Pankaj Jha is an Indian actor, painter, writer and director. His filmography includes Black Friday, Gulaal, Chameli, Anwar and Matrubhoomi. He is known for his role in Panchayat.[1][2][3][4]
Pankaj Jha | |
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| Born | Saharsa Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, Painter, Director |
| Years active | 2001- Present |
| Known for | Panchayat 2, Gulaal, Monsoon Wedding |
Career
editJha studied acting at the National School of Drama (N.S.D) in Delhi. Upon finishing his training, he relocated to Mumbai to work in the film and television industry.[citation needed]
Other work
editJha has held six solo painting exhibitions. He owns an art studio in Pune, Maharashtra.[3]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Choo Lenge Akash | ||
| A Very Very Silent Film | |||
| Monsoon Wedding | Yadav | ||
| 2002 | Company | Anees | |
| 2003 | Haasil | Naate | |
| Matrubhoomi | Rakesh | ||
| 2005 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | ||
| 2007 | Black Friday | Anwar Theba | |
| Anwar | Pandey | ||
| Aap Kaa Surroor | Ghulam Sayyed | ||
| 2009 | Gulaal | Jadhwal | |
| 2010 | Teen Patti | ||
| 2015 | Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | ||
| 2017 | Running Shaadi | ||
| 2019 | Setters | Kesariya | |
| Gun Pe Done | |||
| Blackboard vs Whiteboard | Mishri | [5] | |
| Ferrous | Matin Khan | [6] | |
| Mithila Makhaan | Brahmha | ||
| 2021 | Atrangi Re | Rinki's Uncle | |
| 2024 | Gauraiya Live | Army Officer |
Television
edit| Year | Show | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 2612 | Mastana | [7] |
| 2013 | SuperCops Vs Super Villains | Jogi |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi | Makhanlal Pathak | [8] |
| 2022-present | Panchayat | MLA Chandrakishore "Chandu" Singh | |
| 2023 | SSC | Khanna | |
| 2018 | Mirzapur Season 1 | Gajjumal College Principal "Master saab" |
References
edit- ^ "'Actors romanticise their struggle a lot, it's rubbish': Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha". The Indian Express. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Expresso Interview: Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha gets candid about his roles and career". The Indian Express. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b "I make art for myself: Pankaj Jha". Hindustan Times. 14 December 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Pankaj Jha: Even the film industry has its own caste system". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Raghubir Yadav opens on why 'Blackboard vs Whiteboard' is a special film for him". The Times of India. 10 April 2019.
- ^ IANS. "No heroes in Ferrous, all characters are very dark, says Vijay Raaz". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Pankaj Jha in Hum Ne Li Hai..Shapath". 12 May 2013 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Pankaj Jha spills the beans on his upcoming web series Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 23 May 2022.