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Pankaj Jha | |
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Born | Saharsa Bihar, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, Painter, Director |
Years active | 2001- Present |
Known for | Panchayat 2, Gulaal, Monsoon Wedding |
Pankaj Jha is an Indian actor, painter, writer and director. His filmography includes Black Friday, Gulaal, Chameli, Anwar and Matrubhoomi. He is known for his role in Panchayat.
Career
Jha studied acting at the National School of Drama (N.S.D) in Delhi. Upon finishing his training, he relocated to Mumbai to work in the film and television industry.
Other work
Jha has held six solo painting exhibitions. He owns an art studio in Pune, Maharashtra.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2001 | Choo Lenge Akash | ||
A Very Very Silent Film | |||
Monsoon Wedding | Yadav | ||
2002 | Company | Anees | |
2003 | Haasil | Naate | |
Matrubhoomi | Rakesh | ||
2005 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | ||
2007 | Black Friday | Anwar Theba | |
Anwar | Pandey | ||
Aap Kaa Surroor | Ghulam Sayyed | ||
2009 | Gulaal | Jadhwal | |
2010 | Teen Patti | ||
2015 | Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | ||
2017 | Running Shaadi | ||
2019 | Setters | Kesariya | |
Gun Pe Done | |||
Blackboard vs Whiteboard | Mishri | ||
Ferrous | Matin Khan | ||
2020 | Mithila Makhaan | Brahmha | |
2021 | Atrangi Re | Rinki's Uncle | |
2024 | Gauraiya Live | Army Officer |
Television
Year | Show | Role | Ref. |
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2012-2013 | 2612 | Mastana | |
2013 | SuperCops Vs Super Villains | Jogi |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Ref |
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2022 | Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi | Makhanlal Pathak | |
2022-present | Panchayat | MLA Chandrakishore "Chandu" Singh | |
2023 | SSC | Khanna | |
2018 | Mirzapur Season 1 | Gajjumal College Principal "Master saab" |
References
- "'Actors romanticise their struggle a lot, it's rubbish': Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha". The Indian Express. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- "Expresso Interview: Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha gets candid about his roles and career". The Indian Express. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "I make art for myself: Pankaj Jha". Hindustan Times. 14 December 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- "Pankaj Jha: Even the film industry has its own caste system". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- "Raghubir Yadav opens on why 'Blackboard vs Whiteboard' is a special film for him". The Times of India. 10 April 2019.
- IANS. "No heroes in Ferrous, all characters are very dark, says Vijay Raaz". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- "Pankaj Jha in Hum Ne Li Hai..Shapath". 12 May 2013 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- "Pankaj Jha spills the beans on his upcoming web series Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
External links
- Pankaj Jha at IMDb
- Indian Express: The Art Effect
- The Times of India: Pankaj Jha at an arty do for charity