# Surendra Pal

Surendrapal Singh (born 25 September 1953) is an Indian film and television character actor who works in Hindi films and TV series. He is best known for his roles of Dronacharya in Mahabharat, Amatya Rakshas in Chanakya, Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktiman and Daksha in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev.
Starting in 1984, Pal has worked in numerous films (Khuda Gawah, Sehar and Jodhaa Akbar) and television serials such as Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Left Right Left and Vishnu Puran, where he played the role of Guru Shukracharya, teacher of the demons.
One of his most notable roles on TV was that of Vikranta Jabbar. He played Vikranta Jabbar in Ramsay Brothers produced horror TV serial Zee Horror Show's episode Saya.
In 2007, Pal started a production company to produce and direct Bhojpuri films. He produced a Bhojpuri film Bhauji Ke Sister.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Language |
| 1981 | Krodhi | Victor | Hindi |
| 1981 | Khuda Kasam | Chouhan | Hindi |
| 1984 | Grahasthi | | Hindi |
| 1984 | Manzil Manzil | | Hindi |
| 1985 | Paapi Sansar | | Hindi |
| 1985 | Maa Kasam | | Hindi |
| 1985 | Ghulami | Daku Suraj Bhan | Hindi |
| 1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | Vikram | Hindi |
| 1988 | Aakhri Nischay | | Hindi |
| 1988 | Tamas | Shah Nawaz | Hindi |
* Tejaa (1990)
* Shaitani Ilaaka (1990)
* Aakhri Cheekh (1991)
* Kurbaan (1991)
* Vishkanya
* Khuda Gawah (1992)
* Platform (1993)
* Policewala Gunda (1995)
* Veergati (1995)
* Paandav (1995) as Daata
* Prayikkara Pappan (1995) as Palani/Thekkan – Malayalam film
* Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
* Mr. Romeo (1996) – Tamil film
* Rajali (1996) – Tamil film
* Judge Mujrim (1997)
* Hafta Vasuli
* Maharaani (2001)
* Indian (2001) as Police Comminsoner
* Dhund: The Fog (2003)
* Bardaasht (2004)
* Lakshya (2004)
* Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
* Sehar (2005) – Ramnath Mishra
* Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005) – Balwant Singh
* Aseema: Beyond Boundaries (2007)
* Jodhaa Akbar (2008) – Rana Uday Singh
* Asal (2010) – Tamil film
* Rann Neeti-The Conspiracy Plan (2010) (shooting with Dir. K. Shyam Agerwal)
* Binu Sheela Sunila (2010) – Malayalam – Meghavat
* Aisan Pyar Se Dekhbu T Pyar Ho Jai – Bhojpuri (2010) (shooting with Dir. K. Shyam Agerwal)
* Mahabharat Aur Barbareek – Hindi (2013) – Drona (directed by Dharmesh Tiwari)
* Gurjar Aandolan (2014) – Nageena Singh – (Villain) (directed by Aarun Nagar)
* Airlift (2016) – External Affairs Minister
* 1920 London – Shivangi's father
* Maa Tujhe Salaam (Bhojpuri film) – 2018
* The Legacy of Mahaveer
* The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra (2023)

## Television

| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Man Singh (Episode 32 & 33) Dara Shikoh (Episode 35 & 36) | DD National |
| 1989–1990 | Mahabharat | Dronacharya | DD National |
| 1991 | Chanakya | Mahamatya Rakshas (Mahamatya Katyayan) | DD National |
| 2015 | Suryaputra Karn | Parashurama | Sony Entertainment Television |
| 2015 | Adhikaar ek kasam ek tapasya | | |
| 2016 – 2017 | Jaana Na Dil Se Door | Amarkant “Dadaji” Vashisht | Star Plus |
| 2017 | Chandrakanta (2017) | King Avantimala | Colors TV |
| 2022 | Na Umra Ki Seema Ho | Pratap | Star Bharat |
| 2023 – 2024 | Teri Meri Doriyaann | Akaal Singh Brar | Star Plus |
| 2024 | Shrimad Ramayan | Maharishi Vashisht | Sony Entertainment Television |
| 2024 | Pracchand Ashok | Samrat Chandragupta Maurya | Colors TV |
* Kanoon (1993) – Judge
* Zee Horror Show (1995) – Dhundh
* Shaktimaan (1997) – Tamraj Kilvish
* Amanat (1997)
* C.I.D. (2005) – D.C.P. (episodes 366, 367, 369, 378, 380, 388 and 390)
* Vishnu Puran (2000) – Shukracharaya
* Ramayan (2002) – Ravana
* Aakhir Kaun
* Shagun (2001–2004) Kailashnath
* Vishnupuran (2003) – Guru Shukracharya
* Urmila (2003)
* Kunti (2003)
* Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan (2006)
* Kumkum – Chandumal Mishra
* Left Right Left (2006) – Virendra Rai Chauhan
* Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki – Guruji
* Maryada (2007) – Rajvir Singh
* Chotti Bahu (TV series) – Mr. Purohit
* Neeli Aankhen (2008)
* Sujata (2008) – M.D. Shah
* Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya – Sarvadaman Raichawdhury
* Santaan
* Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na
* Love u Zindagi
* Ma Shakti – Rakthabija, and Rambha (Mahishasur's father)
* Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2011) – Daksha
* Diya Aur Baati Hum (Star Plus)
* Desh Ki Beti Nandini – Inderraj Raghuvanshi
* Maharana Pratap – Rao Maldeo Rathore
* Pradhanmantri (2013–14) B. R. Ambedkar
* Siya Ke Ram (2016) Vishrava, father of Ravan
* Prithvi Vallabh − Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi – Guru Vinayaditya
* Ghar Sansaar as Rakeshnath Inamdar