Aditya Pancholi

Aditya Pancholi

Born      Nirmal Pancholi

Mumbai, India

Other names     Aditya Pancholi, Nirmal

Occupation         Film actor

Years active        1985–2004, 2010–present

Spouse(s)            Zarina Wahab

Children               Sooraj Pancholi

Sana Pancholi

Aditya Pancholi is an Indian film actor working in Hindi Cinema. Aditya first came to limelight for portraying the Rajput character Chhota Ghoda in the Mukul S. Anand multi-starrer Maha-Sangram. He again gave an award winning performance in the Mahesh Bhatt film Saathi and the Sanjay Gupta directed Aatish: Feel the Fire. His performance in Yes Boss, Khilona and the double role inJung was also very well received. He has also proved his worth in many villainous roles as well, the recent being Bodyguard andRace 2.

His solo performance in Yaad Rakhegi Duniya which is the unofficial remake of Mani Ratnam's National Award Winning 1989 Telugu Film Geethanjali was brilliant. His solo performance in Sailaab, Naamcheen, Chor Aur Chaand was appreciated though films were average at the box office.

He got two nomination. In 1998 Nominated Filmfare Best Villain Award for Yes Boss and in 2011 Nominated Global Indian Film & TV Honours award for Best Villain in Striker. He is a tall actor with a height of 6'3" or (1.91 m).[1]

He is currently working with ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the period romance Bajirao Mastani, based on the love story between Peshwa Baji Rao I and his second wife Mastani. He isplaying the role of Wazir.

Contents

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•             1 Early life

•             2 Career

o             2.1 1985s

o             2.2 1990

o             2.3 2000s

o             2.4 2010s

•             3 Controversy and criticism

•             4 Filmography

o             4.1 Awards and nominations

•             5 Also See

•             6 References

•             7 External links

Early life[edit]

He is the son of the filmmaker Rajan Pancholi and Aruna. He has one sister and two brothers. He was born as Nirmal Pancholi in Mumbai, India. He went to St. Joseph's high school in Juhu, Mumbai. He is a Gujarati Ahir by caste.[2]

Career[edit]

1985s[edit]

Aditya Pancholi was spotted by a director when he was travelling in a local train for his charming good looks and personality . He was signed for six video films produced by Hiba . Hiba was owned by Nari Hira the owner of Stardust Magazine. Shahadat, (1985), Sone Ka Pinjra, (1986), Siyahi, (1986), Kalank Ka Tika, (1986), Afshar Ki Saali, (1986),Maryam Ki Beti, (1986). He made his Bollywood debut with Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha, (1986).

But it was K.C.Bokadia's Kab Tak Chup Rahungi, (1988) along with Amala another debuntante from south which established him in Bollywood. He followed up with Mohabat Ka Paigham, (1989) along with Meenakshi Sheshdri and Pyaar Ka Toofan, but both the romantic films didn't help his career. He was paired with Superstar Amitabh Bacchan and Mithun Chakraborthy in Jaadugar, (1989) and Ladaai, (1989). The latter was an average grosser. The same year saw him with Veteran actor Raaj Kumar and Dev Anand inDesh Ki Dushman, (1989) and Lashkar, (1989).

1990[edit]

Aditya Pancholi played a double role for the first time in Zakhmi Zameen, (1990) opposite Jaya Prada that of village Dafli wala Mangal and an inspector but it was Mukul S. Anand directed Maha sangram (1990), where he played the Rajput character Chota Ghoda which brought him to limelight in Bollywood as an actor. In the same year he starred with Madhuri Dixit in Sailaab, (1990). The same year he starred in Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri, (1990)' his first comedy film along with Shakti Kapoor and Kader Khan and it proved lucky as it was in the list of Top 10 films of that year. But he got his recognisation with Mahesh Bhatt directed Saathi (also known as The Companion) (1991), Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (1992), Aatish: Feel the Fire (1994), Khilona (1996), Hameshaa (1997), Yes Boss (1997),Military Raaj (1998) . He got his First Film Fare Nomination for Best Villain for Yes Boss and his role from young guy of 25 years to 40 years matured man in the Sanjay Gupta directed Hameshaa got him critical appreciation. His performance in the Sanjay Gupta directed Aatish: Feel the Fire was compared to Hollywood actor Al Pacchino and was well received by the masses and classes.His performance in the double role in Jung (1998) along with Mithun Chakraborthy and Ajay Devgan was also very well received.

He also produced his only film Chor Aur Chaand (1993) which flopped at the box office in spite of critical acclaim and great music.

2000s[edit]

He started the year with the Sanjay Gupta directed Jung (2000) where he played the role of angry inspector Khan along with Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff. In the same year he again appeared with Sanjay Dutt and Manisha Koirala in Baaghi (2000) and with Nana Patekar in Tarkieb (2000) and did a cameo in the Mithun Starrer Jodidar (2000). In the following year he had a single release in Baghawat – Ek Jung (2001) again with Mithun Chakraborthy. But his special role as Inspector in Amitabh and Akshay starrerAankhen(2002) was well appreciated.In the same year he did two more films Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002). In 2003 he played the Patriotic Ranbir Singh in Border Hindustan Ka (2003) and a cameo in the Sharukh Khan Rani starrer Chalte Chalte (2002) as a hostile business man. Sanjay Gupta directed Musafir(2004) where he played Inspector Tiger was his last film after which he took a break for five long years from Bollywood.

2010s[edit]

Aditya made his comeback as Jaleel Jalebi a strong negative character in the Chandan Arora directed Striker (2010) which got him positive response critically. He was also nominated in Global Indian Film & TV Honours award for Best Villain for his role.

