | Surakshaa | Laxman Singh | |
| 1995 | Imtihaan | | |
| 1996 | Diljale | Laaley | |
| 1996 | Mafia | John T. Dalla | |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Madhav | |
| 1996 | Vijeta | Trade Union Leader (uncredited) | |
| 1996 | Hind Ki Beti | | |
| 1996 | Masoom | | |
| 1996 | Himmatvar | (as Arun Baxi) | |
| 1996 | Rakshak | Advocate | |
| 1996 | Bhishma | Inspector Jagawar | |
| 1996 | Army | Police Inspector Bakshi (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1997 | Krishna Arjun | Inspector Chatursen Chaubey | |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | Boghi | |
| 1997 | Auzaar | Arun Bhai | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Psychiatrist | |
| 1997 | Itihaas | (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 1997 | Sanam | Constable (questing Khan about his vehicle) | |
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu | Thief | |
| 1998 | Iski Topi Uske Sarr | Mohamed | |
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Vakar – Khan's assistant | |
| 1998 | Devta | | |
| 1998 | Hitler | Inspector Bakshi | |
| 1998 | Hafta Vasuli | (as Aroon Bakshi) |
| 1999 | Heera Lal Panna Lal | Pandit (in song "Aaya Sherawali") | |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Polish Inspector Vikram | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh-E-Hind | Crippled soldier | |
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Main Teri | Rastogi | |
| 1999 | Kaala Samrajya | as Aroon Bakshi | |
| 1999 | Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh | | Punjabi cinema film |
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare | | |
| 2000 | Baaghi | | |
| 2000 | Justice Chowdhary | | |
| 2001 | Ittefaq | ACP Anand Verma | |
| 2001 | Dial 100 | Police Commissioner Dharmesh Deo | |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | Mr. Patkar | |
| 2002 | Mulaqaat | Mr. Patkar | |
| 2002 | Sindoor Ki Saugandh | Gulal | |
| 2002 | Kranti | Pachpute, Labour Minister | |
| 2002 | Vadh | | |
| 2002 | Rishtey | (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 2002 | Karz: The Burden of Truth | Cheema | |
| 2003 | Where's the Party Yaar? | Dr. Bakshi | |
| 2003 | Aanch | Shambhu | |
| 2004 | Kuch To Gadbad Hai | Inspector R.K. Marwah | |
| 2004 | Aaj Jaana Hai Ke Pyaar Kya Ha | | |
| 2004 | Mission Mumbai | | |
| 2004 | Ab... Bas! | Baba | |
| 2005 | Jo Bole So Nihaal | Rajinder Singh | |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki... | | |
| 2006 | Come December | Mr. Sharma | |
| 2006 | Ek Jind Ek Jaan | Dhanwant 'Dhanya' Dhanoo' Singh/Dhanwant Kang | Punjabi cinema film |
| 2007 | Salaam-E-Ishq | Satpal | |
| 2007 | Khanna & Iyer | Minister Bhanupratap | |
| 2007 | Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | Jarnail Singh | |
| 2007 | My Friend Ganesha | | |
| 2008 | Black & White | Naeem Shaikh | |
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | Inspector Bakshi | |
| 2008 | EMI: Liya Hai To Chukana Padega | Manager – All India Bank | |
| 2008 | Desh Drohi | Sanjay's P.A. | |
| 2008 | Wattanaan Ton Door | Pilot Daler Singh | |
| 2009 | Victory | Chander | |
| 2009 | Dekh Bhai Dekh: Laughter Behind Darkness | Police Inspector | |
| 2010 | Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes | Maulana Asad Masood (as Aroon Bakshi) | |
| 2011 | The Life Zindagi | Kamal Kumar | |
| 2012 | It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco | Mr. Bakshi | |
| 2013 | Awwal Gulookaar | Judge | Reality Singing Show |
| 2017 | 9 O'Clock | Nasim | |
| 2018 | Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se 2 | | Bhojpuri Movie |
| 2018 | Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke | | |
| 2019 | Chan Tara | Kanjoos Baap | Punjabi Movie |
| 2022 | Anth The End | | Hindi Movie |
| 2023 | Fire of Love: Red | | Hindi Movie |

## Music

2011 Tum Hi To Ho... (playback singer)
2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
2002 Aankhen (playback singer)
2000 [Dalaal No.1] (playback singer)
1998 Chhota Chetan (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1998 Hafta Vasuli (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1995 Janam Kundli (playback singer)
1995 God and Gun (playback singer)
1994 Amaanat (playback singer)
1994 Prem Yog (playback singer)
1994 Gopi Kishan (playback singer)
1994 Jai Kishen (playback singer)
1993 Parwane (playback singer – as Aroon Bakshi)
1993 Platform (playback singer)
1993 Aankhen (playback singer)
1992 Adharm (playback singer)
1992 pyar dewana hota hai (playback singer)
1992 Balwaan (playback singer)

## Composer

2010 Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (music / as Aroon Bakshi)