# Ashok Kumar Beniwal

Ashok Kumar Beniwal, also credited as Ashok Beniwal, is an Indian actor, acting coach, and voice artist. He began his career in theatre in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in 1993 before moving to Mumbai in 1998. He has appeared in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, and English-language films, often portraying police officers and other authoritative figures. His notable film credits include Dil Hai Tumhara (2002), Apharan (2005), Jail (2009), Zila Ghaziabad (2013), Hate Story 2 (2014), Billa II (2012), and Darbar (2020).

## Early life and career

Beniwal began his acting career in theatre in Jaipur before transitioning to film and television. He has worked across multiple languages and formats, including web series. He portrayed ASP Roshan Sinha in Mirzapur (2018) and Judge Rastogi in Aashram (2020). In addition to acting, he has been involved in voice training and coaching aspiring actors.
Ashok Kumar Beniwal is married and has a daughter, Nandani.

## Filmography

Films :
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes |
| 2024 | Krispy Rishtey | Pt. Kripa Shankar Shastri | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Jahangir National University | Bhasker | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Me Vasantrao | Army Officer | Marathi | |
| 2021 | Shaadisthan | Ashok | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Darbar | Jailer | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Chanakya | Mohammed Bilal | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Roll No. 56 | Ravi | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2015 | Drishyam | IP's Officer 1 in Meera Cabin | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2014 | Desi Kattey | Inspector | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Hate Story 2 | ACP | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara | Goon 1 | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Ramaiya Vastavaiya | Teacher | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Zindagi 50 50 | Producer | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Zila Ghaziabad | Inspector General of Police | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Stained | Jindal | English | Video |
| 2012 | Billa II | Inspector | Tamil | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2011 | Kya Yahi Sach Hai | Police Officer | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Cycle Kick | Unknown | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2011 | Ponnar Sankar | Warrior | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Marwari Money Lender | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Impatient Vivek | Inspector Ashok | Hindi | Credited as Ashok K. Beniwal |
| 2010 | Gangor | Captain | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Shaapit: The Cursed | Raza - Curator of Jail Museum | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2010 | Striker | Sonu Seth | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Jail | Unknown | Hindi | |
| 2008 | 1920 | Freedom Fighter King | Hindi | Uncredited |
| 2008 | Migration | Construction Supervisor | Hindi | Short, Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Inspector | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Swami | Anand's Boss | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2007 | The Train: Some Lines Should Never Be Crossed... | Unknown | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Benewal |
| 2007 | Big Brother | Inspector | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Saawan... The Love Season | Police Officer | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Family: Ties of Blood | Unknown | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Mein to Palavade Bandhi Preet | Unknown | Gujarati | |
| 2005 | Apaharan | K. Prasad | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Karam | Unknown | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2005 | Blackmail | Unknown | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2005 | Bad Friend | Unknown | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Terrorist | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2004 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha | Doctor | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2004 | Ab Tak Chhappan | Intelligence Officer | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Jaago | Unknown | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2004 | Paisa Vasool | Inspector | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Ishq Hai Tumse | Doctor | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Kyon? | Ashok Bose | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2003 | Mandavda Ropavo Mana Raj | Unknown | Gujarati | |
| 2003 | Qayamat: City Under Threat | Jailer | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Unknown | Hindi | Credited as Ashok Beniwal |
Television & Web Series :
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes |
| 2024 | Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond | Mir Gul | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Do Gubbare | Doctor | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Aashram | Judge Rastogi | Hindi | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Mirzapur | ASP Roshan Sinha (as Ashok Beniwal) | Hindi | 3 episodes |
| 2002–2018 | C.I.D. | A.D.G.P. Praveen Gaitonde, Principal, Manager Of Club Antherus (as Ashok Beniwal) | Hindi | 8 episodes |
| 2004 | Joshiley | Advocate Manu Mehta | Hindi | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | (as Ashok Beniwal) | Hindi | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | CID Officer | R K Saxena, Dharam Das Walia | Hindi | 2 episodes |
| 2001–2002 | Suraag: The Clue | Dr. Agnihotri, Mr. Sharma, Rajat | Hindi | 9 episodes |
| 2001 | Draupadi | Vikarna | Hindi | 7 episodes |
| 2001 | Khoj | Mr. Tiwari, Mr. Suri Alias Imposter Rajendra Ahuja, Mr. Dayal | Hindi | 10 episodes |