Alok Nath (born July 10, 1956) is an Indian film character actor known for his work in Hindi cinema and television.[6] He made his film debut with the 1982 English (and Hindi) film Gandhi, directed by Sir Richard Attenborough, which won an Oscar Academy Award for Best Picture that year.[7] He appeared in the soap opera, Buniyaad, which took the country by storm in 1986. He was also in Rishtey, which aired from 1999 to 2001.[8] He appeared in Star Plus serials like Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[9]
In December 2013, jokes and memes based on characters played by Alok Nath started trending on social media and spread quickly.[10] The Curious Case of Alok Nath - Why did Alok Nath Trend on Twitter, a case-study to analyze the content which led to the interest in Nath, became popular on 4 January 2014.[11][12][13] Reacting to the jokes, the actor admitted that he liked most of them.[14]
Nath was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women during the Indian Me Too movement in 2018 and he was charged with rape by the Mumbai Police.[15]
Nath was born in Khagaria, Bihar on 10 July 1956. Nath has a sister, Vineeta Malik, who is known for her role of Bhairavi in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Gandhi | Tyeb Mohammed | |
| 1984 | Amar Jyoti | ||
| 1984 | Mashaal | Dinesh | |
| 1984 | Saaransh | Pandit / Astrologer | |
| 1984 | Aaj Ki Awaaz | Hotel / bar owner | |
| 1984 | Pet Pyaar Aur Paap | ||
| 1984 | Sheeshay Ka Ghar | ||
| 1985 | Apna Jahan | D'Souza | |
| 1985 | Faasle | Shivraj's brother | |
| 1987 | Kachchi Kali | ||
| 1987 | Zevar | Jagdish | |
| 1987 | Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin | ||
| 1987 | Mohre | Father Braganza | |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Judge Rameshwar Dayal | |
| 1987 | Kamagni | ||
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Jaswant Singh | |
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Ustad Ali Mohammed | |
| 1988 | Main Zinda Hoon | Alok | |
| 1988 | Dayavan | Karim Baba | |
| 1988 | Agnee | Pramod | |
| 1988 | Trishagni | ||
| 1988 | Hamara Khandaan | Mr. Miranda (Ruby's dad) | |
| 1989 | Bandook Dahej Ke Seenay Par | ||
| 1989 | Joshilaay | ||
| 1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki | ||
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Veer Singh | |
| 1989 | Anjaane Rishte | Ram Mohan | |
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Karan | |
| 1990 | Sur Asur | ||
| 1990 | Insaaf Ka Suraj | ||
| 1990 | Andha Bichar | Rakesh's father | |
| 1990 | Agneepath | Dinanath Chavan | |
| 1990 | Lekin... | Ustad Meraj Ali | |
| 1990 | Shadyantra | ||
| 1990 | Hatimtai | ||
| 1990 | CID | IGP Kumar | |
| 1990 | Jamai Raja | Vishwanath | |
| 1990 | Pati Parmeshwar | ||
| 1990 | Dushman | Rakesh's Father | |
| 1990 | Din Dahade | ||
| 1991 | Netraheen Sakshi | ||
| 1991 | Majboor Ladki | ||
| 1991 | Vishnu-Devaa | Baba (Undertaker) | |
| 1991 | Ayee Milan Ki Raat | ||
| 1991 | Baharon Ke Manzil | ||
| 1991 | Pyar Bhara Dil | Porash Sunderlal | |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Colonel Singh | |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Police Commissioner | |
| 1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Raja Jai Singh | |
| 1992 | Mehboob Mere Mehboob | Mr. T. Choudhry | |
| 1992 | Khel | Anand | |
| 1992 | Gori | ||
| 1992 | Dil Ne Ikaar Kiya | ||
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Com. Yashpal Thapa | |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Anurag Singh | |
| 1992 | Meera Ka Mohan | ||
| 1992 | Sahebzaade | Kishan | |
| 1992 | Deewana | Mr. Sharma | |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Shanti Prasad | |
| 1992 | Sone Ki Zanjeer | ||
| 1992 | Tirangaa | Prime Minister | |
| 1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | Deepak's dad | |
| 1992 | Sanam Tere Hain Hum | ||
| 1992 | Police Aur Mujrim | Chief Minister | Uncredited |
| 1992 | Naseebwaala | Iqbal | |
| 1993 | Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi | Narsi | |
| 1993 | Shabnam | ||
| 1993 | Dharam Ka Insaaf | ||
| 1993 | Chingari Aur Sholay | ||
| 1993 | Aye Meri Bekhudi | ||
| 1993 | Tara | ||
| 1993 | Game | Inspector Patil | |
