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'''Arun Bali''' (born 23 December 1942) is an Indian actor who has worked in numerous films and television series. He played the part of [[King Porus]] in the 1991 period drama ''[[Chanakya (TV series)|Chanakya]]'', Kunwar Singh in the Doordarshan soap opera ''[[Swabhimaan]]'' and the Chief Minister of undivided Bengal, [[Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy]], in the controversial and critically acclaimed 2000 film ''[[Hey Ram]]''. In the 2000s, he became known for his "grandfatherly" roles like that of Harshvardhan Wadhwa in ''[[Kumkum (TV series)|Kumkum]]'' and has even garnered popular awards for the same. He is also a National Award-winning producer.{{cn|date=January 2021}} He hails from a Punjabi Muhiyal (Brahmin) Family.{{cn|date=January 2021}}
'''Arun Bali''' (23 December 1942 - 7 October 2022)<ref>{{cite web|title=Veteran actor Arun Bali dies at 79|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-actor-arun-bali-dies-at-79-8194561/|date=6 October 2022|access-date=6 October 2022}}</ref> was an Indian actor who has worked in numerous films and television series. He played the part of [[King Porus]] in the 1991 period drama ''[[Chanakya (TV series)|Chanakya]]'', Kunwar Singh in the Doordarshan soap opera ''[[Swabhimaan]]'' and the Chief Minister of undivided Bengal, [[Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy]], in the controversial and critically acclaimed 2000 film ''[[Hey Ram]]''. In the 2000s, he became known for his "grandfatherly" roles like that of Harshvardhan Wadhwa in ''[[Kumkum (TV series)|Kumkum]]'' and has even garnered popular awards for the same. He was also a National Award-winning producer.{{cn|date=January 2021}} He hailed from a Punjabi Muhiyal (Brahmin) Family.{{cn|date=January 2021}}


