Saurabh Shukla (born 5 March 1963) is an Indian film, theatre and television actor, director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in films like Satya (1998), Barfi! (2012), Jolly LLB Kick PK (2014).
In 2014, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Jolly LLB
Early life and background Shukla's family left Gorakhpur for Delhi when he was two years old. Here after completing his schooling, he did his graduation from Khalsa College, Delhi. His professional career began in 1984 with his entry into theatre.
Shukla began serious theatre in 1986 with roles in plays like A View From The Bridge (Arthur Miller ), Look Back in Anger John Osborne ), Ghashiram Kotwal Vijay Tendulkar ) and Hayvadan . In 1991, he joined the NSD Repertoire Company – the professional wing of the National School of Drama – as actor. The next year he got his first break when Shekhar Kapur , impressed with his work, created a role for him in Bandit Queen
Shukla also did the role of Vijay Anand's sidekick Gopi in the 1994 Doordarshan crime drama Tehkikaat Karan Razdan , but Kapur directed the first episode. He also wrote and acted in Zee TV's 9 Malabar Hill .
These days also he is doing a comic theatre play 2 to Tango, 3 to Jive .
Shukla's biggest break came when he co-wrote the script for Ram Gopal Varma 's 1998 cult classic Satya and played the role of gangster Kallu Mama in the film. He won the Star Screen Award for Best Screenplay alongside Anurag Kashyap .
"Why do I make realistic films, like Satya? Because that's the kind of films I like to do. Capturing reality is very difficult and challenging," he said in a 2000 interview to Rediff.com , making it clear that his prefers realism in his scripts. In the same interview he also talked about his preferred genre of film making – comedy :
In 2003, he wrote the screenplay for Calcutta Mail Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay . In 2008, he acted in his first international film, the Golden Globe and Academy Award winning Slumdog Millionaire
He was given Screen Awards for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) for film Jolly LLB in January 2014. He has received National Film Awards for Supporting Role (Male) for the same film Jolly LLB.
Actor
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Drishyam 3 (pre-production)
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Jolly LLB 3 (pre-production)
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Manohar Pandey (filming)
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Abhi toh party shuru hui hai (post-production)
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Alert 24X7 (post-production)
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Fear 1.0 (TV Series) (completed)
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9 Malabar Hill (TV Series)
2022
Bindiya (TV Series) as
Bada Yadav
- Episode #1.8 (2022) - Bada Yadav
2022
Pop Kaun (TV Series) as
KBC
2022
Babli Bouncer as
Gajanan Tanwar
2022
Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya (TV Series) as
Pramukh Swaroop
- Ussko Rokna Padega, Avani! (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Aur Tu Seedhe Jageyi Paatal Lok (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Sota Mayavi Ne Jagaavegi (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Raakan-Raakan, Ridhiyakan (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Chaar Ho Gayo Parimal (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Pehle Shila Tooti Ya Vishwas? (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Main Hi Nigal Gayi Apne Khasam Ko (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Yahan Kabhi Barsaat Nahi Hoti (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
- Pramukhji Chahte Kya Hain (2022) - Pramukh Swaroop
2022
Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (TV Series) as
Akhiraj Awasthi
- Jack and Jill (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
- Do You Love Me? (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
- 4 Goliyaan (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
- Bandook Aur Hawaii Chappal (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
- Seedha Sa Plan (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
- The Crying Game (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
- Band Toh Bajega (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
- Teri Baari Hai (2022) - Akhiraj Awasthi
2021
The Big Bull as
Mannu Malpani
2021
Madam Chief Minister as
Surajbhan
2019
Bala as
Hari Shukla / Bala's Father
2019
Pyaar Actually (Real Is Rare) (TV Mini Series) as
Kishanlal
- Stand Up For Love (2019) - Kishanlal
2019
Aadhaar as
Parmanand Singh
2019
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati (TV Mini Series) as
Russi Karanjia
- Justice for All (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- The Verdict (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- The Devil's Advocate (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- Find Me Guilty (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- In the Bedroom (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- Anatomy of Murder (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- State of Play (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- Rules of Engagement (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- The Runaway Jury (2019) - Russi Karanjia
- Law Abiding Citizen (2019) - Russi Karanjia
2019
Family of Thakurganj as
Baba Bhandari
2019
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai? as
Nayar
2019
Fraud Saiyaan as
Murari Chaurasia
2018
Daas Dev as
Avdhesh Pratap Chauhan
2017
Anukul (TV Short) as
Nikunj Chaturvedi
2017
Hanuman Da' Damdaar as
Kesari (voice)
2017
Jagga Jasoos as
Investigator / Lawyer
2017
Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana
2017
Khamosh Adalat Jaari Hai as
Sukhatme
2017
Jolly LLB 2 as
Judge Tripathy
2016
Dhilluku Dhuddu as
Kajal's Father
2015
Mohalla Assi as
Upadhyay Pandit
2015
Silence the Court Is in Session as
Sukhatme
2015
Kaun Kitney Paani Mein as
Braj Singh Deo
2015
Kaagaz Ke Fools as
Dev Malhotra
2015
Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File as
Special Secretary - Freedom Cell
2014
Gang of Ghosts as
Bhootnath Bengali
2014
Identity Card as
Gulam Nabi
2013
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero as
Gundappa Das
2013
Jolly LLB as
Judge Tripathy
2013
David as
Fisherman David's father
2012
Barfi! as
Sudhanshu Dutta
2012
Delhi Safari as
Bharela (voice)
2012
2 to Tango, 3 to Jive (Short)
2011
Shakal Pe Mat Ja as
Vijay Dinanath Chauhan
2011
Aarakshan as
Mantri Baburao
2011
Utt Pataang as
Nandan 'Nandu' Pandey
2011
Yeh Saali Zindagi as
Mehta
2010
Pappu Can't Dance Saala
2010
Paathshaala as
Lallan Sharma
2009
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny as
Begum
2009
Love Khichdi as
Krishnan / Guruji
2009
Luck by Chance as
Nand Kishore
2008
Oh, My God!! as
Gurdeep Singh Bhanot / Havaldar Choudhary / Doctor / ...
