Shatrughan Sinha
Biography
Shatrughan Prasad Sinha is an Indian actor and politician. Born on July 14, 1946, he is known as a male actor with 160 known credits on the Movie Database. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s by playing supporting roles in successful films, including Mere Apne, Bombay to Goa, Raampur Ka Lakshman, Do Yaar, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Heera, Dost, and Do Thug. He later achieved stardom with the film Kalicharan. In his political career, he has served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from the Patna Sahib constituency and later from the Asansol constituency as a member of the All India Trinamool Congress.
Career overview
Shatrughan Prasad Sinha is an Indian actor and politician. Born on July 14, 1946, he is known for his work as a film actor, accumulating 160 known credits in the industry. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s by playing supporting roles in successful films. Among these early films are Mere Apne, Bombay to Goa, Raampur Ka Lakshman, Do Yaar, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Heera, Dost, and Do Thug. Following his work in supporting roles, he later achieved stardom with the film Kalicharan.
Alongside his acting career, Sinha is also a politician. He serves as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha representing the Asansol constituency as a member of the All India Trinamool Congress. Previously, he was elected as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha representing Patna Sahib.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
162 titles- The Roshans (2025) as Self
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018) as Judge Sunil Sinha
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Yaaron Ki Baraat (2016) as Self
- 2 Chehre (2015)
- Mahabharat (2013) as Krishna (voice)
- Rakht Charitra (2010) as Shivaji Rao
- Rakht Charitra 2 (2010) as Shivaji
- 10 Ka Dum (2008) as Himself
- Dashavatar (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- Dashavatar (2008) Thanks
- Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008)
- Sarhad Paar (2006)
- The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2005) as Judge
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Aan: Men at Work (2004) as Vikram Singh
- Bharat Bhagya Vidhata (2002)
- Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000) as Mohammed Khan
- Papa the Great (2000)
- Zulm-O-Sitam (1998)
- Mohabbat Ki Aag (1997)
- Dil Tera Diwana (1996) as Mr. Kumar
- Zamaana Deewana (1995) as Suraj Pratap Singh
- Taaqat (1995) as Anand 'Lalbagh Ka Bhau'
- Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994) as Zhivago
- Betaaj Badshah (1994) as Parshuram / Prashanth
- The Kite (1993)
- Aulad Ke Dushman (1993)
- Aap Ki Adalat (1992) as Himself
- Kasba (1991) as Dhani
- Hum Se Na Takrana (1990) as Badshah
- Aandhiyan (1990) as Dushyant
- Karishma Kali Kaa (1990)
- Vidrohi (1990)
- Saaya (1989) as Ravi
- Billoo Baadshah (1989) as Billoo
- Gola Barood (1989) as Shambhu
- Shehzaade (1989) as Suraj Singh
- Aakhri Baazi (1989) as Prashant Kumar / P.K.
- Jurrat (1989)
- Shiva Shakti (1988) as Shiva
- Shiva Shakti (1988) Playback Singer
- Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) as J.D.
- Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) as Birju
- Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) as Police Inspector Ajay Nath
- Sagar Sangam (1988) as Inspector Arjun Sharma
- Mulzim (1988) as Inspector Neeraj Kumar
- Sherni (1988) as Inspector Rajan
- Mahaveera (1988)
- Dharamyudh (1988) as Pratap Singh
- Zalzala (1988)
- Khudgarz (1987) as Bihari Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha
- Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) as Advocate Kailash Nath
- Loha (1987) as Qasim Ali Barkat Ali Jung Shamsher Bahadur
- Jawab Hum Denge (1987) as Vijay Saxena
- Hawalaat (1987) as CID Inspector Sikander Ali Khan / Gullu Badshah
- Aag Hi Aag (1987) as ACP Suraj Singh
- Hiraasat (1987) as Ashok Saxena
- The Voyage Beyond (1987) as Baiju Chandal
- Raahee (1987)
- Asli Naqli (1986) as Vijay
- Ilzaam (1986) as Suraj Prasad
- Samay Ki Dhaara (1986) as Ajay Verma
- Qatl (1986) as Inspector Shatru
- Kaala Sooraj (1985)
- Telephone (1985) as Suresh
- Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985)
- Yudh (1985) as Moinuddin Khan
- Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) as Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar
- Bhavani Junction (1985) as SP Ram
- Aandhi-Toofan (1985) as Raghunath 'Raghu' Shastri
- Hoshiyar (1985)
