Nana Palsikar
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 20, 1908 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
- Died
- June 1, 1984
- Active Years
- 1939–1984 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Biography
Nana Palsikar works in acting. Born May 20, 1908 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. Died June 1, 1984. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
58 titles- Kanoon Kya Karega (1984) as Parent of accused youth
- Gandhi (1982) as Villager
- The Burning Train (1980) as Seema's Mother
- Aakrosh (1980) as Bhiku's father
- Swayamvar (1980) as Purohit Shankarprasad
- Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978) as Nirmala's Nanaji
- Ganga Ki Saugand (1978)
- Karm (1977) as Shivlal / Premnath's father-in-law
- Paapi (1977) as Seth. Ghanshyamdas
- Charandas (1977) as Judge
- Prem Nagar (1974)
- Prem Parbat (1973) as Choudhari
- Dastaan (1972)
- Dushman (1972) as Ganga Din
- Yaar Mere (1972) as Deenanath
- Uphaar (1971) as Ramchandra
- Heer Raanjha (1970)
- The Guru (1969) as The Guru's Guru
- Doli (1969) as Ganpat Lala
- Duniya (1968) as Girdharilal
- Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti (1967)
- Aurat (1967)
- Baharon Ke Sapne (1967)
- Maya (1966) as Raji's Father
- Anupama (1966)
- Biradari (1966) as Deepu
- Aakhri Khat (1966)
- Geet Gaaya Pattharonne (1965)
- Arzoo (1965) as Doctor
- Sky palace (1965)
- Sangam (1964) as Nathu
- Dosti (1964) as School Teacher
- Pooja Ke Phool (1964) as Hansraj
- Shagoon (1964)
- Cha Cha Cha (1964)
- Gumrah (1963)
- Bharosa (1963) as Shivcharandas
- Nartakee (1963) as Prof. Verma
- Main Chup Rahungi (1962) as Narayan
- Aashiq (1962) as Thakur / Renuka's Father
- Shehar Aur Sapna (1961) as uncle Johnny, the violinist
- College Girl (1960) as Biharilal
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960) as Tau
- Kanoon (1960)
- Anari (1959) as Evil Priest
- Char Dil Char Rahen (1959) as Pujariji
- Karigar (1958) as Astrologer
- Phir Subha Hogi (1958) as Gopal, Sohni's father
- Jailor (1958)
- Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957) as Defending Lawyer
- Baarish (1957) as Gopal Dada
- Jagte Raho (1956) as Doctor
- New Delhi (1956) as Subramaniam
- Devdas (1955)
- Two Acres of Land (1953) as Dhangu Maheto
- Daaera (1953) as Sheetal's Husband
- Shakuntala (1943)
- Kangan (1939)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nana Palsikar best known for?
Nana Palsikar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gandhi (1982), Free Bert (2026), Yaar Mera (1972), 斑马英语S3 (2024).
When and where was Nana Palsikar born?
Nana Palsikar was born on May 20, 1908 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. They passed away on June 1, 1984.
How many credits does Nana Palsikar have?
Nana Palsikar has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1984.
What is Nana Palsikar's background in cinema and television?
Nana Palshikar was an Indian actor who appeared in over 80 Hindi films. He made his film debut in 1935 with Dhuwandhar, and went on to play character roles in both Hindi mainstream and arthouse films. He was also cast in small parts in a few international productions such as Maya, The Guru and Gandhi.
Nana Palsikar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Two Acres of Land (1953) as Dhangu Maheto — aged about 45
- Gandhi (1982) as Villager — aged about 74
- Yaar Mere (1972) as Deenanath — aged about 64
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