2008
Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors as
Diesel
2008
Slumdog Millionaire as
Sergeant Srinivas
2008
De Taali as
Godbole - Landlord
2008
My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves as
Murthy - Cameraman
2007
Staying Alive as
Shaukat Ali
2007
Showbiz as
Inder Raj Bahl
2007
Khoya Khoya Chand as
Producer Khosa
2006
Care of Footpath as
Ranga
2006
Carry On, Munna Bhai as
Batuk Maharaj
2005
Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow as
Rajesh Jalan
2005
Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak as
Pandey
2005
Yakeen as
Chamanlal, Private Detective
2005
Anniyan as
Ethirajan Naidu
2005
Mumbai Express as
Kishore Mehta
2003
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi as
Senior Bihari constable
2003
Mudda: The Issue as
Dinanath
2003
Mumbai Matinee as
Nitin Kapoor
2003
Xcuse Me as
Hotel Manager
2003
Aktion Unlimited Josh (TV Mini Series) as
Vishram P Wakatkar
2003
Yeh Dil as
Economics Teacher (as Sourabh Shukla)
2002
Karz: The Burden of Truth as
Suraj's Drunk Friend (uncredited)
2002
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai as
Lachhu Mama
2001
Moksha: Salvation as
Kale (office servant)
2001
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar as
Mama Kaanden
2001
Nayak: The Real Hero as
Pandurang
2000
Mohabbatein as
Sanjana's Father
2000
Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! as
Gaitoude
2000
Hey Ram as
Manohar Lalwani
1999
Yehi Hai Zindagi (TV Series) as
Shri Prince
1999
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan as
Mr. Malhotra 'Chhotey'
1999
Taal as
Banerjee (as Saurab Shukla)
1999
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail as
Joe
1998
Kareeb as
Birju's father (as Saurab Shukla)
1998
Colgate Top 10 (TV Series)
1997
Darmiyaan: In Between as
Mama Constable (as Shaurabh Shukla)
1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
Vilas Pandey
1995
Hum Paanch (TV Series) as
Anand Mahtur (Was shown as replacement of Ashok Saraf for April fool Episode ) (1996)
1994
Tehkikaat (TV Mini Series) as
Gopichand
- Jealousy Turns Blood (1994) - Gopichand
- The Result Of Doubt (1994) - Gopichand
- Dowry System (1994) - Gopichand
- Supari (1994) - Gopichand
- Suicide of an Actress (1994) - Gopichand
- Mystery behind Sleepwalking disorder (1994) - Gopichand
- A Missing Girl (1994) - Gopichand
- Mysterious Car Accident (1994) - Gopichand
- The Killer Gang (1994) - Gopichand
- Twins Illusion (1994) - Gopichand
- Mysterious Murder of Girls (1994) - Gopichand
- Revenge, A Forgotten Past (1994) - Gopichand
- The Green Park (1994) - Gopichand
1990
Mullah Nasruddin (TV Series) as
Spy
- Episode #1.12 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.13 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.11 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.10 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.8 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.9 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.7 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.6 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.3 (1990) - Spy
- Episode #1.1 (1990) - Spy
Writer
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Jab Khuli Kitaab (announced)
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Mat Chuko Pahlwan (announced)
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9 Malabar Hill (TV Series) (1998)
2012
2 to Tango, 3 to Jive (Short)
2011
Utt Pataang (dialogues) / (screenplay)
2010
Pappu Can't Dance Saala (story and screenplay)
2009
Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi? (written by)
2009
Acid Factory (dialogue)
2007
Salaam-E-Ishq (script)
2005
Mumbai Express (Hindi dialogue) / (dialogue)
2003
Mudda: The Issue (written by)
2003
Raghu Romeo (dialogue)
2003
Calcutta Mail (dialogue) / (screenplay)
1996
17 Sherly Road (TV Series)
Director
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Jab Khuli Kitaab (announced)
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Mat Chuko Pahlwan (announced)
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Untitled Saurabh Sukhla/Emmay Entertainment Project (filming)
2012
2 to Tango, 3 to Jive (Short)
2010
Pappu Can't Dance Saala
2009
Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi?
2000
Little Mirchi Thoda Pepper (TV Series)
Music Department
2010
Pappu Can't Dance Saala (lyricist)
2006
Mixed Doubles (lyricist)
2003
Mudda: The Issue (lyricist) / (playback singer)
1999
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail (playback singer)
Producer
2010
Pappu Can't Dance Saala (co-producer)
1994
Hum Bambai Nahin Jayenge (TV Series) (producer)
Script Department
1998
Kareeb (script associate)
Thanks
2009
Luck by Chance (very special thanks)
Self
2023
Satya - Ab Tak Pachchees (Short documentary) as
Self
2019
The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Babli Bouncer In The House (2022) - Self
- A Show Full of Stars (2019) - Self
2013
14th IIFA Awards (TV Special) as
Self
