Dinyar Contractor
Dinyar Contractor | |
|---|---|
 Contractor, c. 2019 | |
| Born | 23 January 1941 |
| Died | 5 June 2019(2019-06-05) (aged 78) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Diniyaar Contractor, Deniar Contractor |
| Occupations | Actor, writer, director, comedian |
| Years active | 1966–2019 |
Dinyar Contractor (23 January 1941 – 5 June 2019) was an Indian stage actor, comedian and Bollywood/Tollywood actor. He acted in Gujarati theatre and Hindi theatre, as well as Hindi movies. He started acting at school and began his professional career in 1966. He started working on television programs with Adi Marzban when Mumbai Doordarshan launched the DD-2 channel in Mumbai with Aao Marvao Meri Saathe, a Gujarati program. He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019.[1] He died on 5 June 2019 in Mumbai.[2][3]
Selected Filmography
[edit | edit source]- Cinema Cinema 1979 as Theatre Owner
- Khiladi as Principal
- Jawab as Principal
- Daraar
- Baadshah as Casino Manager
- Kranti as Judge
- Jhankaar Beats as Mr Roy
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi as School Principal
- Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as general manager of the Hotel
- 36 China Town as Mr. Lobo, servant
- Khichdi: The Movie as Judge
Television
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| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup | Boss |
| 1996-1999 | Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar | Boss |
| 1998-1999 | Dam Dama Dam | Boss |
| 1998-2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain | Hasmukh Patel |
| 1998-1999 | Do Aur Do Paanch | Dinshu |
| 1998 | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | Special Appearance |
| 2002-2004 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Vispy Powderwala |
| 2003 | Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny | Mr. Contractor |
| 2004 | Hum Sab Baraati | |
| 2004 | Khichdi | Mr. Mehta |
| 2003-2005 | Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati | Mr. Chhamchhamwala |
| 2009 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Sodhi's Father-in-Law |
| 2013 | Bh Se Bhade |
References
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External links
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