Anup Upadhyay is an Indian stage, film and television actor. He known for portraying David Mishra "Chachaji" in the Hindi comedy series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!. He has also acted in F.I.R., Lapataganj and in Life Ok serial May I Come In Madam? as Chedilal Hiteshi.[1][2]
Anup Upadhyay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ganj Dundawara, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life edit
Upadhyay was born in Ganj Dundawara in Uttar Pradesh, where he completed his graduation.[3][4]
Theatre edit
After graduation, he shifted to Delhi where he started acting in plays alongside Habib Tanvir. Upadhyay has an experience of twenty years in theatre with Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan and Agrabazar being two of his favourite plays.[3]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon | Security Guard | Hindi |
| 2008 | Chamku | Journalist | |
| Bhootnath | Teacher |
Television edit
| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2009 | Yes Boss | Sunny |
| 2006–2011 | F.I.R. | Various characters |
| 2009 | Bhootwala Serial | Kamuk Kamlesh |
| 2009–2014 | Lapataganj | Chhotu Mama |
| 2013 | Hum Aapke Hain In Laws | Kewal Kumar Johar Fufaji |
| 2014–2016 | Neeli Chatri Waale | Govardhan Dubey |
| 2014 | Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne | Jamaal |
| 2015–present | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | David Mishra a.k.a. Chachaji |
| 2016–2017 | May I Come In Madam? | Mr. Hitesh/Peon Chedilal |
| 2018–2020 | Jijaji Chhat Par Hai | Murarilal Bansal |
| 2020 | Excuse Me Maadam | Adhbut "Adu" |
| 2021 | Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai | Jaldiram Sharma |
| 2023–2024 | May I Come In Madam? | Mr. Chedilal Hiteshi |
References edit
- ^ "Stars at a television awards red carpet". mid-day.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ^ "Anup Upadhyay dons a new avatar". The Times of India. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ a b "I miss my theatre days, says Jijaji Chhat Par Hai's Anup Upadhyay aka Elaichi ke papa". The Times of India. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ Anup Upadhyay [@anup21may] (10 May 2023). "Hello doston. Abhi main apne janamsthan ganjdundwara gaya tha. Wahan pe hamare kshetra ke MLA sahab. Mamtesh shakya ji ne mera swagat kar bahut prshant jatai.mujhe bhi bahut khushi hui" [Hello friends. I went to my birthplace Ganjdundwara. The MLA of our area Mamtesh Shakya ji was very happy to welcome me. I was also very happy.] (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 16 December 2023 – via Instagram.