Popular as a villain, sometimes a father, or business tycoon, Dalip Tahil has been a common face in the Bollywood films. He has done countless films in his career, which may be as character roles, but none of them were insignificant. Dalip Tahil was born on October 30, 1952. He is a reputed Indian film, television and theatre actor. Dalip Tahil did his schooling from the elite Sherwood College in Nainital and later graduated from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
Dalip Tahil made his acting debut playing a minor role in the 1974 film Ankur and his first breakthrough role in the 1980 is
Ramesh Sippy`s film Shaan. He appeared in more than 100 Bollywood films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, mostly playing character and villain roles. His roles were diverse and ranged from the main villain, henchman, father, relative and police officer. Dalip Tahil also had a brief appearance in the highly acclaimed 1982 international award-winning film Gandhi and two Merchant-Ivory English-language films: The Deceivers and The Perfect Murder (both released in 1988). He returned to Bollywood after a short break, and appeared in the films Shakalaka Boom Boom, Partner (2007) and Race (2008)
Dalip Tahil played roles in Sanjay Khan`s television serial The Sword of Tipu Sultan and Ramesh Sippy`s Buniyaad on television. He got international recognition when he played the character of Dan Ferreira in the popular British BBC television soap opera EastEnders in 2003. He has appeared in many Indian stage plays and internationally he is best recognized for starring in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals Bombay Dreams and Evita in the London West End.
Filmography of Dalip Tahil
| Hello_ -film -2008 |
Nuclear Secrets -2007 |
Mann -1999 |
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke -1993 |
Buniyaad -1987 |
| Kisaan -2008 |
Paarewari -2004 |
Ghulam -1998 |
King Uncle -1993 |
Dance Dance -1987 |
| Raat Gayi Baat Gayi -2008 |
EastEnders -2003 |
Soldier -1998 |
Deewana -1992 |
Aakhree Raasta -1986 |
| Sajna Ve Sajna -2008 |
Talaash: The Hunt Begins... -2003 |
Judwaa -1997 |
Vishwatma -1992 |
Sultanat -1986 |
| Zindagi Tere Naam -2008 |
Maine Dil Tujhko Diya -2002 |
Ishq -1997 |
Saudagar -1991 |
Trikaal -1985 |
| Rock On -2008 |
Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega -2001 |
Gupt: The Hidden Truth -1997 |
Ajooba -1991 |
Arth -1982 |
| God Tussi Great Ho -2008 |
Ajnabee -2001 ... Priya`s father |
Jeet -1996 |
Kishen Kanhaiya -1990 |
Gandhi -1982 |
| Love Story 2050 -2008 |
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke -2001 |
Imtihaan -1995 |
Tridev -1989 |
Shakti -1982 |
| Race -2008 |
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai -2001 |
Raja -1995 |
Ram Lakhan -1989 |
Shaan -1980 |
| Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal -2007 |
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani -2000 |
Aatank Hi Aatank -1995 |
The Perfect Murder -1988 |
Ankur -1974 |
| Hello -2007 |
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai -2000 |
Suhaag -1994 |
The Deceivers -1988 |
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| Partner -2007 |
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke -2000 |
Baazigar -1993 |
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak -1988 |
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| Shakalaka Boom Boom -2007 |
Chal Mere Bhai -2000 |
Darr -1993 |
Jalwa -1987 |
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