# Mohnish Bahl

Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961) is an Indian actor working in the Indian film industry and on Indian television.

## Career

Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film Bekarar 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. His only commercial success in a leading role was Purana Mandir though it was considered a B grade film. The 1999 film Hum Saath-Saath Hain is considered the film that transformed Bahl's career. 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, and is a prominent member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family.
He married actress Ekta Sohini on 23 April 1992 and they have two children: actress Pranutan Bahl and Krishaa Bahl.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Character | Notes and references |
| 1983 | Bekaraar | Pradeep | |
| 1984 | Teri Baahon Mein | Manu | |
| 1984 | Meri Adalat | Umesh | |
| 1984 | Purana Mandir | Sanjay | |
| 1987 | Itihaas | Rakesh | |
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Jeevan | |
| 1990 | Baaghi | Jaggu | |
| 1991 | Henna | Captain Surendra | |
| 1991 | Dancer | Manish | |
| 1992 | Abhi Abhi | Helmet, College Student/Goon | |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Bhanu | |
| 1992 | Deewana | Narendra | Cameo appearance |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Bali | |
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Inspector Arjun Singh | |
| 1993 | Ek Hi Raasta | Vikram Singh | |
| 1993 | Platform | Hariya | |
| 1993 | Aashik Awara | Vikram | |
| 1994 | Laadla | Vicky Bajaj | |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Mangal | |
| 1994 | Elaan | Inspector Vijay Sharma | |
| 1994 | Prem Yog | Jimmy Narang | |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Rajesh | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Balveer Singh | |
| 1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Amit Singh | |
| 1995 | Gundaraj | Deva | |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Jay Mitra | |
| 1996 | Army | Kabir Dubey | |
| 1996 | Ajay | Roopesh Singh | |
| 1997 | Itihaas | Inspector Pandey | |
| 1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | Mohandas Khanna | |
| 1997 | Koyla | Ashok | Cameo appearance |
| 1997 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Ramesh | |
| 1997 | Udaan | Inspector Manoj Sharma | |
| 1998 | Mohabbat Aur Jung | Bobby | |
| 1998 | Duplicate | Ravi Lamba | |
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | Rahul Sinha | |
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | Gaurav | |
| 1998 | Hitler | Monty Bhalla | |
| 1998 | Phool Bane Patthar | Baliya Singh | |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Vicky | |
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu | Naren | |
| 1999 | Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam | Balwant | |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Ranjeet | |
| 1999 | Vaastav | Vijaykanth Shivalkar | |
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain | Vivek Chaturvedi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1999 | Jaanwar | Aditya Oberoi | |
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | Sukhdev | |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Inspector Dilip Kadam | |
| 2000 | Astitva | Malhaar Kamat | Bilingual film (Hindi and Marathi) |
| 2000 | Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaye | Vinod Jaisingh | |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Rajesh Purohit | |
| 2001 | Kyo Kii | Rajat Diwan | |
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Rohit Kashyap | |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Ramakrishnan Vishwanathan | |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Sunil Verma | |
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Karan / Police Constable Harvinder Singh Harvi |
| 2006 | Vivah | Dr. Rashid Khan | |
| 2007 | Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee | Sanjiv Arora (Rajiv's elder brother) |
| 2010 | Chance Pe Dance | Rajeev Sharama | |
| 2010 | Isi Life Mein...! | Ravimohan | |
| 2011 | Force | Atul Kalsekar | |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | Vikrant Mehra | |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Kaal’s late adoptive father | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Ashok Pradhan | |
| 2019 | Panipat | Balaji Baji Rao | |

## 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 | |
| 2005–2007 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si | Veer | |
| 2007 | Kayamath | Inder Shah | |
| 2007–2010 | Dill Mill Gayye | Dr. Shashank Gupta | sequel series of Sanjivani – A Medical Boon |
| 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/presenter | Host |
| 2019–2020 | Sanjivani | Dr. Shashank Gupta | reboot series of Sanjivani – A Medical Boon |

## 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
* 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