Brijendra Kala is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood films.[1][2] He is known for his subtle portrayals of characters rooted in reality.[3] He gained attention for his small roles in mainstream cinema.[4]

Brijendra Kala
Born (1965-01-01) January 1, 1965 (age 59)
Occupations
Years active2003–present

Early life edit

Kala spent his childhood in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh where his father worked in a veterinary hospital.[5] His family belongs to Pauri, Garhwal in Uttarakhand.[5][6]

Career edit

He wrote the dialogues for several TV shows produced by Ekta Kapoor, including Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. He made his acting debut in 2003, when Tigmanshu Dhulia cast him in a small role as a newspaper vendor in Haasil.[7]

Kala has had minor or supporting roles in films such as Jab We Met, Mithya, Agneepath, Paan Singh Tomar, Ankhon Dekhi, PK, Tubelight and Batti Gul Meter Chalu,[8] and has played a range of different characters, specialising in comedic portrayals.[4][9]

Filmography edit

Films edit

List of films and roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1990 Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai Milk Vendor
2003 Haasil Newspaper vendor
2005 Raghu Romeo TV director
Shabd Rama Kant
Bunty Aur Babli Mehmood Bilal
2006 Gafla Stock broker
Ahista Ahista P.C.O. owner
2007 Jab We Met Taxi driver
Manorama Six Feet Under Bihari Lal
2008 Mithya Police inspector – Shyaam
Dasvidaniya Shiraaz
2009 Aloo Chaat
Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi?
Saluun Bada Babu
2010 10ml Love
Karthik Calling Karthik Executive – telephone exchange
Dus Tola Abdul
Pappu Can't Dance Saala Nagesh
Phas Gaye Re Obama Police inspector
2011 Utt Pataang Dolu
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Salman Bhai
Chalo Dilli Train ticket collector
Jo Dooba So Paar Dr. Sharma
Shwet Activist
2012 Agneepath Muneem
Paan Singh Tomar Press reporter
Fatso! Vijay
Jannat 2 Dadda – Assistant of ACP Pratap Raghuvanshi
Myoho Mr. Malhotra
Future to Bright Hai Ji Baramdutt
2013 Jolly LLB Jolly's fellow lawyer Shown in Opening Scene
Bajatey Raho Bagga
2014 Ankhon Dekhi Mama Ji
Bhoothnath Returns Manager of Heaven
Youngistaan Kulfi / Alcohol vendor
PK Idol seller
Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi Babaji
Identity Card Ek Lifeline Constable
2015 Chidiya Suraj
Guddu Rangeela Caretaker
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho Lawyer
Meeruthiya Gangsters Jayantilal Jain
Dolly Ki Doli Sub-Inspector Khan
2016 Rustom Head constable Tukaram
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Commentator Shukla [4]
2017 Running Shaadi Uncle of Ram Bharose
Jolly LLB 2 Dubey Ji
Tubelight Shopkeeper
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan Sugandha's uncle
Qarib Qarib Singlle Hotel receptionist
Dhh Hindi teacher Gujarati film
Panchlait Chhadidaar Aganu Mahto
2018 Udanchhoo Kal Bhairav
Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain Batti [10]
Love per Square Foot T. C. Mishra released on Netflix
Phamous Cop
Bioscopewala Bhola
Batti Gul Meter Chalu Deendayal Juyal
FryDay Thief
Zero Pandey
PK Lele A Salesman Mr Lele [11]
2019 Sharmaji Ki Lag Gayi Professor Sharma pagalpanti 2019 mama ji
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Chaubey
Bharat Chacha
Gone Kesh Alok
2020 Ghoomketu Sampadak Joshi released on Zee5
Virgin Bhanupriya Police inspector released on Zee5
Gulabo Sitabo Christopher Clarke released on Amazon Prime
2021 Kaagaz Highcourt judge released on Zee5
83 Cricket Board Man 2
Banchhada
Sherni Forest officer Bansal released on Amazon Prime Video [12]
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi Ramprasad's son-in-law Released on Netflix
2022 Mere Desh Ki Dharti Dubey Ji [13]
Janhit Mein Jaari
Shabaash Mithu BCCI Main Person
Cirkus Yusuf
Ishq Pashmina [14]
2023 Kathal Srivastva Netflix film
Panch Kriti Five Elements Pandit Ji
OMG 2 Dr. Gagan Malviya
2024 Murder Mubarak Guppie Ram Netflix Film

Web series edit

Year Title Role Language Platform Notes
2018 Life Sahi Hai Sinha Hindi ZEE5 [15]
2022 Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Munshi Ji Netflix
2024 Maamla Legal Hai Adv. PP

References edit

  1. ^ Pereira, Priyanka (3 April 2012). "Hero by Character". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  2. ^ "'शुभ मंगल सावधान' में आपको गुदगुदाएंगे उत्तराखंड के ताऊ- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 5 November 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. ^ "'ट्यूबलाइट' में क्या है सलमान खान का 'सीक्रेट', एक्टर ने खोला राज- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Gaekwad, Manish. "How Brijendra Kala steals the scene each and every time". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  5. ^ a b "brijendra kala of uttarakhand comes with movie tubelight | Uttaranchal Today". uttaranchaltoday.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  6. ^ @rajyaSameeksha. "Uttarakhand News: Brijendra kala played a fantastic role in bollywood upcoming movie". rajyasameeksha.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Know Your Actor". The Indian Express. 11 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Brijendra Kala: "Film Industry Is Yet To Give My Due As A Performer"". Koimoi. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  9. ^ Jha, Aditya Mani (15 December 2017). "Let there be Panchlait". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  10. ^ Pandolin (25 December 2017). "Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain -wins the best feature film award at HBO's South Asian International Film Festival, New York. | Pandolin". Pandolin. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  11. ^ "PK Lele A Salesman Movie Review {1.0/5}: Critic Review of PK Lele A Salesman by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  12. ^ "Vidya Balan starrer Sherni to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in June 2021". Bollywood Hungama. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Mere Desh Ki Dharti Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Cricketer Deepak Chahar's sister Malti to make debut with 'Ishq Pashmina' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Watch: Luv Ranjan's web series Life Sahi Hai's first episode hits the internet waves". Deccan Chronicle. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2020.

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