After the successful Aatish: Feel the Fire and the average Hameshaa he colloborated with Sippy Films in Dum Maro Dum (2011)directed by Rohan Sippy.In the same year he was seen in a special appearance in the Salman Khan starrer Bodyguard (2011) as Vikrant.

He paid his tribute to media tycoon Nari Hira in the Emran Hashmi starrer Rush (2012) where he played the role of Roger Khanna but the film flopped. He made his Bengali debut with Idiot (2012).

He started 2013 with Mumbai Mirror which in spite of the critical appreciation and good performance by all could not do well at the box office. But Race 2 (2012) was a major hit at the box office. In fact it was the first 1 billion film of the year.

He is making his debut in Telugu this year against the southern star Venkatesh as the main antogonist in Shadow.

In 2014 he was seen in Salman Khan's Jai Ho and Shilpa Shetty's production Dishkiyaoon.

Currently Aditya is busy with three projects.Apart from Lakhon Hai Yahan Dilwale, Aditya has two movies in the pipeline, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Bajirao Mastani" and Salman Khan's production venture "Hero".

Controversy and criticism[edit]

When Pancholi was dating actress Pooja Bedi, he was accused of statutory rape of her minor domestic help (who was 15 at the time).[3] On 4 June 2013, he and his son Suraj were interrogated by police in connection with suicide of actress Jiah Khan.[4]

Filmography[edit]

Key

                Denotes films that have not yet been released

Year       Film        Role

2015       Bajirao Mastani

2014       Bloody D              TBA

2014       Dishkiyaoon

Nawab Khan

2014       Jai Ho

Dilip kadam

2013       Race 2

GodFather Anza

2013       Mumbai Mirror

2013       Shadow[5]

2012       Idiot

2012       Rush

Roger Khanna

2011       Bodyguard

Vikrant Special Appearance

2011       Dum Maaro Dum

Biscuit

2010       Striker

Jaleel Jalebi

2004       Nirhaua Riksawala           Nirhaua

2004       Musafir

Inspector Tiger (as Aditya Panscholi)

2003       Border Hindustan Ka

Ranbir Singh

2003       Chalte Chalte

Hostile businessman

2002       Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

Ashok Kejriwal

2002       Aankhen

Police Inspector (as Aditya Panscholi)

2002       Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa

Akhmash Jalaal

2001       Baghawat – Ek Jung       

2000       Tarkieb

Mohan Multani

2000       Jung

Inspector Khan

2000       Baaghi

Vikram

1999       Aaya Toofan

Noor Mohammed Azaad

1999       Benaam

1998       Military Raaj

1998       Dand Nayak       

1998       Hafta Vasuli

Salim

1998       Zanjeer

1997       Jodidar

Forest Officer

1997       Yes Boss

Siddharth Chaudhary

1997       Hameshaa

Yash Vardhan

1996       Khilona

Rajkumar

1996       Zordaar

Shiva/Tony

1996       Muqadama         Inspector Manoj Saigal

1996       Mafia

Inspector Bhagat Singh

1996       Jung

1996       Ek Tha Raja

Raj/Raj Dogra

1995       Ram Shastra

Inspector Kavi

1995       Ravan Raaj: A True Story

1995       Gambler

Inspector Shiva

1995       Surakshaa

Suraj/Maharaj Vijay

1994       Aatish: Feel the Fire

Nawab

1993       Chor Aur Chaand

Suraj "Surya"

1993       Bomb Blast        

1993       Muqabla

Traffic Constable Deepak

1993       Game    raja

1993       Tahqiqaat            Peter

1992       Tahalka

Capt. Rakesh

1992       Sahebzaade

Rahul

1992       Yaad Rakhegi Duniya

Vicky Anand

1991       Jeevan Daata     Vishnu

1991       Akayla

Ajay

1991       Saathi

Suraj

1991       Shiv Ram             

1991       Dushman Devta

Suraj

1991       Paap Ki Aandhi

CBI Inspector Vikrant

1991       Vishnu-Devaa

Insp. Devaa Prasad

1991       Hafta Bandh      

1991       Naamcheen       Rajan

1991       Laal Paree           Shankar

1990       Awaragardi        

1990       Sailaab

Krishna/Rajiv

1990       Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri

Anil/Ravi

1990       Maha Sangram  Suraj 'Chhota' Godha

1990       Taqdeer Ka Tamasha      Inspector Suryapratap

1990       Awwal Number

Ranvir Singh (Ronny)

1990       Gunahon Ka Devta

Sunny Khanna

1990       Pyaar Ka Toofan               Shyamu

1990       Veeru Dada

Amit G. Anand

1990       Zakhmi Zameen                Mangal/Raju/Inspector Vijay

1989       Ladaai

Amar D. Sharma

1989       Desh Ke Dushman           Umesh S. Gupta

1989       Lashkar Amar

1989       Jaadugar

Shankar Narayan

1989       Kahan Hai Kanoon          

1989       Mohabat Ka Paigham

Naeem

1988       Maalamaal          Chander Oberoi

1988       Dayavan

Assistant Commissioner of Police

1988       Dharamyudh

Thakur Vijay Singh

1988       Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein           

1988       Qatil       Kumar S. Sinha

1988       Kab Tak Chup Rahungi  

1987       Naqli Chehra (TV Movie)              (Guest Appearance)

1987       Abhishek (TV Movie)    

1986       Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha      Anil (As Nirmal)

1986       Maryam Ki Beti

1986       Afshar Ki Saali   

1986       Kalank Ka Tika    (video)

1986       Shingora (TV Movie)      

1986       Siyahi    (video)

1986       Sone Ka Pinjra   (video)

1985       Shahadat            

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year       Award show       Award   Film        Won

1998       Filmfare Award

Filmfare Best Villain Award

Yes Boss

No

2011       Global Indian Film & TV Honours awards               Best Villain          Striker.

No