| 1993 | Divya Shakti | Professor | |
| 1993 | Antim Nyay | Aadesh Varma | |
| 1993 | Chor Aur Chaand | Dinkar Seth | |
| 1993 | Izzat Ki Roti | Kaka | |
| 1993 | Dil Hai Betaab | Raja's dad | |
| 1993 | Sainik | Bihari Kaka | |
| 1993 | Kasam Teri Kasam | ||
| 1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Kailash Nath | |
| 1993 | Jaan Per Khel Kar | ||
| 1994 | Sone Ki Sita | ||
| 1994 | Rakhwale | Satyanarayan | |
| 1994 | Kohk | ||
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | ||
| 1994 | Insaniyat | Hardayal | |
| 1994 | Laadla | Kaajal's dad | |
| 1994 | Kanoon | Judge Dharmadhikari | |
| 1994 | Chauraha | Masterji | |
| 1994 | Maha Shaktishaali | ||
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Mr. Ram Khanna | |
| 1994 | Gangster | Gangster | |
| 1994 | Anth | Principal Satyaprakash Saxena | |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Kailashnath | |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Kashi | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Judge Somnath | |
| 1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Kailash Nath | |
| 1994 | Mr. Azaad | Havaldar Hari Dada | |
| 1995 | Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon | ||
| 1995 | Jeena Nahin Bin Tere | ||
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta | Choudhry Amar Singh | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | Chief Minister | |
| 1995 | Gaddaar | Amar Nath (Priya's dad) | |
| 1995 | Sidhi | Aditya Diwan whom later got controlled by sadhu (vidyanand) | |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Commissioner of Police | |
| 1995 | Hulchul | Om Gautam (Chief Minister) | Uncredited |
| 1995 | Hum Dono | Vikram Saigal | |
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Lawyer Srivastava | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Dr. Neelkanth | |
| 1996 | Jai Dhakshineshwari Kali Maa | ||
| 1996 | Vijeta | Advocate Durga Prasad | |
| 1996 | Agni Sakshi | ||
| 1996 | Agni Prem | ||
| 1996 | Papa Kehte Hain | ||
| 1996 | Maahir | Amar Rai | |
| 1996 | Jeet | Prof. Sidhant Sharma | |
| 1996 | Zordaar | Sangha | |
| 1996 | Rakshak | Commissioner of Police | |
| 1996 | Talaashi | ||
| 1996 | Hahakaar | Sayed Ur Rehman | |
| 1996 | Ek Tha Raja | Commissioner Paramjeet Singh | |
| 1997 | Char Dham | ||
| 1997 | Anyay Hi Anyay | ||
| 1997 | Jeevan Yudh | Vasudev Rai | |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Abu Baba | |
| 1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | Chief Minister | |
| 1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | Vikram Singh Rathod | |
| 1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice | MP Jagat Narayan | |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | Uday Shankar | |
| 1997 | Khwaab | Priya's dad | |
| 1997 | Pardes | Suraj Dev | |
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | Alok Lucknowi | |
| 1998 | Mafia Raaj | Lawyer | |
| 1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | Police Commissioner | |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Rajeshwar's Father | |
| 1998 | Bada Din | Shankar Babu | |
| 1999 | Amruta | ||
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Rohan's Grandfather | |
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Satyaprakash Sinha | |
| 1999 | Pyar Koi Khel Nahin | ||
| 1999 | Taal | Tara Babu | |
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Ramkishan | |
| 2000 | Rahasya | ||
| 2000 | Bechainee | Chopra | |
| 2000 | Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal | Bishamber | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Ram Charan Shukla | |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Shyam Prasad Bharadwaj | |
| 2000 | Le Chal Apne Sang | Dhanraj | |
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Avinash Roy / Chatterjee | |
| 2001 | Dil Aa Gaya | ||
| 2001 | Uljhan | Mr. Mathur | |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Jagmohan Thappar | |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Rana Birendra Pratapsingh | |
| 2001 | Jaydev | ||
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Om Sharma | |
| 2002 | Kaaboo | Master (Shankar's dad) | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Rahim | |
