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| Real Name: | Tiku Talsania |
| Profession: | Indian actor |
| Birthplace: | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Spouse: | Deepti Talsania |
| Age: | 69 |
Tiku Talsania (born 7 June 1954) is an Indian actor, who works in the Bollywood industry. Apart from acting in films and television serials, he also performs as a freelance theatre artist, working for Gujarati theatre.
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Tiku Talsania Biography
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| Born | 7 June 1954
Bombay, Bombay State, India
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Spouse | Deepti Talsania |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Television
Tiku has acted in a number of television serials starting with Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi in 1984, followed by hit TV serials in the 1990s like Ye Duniya Ghazab Ki, Zamana Badal Gaya, and Ek Se Badh Kar Ek.
He acted in many successful serials until the very recent Uttaran. He was last seen on the SAB TV‘s Sitcom Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo.
Films
Tiku started his Bollywood career with Rajeev Mehra‘s Pyaar Ke Do Pal in 1986. He continued to play his role as a comedian in movies such as Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka, Bol Radha Bol, Andaz Apna Apna, and Mr. Bechara from 1991 to 1996. Breaking from his comedian roles, he donned the cap of a serious character in the movie Waqt Hamara Hai in 1993.
He then acted in a number of commercially successful movies such as Ishq in 1997, Jodi No.1 in 2001, and up until Partner in 2007. He received critical acclaim for his role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s Devdas. Tiku, who played the role of the protagonist Devdas‘s caretaker Dharamdas, said that he was confident that his role would get noticed.
Talsania continued to work in films such as Dhamaal and Special 26 with minor roles, having a primary focus on television serials.
Personal life
Talsania married Deepti, with whom he has two children, a son, Rohan Talsania, and a daughter, actress Shikha Talsania, who has acted in films like Veere Di Wedding, Coolie No. 1 and I Hate Luv Storys.
Filmography (Tiku Talsania Biography)
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | Pyaar Ke Do Pal | Lakhan | |
| Duty (1986 film) | Dharamdas | ||
| Asli Naqli | Tiku | ||
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge | ||
| Pyar Ke Kabil | |||
| Sadak Chhap | Jaikishen | ||
| Kudrat Ka Kanoon | Court Spectator | ||
| Param Dharam | |||
| Insaf Ki Pukar | Municipal Inspector Narayan Singh | ||
| 1988 | Zalzala | groom’s dad | |
| Mar Mitenge | Inspector Parab | ||
| Kanwarlal | Advocate Uttamlal | ||
| Kabzaa | |||
| 1989 | Khuli Khidki | ||
| Hum Intezaar Karenge | wildlife professor | ||
| Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | |||
| Bade Ghar Ki Beti | |||
| Hisaab Khoon Ka | Satpal, Treasurer | ||
| 1990 | Pyasi Nigahen | ||
| Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | MLA Nagendra Rao | ||
| Amiri Garibi | |||
| Teri Talash Mein | |||
| 1991 | Parakrami | Unreleased Movie | |
| Inspector Dhanush | |||
| Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | newspaper editor | ||
| 1992 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | Avinash Chatterjee | |
| Jeena Marna Tere Sang | Professor Cheputkar | ||
| Daulat Ki Jung | Mr. Agarwal | ||
| Mera Dil Tere Liye | Phoolwa’s husband | ||
| Zakhmi Sipahi | Priya’s brother | ||
| Tyagi | Nand Lal Laundry Man | ||
| Paayal | Uncle | ||
| Ek Ladka Ek Ladki | Police inspector | ||
| Bol Radha Bol | Village Headman | ||
| 1993 | Shreemaan Aashique | Kalidas Mehra | |
| Phool | Santosh | ||
| Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | Patel, bar owner | ||
| Jeevan Ki Shatranj | |||
| Game | Kamal | ||
| Waqt Hamara Hai | Tejas Raj Vidrohi | ||
| Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | Advocate Homi Wadia | ||
| Shaktiman | Dhimagchand | ||
| Rang | Principal | ||
| Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | |||
| Tadipaar | Inspector Mathur | ||
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Gabbar, Security Guard | At the beginning of Movie |
| Chhoti Bahoo | |||
| Aatish: Feel the Fire | Jarnail Singh | ||
| Baali Umar Ko Salaam | |||
| Prem Shakti | Dhanraj Moneylender | ||
| Andaz Apna Apna | Inspector Pandey | ||
| Pehla Pehla Pyar | Anand’s boss | ||
| Vaade Iraade | Natwarlal Lal | ||
| Ikke Pe Ikka | Dr. Topiwala | ||
| Suhaag | Publisher | ||
| Aao Pyaar Karen | Driver, Tikuram | ||
| Zaalim | |||
| 1995 | Raja Shantipati | ||
| Raghuveer | |||
| Oh Darling Yeh Hai India | |||
| Kismat | Seth Dhaniram | ||
| Jallaad | Police Inspector | ||
| Ahankaar | Naina’s dad | ||
| Aashique Mastane | Achanak | ||
| Jawab (1995 film) | Inder Mohan Kumar | ||
| Naajayaz | A.C.P Malhotra | ||
| Ram Shastra | |||
| Hum Sab Chor Hain | Mantri | ||
| Veer | |||
| Sarhad: The Border of Crime | Hotel Owner | ||
| Hum Dono | |||
| Hulchul | Khupchand | ||
| Dance Party | |||
| Takkar | Mamaji | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | |||
| Taqdeerwala | Marwadi Seth | ||
