--- name: "Kulbhushan Kharbanda" canonical: "https://film.one/person/kulbhushan-kharbanda" fi1m_id: "kulbhushan-kharbanda" imdb_id: "nm0451425" tmdb_id: 53377 wikidata_id: "Q677439" roles: ["Actor"] born: "21 October 1944" reviewed_on_fi1m: 1 average_as: "actor" average_over: 1 updated: "2026-09-26T03:29:15.142606+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Kulbhushan Kharbanda ## Identity Kulbhushan Kharbanda - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/kulbhushan-kharbanda - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** kulbhushan-kharbanda - **IMDb ID:** nm0451425 - **TMDB ID:** 53377 - **Wikidata ID:** Q677439 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kulbhushan_Kharbanda, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q677439, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451425/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/53377 Actor. Born 21 October 1944 in Hasan Abdal, Punjab, British India. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 21 October 1944, Hasan Abdal, Punjab, British India - **Also known as:** Kulbushan Kharbanda, कुलभूषण खरबंदा - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kulbhushan_Kharbanda, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q677439, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451425/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/53377 ## Biography Kulbhushan Kharbanda is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Punjabi films. Born on 21 October 1944 in Hasan Abdal, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan), he trained in theatre, first with the Delhi-based group Yatrik and later with Padatik in Kolkata, before moving into films in 1974. He gained early recognition in parallel cinema through Shyam Benegal's *Nishant* (1974) and subsequent collaborations, and became known to wider audiences as the villain Shakaal in *Shaan* (1980). Kharbanda has appeared in numerous films across parallel and mainstream cinema, including *Arth* (1982), *Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India* (2001), *Monsoon Wedding* (2001) as C. L. Chadha, *Water* (2005), *Jodhaa Akbar* (2008) and *Haider* (2014), as well as the series *Mirzapur* (2018) as Satyanand 'Bauji' Tripathi. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (1) - *Monsoon Wedding* (2001), Fi1m 80, as C. L. Chadha — [page](https://film.one/film/monsoon-wedding.md) ## Complete filmography (155) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Mirzapur: The Movie* (2026), as Satyanand 'Bauji' Tripathi - *Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins* (2025), as Jayant Roy - *Crew* (2024), as Nanu - *Ardh* (2022), Actor - *Guilty Minds* (2022), series, as L N Khanna - *Kamathipura* (2021), series, Actor - *Khandaani Shafakhana* (2019), as Mamaji - *No Fathers in Kashmir* (2019), as Abdul Rashid - *Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi* (2019), as Dixit Ji - *Mirzapur* (2018), series, as Satyanand 'Bauji' Tripathi - *Soorma* (2018), as Chairman of Indian Hockey Federation - *Aatishbaazi Ishq* (2016), Actor - *Azhar* (2016), as Wajihuddin - *Love Shots* (2016), series, Actor - *Beeba Boys* (2015), as Mr. Johar - *Brothers* (2015), as Principal Shobhit Desai - *Zed Plus* (2014), as Prime Minister - *Haider* (2014), as Hussain Meer - *Chhoti Moti Batein* (2014), as Father - *Kirpaan* (2014), as Beeru's Father - *Delhi in a Day* (2012), as Mukund - *Khushiyaan* (2011), as Raj's Dad - *Fernes Land* (2011), as Pamma - *Kurbaan* (2009), as Mansoori - *Ek: The Power of One* (2009), as Kripal Singh - *Aloo Chaat* (2009), as Puroshottum - *Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari* (2009), series, as Roshanlal Chawla (Lalaji) - *EMI* (2008), as Chandrakanth - *Jodhaa Akbar* (2008), as Raja Bharmal - *Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava* (2008), as The Guru - *Manorama Six Feet Under* (2007), as Minister P.P. Rathore - *Umrao Jaan* (2006), as Maulvi - *Lage Raho Munna Bhai* (2006), as Kkhurana - *Fight Club: Members Only* (2006), as Suhas - *Main tu Assi Tussi* (2006), as Hukumdeen / Hukum Singh - *Water* (2005), as Sadananda - *Bose: The Forgotten Hero* (2005), as Uttamchand Malhotra - *Garv: Pride and Honour* (2004), as Judge - *I Proud to Be an Indian* (2004), as I's father - *Agni Pankh* (2004), Actor - *Pinjar* (2003), as Mohanlal - *Hawayein* (2003), as Sarabjeet's Father - *Chori Chori* (2003), as Mr. Malhotra - *Bollywood/Hollywood* (2002), as Mr. Singh - *Monsoon Wedding* (2001), as C. L. Chadha — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/monsoon-wedding.md) - *Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India* (2001), as Raja Puran Singh Chawla - *Refugee* (2000), as Manzur Ahmad - *Hera Pheri* (2000), as Devi Prasad - *Badal* (2000), Actor - *Pukar* (2000), as Major General - *Mela* (2000), as Minister - *Bulandi* (2000), as Ramsingh Thakur - *Dillagi* (1999), Actor - *Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin* (1999), as Nisha's father - *China Gate* (1998), as Maj. Kailashnath Gupta - *Soldier* (1998), Actor - *Earth* (1998), as Imam Din - *Maharaja* (1998), as Hanuman Baba - *Major Saab* (1998), as Raja Thakur - *Dildara* (1998), Actor - *Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger* (1998), Actor - *Fire* (1997), as Ashok - *Banarasi Babu* (1997), as Gopi's father - *Mere Sapno Ki Rani* (1997), as Mr. Kumar - *Yes Boss* (1997), as Siddharth Chaudhary's Father in Law - *Gupt: The Hidden Truth* (1997), as Dr. Gandhi - *Border* (1997), as Havildar Bhagiram - *Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul* (1997), as Teacher - *Dil Ke Jharoke Main* (1997), as Mahendrapratap Rai - *Maachis* (1996), as Commander - *Krishna* (1996), as DCP Khanna - *Loafer* (1996), as Vidyapathi Kumar - *Nirbhay* (1996), as Father Francis - *Angrakshak* (1995), Actor - *Naseem* (1995), as Naseem's Father - *Veergati* (1995), as Havaldar - *Sarhad* (1995), as Chiklea - *Coolie No. 1* (1995), Actor - *Baazi* (1995), as Commissioner Mazumdar - *Vaade Iraade* (1994), Actor - *Mohra* (1994), as Jailer (Roma's dad) - *Mahakaal* (1994), as Anita's Father - *Aaja Sanam* (1994), Actor - *Ek Hi Raasta* (1993), as Bhagat Singh - *Izzat Ki Roti* (1993), Actor - *Antim Nyay* (1993), as Lala Ranjan - *Damini* (1993), as Mr Gupta - *Bekhudi* (1992), as Rohit's father - *Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar* (1992), as Ramlal Sharma - *Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana* (1992), as Raghuvir Singh - *Banjaran* (1991), as Rana Uday Ban Singh Sesodia - *Henna* (1991), as Chandni's father - *Sam & Me* (1991), as Baldev - *Aayee Milan Ki Raat* (1991), as Thakur - *Farishtay* (1991), as Police Comissioner PC Acharya - *Inner voice* (1991), as Advocate arvind - *Raiszaada* (1990), as Police Commissioner Durjan - *Sailaab* (1990), as Dr. Din - *Gunahon ka devta* (1990), as Dabar / Goenka - *Ghayal* (1990), as Police Commissioner Ashok Pradhan - *Oonch Neech Beech* (1989), as Vithal - *Batwara* (1989), as Sarpanch Lakhiya - *Main Tera Dushman* (1989), as Jwalaprasad - *Joshilaay* (1989), as Raja Singh - *Yateem* (1988), as Inspector. Shiv Kumar Yadav - *Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga* (1988), as Vinay Saxena - *Trinetrudu* (1988), Actor - *Hum To Chale Pardes* (1988), as Kul - *Mera Muqaddar* (1988), as Vijay - *Main Zinda Hoon* (1988), as Father - *Veerana* (1988), as Thakur Mahendra Pratap - *Waaris* (1988), as Gajjan Singh - *Hum Farishte Nahin* (1988), as Shivraj Verma - *The Discovery of India* (1988), series, as Akbar - *Uttar Dakshin* (1987), as Krishna Kant - *Jaan Hatheli Pe* (1987), as Shankar Chinoy - *Marte Dam Tak* (1987), as Gangster P.C. Mathur - *Susman* (1987), Actor - *Ek Chadar Maili Si* (1986), as Trilok - *Janbaaz* (1986), as Mr. Rai - *New Delhi Times* (1986), as Jugal Kishor - *Mohabbat Ki Kasam* (1986), as Thakur Vikram Singh - *Om* (1986), Actor - *Zamana* (1985), as Jogeshwar Dayal "J.D." - *Geraftaar* (1985), as Vidyanath's Lawyer (Guest Appearance) - *Ram Teri Ganga Maili* (1985), as Jeeva Sahay - *Zabardast* (1985), as Dr. Sehgal - *Ghulami* (1985), as Havaldar Gopi Dada - *Lava* (1985), as Kul Verna - *Duniya* (1984), as Teja - *Manzil Manzil* (1984), as Mr. Malhotra - *Utsav* (1984), as Teacher of Aryak - *Blind Alley* (1984), Actor - *Bandh Honth* (1984), Actor - *Mandi* (1983), as Mr. Gupta - *Arth* (1982), as Inder Malhotra - *Swami Dada* (1982), Actor - *Shakti* (1982), as K. D. Narang - *Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da* (1982), as Shamsher Singh - *Prem Rog* (1982), as Chote Thakur Virendra 'Vir' Singh - *Silsila* (1981), as Inspector Kulbhushan - *Chann Pardesee* (1981), as Harnek/Nek - *Chakra* (1981), as Anna - *Kalyug* (1981), as Bal Raj - *Bulundi* (1981), as Viju Mohanty - *Nakhuda* (1981), Actor - *Shaan* (1980), as Shakal - *Solva Sawan* (1979), Actor - *Junoon* (1978), as Lalal Ramjimal - *Bhumika* (1977), as Harilal - *Manthan* (1976), as Sarpanch - *Sikandar* (1976), Actor - *Nishant* (1975), Actor - *Jadu Ka Shankh* (1974), Actor - *Pashmeena*, as Baba ## Gallery - ![With Daughter Shruti Kharbanda (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/3668310/gallery-04233c00fc83.jpg) With Daughter Shruti Kharbanda (2012) — Kulbhushankharbanda, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Kulbhushan_Kharbanda.jpg/1280px-Kulbhushan_Kharbanda.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Kulbhushan Kharbanda](https://film.one/media/person/3668310/gallery-6f9442909cc2.jpg) Kulbhushan Kharbanda — Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Kulbhushan.Kharbanda.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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