| 2002 | Ansh: The Deadly Part | Dina Nathji | |
| 2002 | Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | Rohit's dad | |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Mr. Malhotra (Esha's granddad) | |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Dev Narayan | |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Vishnu Sharma | |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Mr. Khanna | |
| 2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Mr. Khanna | |
| 2002 | Rishtey | Judge | |
| 2002 | Angaar: The Fire | ||
| 2002 | Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse | ||
| 2003 | Dabdaba | Girdharilal | |
| 2003 | Indian Babu | Sharad Babu | |
| 2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai | Somnath | |
| 2003 | Pinjar | Shyamlal (Ramchand's dad) | |
| 2003 | Maa Santoshi Maa | ||
| 2004 | Kuchh Kaha Aapne.. | ||
| 2004 | 30 Days | Rai Bahadur Vikram Singh | |
| 2004 | Ishq Hai Teri Tumse | Usman | |
| 2004 | Police Force: An Inside Story | Commissioner of Police | |
| 2004 | Bhola in Bollywood | Mehra | |
| 2005 | Saathi: The Companion | ||
| 2005 | Vaada | Mr. Sharma | |
| 2005 | Zameer: The Fire Within | Deepraj Khanna | |
| 2005 | Tango Charlie | Mr. Anand Chauhan (Tarun's dad) | |
| 2005 | Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin | Jayshankar Chaube | |
| 2005 | That Game of Chess | Father | |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Vicky's dad | |
| 2006 | Chand Ke Paar Chalo | Chander's Father | |
| 2006 | Vivah | Krishnakant | |
| 2007 | Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | Pappu's dad | |
| 2007 | Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | Gaffoor | |
| 2008 | Mukhbir | Mammu | |
| 2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Bhushan Shrivastava | Hindi |
| 2009 | Raftaar - An Obsession | Khanna | |
| 2009 | Sanam Teri Kasam | Khanna | |
| 2009 | Thanks Maa | Warden - Juvenile Center | |
| 2010 | Life Express | Mr. Singh - Tanvi's dad | |
| 2011 | Vikalp | Indian Ambassador | |
| 2011 | Khap | Professor | |
| 2011 | Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz | Mukhiya | |
| 2014 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | Marathi film | |
| 2014 | Kill Dil | Jeewan Sambandh Insurance Owner | |
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband | ||
| 2016 | Dil Toh Deewana Hai | ||
| 2016 | Sargoshiyan | ||
| 2018 | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | Ghasitaram | |
| 2019 | De De Pyaar De | Veerendra Mehra | [17] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Rishte-Naate | Babuji | |
| 1985 | Darpan | different Roles | |
| 1985 | Titliyan | Father | |
| 1985 | Chapte Chapter | News Paper Editor | |
| 1986 | Buniyaad | Master Haveli Ram | |
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Vivekanand | Episode 47 |
| 1989 | Boond Boond | Professor | |
| 1989 | Lohit Kinare | Different Roles | |
| 1990 | Lahoo Ke Phool | Farmer | |
| 1992 | Talaash | Shankarlal Shrivastava | |
| 1993–1997 | Tara | Deepak Seth / Dipak Saigal Reborn | |
| 1994 | Daane Anaar Ke | Babuji | |
| 1994–1995 | Imtihaan | ||
| 1994-1995 | Hero Uncle | ||
| 1999–2001 | Rishtey | Babuji | |
| 1997 | Kabhie Kabhie | Babuji | Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and written by Anurag Kashyap, Akash Khurana and Vinta Nanda |
| 1998-1999 | Khiladi | Police Commissinor | |
| 2002-2006 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Saurabh Mathur | |
| 2002-2006 | Piya Ka Ghar | Bhavanishankar Sharma | |
| 2005-2006 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Yashvardhan Mittal | Rani Mittal/Goyal's father |
| 2007 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai | Baldev Kapoor | Gyan's father |
| 2007-2009 | Ghar Ek Sapnaa | Amarnath Chaudhary | Samman's father |
| 2007–2010 | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Prakashchandra Sharma | Ragini's father and Sadna's mamaji |
| 2009-2012 | Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Udaypratap Singh | Karan's father in law |
| 2011–2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Ashish Mathur | Dr. Ashutosh's adoptive father and Dr. Nidhi's maternal grandfather |
