Tiku Talsania (born 7 June 1954) is an Indian actor, known for his work in Hindi films. He is primarily known for his comic roles in popular comedy films. Apart from acting in films and television serials, Talsania also performs as a freelance theatre artist, actively participating in Gujarati theatre productions.[1]
Tiku Talsania | |
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 Talsania in 2013 | |
| Born | 7 June 1954 Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Spouse | Deepti Talsania |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editTelevision
editTiku has acted in numerous television serials, beginning with Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi in 1984. He later appeared in popular TV shows of the 1990s such as Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki, Zamana Badal Gaya, and Ek Se Badh Kar Ek.
He acted in many successful serials, including Uttaran. He was also seen in Sony SAB's sitcom Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo.[2]
Films
editTiku started his Bollywood career with Rajeev Mehra's Pyaar Ke Do Pal in 1986. He continued to play his role as comedian in movies such as Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka, Bol Radha Bol, Andaz Apna Apna and Mr. Bechara from 1991 to 1996. Breaking from his comedian roles, he donned the cap of a serious character in the movie Waqt Hamara Hai in 1993.
He then acted in a number of commercially successful movies such as Ishq in 1997, Jodi No.1 in 2001 and up until Partner in 2007. He received critical acclaim for his role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas. Tiku, who played the role of the protagonist Devdas's caretaker Dharamdas, said that he was confident that his role would get noticed.[3]
Talsania continued to work in films such as Dhamaal and Special 26 with minor roles, as having primary focus on television serials.
Personal life
editTalsania married Deepti, with whom he has two children, a son, music composer Rohaan Talsania [[1]] and a daughter, actress Shikha Talsania, who has acted in films like Veere Di Wedding, Coolie No. 1 and I Hate Luv Storys.[4]
Filmography
editSee also
edit- Talsana, ancestral village of Talsania
References
edit- ^ "More to Mr. Funny than meets the eye - The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 May 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Quick Five: Tiku Talsania - Gets On Board- The Times Of India". The Times of India. 24 April 2017. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Movies: Tiku Talsania on his role in Devdas". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Tiku Talsania's life beyond the arc lights: Biking, adventure sports and more". The Indian Express. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.