| Narendra Gupta | |
|---|---|
 Gupta in 2013 | |
| Born | (1962-07-21) 21 July 1962 (age 62) Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Dr. R P. Salunkhe (C.I.D.) |
Narendra Gupta is an Indian film and television actor who appears in Hindi television serials and films. He is best known for his role as forensic expert Dr. R. P. Salunkhe in the detective television series C.I.D..
Early life
Gupta was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and was the youngest child of a business family. His father was originally from Uttar Pradesh, but migrated to Rajasthan. As a young student, he loved to study science and mathematics, though when he arrived in college, he started to read about arts and cinema. His mother's dream was for him to become a doctor. But he wanted to be an actor.
Career
Gupta started his acting career with DD National's Wagle Ki Duniya in 1988. He joined the C.I.D. series in 1998. He made his debut in the episode "The Case of the Incomplete Letter", where he was initially referred to as Dr. Verma but referred to as Dr. Salunkhe from episode "The Case of the Burnt Letter". He gained popularity by playing the role of forensic expert Dr. R. P. Salunkhe in this series.
In 2014, Narendra Gupta appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati with Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava and Dayanand Shetty.
Gupta has acted in many popular television serials and films including Elaan (1994), Hulchul (1995), Udaan (1997), Police Force (2004), Forensic (2022).
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | |
| 1993 | Karamati Coat | Lala |
| 1994 | Elaan | Conspirator to make Ramakant Chaudhary as a mental patient |
| 1994 | Anth | Telephone booth owner |
| 1995 | Hulchul | Bhandari Shobhraj's Secretary |
| 1996 | Aadhe Adhure | |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Chhota Khan |
| 1996 | Shastra | |
| 1997 | Udaan | Inmate of a mental hospital |
| 2001 | Boond | |
| 2004 | School | |
| 2004 | Kadvi Dava | Chaubey |
| 2004 | Police Force | Saxena |
| 2010 | Tum Milo Toh Sahi | Store Manager |
| 2018 | Banoffee Pie | Man 1 |
| 2022 | Forensic | Dr. Solanki |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Wagle Ki Duniya | Inspector Tyagi | |
| 1989 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Digha | |
| 1997 | Byomkesh Bakshi | Ravi Verma | |
| 1997 | Aahat | Lawyer | Episode 106 & 107 (Shakti) |
| 1998 | Rishtey | ||
| 2002 | Piya Ka Ghar | Durgashankar Sharma | |
| 2005 | Saat Phere... Saloni Ka Safar | Aapji | |
| 2007 | Mano Ya Na Mano | Jewellery Shop Proprietor, Mr. Pandey | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Saath Saath Banayenge Ek Aashiyaan | Banwari | |
| 2013 | C.I.D. Chhote Heroes | Dr. R. P. Salunkhe | |
| 2014 | Kaun Banega Crorepati (Season 8) | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2012–2014 | Adaalat | Dr. R. P. Salunkhe | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 1998–2018; 2024–present | C.I.D. | Dr. R. P. Salunkhe | |
| 2019 | CIF | Dr. D'Souza | |
| 2021 | Mauka-E-Vardaat | Newton Chattopadhyay | |
| 2023 | Mauka Ya Dhokha | Mr. Chawla |
References
- "Narendra Gupta plays 235-year-old genius in 'Mauka-E-Vardaat - Operation Vijay'". The Times of India. 29 September 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "I miss my CID family like a child would miss his father, says Narendra Gupta who has joined Mauka-E-Vardaat". The Times of India. 14 October 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- Studio, Rajasthan (29 June 2020). "Acting Techniques With CID Forensic Expert Narendra Gupta". Rajasthan Studio. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- "CID producer Pradeep Uppoor no more. Shivaji Satam, Narendra Gupta share condolences". India Today. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- "CID cast then and now; Here's how Daya, Inspector Abhijeet and others look now". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- Meri Baatcheet with Narendra Gupta (CID Fame | Dr. Salunkhe) | By Anuj Guptaa, retrieved 16 January 2024
- "Original Wagle Ki Duniya Actors Virendra Saxena And Narendra Gupta Enjoy A Cameo In Sony SAB's Sequel". Desimartini. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- "CID reunion moments with Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty and the cast: Here's what they are doing now". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- "C.I.D. might soon be on 70mm". NDTV.com. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- "Amitabh Bachchan reveals CID team's funny side on Kaun Banega Crorepati". The Times of India. 23 September 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- "Narendra Gupta on playing 235-year-old character in Mauka-E-Vardaat". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- "CIF – Crime Investigation Force all set for launch on Dangal". IWMBuzz. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2024.