Arun Bakshi
Biography
Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and singer who has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. He graduated from Arya College in Ludhiana, Punjab, and worked with the Punjab Agricultural University before moving to Mumbai in 1981 to begin his career in television and later films. He has acted as a character actor in over one hundred Hindi films and has sung 298 songs as a playback singer. His television and film credits include roles as Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in Ishq Ka Rang Safed on Colors, and performances in BR Chopra's Mahabharat as Dhristadyumna, as well as Guru, Kuch To Gadbad Hai, and Masoom.
Career overview
Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and singer who was born and brought up in Ludhiana, Punjab. After graduating from Arya College in Ludhiana and working with the Punjab Agricultural University for a period, he relocated to Mumbai in 1981 to begin his career. He initially worked in television before transitioning into films.
As a character actor, he has appeared in over one hundred Hindi films, alongside work in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. His known performances include roles in BR Chopra's Mahabharat as Dhristadyumna, as well as in Guru, Kuch To Gadbad Hai, and Masoom. He also played the character of Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in the television series Ishq Ka Rang Safed on Colors. In addition to his extensive acting credits on both screen and television, he has worked as a playback singer, performing a total of 298 songs.
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59 titles- Vampires Saga (2025) as Arun Awasthi
- Welcome Wedding (2024)
- Political War (2024) as Kanojia
- Fire of Love: RED (2024)
- Saurashtra (2022)
- Token the Treasure (2022)
- Anth the End (2022)
- 48 Kos (2022) as Sham Lal
- Raktanchal (2020) as Mirza Baig
- The Judgement Day (2020) as Markand
- Yaaran De Yaar Punjabi - Assi Haan Yaar Punjabi (2014)
- Ashok Chakra (2010)
- Black & White (2008) as Naeem Shaikh
- Don Muthu Swami (2008) as Inspector Bakshi
- Salaam-e-Ishq (2007) as Satpal
- My Friend Ganesha (2007)
- Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006) as Dhanwant 'Dhanya' Dhanoo' Singh / Dhanwant Kang
- Kyon Ki... (2005) as Patient
- Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005) as Rajinder Singh
- Kuch To Gadbad Hai (2004) as Inspector R.K. Marwah
- Tantrik Shakti (2003)
- Aanch (2003) as Shambhu
- Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
- Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002)
- Vadh (2002) as Deepa's father
- Sindoor Ki Saugandh (2002) as Gulal
- Shaheed-E-Mohabbat Boota Singh (1999) as Faqeer at Boota's shrine
- Zulmi (1999) as Police Inspector Vikram
- Dulhan Banoo Main Teri (1999) as Rastogi
- Pardesi Babu (1998) as Thief
- Hitler (1998) as Inspector Bakshi
- Shaktimaan (1997) as Dr. jackal
- Masoom (1996)
- Bhishma (1996)
- Gopi Kishan (1994) as Corrupt Minister Rautulla Himayati
- Imtihaan (1994) as Sunil
- Khudai (1994) as Jagjit
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
- 15th August (1993) as Inspector Kansingh Dewda
- Rang (1993) as Lecturer
- Antim Nyay (1993) as Arjun Bakshi
- Chamatkar (1992) as Upmire
- Apradhi (1992) as Police Inspector
- Balwaan (1992) as Police Inspector
- Henna (1991) as Constable Nawabdin
- Trinetra (1991)
- Numbri Aadmi (1991) as Inspector Anand Srivastav
- Swarg (1990) as Director
- Batwara (1989) as Suraj Singh
- Guru (1989) as Inspector Arun
- Nasoor (1985) as Dr. Babubhai
- Tawaif (1985) as Zafar
- Surkhiyaan (1985) as Night Queen Guest House's Manager
- Saaransh (1984) as Gajanan Chitre's Goon
- Kanoon Kya Karega (1984) as Lalchand's Advocate
- Gangvaa (1984)
- Aaj Ki Awaz (1984) as Inspector Veerkar
- Zara Si Zindagi (1983) as Arun
- Nikaah (1982)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Arun Bakshi best known for?
Arun Bakshi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Raktanchal (2020), Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002), Querelle (1982), Swarg (1990).
When and where was Arun Bakshi born?
Arun Bakshi was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
How many credits does Arun Bakshi have?
Arun Bakshi has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Arun Bakshi's background in cinema and television?
Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and singer who has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. He graduated from Arya College in Ludhiana, Punjab, and worked with the Punjab Agricultural University before moving to Mumbai in 1981 to begin his career in television and later films. He has acted as a ch...