| 1996 | Hum Hain Khalnayak | ||
| Dastak | |||
| Raja Hindustani | |||
| Mr. Bechara | Insp. V.P. Chaturvedi | ||
| Muqadama | |||
| Daraar | |||
| Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | |||
| Loafer | Hotel Client/School Principal | ||
| Chaahat | |||
| Papa Kehte Hai | |||
| Megha | College Professor | ||
| Chhota Sa Ghar | |||
| Dil Tera Diwana | |||
| 1997 | Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya | Raashid | |
| Gundagardi | |||
| Aflatoon | Police Inspector | ||
| Ishq | Bank Manager Gaitonde | ||
| Deewana Mastana | |||
| Tarazu | |||
| Ghoonghat | Sindhi Chakkiwala | ||
| Lav Kush | Prachodi | ||
| Mrityudata | Umeshchan Jain | ||
| Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Kalendra Swami | ||
| Auzaar | |||
| Hero No. 1 | Vidya Nath | ||
| Ghulam-E-Mustafa | Qawwali singer | ||
| Gudia | |||
| Judwaa | Sharma’s brother-in-law | ||
| Virasat | bali’s Lawyer | ||
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | jeweller | |
| Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | Kumar Mangat/Sher Singh | ||
| Gharwali Baharwali | Ram Gopal | ||
| Duplicate | Insp. R.K.Thakur | ||
| Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Principal | ||
| Ustadon Ke Ustad | detective/cook | ||
| Zor | Newspaper Editor | ||
| Jaane Jigar | Ganshyam’s friend | ||
| Barsaat Ki Raat | |||
| Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi | |||
| Mohabbat Aur Jung | |||
| Phool Bane Patthar | Police Constable Munnu | ||
| 1999 | Dahek: A Burning Passion | ||
| Trishakti | Laxmiprasad (Priyanka’s dad) | ||
| Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | truck driver | ||
| Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | |||
| Nyaydaata | |||
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | B.B.C. | |
| Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Ramesh Dolani | ||
| Deewane | |||
| Tarkieb | Gangaram/Musafir Singh | ||
| Mela | Murari/Sarpanch | ||
| Glamour Girl | |||
| Sultaan | Chaturbuuj | ||
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | B.K. Kakkad (landlord) | |
| Ittefaq | A.C.P. Gaitonde | ||
| Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | |||
| Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | Malkani | ||
| Jodi No.1 | Ranjit Singh | ||
| Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | |||
| Hum Deewane Pyar Ke Doctor | |||
| 2002 | Devdas | Dharamdas | |
| Hum Hain Pyaar Mein | |||
| Rishtey | |||
| Maseeha | Pinky’s dad | ||
| Deewangee | Ratan (Raj’s uncle) | ||
| Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | |||
| Shakti: The Power | Nandini’s uncle | ||
| Soch Lovely Shankar | |||
| Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Mr. Oberoi | ||
| Kitne Door Kitne Paas | Babu Patel | ||
| Kranti | |||
| Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal | |||
| 2003 | Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji | Vishwanath | |
| Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Bank Manager | ||
| Raja Bhaiya | |||
| Chori Chori | |||
| Hungama | Popat Seth (landlord) | ||
| Calcutta Mail | |||
| Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook | |||
| Dil Ka Rishta | |||
| Tujhe Meri Kasam | |||
| 2004 | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Sweety’s husband | |
| Kis Kis Ki Kismat | Nimesh Popley | ||
| Poochho Mere Dil Se | |||
| Ishq Hai Tumse | Raj Narala | ||
| Shola: Fire of Love | |||
| 2005 | Home Delivery | Gungunani | |
| Hum Tum Aur Mom: Mother Never Misguides | |||
| Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin | |||
| Tango Charlie | Ram Narayan (Lachchi’s father) | ||
| 2006 | Iqraar by Chance | radio station owner | |
| Aap Ki Khatir | Praful Shah (Kunal’s dad) | ||
| We R Friends | |||
| Phir Hera Pheri | Inspector | ||
| Love in Japan | Tiku Seth | ||
| Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride | Umesh Jumani | ||
| 2007 | Dhol | Insp. Subhash Dogre | |
| Dhamaal | Commissioner Chaturvedi | ||
| Partner | Naina’s boss | ||
| 2008 | Khallballi: Fun Unlimited | ||
| 2009 | Aao Wish Karein | Tiku Malhotra | |
| Shortkut | Tolani | ||
| 2010 | Run Bhola Run | ||
| Be Careful | Mr. Kapoor | ||
| Bachao – Inside Bhoot Hai… | |||
| Muskurake Dekh Zara | |||
| Mastang Mama | |||
| 2013 | Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara | Tayyab Ali | |
| Special 26 | Mangadas (jewellery shop owner) | ||
| 2015 | Balkadu | School Principal | Marathi Movie |
| 2017 | Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi | Kanti Bhai (Manisha’s father-in-law) | |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | Cook Ojasram Nandan | |
| 2022 | Humble Politiciann Nograj | PM Sahab | Web Series on Voot |
| 2022 | Vaahlam Jaao Ne | Gujarati film | |
| Cirkus | Veljibhai |
Voice actor (Tiku Talsania Biography)
| Year | Title | Actor | Notes |
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| 2000 | Prince No. 1 | Brahmanandam |
TV Shows
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi | ||
| 1990 | Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki | Maharaja | |
| 1991 | Zamana Badal Gaya | ||
| 1995 | Ek Se Badh Kar Ek | ||
| 2017-2018 | Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo | Paramveer Chopra (PC) |
