Versatile Actor. 1978 - Bombay Film Award: Most Versatile Actor. 1978 - North Bombay Jaycees: Best Character Actor. 1983 - Kala Bhushan Award presented by Punjabi Kala Sangam. 1984 - "Extra Ordinary Special Award as Wizard of Acting" by Bombay Film Award. 1984 - "Viyayshree Award" presented for enriching Human Life