- Ramkali (1985)
- Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984) as Shakti Singh
- Qaidi (1984) as ASP Dinesh Jugran
- Maqsad (1984)
- Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai (1984) as Arjun Rai Singh
- Maati Maangey Khoon (1984) as Hariya Singh
- Bad Aur Badnaam (1984) as Ashwinikumar
- Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984) as Shaka
- Sharara (1984) as Vicky
- Taqdeer (1983) as Shiva
- Mangal Pandey (1983) as Mangal R. Pandey
- Qayamat (1983)
- Chor Police (1983) as Inspector Sunil Rana
- Dil-E-Nadaan (1982) as Vikram
- Haathkadi (1982) as SP Sunil / Bholanath Banarasi
- Log Kya Kahenge (1982) as Ram Sinha
- Teesri Aankh (1982) as Sagar
- Naseeb (1981) as Vicky
- Kranti (1981) as Kareem Khan
- Putt Jattan De (1981) as Jagat Singh
- Chehre Pe Chehra (1981)
- Naram Garam (1981) as Kali Shankar Bajpai / Babua
- Dostana (1980) as Ravi Kapoor
- Shaan (1980) as Rakesh
- Bombay 405 Miles (1980) as Kishan
- Choron Ki Baaraat (1980) as Shekhar
- Jwalamukhi (1980) as Rajesh
- Be-Reham (1980) as Police Inspector Chandramohan Sharma
- Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
- Jaani Dushman (1979) as Shera
- Kaala Patthar (1979) as Mangal Singh
- Gautam Govinda (1979) as Govinda
- Muqabla (1979) as Sheru
- Amar Shakti (1978) as Bada Kumar / Shakti Singh
- Vishwanath (1978) as Vishwanath
- Dillagi (1978) as Advocate Shekhar
- Atithee (1978) as Navendhu M. Kumar
- Chor Ho To Aisa (1978) as Sanju Nath/ Shankar
- Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977) as Heera
- Ab Kya Hoga (1977) as Ram Sinha
- Kotwal Saab (1977)
- Aadmi Sadak Ka (1977) as Abdul
- The White Elephant (1977)
- Naami Chor (1977)
- Thief of Baghdad (1977) as Hameed'Mehmood'
- Kalicharan (1976) as Prabhakar / Kalicharan
- Khaan Dost (1976) as Rehmat Khan
- Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
- Do Thug (1975) as Madan and Ravi
- Dost (1974) as Gopichand 'Gopi' Sharma
- Badla (1974) as Kumar / Raju
- Shaitaan (1974) as Inspector Ashok
- Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) as Dr. Amar
- Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) as Dr. J. P. Tandon
- Black Mail (1973) as Jeevan
- Chhalia (1973) as Sharma
- Heera (1973) as Balwant
- Samjhauta (1973) as Shankar
- Jaban (1972) as Guest Appearance
- Raaste Kaa Patthar (1972) as Arun Thakur
- Bombay to Goa (1972) as Sharma
- Shaadi Ke Baad (1972)
- Rivaaj (1972) as Ranjit
- Shararat (1972) as Jagdish / Vinod Kumar
- Bhai Ho To Aisa (1972)
- Chori Chori (1972) as Komal's Molester
- Do Yaar (1972) as Jugal Kishore
- Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) as Ram Bhargav / Kumar
- Milap (1972) as Ravi
- Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) as Rajkumar S. Chaudhary
- Guddi (1971) as Self (shooting of "Mere Apne (1971)") (uncredited)
- Parwana (1971) as Public Prosecutor
- Mere Apne (1971) as Chaino
- Paras (1971)
- Banphool (1971) as Ajay
- Chingari (1971) as Jaggi
- Gambler (1971) as Banke Bihari
- Khoj (1971)
- Angry Young Man (1970) as Angry Young Man
- Prem Pujari (1970)
- Khilona (1970) as Bihari
- Chetna (1970) as Ramesh
- Raton Ka Raja (1970)
- The Gold Medal (1969)
- Sajan (1969) as SI Tiwari
- 37 Down Manmad Passenger (1967) as (Uncredited)
- Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
- Shatrughan Sinha Documentary as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shatrughan Sinha best known for?
Shatrughan Sinha is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Gogglebox (2013), Home on the Range (2004).
When and where was Shatrughan Sinha born?
Shatrughan Sinha was born on July 14, 1946.
How many credits does Shatrughan Sinha have?
Shatrughan Sinha has accumulated over 162 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2025.
What is Shatrughan Sinha's background in cinema and television?
Shatrughan Prasad Sinha is an Indian actor and politician. Born on July 14, 1946, he is known as a male actor with 160 known credits on the Movie Database. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s by playing supporting roles in successful films, including Mere Apne, Bombay to Goa, Raampur Ka Lakshman, Do Yaar, Aa ...
Shatrughan Sinha by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kaala Patthar (1979) as Mangal Singh — aged about 32
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self — aged about 77
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 69
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self — aged about 57
- Aap Ki Adalat (1992) as Himself — aged about 45
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