Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953) is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 100 television shows and 70 films, known for his portrayal of the character Babuji in the television series Khichdi and its eponymous film. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi and was a part of the institute's professional repertory, performing Hindi theatre extensively before starting his career in the television and film domains.
Film career
Anang Desai started his film career in 1982 with Gandhi, in which he played Indian politician J. B. Kripalani.
Filmography Year Title Role LanguageNotesRef.1982 Gandhi J.B. Kripalani English 1986 Antaheen 1986 The Natural World - The Man Eaters of Kumaon Shankar 1986 New Delhi Times Inspector Hindi 1988 Falak (The Sky) Doctor1988 Bharat Ek Khoj Raja Ram Mohan Roy1989 Parinda Inspector MeeraniHindi1989 Parinati Lachman1990 Kroadh Jailor Aslam Khan1990 Jurm Inspector Narayan Hindi 1990 Aashiqui Mr. Paul Hindi 1992 Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda Jamuna's father1992 Angaar Doctor at State Mental Asylum Uncredited1992 Junoon Dr.Desai Hindi Uncredited1993 Lootere 1993 Sir The doctor Hindi 1993 Gumrah Ahuja1993 Amok Le chauffeur French 1993 Gunaah Rai Hindi 1994 Dilwale Dr. Deshpande1995 Tarpan (The Absolution) Pratap Singh1995 Trimurti 1995 Dil Ka Doctor Mehboob Sahle1996 Bal Bramhachari Prof. Vijay TripathiHindi1998 Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate Mr. Sharma1999 Dahek: A Burning Passion Javed Bahkshi1999: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Avinash's father Hindi Uncredited2001 Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Brij Hindi 2001 Yaadein L. K. Malhotra Hindi 2001 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai Chandan Shrivastav Hindi 2002 Mamta2002 Raaz Mr. Dhanraj upset father Hindi 2002 Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Akshaye's dad Hindi 2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Moses D'Souza Hindi 2002 Shararat Mr Sengupta Hindi 2002 Pyaasa Mr Thakur Hindi 2002 Maa Tujhe Salaam Shiva Hindi 2003 DumLeader2003 Ishq Vishk2003 Tere NaamDoctor Hindi 2003 BaghbanMr. Verma (Kapil's dad)2003 Raja Bhaiya Hindi 2003 Maa Santoshi Maa2004 Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai Hindi 2004 Madhosi Oberoi Hindi 2004 Agnipankh 2005 YakeenDoctor2005 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a WeddingSuresh JoshiHindi2005 DhamkeeJagannath Dholakia aka J.D.Hindi 2006 Humko Tumse Pyaar HaiRaj's Father2006 Sandwich The plastic surgeon Hindi 2006 Utthaan Chaudhary Hindi 2006 Sarhad PaarR. K. Gupta, Home Secretary2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love Mr Raina Hindi 2007 Good Boy, Bad BoyMr. P.K. Malhotra2008 Ek Vivaah... Aisa BhiNatasha's dad2010 Khichdi: The Movie Tulsidas Parekh Hindi Based on the sitcom Khichdi 2011 Warning Mauland Asfraf Hindi 2012 Kevi Rite Jaish Ishwarbhai Patel Gujarati Won Best Supporting Actor at 12th Transmedia Awards 2015 Take it Easy DadajiHindi2016 RustomJudge PatelHindi2022Jaysuk ZdpayoPratap RaiGujaratiTu Rajee ReGujaratiDhamanGujarati2023 Aazam Firoz Namazi Hindi Welcome ZindagiGujaratiKhichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan Tulsidas Parekh Hindi 2024Kaagaz 2PoliticianHindi2025Haq Judge H. N. VashishthHindiMalik Ni VartaGujarati2026FirkiGujarati
Television shows Pratishodh as Raghunath Verma 1988: Bharat Ek Khoj as Rajan (in Episode 3 - The Arrival of the Vedic People) Ram Mohan Roy (in Episode 41 - The Bengal Renaissance) 1990: Tenali Rama as King Krishnadevaraya 1991–92: Humrahi 1994: Byomkesh Bakshi (Episode: Ret ka Daldal/Quicksand) as Himangshu RoyArchived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: 1995: Aahat as Abhay Kumar (in Episode 7 - Death Sentence) Pritvi (in Episode 88-89 - Yaad) 1995–1996: Akbar Birbal as Birbal 1996: Karm as Mr. Solanki 1997–1998: Chattaan as Kamal Chopra 1997: Bombay Blue as Dr. Johal 1997–1999: Tanha 1998 Teacher 1998–1999: Tejaswini 1999: Basera: Special Appearance 2001 Kudrat as Udaynarayan Seth 2001-2003: Gharana 2002–04: Khichdi as Tulsidas Parekh 2003 Vishwaas as Raghuvansh Pradhan 2004: Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein 2004–2006: Reth as Gyan Pandey 2005–06: India Calling as Mr. Kapoor 2005–06: Instant Khichdi as Tulsidas Parekh 2006–2007: Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki as Jamnadas (J.D.) Thapar 2006–2007: Kashmakash Zindagi Ki as Rajdev 2006–2007 Lucky as Acharya Joshi 2007–09: Teen Bahuraaniyaan as Dwarkadas 2007–09: Lucky as Acharya Joshi 2008–09: Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family as Jayantilaal Joshi 2009: Star Vivaah: Guest appearance 2009: Ladies Special as Jassi's father 2009-10: Jo Kahunga Sach Kahunga as prosecutor KK gairola 2010: Miley Jab Hum Tum as Shashi Bhushan 2010: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Tulsidas Parekh (Special appearance) 2010: Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale as Sharma's boss 2011: Sanskaar Laxmi as Jugmohan Purohit 2011–12: Don't Worry Chachu as Popatlal Desai 2012: Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan 2012: Ek Kiran Roshni Ki as P.K. Khanna 2012–13: Alaxmi Ka Super Parivaar as Natwarlal Kapadia 2013: (German) as Rajesh 2013: Pradhanmantri as Sheikh Abdullah 2013: Chhanchhan as Matilalbhai Borisagar 2014: Main Naa Bhoolungi as Mahanto Jagannath 2014: Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala as Hasubhai Mehta 2014: Badi Door Se Aaye Hai as Judge (Cameo) 2015 Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls as Justice L.N Thakur 2015: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi...Let's Go as Anil Ahuja 2016: Chidiya Ghar as Markati's father and Gadha Prasad's Father in law 2016: Khidki as Father of Nandini Tripathi 2018: Khichdi Returns as Tulsidas Parekh 2020: Shubharambh as Fufaji- Raja's paternal uncle and a lawyer by profession 2021: Vidrohi King as Badamba king naresh 2021: Mere Sai as Gajanand Kaka 2021: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! As Danny Sharma: Anita's loving and rich father who is an NRI based on America and hates Vibhuti because of their love marriage and his unemployment 2022: Shadyantra as Shivshankar Dubey 2023: Faltu as Brijmohan 2024: Murshid 2025 Mandala Murders as Giyasuddin Khan
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