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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}

{{Infobox person
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| name = Anil Rastogi
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| caption = Anil Rastogi
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| birth_place = Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
| occupation = Theatre, film and television actor, scientist
| education =
| awards = Padma Shri (2026)
}}

'''Anil Rastogi''' is an Indian theatre, television and film actor. He is known for his roles in ''[[Udaan (1989 TV series)|Udaan]]'', ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' and ''[[Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2|Na Bole Tum Naa Maine Kuch Kaha]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050911/cth2.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=2016-07-11}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/the-quality-of-contemporary-tv-content-needs-to-improve-anil-rastogi-1006730.html|title=The quality of contemporary TV content needs to improve: Anil Rastogi|last=|first=|date=2015-06-16|website=News 18|publisher=|access-date=2016-07-11}}</ref>

He has over 1000 theatre performances and was a former scientist of the [[Central Drug Research Institute]] (CDRI), [[Lucknow]].<ref name=":0" /> He also received Kavishala Lifetime Achievement Award - 2025.

== Early life ==
He was born in Lucknow and completed his schooling from the city, after which he attended [[University of Lucknow|Lucknow University]] for graduate and post-graduate studies.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/pehle-aap/anil-rastogi-speaks-about-his-relation-with-the-city/articleshow/22413051.cms|title=Anil Rastogi speaks about his relation with the city - 'लखनऊ मेरा शहर नहीं मेरे घर का आंगन है'|last=|first=|date=|website=Navbharat Times|publisher=|access-date=2016-07-11}}</ref> He joined CDRI in 1962 as Junior Research Fellow and retired from the Institute as Head of Biochemistry and Directors Grade Scientist in 2003.<ref name=":2" /> His doctorate degree is in microbiology.<ref name=":0" />

He is Fellow of National Academy of Sciences of India. He started working in theatre in 1962 and has done more than 1000 shows of 98 plays in Hindi (original or adapted from different Indian or foreign languages) all over the country. He has been secretary/ general secretary of one of the oldest amateur theatre group of India Darpan for more than 46 years.

In 2026, Anil Rastogi was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contribution to theatre, cinema and cultural arts.<ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive: Ishaqzaade actor Anil Rastogi on Padma Shri — science helped my art |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-ishaqzaade-actor-anil-rastogi-on-padma-shri-science-helped-my-art-award-gives-me-fuel-to-work-harder-101769355266317.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=2026 |access-date=}}</ref>

== Career ==

Anil Rastogi did several plays across the nation. He worked with eminent theatre directors like late Rajeshwar Bachchan, late Ravi Baswani, Late Raj Bisaria, late BV Karanth, late Bansi Kaul, Ajay Kartik, late Urmil Km Thapliyal, late Dina Nath, Ranjit Kapoor, Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha and others. His main works in theatre, Television and Films are as follows:

=== Plays ===
(Around 1000 shows of 98 plays)
* ''Panchhi Jaa, Panchhi Aa'' (directed by Dina Nath)as Pawan ( more than 400 shows all over the country )
* ''Rustam Sohrab'' as Rustam
* ''Taj Mahal Ka Tender'' as Shah Jahan
* ''Yehoodi Ki Ladki'' as Yehoodi
*'' A View From the Bridge ''as Eddi
*''Fando and Lis '' as Fando
*''Vibhaas (The Old world)'' as Protagonist Doctor ( 1999, 2025)
*''Kanya Daan'' as father
*'' Bare Foot in Athens'' as Lycon
*'' Harischannar Ki Ladai'' as Commissioner
*'' Kamla'' as journalist friend
*'' Tum'' as Father of Protagonist
*''Sakharam Binder'' as Sakharam
*''Balram Ki Tirtha Yatra'' as Balram
*'' Mitra'' As Protagonist
* Lighter on The Lips as Mafia Don ( 2024 )
* "Akhiri Vasant" as Protagonist ( 2022 )
* "Swaha" as Protagonist and many others ( 2023 )
* Katha Shivpal Ganj Ki as Vaid Ji ( 2025 )