In 2001, the prominent writer, actor and director [[Lekh Tandon]] counted Bali amongst one of his favorite actors.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/director/lekh.htm An Interview with Lekh Tandon]. indiantelevision.com (13 October 2001)</ref>
In 2001, the prominent writer, actor and director [[Lekh Tandon]] counted Bali amongst his favourite actors.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/director/lekh.htm An Interview with Lekh Tandon]. indiantelevision.com (13 October 2001)</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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* ''[[Yalgaar]]'' (1992) as Home Minister Uday Narayan.
* ''[[Yalgaar]]'' (1992) as Home Minister Uday Narayan.
* ''[[Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Heer Ranjha]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Heer Ranjha (1992 film)|Heer Ranjha]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Khalnayak]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Khalnayak]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Kayda Kanoon]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Kayda Kanoon]]'' (1993)
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* ''[[Gumnaam - The Mystery]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Gumnaam - The Mystery]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Munde U.K. De]]'' (2009)... Gurdit Singh
* ''[[Munde U.K. De]]'' (2009)... Gurdit Singh
* ''[[3 Idiots]]'' (2009)... Shamaldas Chanchad (Cameo appearance)
* ''[[3 Idiots]]'' (2009)... Shyamaldas Chanchad (Cameo appearance)
* ''[[Sat Sri Akal (film)|Sat Sri Akal]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Sat Sri Akal (film)|Sat Sri Akal]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' (2011) as Guruji
* ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' (2011) as Guruji
* ''[[Barfi!]]''
* ''[[Barfi!]]'' (2012) as Jhilmil's grandfather
*''[[Oh My God (2012 film)]]''
* ''[[Oh My God (2012 film)]]'' (2012)
*''[[Kaum De Heere]]'' (2014 Punjabi Film)
* ''[[Kaum De Heere]]'' (2014 Punjabi Film)
*''[[Punjab 1984]]'' (2014 film)
* ''[[Punjab 1984]]'' (2014)
*''[[PK (film)|PK]]'' (2014 film)
* ''[[PK (film)|PK]]'' (2014)
*''[[Utopia (2015 film)|Utopia]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Utopia (2015 film)|Utopia]]'' (2015)
*''[[Bhaag Johnny]]''... Acharya Ji
* ''[[Bhaag Johnny]]'' (2015) as Acharya Ji
*''[[Airlift (film)|Airlift]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Airlift (film)|Airlift]]'' (2016)
*''[[1920: London]]'' (2016)
* ''[[1920: London]]'' (2016)
*''[[Baaghi (2016 film)|Baaghi (A Rebel for Love)]]'' as Father of Ronnie (Voice only)
* ''[[Baaghi (2016 film)|Baaghi]]'' as Father of Ronnie (Voice only)
*''[[Baaghi 2]]'' (2018 film) as the Gurudwara priest
* ''[[Baaghi 2]]'' (2018 film) as the Gurudwara priest
*''[[Manmarziyaan]] (2018) as Rumi's Grandfather
* ''[[Manmarziyaan]]'' (2018) as Rumi's Grandfather
*''[[Kedarnath]] (2018) as Chief Priest
* ''[[Kedarnath]]'' (2018) as Chief Priest
*''[[Panipat (film)|Panipat]]'' (2019) as [[Ala Singh]]
* ''[[Panipat (film)|Panipat]]'' (2019) as [[Ala Singh]]
* ''[[Samrat Prithviraj]] as [[Arnoraja]]''
* ''[[Laal Singh Chaddha]]'' (2022) as Old man in Train
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* ''[[Neem ka Ped]]'' (TV Series) 1990–1994
* ''[[Neem ka Ped]]'' (TV Series) 1990–1994
* ''[[Dastoor]]'' (TV Series) 1996
* ''[[Dastoor]]'' (TV Series) 1996
* ''[[Dil Dariya (TV Series)]]'' (1989)
* ''Dil Dariya (TV Series)'' (1989)
* ''[[Chanakya (TV series)|Chanakya]]'' (1991)... King Porus
* ''[[Chanakya (TV series)|Chanakya]]'' (1991)... King Porus
* ''[[Dekh Bhai Dekh]]'' (1993-1994)... Various characters
* ''[[Dekh Bhai Dekh]]'' (1993-1994)... Various characters
* ''[[The Great Maratha]]'' (1994) -  Mughal emperor [[Alamgir II]]
* ''[[The Great Maratha]]'' (1994) -  Mughal emperor [[Alamgir II]]
* [[Mahabharat Katha]] (1997) - Chitravahan (Chitrangada's Father)
* ''[[Shaktimaan]]''
* ''[[Shaktimaan]]''
* ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'' (1 episode – "Raaz", 1994)
* ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'' (1 episode – "Raaz", 1994)
* ''[[Sidhhi]]'' (1995)... Guru
* ''[[Sidhhi]]'' (1995)... Guru
* ''[[Aarohan (The Ascent)]]''
* ''[[Aarohan (The Ascent)]]''
* ''[[Swabhimaan]] (1995)... Kunwar Singh
* ''[[Swabhimaan]]'' (1995)... Kunwar Singh
* ''[[Maharath]]'' (1996)... Vrahaspati
* ''[[Maharath]]'' (1996)... Vrahaspati
* ''[[The Peacock Spring]]'' (1996)... Prof. Asutosh
* ''[[The Peacock Spring]]'' (1996)... Prof. Asutosh
* ''[[...Jayate]]'' (1997) Judge
* ''[[...Jayate]]'' (1997) Judge
* ''[[Aahat]] (1997)
* ''[[Aahat]]'' (1997)
* ''Chamatkaar'' (1998)... Fake sage
* ''Chamatkaar'' (1998)... Fake sage
* ''[[Amrapali (TV series) | Amrapali]]''  (2002)
* ''[[Amrapali (TV series) | Amrapali]]''  (2002)
* ''[[Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''  (2002)
* ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''  (2002)
* ''[[Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[I Luv My India]]'' (2012)... Premnath
* ''[[I Luv My India]]'' (2012)... Premnath
* ''[[Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev]]'' (2012)... Vajraang
* ''[[Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev]]'' (2012)... Vajraang
*''[[Jai Ganesha (TV Series) | Jai Ganesha]]''... Lord Brahma
* Jai Ganesha as Brahmadev
*''[[P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke]]'' (2016)... Harpal Singh
*''[[P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke]]'' (2016)... Harpal Singh


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[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male soap opera actors]]
[[Category:Indian male soap opera actors]]
[[Category:1942 births]]
[[Category:1942 births]]
[[Category:2022 deaths]]

Latest revision as of 11:46, 7 October 2022


Arun Bali
Born(1942-12-23)23 December 1942
Died7 October 2022(2022-10-07) (aged 79)
OccupationActor
Years active1990–2022

Arun Bali (23 December 1942 - 7 October 2022)[1] was an Indian actor who has worked in numerous films and television series. He played the part of King Porus in the 1991 period drama Chanakya, Kunwar Singh in the Doordarshan soap opera Swabhimaan and the Chief Minister of undivided Bengal, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, in the controversial and critically acclaimed 2000 film Hey Ram. In the 2000s, he became known for his "grandfatherly" roles like that of Harshvardhan Wadhwa in Kumkum and has even garnered popular awards for the same. He was also a National Award-winning producer.[citation needed] He hailed from a Punjabi Muhiyal (Brahmin) Family.[citation needed]

In 2001, the prominent writer, actor and director Lekh Tandon counted Bali amongst his favourite actors.[2]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Television[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Veteran actor Arun Bali dies at 79". 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. An Interview with Lekh Tandon. indiantelevision.com (13 October 2001)

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