Alok Nath Jha is an Indian film character actor known for his works predominantly in Hindi cinema, and Television. He made his film debut with the 1982 film Gandhi which won the Academy Award for Best Picture for that year. He appeared in soap opera's such as Rishtey, aired on Zee TV during 1999-2001. He appeared in the Star Plus serial Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai which had been running since late 2007. He later worked in Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
On 30 December 2013, jokes and memes based on characters played by Alok Nath started trending on social media without apparent reasons and spread quickly. The Curious Case of Alok Nath - Why did Alok Nath Trend on Twitter, a case study to analyse the content which led to the buzz around veteran Bollywood actor, went viral on 4 January 2014. Reacting to the jokes, the actor admitted that he liked most of them.
Selected filmography
Films
Year | Film | Role | Other Notes |
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2014 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | Marathi film | |
2008 | Mukhbir | ||
2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Bhushan Shrivastava | Hindi |
2007 | Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | ||
2007 | PAur Pappu ass Ho Gaya | ||
2006 | Vivah | Krishnakant | |
2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | ||
2006 | Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin | ||
2005 | Tango Charlie | ||
2005 | Zameer: The Fire Within | ||
2005 | Bhola in Bollywood | ||
2005 | Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse | ||
2005 | That Game of Chess | ||
2005 | Police Force: An Inside Story | ||
2004 | Ishq Hai Teri Tumse | ||
2004 | 30 Days | ||
2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai | ||
2003 | Indian Babu | ||
2003 | Dabdaba | ||
2003 | Maa Santoshi Maa | ||
2003 | Pinjar | ||
2002 | Rishtey | Judge | |
2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | ||
2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Mr. Khanna | |
2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Vishnu Sharma | |
2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | ||
2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | ||
2002 | Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | ||
2002 | Ansh: The Deadly Part | ||
2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | ||
2002 | Kaaboo | ||
2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Bauji Sharma | |
2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | ||
2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | ||
2001 | Uljhan | ||
2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | ||
2000 | Khiladi 420 | ||
2000 | Aaghaaz | ||
2000 | Le Chal Apne Sang | ||
1999 | Taal | Tara Babu | |
1999 | Pyar Koi Khel Nahin | ||
1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | ||
1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Ramkishan | |
1998 | Bada Din | ||
1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | ||
1998 | Vinashak - Destroyer | ||
1998 | Bada Din | ||
1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | ||
1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice | ||
1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | ||
1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | ||
1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | ||
1997 | Jeevan Yudh | ||
1997 | Ghoonghat | ||
1997 | Pardes | ||
1996 | Zordar | ||
1996 | Jeet | ||
1996 | Maahir | ||
1996 | Papa Kehte Hain | ||
1996 | Agni Sakshi | ||
1996 | Vijeta | ||
1996 | Ek Tha Raja | ||
1996 | Hahakaar | ||
1996 | Rakshak | ||
1995 | Ram Shastra | ||
1995 | Hum Dono | ||
1995 | Hulchul | ||
1995 | Sidhi | Aditya Diwan whom later got controlled by sadhu (vidyanand) | |
1995 | Gaddaar | Amar Nath (Priya's dad) | |
1995 | Hathkadi | Chief Minister | |
1995 | Kartavya | Dr. Neelkanth | |
1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Commissioner of Police | |
1994 | Mr. Asaad | Havaldar Hari | |
1994 | Zaalim | Judge Somnath | |
1994 | Gangster | Gangster | |
1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Mr. Ram Khanna | |
1994 | Kanoon | Judge Dharmadhikari | |
1994 | Laadla | Kaajal's dad | |
1994 | Insaniyat | Hardayal | |
1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Kailash Nath | |