=== Television ===
(More than 500 shows of various serials)
* ''[[Udaan (1989 TV series)|Udaan]]'' (1989) as SSP Bashir Ahmed<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
* ''Biwi Naatiyon Wali''<ref name=":0" />
* ''[[Samvidhaan]]'' (2014) as Calcutta Member of Parliament, N. Ahmed<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amarujala.com/lucknow/Lucknow-64024-124|title=शहर के रंगकर्मी लिखेंगे टीवी का नया 'संविधान'- Amarujala|language=hi-IN|access-date=2016-07-11}}</ref>
* ''[[Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2|Na Bole Tum Naa Maine Kuch Kaha]]'' (season 2) as Purushottam Singh Tilakdhari<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Veteran-actor-Anil-Rastogi-bags-a-role-in-Na-Bole-Tum-/articleshow/18447980.cms|title=Veteran actor Anil Rastogi bags a role in 'Na Bole Tum...' - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=2016-07-11|last1=Chandra |first1=Anjali }}</ref> (2013)
* ''[[Razia Sultan (TV series)|Razia Sultan]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Veteran-actor-Dr-Anil-Rastogi-from-Ishaqzaade-in-TVs-Razia-Sultan/articleshow/46340316.cms|title=Veteran actor Dr. Anil Rastogi from Ishaqzaade in &TV's Razia Sultan - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=2016-07-11}}</ref> (2015)
* ''Dariba Diaries'' (2014-2015) as Imam
OTTs ( Thirteen OTTs )
* ''[[Aashram]]'' (2020) Webseries as Sunder Lal ( Season 1,2,3 and part 2 of Season 3 )
* ''[[Shiksha Mandal]]'' (2022) Webseries as Umesh Mahajan
* " Bindia " as Judge ( 2023 )
* " Taali " as judge ( 2023 )
* " Rohtak Sisters " as father of Protagonist (2022)
* " Viruddha " as Politician ( 2024 )
* " Grahan " as Important witness of '84 riots ( 2022 )
* Raktanchal 2 " as politician uncle of protagonist ( 2022 )
*" The Suitable Boy' as Jeweller ( 2022)

=== Films ===
(More than 70 films to date)
* " Ye Vo Manzil To Nahin " as a pro British Officer ( 1984 )
* " Mareechikaa " as Father of Protagonist ( 1988 )
* " Khoon Baha Ganga Men " as Thakur ( 1988)
* " Samarpan ( A short Film ) as Dacoit ) ( 1989 )
* " Sambandh ( A short film on environment, won National Award ) (1990 )
* ''[[Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh]]'' (2005)
* "Bikru Kanpur Gangster" as Mentor of Protagonist (2024)
* ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' (2012) as Daddu (Parma's grandfather)<ref name=":3" />
* ''[[Gaalib]]'' (2020) as Bashir Ahmad
* " Z+ (2017) as Chief Minister of Rajsthan
* ''[[Thapppad]]'' (2020) as Justice Jaisingh, Netra's father-in-law
* ''[[Guddu Rangeela]]'' (2015) as Minister
* ''[[Raid (2018 film)|Raid]]'' (2018) as Finance Minister
* ''[[Mulk (film)]]'' (2018) as Sonkar, Murad Ali's friends
* [[Nakkash]] (2019) as Politician
* Hotel Salvation(Mukti Bhawan) (2017) as Manager of Mukti Bhawan
* ''[[Raag Desh]]'' (2017) as Kailash Nath Katju
*''[[Baraat Company]]'' (2017) as father of Protagonist
*''[[Batla House]]'' (2019) as Shivraj Patil
*''[[The Accidental Prime Minister (film)]]'' (2019) as Shivraj Patil
*''[[Chintoo Ji]]'' (2009) as Pundit Jee
*''[[Short film Aathwan]]'' (2017) in lead role of a Dementia patient
* ''[[Sitapur The City Of Gangster]]'' (2021)
* ''Ittu See Baat'' (2021)
* ''[[Bhavai (film)|Bhavai]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Alingan]]'' (2022)
* " Lakeeren, The untold story " as Mentor of main Counsel " ( 2023 )
* " Deen Dayal Upadhyaay " as Uncle of Protagonist ( 2020 )
* " Seher " as Principal of a degree college ( 2022 )
* " Tauba Tera Jalwa " as Jailor ( 2023 )
* " Godaan " as Villain ( 2023 )
* " Acting Ka Bhoot " As father of protagonist ( 2023 )
* " Kataan " as Judge ( 2023 )
* " Rae Bareilley " As Politician ( 2023 )
* " Sub Way " as politician ( 2023 )
* " Love is Blind " Politician ( 2023 )
* ' " Mission Rani Ganj " as father of Miner ( 2024 )
* " Bengaal 1947 " as father of Protagonist ( 2024 )
* " Mahadeo Ka Gorakhpur " as a Retired IAS officer ( 2024 )
* ''Mohe Pyar Ke Rang Men Rang Sajna'' (2024), a Bhojpuri Film
* Dulhania Le Aayegi ( 2025 ) as Doctor friend of father of protagonist
* Bolo Har Har Shambhoo ( 2025 ) A Kashmiri pundit who migrated first from Pakistan and then from Kashmir

