Cast & creator

Anang Desai

IMDb

Best known for C.I.D., C.I.D., Indian Idol

Movies

film credits

Series

television credits

Career

1982–2026 · acting roles

Credit score

6.9

average across scored titles

Signature credits

Known for

Ordered by popularity

★ 5.7

C.I.D.

Dr. Vinay · 1998

★ 5.7

C.I.D.

Dr. Sandipeta · 1998

★ 5.7

Indian Idol

Self · 2004

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Vajrabandhu · 1988

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Chandraprabha · 1988

Across film & television

Filmography (85)

Showing 85 of 85 credits

Series

★ 5.7

C.I.D.

Dr. Vinay

1998

Series

★ 5.7

C.I.D.

Dr. Sandipeta

1998

Series

★ 5.7

Indian Idol

Self

2004

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Vajrabandhu

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Chandraprabha

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Sumantra

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Gautam Buddha

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Vajashravasa

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Vikrambhatta

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Effandi Aslam Beg

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Ibrahim Lodi

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Dadoji Konddeo

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Ram Mohan Roy

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Nana Saheb

1988

Series

★ 9.4

The Discovery of India

Appar

1988

Series

The Lavari Show

Self

2024

Series

Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family

Jayantilaal Joshi

2008

Movie

★ 7.6

Gandhi

J.B. Kripalani

1982

Series

★ 7.0

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai

Tulsidas Parekh

2004

Series

★ 1.0

Main Naa Bhoolungi

Mahanto Jagannat

2015

Series

★ 7.2

Mandala Murders

Mohammad Giyassuddin Khan

2025

Series

★ 7.2

Mandala Murders

2025

Series

★ 6.0

Khichdi

Tulsidas Parekh

2002

Series

★ 5.5

Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega

Tomar

2023

Series

★ 7.0

Crackdown

Indian Prime Minister

2020

Series

★ 7.0

Das Mädchen mit dem indischen Smaragd

Rajesh

2013

Movie

★ 6.4

Dilwale

1994

Series

★ 6.3

Murshid

Babu Rao

2024

Series

★ 5.0

Zindaginama

Nathu

2024

Movie

★ 6.9

Baghban

Mr. Verma

2003

Series

★ 8.0

Lucky

Acharya Joshi

2007

Series

Kamathipura

2021

Series

Chhanchhan

Matilalbhai Borisagar

2013

Series

Paper

2020

Movie

★ 7.5

Haq

Supreme Court Chief Justice

2025

Movie

★ 6.4

Tere Naam

Doctor

2003

Movie

★ 7.6

Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda

Jamuna's father

1992

Movie

★ 6.7

Amok

the chauffeur

1993

Movie

★ 5.6

Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

2000

Movie

★ 4.0

Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan

Tulsidas Parekh a.k.a. Babuji

2023

Movie

★ 6.6

Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate

Mr. Sharma

1998

Movie

★ 5.3

Yaadein

L.K. Malhotra

2001

Movie

★ 7.2

Parinda

Inspector Mirani

1989

Movie

★ 6.3

Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai

2006

Movie

★ 4.9

Salaam-e-Ishq

Mr Raina

2007

Movie

★ 6.8

Rustom

Judge Patel

2016

Movie

★ 5.8

Raaz

Mr. Dhanraj

2002

Movie

★ 7.5

Rajdarshan

2017

Movie

★ 8.0

Jaysuk Zdpayo

Pratap Rai

2022

Series

Bhanwar

1998

Movie

★ 4.6

Dahek A Burning Passion

Javed Bahkshi

1999

Movie

★ 7.0

Kevi Rite Jaish

Ishwarbhai Patel

2012

Series

★ 9.0

Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls

2015

Movie

★ 6.3

Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love

Brij

2001

Movie

★ 5.3

Badhaai Ho Badhaai

2002

Movie

★ 4.0

Order Order Out of Order

2019

Movie

★ 5.6

Aashiqui

Mr. Paul

1990

Movie

Dhaman

2022

Movie

Fuleku

2023

Movie

★ 4.8

Yakeen

Dr. Kapadia

2005

Movie

★ 5.1

Na Tum Jaano Na Hum

Akshay's Dad

2002

Movie

★ 7.0

Uuf Kya Jadoo Mohobbat Hai

2004

Movie

★ 7.0

Gumrah

Ahuja

1993

Movie

★ 6.9

Khichdi: The Movie

Tulsidas Parekh a.k.a. Babuji

2010

Movie

Hey Kem Chho London

Chunilal

2022

Movie

Party Animals

2026

Movie

★ 8.0

Parinati

Lachman

1989

Movie

★ 6.8

Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi

Natasha's dad

2008

Movie

★ 5.2

Sandwich

Plastic Surgeon

2006

Movie

★ 4.6

Good Boy, Bad Boy

P.K. Malhotra

2007

Movie

★ 9.0

Sarhad Paar

2006

Movie

★ 7.3

New Delhi Times

Inspector

1986

Movie

★ 10.0

O Pushpa I Hate Tears

Pushpa's Father

2020

Movie

★ 8.0

Cash on Delivery

2017

Movie

Malik Ni Varta

Malik

2025

Movie

★ 8.0

7½ Phere

Suresh Joshi

2005

Movie

★ 7.0

Jurm

Inspector Narayan

1990

Movie

★ 6.0

Kaagaz 2

K.P. Deoranjan Secretery

2024

Movie

★ 5.0

Gunaah

Rai

1993

Movie

★ 3.7

Maa Tujhhe Salaam

Shiva

2002

Movie

★ 7.6

Bey Yaar

Cameo

2014

Movie

Tu Rajee Re

Dr. Avasthi

2022

Movie

★ 10.0

Shadyantra

Dubey Ji

2022

Movie

Irani Chai

2024

Movie

★ 7.0

Lamboo Rastoo

Shiv Hari Yagnik

2018