| 2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Balwant Rana | Shivani's grandfather and Raghu's master |
| 2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Babuji[18] | Father of Laal Singh (Rajesh Kumar) |
| 2014–2015 | Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali | Dada ji | LD's grandfather |
| 2015–2016 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Chandrabhan Singh Shekhawat | Tara's grandfather |
In October 2018, amidst India's Me too movement, Alok Nath was accused of rape by TV producer Vinta Nanda who worked with him in the TV show Tara in the mid-90s.[19][20] Alok Nath denied the allegation.[21] Subsequently, actresses Renuka Shahane, Himani Shivpuri, Sandhya Mridul, Deepika Amin, and an anonymous Hum Saath-Saath Hain crew member have either admitted to knowing about Nath's predatory behaviour or written about instances where they themselves have been assaulted by him.[22][23][24][25]
On 15 October 2018, Nath sued Nanda for defamation, asking for a written apology and Re 1 as compensation. He has filed the case jointly with his wife Ashu Nath.[26]
On 17 October 2018, Nanda registered a complaint against Nath in Mumbai Oshiwara Police Station.[27][28]
On 1 March 2019, Mumbai Mirror reported that Alok Najudge in a movie based on the Me Too movement.[29]
On 11 August 2019, India Today reported that rape case against Alok Nath by Vinta Nanda has been closed due to lack of evidence.[30]
References
- ↑ 'Babuji' Alok Nath turns 58 on his 'sanskaari' birthday. Zee News(2014-07-10). Retrieved 2016-01-13.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ biography-of-aalok-nath. ATULYA BIHAR. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ↑ Alok Nath trending twitter. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ↑ Alok Nath becomes latest victim of twitter jokes. Bihar Prabha(31 December 2013). Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ↑ Alok Nath to enter Marathi cinema(2014-02-05). Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ↑ boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 19 December 2006.
- ↑ indiafm.com. Retrieved 19 December 2006.
- ↑ Bollywood's favorite father figure(2008-04-28). Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ↑ Is Alok Nath the next Rajinikanth?, Bhopatkar, Tejshree(2013-12-31). Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ↑ The Curious Case of Alok Nath - Why did Alok Nath Trend on Twitter, Rajwani, Hitesh(2014-01-02). Retrieved 2014-01-04.
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- ↑ Alok Nath reacts to funny tweets about him. Zee News. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ #MeToo: Rape Case Registered Against Alok Nath. The Wire. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ↑ Meet the lesser known brother and sisters of small screen.
- ↑ Vinta Nanda Slams The Film Industry For Working With Alok Nath, jha, subhash k. Deccan Chronicle(2018-12-04). Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- ↑ Alok Nath to play 'Babuji' in Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai. TellyTRP.in(25 June 2014). Retrieved 25 June 2014.
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- ↑ #MeToo hits Sanskari Babuji Alok Nath, accused of rape and sexual harassment by TV show 'Tara' producer. dna(2018-10-09). Retrieved 2018-10-08.
- ↑ Alok Nath accused by second woman of harassment. gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Alok Nath's behaviour was open secret, says Himani Shivpuri, compares him to Jekyll and Hyde. Hindustan Times(2018-10-11). Retrieved 2018-10-12.
- ↑ MeToo movement: Renuka Shahane admits she knew about Alok Nath's reputation, shares her own story. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ↑ Sandhya Mridul extends support to Vinta Nanda, says Alok Nath attacked her on TV show sets. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
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- ↑ Alok Nath Sues Writer Who Accused Him of Rape, Demands Re 1. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
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- ↑ #MeToo: Mumbai police likely to close the rape case against Alok Nath. Here's why. India Today. Retrieved 2020-09-16.