;TV Commercials ( 24 )
*'' KBC Promo Yahan Paise Hi Nahin Dil Bhi Jeete Jate Hain ''(2015)
*''Kala Hit Kone men Jhadu ke itne paise'' (2018–20)
*''Hero Motor Bike''( 2014)
* Symphoni Fan (2016)
* Gold Medal Electricals
* Finolex Pipes
* Shekhar Multi Speciality Hospital
* Ikon Steel

=== Main Awards (National and State Awards) ===

*'' National [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] ''Highest award of country in Acting (2023)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Janaki |first1=S. |title=Sangeet Natak Akademi awards mark a milestone in artistes’ lives |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-mark-milestones-in-artistes-lives/article67942264.ece |access-date=8 July 2025 |publisher=the Hindu |date=14 March 2024}}</ref>
* [[Kalidas Samman]], Highest Award in Theatre of Government of Madhya Pradesh
*'' [[Yash Bharti]]'' ( Highest Award of Uttar Pradesh Government (2017)
*''UP [[Sangeet Natak Academy]] Fellow'' (2008)
* " National Academy Of Sciences of India Fellow ( 1999 )
*'' UP [[sangeet Natak Academy]] Award ''(1984)
* DD UP Life Time Achievement Award ( 2024 )
* UP Urdu Academy Bharat Ratan Atal Urdu Samman ( 2024 )

=== Other Awards ===
* Pataliputra Life Time Achievement Award of Prangan Patna ( 2024 )
* " Canmass Life Time Achievement Award Paradeep ( 2024 )
* " Life Time Achievement Award of Society of Laryngologists of India ( 2024 )
* " Justice SC Verma Memorial Award 2024 by Kalaakaar Association ( 2024 )
* " Late Raju Srivastava Memorial Award by Awadhi Vikaas Sansthaan ( 2023 )
* " Life Time Achievement Award for Film Acting by Rashtriy Manav Adhikaar Suraksha Parishad ( 2023 )
* " Zindagi Award by News Time Nation ( 2023 )
* " Golden Personality of India Award by Sarthak welfare Society ( 2023 )
* " Bharat Gaurav Samman " by World Human Rights Council ( 2023 )
* " Bharatmuni Rang Bharty Samman " by Rang Bharty ( 2023 )
' " Award e Tiranga Samman " by Alliance and Social Cultural Society ( 2023 )
* " Udaan Lata Mangeshkar Samman " by Udaan Nritya Samiti ( 2023 ) and several others

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{YouTube|title=Anil Rastogi from Ishaqzaade in &TV’s Razia Sultan|id=SOGyFlASJ7U}}

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