Saurabh Shukla Biography Life Career Movies Awards & Untold Facts

Saurabh Shukla – Full Details

 Basic Information

• Full Name: Saurabh Shukla
• Date of Birth: 5 March 1963
• Age (2025): 62 Years
• Birthplace: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Playwright
• Known For: Versatile acting in comedy, drama, and villainous roles

 Early Life & Education

• Born in a culturally inclined family – his father was a vocalist in Akashvani, and his mother was a Tabla player and music teacher.
• He grew up in Delhi, where he developed a passion for theatre and performing arts.
• He studied at Khalsa College, Delhi University, and actively participated in theatre plays.

Career Journey

 Theatre Days

• Started his career in Delhi theatre.
• Gained recognition for his stage performances with groups like NSD Repertory Company.

 Entry into Films

• Made his film debut with Bandit Queen (1994), directed by Shekhar Kapur.
• Rose to prominence after his role in Satya (1998), where he played Kallu Mama.

 Television

• Acted in TV shows like Tara, Tehkikaat, and 9 Malabar Hill.

Breakthrough & Popular Roles

• Satya (1998) – as Kallu Mama (Cult classic role).
• Yuva (2004) – as corrupt politician.
• Barfi! (2012) – as a police officer.
• Jolly LLB (2013) – as Judge Tripathi, won National Film Award.
• Jolly LLB 2 (2017) – reprised his judge role with perfection.
• PK (2014) – as Tapasvi Maharaj.
• Raid (2018) – as corrupt politician Rameshwar Singh.
• Article 15 (2019) – as CBI officer.

 Awards & Achievements

• National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Jolly LLB (2014)
• Screen Awards & IIFA Awards – for various roles.
• Widely respected as one of India’s finest character actors.

 Filmography (Selected)

• Bandit Queen (1994)
• Satya (1998)
• Nayak (2001)
• Yuva (2004)
• Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
• Barfi! (2012)
• Jolly LLB (2013)
• PK (2014)
• Kick (2014)
• Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
• Raid (2018)
• Article 15 (2019)
• Dasvi (2022)

 As a Writer

• Co-writer of Satya (1998), which earned him critical acclaim.
• Has also contributed to film scripts and dialogues in Bollywood.

 Personal Life

• Very private about his personal life.
• Married (wife’s name not widely public).
• Resides in Mumbai, India.

 Personality & Legacy

• Known for his intense acting, strong dialogue delivery, and versatility.
• Can fit into roles ranging from comedy, villain, judge, politician, cop to spiritual guru.
• Considered a “scene-stealer” in Indian cinema.

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