Ashok Banthia, sometimes referred as Ashok Bathia or Ashok Bhatia, is a Hindi film and TV and theatre actor and director. He is a NSD (National School of Drama) alumnus known for his roles in Australian TV miniseries Bodyline as Nawab of Pataudi Sr.
Early life and background
Ashok Banthia was born in Udaipur to a traditional business family. In 1982 he earned a diploma in theatre / dramatics from Panjab University, Chandigarh, followed by the National School of Drama, New Delhi, and a course in direction at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), in Sydney.
As he finished his courses at NIDA, he received an offer to work with Kennedy Miller's serial Bodyline, where he played the role of Indian cricketer Nawab of Pataudi Sr. He also did a role in Peter Morhan's English film The Peacock Spring, the French film Indian Orchid, and Hindi films.
Actor
2016
A Call from the Past (completed) as
Srijan- the Art / Creation
2023
The Archies as
Uncle Benny
2023
1922 Pratikaar Chauri Chaura as
Asfaq Hussain
2023
Jubilee (TV Series) as
Pratap Singh
- Jubilee (2023) - Pratap Singh
- Bewafa (2023) - Pratap Singh
- Kismet (2023) - Pratap Singh
- Rajmahal (2023) - Pratap Singh
- Taxi Driver (2023) - Pratap Singh
- Baazi (2023) - Pratap Singh
- Barsaat Ki Raat (2023) - Pratap Singh
- Dosti (2023) - Pratap Singh
2021
Atrangi Re as
Rinku's Mama 2
2021
14 Sitambar (TV Movie) as
Mishraji
2018
Gauru: Journey of Courage as
Lambardar
2017
Julie 2 as
Jeweller Agarwal
2017
2016 the End as
Swami Shraddhanand (as Ashok Banthiya)
2017
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as
Narendra Singh
2016
Kum Kum ra Pagaliya (TV Series)
2015
Makadjaala - A political trap as
Dadaji
2015
Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File as
Das's Father
2012
Cigarette Ki Tarah as
Nikhil Dabur's Father
2012
Bring on the Night (TV Series) as
Boss 1
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Boss 1
2012
Arjun: The Warrior Prince as
Bhim (voice)
2010
Chase as
Vishwajeet Rana - Udyog Mantri
2008
Ramayan (TV Series) as
Valmiki
2005
7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding (as Ashok Bhantia)
2004
Tehreer ... Munshi Premchand Ki (TV Series) as
Nayansukh
- Nirmala - Part 1 (2004) - Nayansukh
2004
Chot [Aaj Isko, Kal Tereko] (as Ashok Bantia)
2001
Suraag: The Clue (TV Series) as
Mr. Thakral / Mr. Rathore / Advocate Madan Chopra
- Episode #1.152 (2002) - Mr. Thakral
- Episode #1.112 (2001) - Mr. Rathore
- Episode #1.84 (2001) - Advocate Madan Chopra
2002
Aankhen (as Ashok Bhantia)
2002
Kali Salwaar as
Khuda Baksh
2001
Khoj (TV Series) as
Advocate Shetty
- Episode #1.36 (2001) - Advocate Shetty
- Episode #1.34 (2001) - Advocate Shetty
2000
Mission Kashmir as
Shrafat
1998
C.I.D. (TV Series) as
Annie's Father
- Kissa Anjaan Aawazon Ka: Part 2 (1998) - Annie's Father
- Kissa Anjaan Aawazon Ka: Part 1 (1998) - Annie's Father
1996
The Peacock Spring (TV Movie) as
Ram Chand
1995
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (as Ashok Bantiya)
1993
Zabaan Sambhal Ke (TV Series) as
Inspector / Maharaj
- Mohan in Trouble (1993) - Inspector
- Party Time (1993) - Inspector
- Too Many Cooks (1993) - Maharaj
1993
Bedardi as
Police Inspector
1993
Rudaali (as Ashok Bantia)
1990
Chanakya (TV Series) as
Indradutt
- Volume1 (1990) - Indradutt
1990
Mahabharat (TV Series) as
Kritvarma
- Abhimanyu Gets Killed (1990) - Kritvarma
1988
Bharat Ek Khoj (TV Series) as
Maharaja Mangal Singh / Ramoshi-1 / Kishorichandra Mitra / ...
- Vivekananda (1989) - Maharaja Mangal Singh
- Mahatma Phule (1989) - Ramoshi-1
- Indigo Revolt (1989) - Kishorichandra Mitra
- Rana Sanga, Ibrahim Lodi And Babur (1989) - Prithviraj
- The Vedic People And The Rigveda (1988)
1989
Nocturne indien as
Le chauffeur du taxi de l'hôpital (as Ashok Bantia)
1989
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro as
Vilas Naqqashe
1984
Bodyline (TV Mini Series) as
Nawab of Pataudi
- Episode #1.1 (1984) - Nawab of Pataudi
- Episode #1.7 (1984) - Nawab of Pataudi
1983
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as
Reporter
Assistant Director
1988
Tamas (assistant director)
1988
Tamas (TV Series) (assistant director - 1986)