Dalip Tahil
Biography
Dalip Tahil is a male actor born on October 30, 1952, with 159 known credits in acting. He is also known by the names दिलीप ताहिल, Daleep Tahil, and Dilip tahil. He is best known for his work in the films Baazigar released in 1993, Raja released in 1995, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke released in 1993, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak released in 1988, and Pyaar Ki Miss Call released in 2009 alongside actor Gaurav Prateek. In the United Kingdom, he appeared in the British Broadcasting Corporation soap opera. Additionally, he is known for his roles in the films Siya Ke Ram, Gandhi, Nuclear Secrets, and Two and a Half Letters of Love, where he played Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar Singhal.
Career overview
Dalip Tahil is an actor with numerous known credits in film and television. Born on October 30, 1952, he is a male actor also known by the names दिलीप ताहिल, Daleep Tahil, and Dilip tahil.
Throughout his career, Tahil has become best known for his work in several notable films, including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak released in 1988, Baazigar and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke both released in 1993, Raja released in 1995, and Pyaar Ki Miss Call released in 2009 alongside actor Gaurav Prateek. He has also been recognized for his work in the films Siya Ke Ram, Gándhí, and Nuclear Secrets. In the year 2000, he appeared in the drama and romantic film Two and a Half Letters of Love, where he portrayed the character Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar Singhal, credited as Dilip Tahil.
In addition to his film projects, Tahil appeared in the United Kingdom in the BBC soap opera. His extensive career spans a large number of acting credits across television and film productions.
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156 titles- Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025) as Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
- Kuberaa (2025) as Neeraj's Father
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji (2024)
- IB 71 (2023) as Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
- HIT: The First Case (2022) as Ajit Shekhawat
- Mere Desh Ki Dharti (2022)
- Toolsidas Junior (2022) as Jimmy Tandon
- 12 “o” CLOCK (2021)
- Special Ops (2020) as Virendra Bakshi
- Guilty (2020)
- Darbar (2020) as Union Home Secretary
- The Family Man (2019) as Kulkarni
- Made in Heaven (2019) as Kishore Khanna
- Hostages (2019) as CM K.L. Handa
- Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond (2019) as Dada Ji
- Mind the Malhotras (2019) as Roshan
- Mission Mangal (2019) as Rupert
- #Yaaram (2019) as Sangarsh Bajaj
- Daas Dev (2018) as Shrikant Sahay
- Phir Se (2018) as Mikey
- Inside Edge (2017) as Judge Roy
- Basmati Blues (2017) as Chief
- Machine (2017) as Kriss Alter
- Salaam Mumbai (2016)
- Project Marathwada (2016) as Industrialist
- Siya Ke Ram (2015) as Raja Dashrath
- Welcome 2 Karachi (2015) as Mitesh Patel
- Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (2014) as Jawaharlal Nehru
- Anjaan (2014) as JK
- It's Entertainment (2014) as Pannalal Johri
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) as Jawaharlal Nehru
- Rajjo (2013) as Lala Pathan
- Ishkq in Paris (2013) as Akash's Father
- Zindagi Tere Naam (2012) as Anjali's father
- London, Paris, New York (2012)
- Ra.One (2011) as Barron
- Loot (2011) as Batliwala
- Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011) as Dharampal Ahluwalia
- Stand By (2011) as Jaiprakash Verma
- Prince (2010) as Colonel Khanna
- Isi Life Mein (2010) as Himself
- Kisaan (2009) as Sohan Seth
- Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009) as Liyaqat Ali Khan (Lucky)
- A One Night Stand (2009) as Jaswinder 'Jas' Saxena
- Victory (2009) as Dilip Malhotra
- Hello (2008) as Subhash Bakshi
- I Can't Think Straight (2008) as Omar
- Race (2008) as Kabir Ahuja
- Rock On!! (2008) as Bajaj
- God Tussi Great Ho (2008) as Arun's Boss
- Nuclear Secrets (2007)
- Partner (2007) as Raj Jaisingh
- Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007) as Johny Bakshi
- Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007)
- Sajna Ve Sajna (2007)
- Umar (2006) as Banwari 'Ben' Chibber
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003) as D.K. Sharma
- Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) as Chopra
- Kranti (2002) as Home Minister Sharatchandra Agashe
- Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai (2002) as Gujral
- Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) as Ranjit Malhotra
- Ajnabee (2001) as Priya's Father
- Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001) as Rajiv Chopra
- Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) as Lord Bhardwaj
- Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) as Krishna
- Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) as Shakti Malik
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) as Mr. Chinoy
- Chal Mere Bhai (2000) as Balraj Oberoi
- Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) as Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar Singhal
- Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000) as Boss
- Gang (2000) as Commissioner Shamsher Singh
- Mann (1999) as Pratap Rai Singhania
- Dahek A Burning Passion (1999) as Bhushan Roshan
- Zulmi (1999) as Zorawar
- Mast (1999) as Mr. Mathur
- Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin (1999)
- Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
- Phool Aur Aag (1999)
- Jaalsaaz (1999) as Shalaka's father
- Dulhan Banoo Main Teri (1999) as Kuldeep Rai
- Love You Hamesha (1999)
- Ghulam (1998)
- Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998) as Anthony Macaroni
- Soldier (1998)
- Achanak (1998) as Arjun's Brother-in-law
- Keemat (1998) as Bhanu Pratap Singhania
- Bombay Blue (1997) as Kar
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) as Megnath Choudhry
- Ishq (1997) as Harbans Lal
- Judwaa (1997)
- Udaan (1997) as Mr. Sethi
- Jeet (1996) as Ramakant 'Rama' Sahay
- Dil Tera Diwana (1996) as Alok
- Bambai Ka Babu (1996) as Masterji
- Aatank Hi Aatank (1995) as Robert…
- Andolan (1995) as Sabra/Narrator
- Prem (1995)
- Raja (1995) as Vishwa Garewal
- Anokha Andaaz (1995) as Mehta's
- Sauda (1995) as Jyoti's father
- Suhaag (1994) as Dr. Sinha
- Imtihaan (1994) as Mr. Din Dayal Khanna
- Elaan (1994) as Police Commissioner Desai
- Dulaara (1994) as James Joyner
- Professor Ki Padosan (1994) as Ranjeet
- Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna (1994) as Mr. Kapoor
- Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) as Mr. Bijlani
- Baazigar (1993) as Madan Chopra
- Darr (1993) as Captain Mehra
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) as Mr. Verma
- King Uncle (1993) as Pradeep Mallik
- Dhanwaan (1993) as Manmohan Chopra
- Geetanjali (1993) as P.D.
- Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) as Rangraj
- Deewana (1992) as Ramakant Sahay
- Vishwatma (1992) as ACP Gupta
- Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (1992) as SP Saxena
- Baaz (1992) as Inspector Damle
- Saudagar (1991) as Gajendar
- Phool Bane Angaray (1991) as DSP Ravi Khanna
- Ajooba (1991)
- Inspector Dhanush (1991)
- Prem Qaidi (1991)
- Dancer (1991) as Rai Bahadur Brijbhushan Sharma
- First Love Letter (1991) as Shrikant Singh
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) as Mahesh
- Thanedaar (1990) as Jagdish Chandar
- Love Love Love (1989) as Mr. Verma
- Tridev (1989) as Don
- Ram Lakhan (1989) as Thakur Pratap Singh
- Gola Barood (1989) as Tony
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) as Dhanraj Singh
- The Perfect Murder (1988) as Dilip Lal
- Maalamaal (1988)
- Yateem (1988) as Dacoit Ujagar Singh
- Commando (1988) as Moolchand Bhalla (M.C.)
- Jalwa (1987) as Champ
- Dance Dance (1987) as Brijmohan 'Binju'
- Kaash (1987)
- Insaaf (1987) as Dilip Agnihotri
- Nazrana (1987) as Banke
- Hawalaat (1987) as Shaikh Ibrahim
- Janbaaz (1986) as Vikas
- Sultanat (1986) as Janna
- Dahleez (1986)
- Aakhree Raasta (1986) as Inspector / S.P. Roop Kumar Sahay
- Trikal (1985) as Leon Gonsalves
- Adventures of Tarzan (1985) as D.K.
- Ulta Seedha (1985) as Dhanraj Singh
- My Dear Kuttichathan (1984) as Laxmi's father
- Aaj Ki Awaz (1984) as Suresh Thakur
- Gandhi (1982) as Zia
- Arth (1982) as Dilip
- My Story (1982)
- Shaan (1980) as Kumar
- Buniyaad as Bhushan (Kulbhushan)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dalip Tahil best known for?
Dalip Tahil is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Family Man (2019), Siya Ke Ram (2015), Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army (2023), Guddan - Tumse Na Ho Payega (2018).
When and where was Dalip Tahil born?
Dalip Tahil was born on October 30, 1952.
How many credits does Dalip Tahil have?
Dalip Tahil has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2025.
What is Dalip Tahil's background in cinema and television?
Dalip Tahil is a male actor born on October 30, 1952, with 159 known credits in acting. He is also known by the names दिलीप ताहिल, Daleep Tahil, and Dilip tahil. He is best known for his work in the films Baazigar released in 1993, Raja released in 1995, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke released in 1993, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak re...