Brijendra Kala
Brijendra Kala is an Indian film actor.[1][2] Known for his subtle portrayals of characters rooted in reality,[3] he gained attention for his small roles in mainstream cinema.[4]
Brijendra Kala | |
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| Born | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, screenwriter |
| Spouse(s) | Modita Kala |
| Children | Junhaee Kala |
Early life
Brijendra spent his childhood in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh where his father worked in a veterinary hospital.[5] His family belongs to Pauri, Garhwal in Uttarakhand.[5][6]
Brijendra has worked in theatre as an actor for more than 17 years. He applied to the National School of Drama's Repertory, but by the time the intimation regarding his interview reached his address, the batch was full. Later, he applied for the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts Repertory in Delhi, but did not get in. Kala was involved with local theatre groups in his home city before he moved to Mumbai in 1992 to try his luck in Hindi films. In Mumbai screenwriter Achala Ashar, took him under their wings and he assisted them in screenwriting.
He wrote the dialogues for several TV shows produced by Ekta Kapoor, including Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. His acting debut came much later, Kala had to wait until 2003, when he was cast in a tiny role as a newspaper vendor in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Haasil (2003), whom he has known since their "struggling days".[7]
Kala was rated as one of the current cinema's most popular scene-stealers.[4] His memorable appearance as a shabbily dressed uncle in Rajat Kapoor's Ankhon Dekhi (2013) earned him praise and roles in over a dozen movies.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Haasil | Newspaper Vendor | |
| 2005 | Raghu Romeo | TV Director | |
| Shabd | Rama Kant | ||
| Bunty Aur Babli | |||
| 2006 | Gafla | Stock Broker | |
| Ahista Ahista | P.C.O. Owner | ||
| 2007 | Jab We Met | Taxi Driver | |
| 2007 | Manorama Six Feet Under | Bihari Lal | |
| 2008 | Mithya | Police Inspector – Shyaam | |
| Dasvidaniya | Shiraaz | ||
| 2009 | Aloo Chaat | ||
| Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi? | |||
| Saluun | Bada Babu | ||
| 2010 | 10ml Love | ||
| Karthik Calling Karthik | Executive – Telephone Exchange | ||
| Dus Tola | Abdul Chai-Wala | ||
| Pappu Can't Dance Saala | Nagesh | ||
| Phas Gaye Re Obama | Police Inspector | ||
| 2011 | Utt Pataang | Dolu | |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Salman Bhai (Wedding Planner) | ||
| Chalo Dilli | Train Ticket Collector | ||
| Jo Dooba So Paar | Dr. Sharma | ||
| Shwet | Activist | ||
| 2012 | Agneepath | Muneem | |
| Paan Singh Tomar | Press Reporter | ||
| Fatso! | |||
| Jannat 2 | Dadda – Assistant of ACP Pratap Raghuvanshi (Randeep Hooda) | ||
| Myoho | Mr. Malhotra | ||
| Future to Bright Hai Ji | Baramdutt | ||
| 2013 | Jolly LLB | Jolly's Fellow Lawyer | Shown in Opening Scene |
| Bajatey Raho | Bagga | ||
| 2014 | Ankhon Dekhi | Mama Ji | |
| Bhoothnath Returns | Manager of Heaven | ||
| Youngistaan | Kulfi/Alcohol Vendor | ||
| PK | Idol seller | ||
| Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi | Babaji | ||
| Identity Card Ek Lifeline | Constable | ||
| 2015 | Chidiya | Suraj | |
| Guddu Rangeela | Caretaker | ||
| Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho | Lawyer | ||
| Meeruthiya Gangsters | Jayantilal Jain | ||
| Dolly Ki Doli | Sub Inspector Khan | ||
| 2016 | Rustom | Head constable Tukaram | |
| M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Commentator Shukla | [4] | |
| 2017 | Running Shaadi | Uncle of Ram Bharose | |
| Jolly LLB 2 | Dubey Ji | ||
| Tubelight | Shopkeeper | ||
| Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Sugandha's Uncle | ||
| Qarib Qarib Singlle | Hotel Receiptionist | ||
| Dhh | Hindi teacher | Gujarati film | |
| Panchlait | Chhadidaar Aganu Mahto | ||
| 2018 | Udanchhoo | Kal Bhairav (Lawyer) | |
| Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain | Batti | [9] | |
| Love per Square Foot | T. C. Mishra | released on Netflix | |
| Phamous | |||
| Bioscopewala | Bhola | ||
| Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Deendayal Juyal | ||
| FryDay | Thief | ||
| Zero | Pandey | ||
| PK Lele A Salesman[10] | Mr Lele | ||
| 2019 | Sharmaji Ki Lag Gayi | Professor Sharma | |
| Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Chaubey | ||
| Bharat | Chacha | ||
| Gone Kesh | Alok | ||
| 2020 | Ghoomketu | Sampadak Joshi | released on Zee5 |
| Gulabo Sitabo | Christopher Clarke | released on Amazon Prime | |
| 2021 | Kaagaz | Highcourt Judge | released on Zee5 |
References
- Pereira, Priyanka (3 April 2012). "Hero by Character". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- "'शुभ मंगल सावधान' में आपको गुदगुदाएंगे उत्तराखंड के ताऊ- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 5 November 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "'ट्यूबलाइट' में क्या है सलमान खान का 'सीक्रेट', एक्टर ने खोला राज- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- Gaekwad, Manish. "How Brijendra Kala steals the scene each and every time". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- "brijendra kala of uttarakhand comes with movie tubelight | Uttaranchal Today". uttaranchaltoday.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- @rajyaSameeksha. "Uttarakhand News: Brijendra kala played a fantastic role in bollywood upcoming movie". rajyasameeksha.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- "Know Your Actor". The Indian Express. 11 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- Jha, Aditya Mani (15 December 2017). "Let there be Panchlait". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- Pandolin (25 December 2017). "Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain -wins the best feature film award at HBO's South Asian International Film Festival, New York. | Pandolin". Pandolin. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/pk-lele-a-salesman/movie-review/67105315.cms