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Surendrapal Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1953[1] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse |
Barkha Sharma Singh
(m. 1996; div. 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
Surendrapal Singh (born 25 September 1953)[2] is an Indian film and television character actor who works in Hindi films and TV series.[3] 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, which he played in Ramsay Brothers horror TV serial Zee Horror Show's episode Saya.
In 2007, Pal started a production company to produce and direct Bhojpuri films.[4][5] He produced a Bhojpuri film Bhauji Ke Sister.
Filmography
[edit]All films were in Hindi.
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Krodhi | Victor |
| Khuda Kasam | Chouhan | |
| 1984 | Grahasthi | |
| Manzil Manzil | ||
| 1985 | Paapi Sansar | |
| Maa Kasam | ||
| Ghulami | Daku Suraj Bhan | |
| 1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | Vikram |
| Aakhri Nischay | ||
| Tamas | Shah Nawaz | |
| 1990 | Tejaa | |
| Shaitani Ilaaka | ||
| 1991 | Aakhri Cheekh | |
| Kurbaan | ||
| Vishkanya | ||
| 1992 | Khuda Gawah | |
| 1993 | Platform | |
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda | |
| Veergati | ||
| Paandav | ||
| Prayikkara Pappan | ||
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | |
| Mr. Romeo | ||
| Rajali | ||
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | |
| 1998 | Hafta Vasuli | |
| 2001 | Maharaani | |
| Indian | ||
| 2003 | Dhund: The Fog | |
| 2004 | Bardaasht | |
| Lakshya | ||
| Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Brigadier Rakesh Malhotra | |
| 2005 | Sehar | Ramnath Mishra |
| Jo Bole So Nihaal | Balwant Singh | |
| 2007 | Aseema: Beyond Boundaries | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Rana Uday Singh |
| 2010 | Aasal | |
| Rann Neeti-The Conspiracy Plan | ||
| Binu Sheela Sunila | ||
| Aisan Pyar Se Dekhbu T Pyar Ho Jai | ||
| 2013 | Mahabharat Aur Barbareek | Drona |
| 2014 | Gurjar Aandolan | Nageena Singh |
| 2016 | Airlift | External Affairs Minister |
| 1920 London | Shivangi's father | |
| 2018 | Maa Tujhe Salaam | |
| 2023 | The Legacy of Mahaveer |
Television
[edit]- 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[6]
- Siya Ke Ram (2016) Vishrava, father of Ravan
- Prithvi Vallabh − Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi – Guru Vinayaditya
- Ghar Sansaar as Rakeshnath Inamdar
References
[edit]- ^ "Birthday greetings to Rahil Azam and Surendra Pal". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Birthday greetings to Rahil Azam and Surendra Pal". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Surendra Pal movies, filmography, biography and songs – Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ Surendra Pal turns to filmmaking[dead link]
- ^ Dronacharya calls the shots
- ^ "Surendra Pal, Shishir Sharma &Anang Desai in Idea of India". The Times of India. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
External links
[edit]- Surendra Pal at IMDb