1994 | Chauraha | Masterji | |
1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Kashi | |
1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Kailashnath | |
1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | ||
1993 | Sainik | ||
1993 | Dil Hai Betaab | ||
1993 | Chor Aur Chaand | Dinkar Seth | |
1993 | Tara | ||
1993 | Divya Shakti | Professor | |
1993 | Anth | ||
1993 | Antim Nyay | ||
1993 | Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi | Narsi | |
1993 | Game | Inspector Patil | |
1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Kailash Nath | |
1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Shanti Prasad | |
1992 | Deewana | Mr. Sharma | |
1992 | Sahebzaade | Kishan | |
1992 | Meera Ka Mohan | ||
1992 | Vishwatma | Anurag Singh | |
1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Com. Yashpal Thapa | |
1992 | Mehboob Mere Mehboob | Mr. T. Choudhry | |
1992 | Naseebwaala | Iqbal | |
1992 | Police Aur Mujrim | Chief Minister | |
1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | Deepak's dad | |
1992 | Tirangaa | Prime Minister | |
1991 | Ayee Milan Ki Raat | ||
1991 | Vishu-Devaa | Baba (Undertaker) | |
1991 | Jamai Raja | Vishwanath | |
1991 | Khel | Anand | |
1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Raja Jai Singh | |
1991 | Phool Bane Angaarey | Colonel Singh | |
1991 | Pyar Bhara Dil | Porash Sunderlal | |
1990 | CID | IGP Kumar | |
1990 | Lekin... | Ustad Meraj Ali | |
1990 | Agneepath | Dinanath Chavan | |
1990 | Dushman | Rakesh's Father | |
1990 | Hatimtai | ||
1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | ||
1990 | Shadyantra | ||
1989 | Anjaane Rishte | Ram Mohan | |
1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki | ||
1989 | Joshilaay | ||
1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Karan | |
1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Veer Singh | |
1988 | Agnee | Pramod | |
1988 | Dayavan | Karim Baba | |
1988 | Kabzaa | Ustad Ali Mohammed | |
1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Jaswant Singh | |
1988 | Hamara Khandaan | Mr. Miranda (Ruby's dad) | |
1988 | Trishagni | ||
1987 | Kachchi Kali | ||
1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Judge Rameshwar Dayal | |
1987 | Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin | ||
1987 | Zevar | Jagdish | |
1985 | Faasle | Shivraj's brother | |
1985 | Apna Jahan | D'Souza | |
1984 | Saaransh | Pandit/Astrologer | |
1984 | Mashaal | Dinesh | |
1984 | Aaj Ki Awaaz | Hotel/bar owner | |
1982 | Gandhi | Tyeb Mohammed |
Television
Year | Serial | Role | Other Notes |
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1980 | Rishte-Naate | babuji | |
1986 | Buniyaad | Master Haveli Ram | |
1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Vivekanand | Episode 47 |
1992 | Talaash | Shankarlal Shrivastava | |
Unknown | Daane Anaar Ke | babuji | |
1993-97 | Tara | Deepak Seth | |
1999-2001 | Rishtey (TV series) | babuji | |
1997 | Kabhie Kabhie (1997 TV series) | babuji | It was Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and written by Anurag Kashyap, Akash Khurana and Vinta Nanda |
2002 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Saurabh Mathur | |
2002 | Piya Ka Ghar | Bhavani Shankar | |
2005 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Yashvardhan Mittal | Rani Mittal/Goyal's father |
2006 | Ghar Ek Sapnaa | Amarnath Chaudhary | Samman's father |
2007 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai | Baldev Kapoor | Gyan's father |
2007-2010 | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Prakash Chandra Sharma | Ragini's father and Sadna's mamaji |
2009-2012 | Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Thakur Uday Pratap Singh | Abha's father |
2011-28 March 2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Mathur | Dr. Ashutosh's adoptive father and Dr. Nidhi's maternal grandfather |
12 August 2013 - 9 October 2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Balwant Rana | Shivani's grandfather and Raghu's master |
7 July 2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Babuji | Father of Laal Singh (Rajesh Kumar) |
17 November 2014 - 10 July 2015 | Mere Rang Mein Rangnewali | Dada ji | LD's grandfather |
2015-2016 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Dada ji | Tara's grandfather |