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Dalip Tahil
Dalip Tahil (born Dalip Tahilramani on 30 October 1952) is a veteran Indian actor whose career spans stage, film, television and even international productions. He was born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh to a Sindhi Hindu family that migrated from Sindh during the Partition, and his early fascination with performance began at Sherwood College in Nainital, where he first appeared on stage at the age of ten. Winning the Kendall Cup three times for best actor, he showcased his talent in productions such as My Three Angels and Macbeth, laying the groundwork for a life devoted to the dramatic arts. After a brief stint at Aligarh Muslim University, he completed his degree at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, before joining the Theatre Group Bombay and training under renowned directors Alyque and Pearl Padamsee, where he played iconic roles like John the Baptist in Godspell and Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire. Tahil’s breakthrough in cinema came when director Shyam Benegal cast him in Ankur (1974), and he later gained fame for memorable villainous characters in Bollywood hits such as Baazigar (1993) as Madan Chopra, Raja (1995), and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993). His versatility extended to English-language films like The Deceivers and The Perfect Murder, and he portrayed historical figures like Jawaharlal Nehru in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and Rupert Desai in Mission Mangal (2019). On television, he earned a cult following in the United Kingdom as Dan Ferreira on the BBC soap EastEnders (2003) and later appeared as King Dasaratha in Siya Ke Ram (2015‑2016). In addition to acting, he released a music album titled Raaz Ki Baaten, demonstrating his artistic breadth. Over more than four decades, Dalip Tahil has contributed to over a hundred films and numerous stage productions, cementing his status as a respected and enduring figure in Indian entertainment.
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Given Name: Dalip Tahilramani
Born: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Citizenship: Indian
Birthday: October 30, 1952
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1974-present
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Movies Featuring Dalip Tahil
Toolsidas Junior
Basmati Blues
IB 71
Mission Mangal
Isi Life Mein
Ishkq in Paris
Loot
Anjaan
It’s Entertainment
Daas Dev
Gang
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Kranti
Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai
Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
Ajnabee
Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
Talaash: The Hunt Begins
Chal Mere Bhai
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Shakalaka Boom Boom
Prem Qaidi
Phool Bane Angaray
Shaan
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Partner
Sultanat
Janbaaz
Dance Dance
Yateem
Ram Lakhan
Guilty
Special Ops
Thanedaar
Dancer
Saudagar
My Dear Kuttichathan
Past, Present, and Future
Nazrana
Tridev
Ajooba
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Love Love Love
Darbar
12 “o” CLOCK
Aakhree Raasta
Jalwa
The Perfect Murder
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
Dancer
Tridev
Darbar
Dil Tera Diwana
Raja
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Baaz
Baazigar
King Uncle
Zulmi
Rock On!!
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Achanak
Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
Vishwatma
Elaan
I Can’t Think Straight
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
God Tussi Great Ho
Dahek A Burning Passion
Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj
Dil Bole Hadippa!
Darr
Dhanwaan
Dulaara
Suhaag
Mann
Kuberaa
Kisaan
Soldier
Bambai Ka Babu
Jeet
Aadmi Khilona Hai
Victory
Keemat
Career Timeline
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2002
Kranti
Home Minister Sharatchandra Agashe
Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai
Gujral
Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
Chopra
2001
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
Krishna
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Rajiv Chopra
Ajnabee
Priya's father
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Ranjit Malhotra
Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat
Lord Bhardwaj
2000
Gang
Commissioner Shamsher Singh
Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
Shakti Malik
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
Boss
Chal Mere Bhai
Balraj Oberoi
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar Singhal
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Mr. Chinoy
1999
Zulmi
Zorawar
Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
Dahek A Burning Passion
Bhushan Roshan
Mann
Pratap Rai Singhania
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Mr. Verma
Baazigar
Madan Chopra
King Uncle
Pradeep Mallik
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
Mr. Bijlani
Darr
Captain Mehra
Dhanwaan
Manmohan Chopra
Aadmi Khilona Hai
Rangraj
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