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'''Pankaj Jha''' is an Indian actor and painter, based out of [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. His filmography includes [[Black Friday (2004 film)|Black Friday]], [[Gulaal]], [[Chameli (film)|Chameli]], [[Anwar (2007 film)|Anwar]] and [[Matrubhoomi]]. He has also acted in the [[Soap opera|television serial]], [[Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora|Kashi]].<br />
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Though more famous for his acting roles, painting remains Jha's first love. His favourite subject for painting is nature but has mentioned in interviews that he wants to experiment with subjects like [[spiritualism]]. He prefers a mix of oil, [[acrylic paint|acrylic]], pen and ink for his creations. His interest in painting developed during his stay at [[Shantiniketan]] in the 1980s. He later pursued a five-year course in fine arts from [[Patna University]], Bihar. He developed an interest in acting while working as a designer at the [[National School of Drama]] (NSD).<br />
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His solo art exhibition, ''No Mind’s Creation'', was held at the Bliss Art Gallery, [[Koregaon Park]], Mumbai on 5 April 2010. He mentioned that it took him nearly seven months to complete the acrylic paintings for the exhibition.<br />
On 18 and 19 May 2013, Pankaj Jha was seen in a crime show called [[Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath]] on [[Life OK]] at 9pm. He played the character of antagonist, Jugraat.<br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
Movie, year released and part played:<br />
* [[Setters (film)|Setters]] (2019)<br />
* [[F.O.S.L.A. (Frustrated One-sided Lovers' Association)]] (upcoming)<br />
* [[Baanke ki Crazy Barat (film)|Baanke ki Crazy Barat]] (2015)<br />
* [[Teen Patti (film)|Teen Patti]] (2010) <br />
* [[Gulaal]] (2009) - Jadhwal <br />
* [[Black Friday (2004 film)|Black Friday]] (2007) - Anwar Theba <br />
* [[Anwar (2007 film)|Anwar]] (2007)-Pandey <br />
* [[Haasil (film)|Haasil]] (2003) - Naate <br />
* [[Matrubhoomi]] (2003) - Rakesh <br />
* [[Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi]] (2005)<br />
* [[Company (2002 film)|Company]] (2002) - Anees <br />
* [[A Very Very Silent Film]] (2001) <br />
* [[Choo Lenge Akash]] (2001) <br />
* [[Monsoon Wedding]] (2001) - Yadav<br />
* [[Aap Kaa Surroor (film)|Aap Kaa Surroor]] (2007) - Ghulam Sayyed Auto Rickshaw Driver<br />
* [[Ferrous (film)|Ferrous]] (2019) - Matin Khan<br />
* [[Mithila Makhaan]] -Upcoming Maithili movie -Brahma<br />
*Blackboard v/s Whiteboard (2019)<br />
*Gun pe Done (2019)<br />
*Setters (2019)<br />
*[[Running Shaadi]](2017)<br />
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== Sources ==<br />
*[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-art-effect/591854/ Indian Express: The Art Effect]<br />
*[https://archive.today/20130126072515/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-20/regional/29563918_1_charity-art-manish-mehta The Times of India: Pankaj Jha at an arty do for charity]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb name|0422550}}<br />
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