Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Kulbhushan Kharbanda (born 21 October 1944) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Punjabi films. He is best known for his role as the antagonist Shakaal in Shaan (1980), Starting off with the Delhi-based theatre group 'Yatrik' in the 1960s, he moved to films with Sai Paranjpye's Jadu Ka Shankh in 1974. He worked in several parallel cinema films before working in the mainstream Hindi film industry. He appeared in Mahesh Bhatt's classic Arth (1982), Ek Chadar Maili Si (1986), Waaris (1988), and in all three parts of Deepa Mehta's Elements trilogy: Fire (1996), Earth (1998), and Water (2005). After nearly two decades he was seen on the theatre stage at the Padatik Theatre in Kolkata in the production of Atmakatha, directed by Vinay Sharma.
Acted in
Crew
2024
as Nanu
Ardh
2022
Guilty Minds
2022
as L N Khanna
Kamathipura
2021
Khandaani Shafakhana
2019
as Mamaji
No Fathers in Kashmir
2019
as Abdul Rashid
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
2019
as Dixit Ji
Mirzapur
2018
as Satyanand Tripathi / Bauji
Soorma
2018
as Chairman of Indian Hockey Federation
Aatishbaazi Ishq
2016
Azhar
2016
as Wajihuddin
Love Shots
2016
Beeba Boys
2015
as Mr. Johar
Brothers
2015
as Principal Shobhit Desai
Zed Plus
2014
as Prime Minister
Haider
2014
as Hussain Meer
Kirpaan
2014
as Beeru's Father
Delhi in a Day
2012
as Mukhund
Khushiyaan
2011
as Raj's Dad
Fernes Land
2011
as Pamma
Kurbaan
2009
as Mansoori
Ek: The Power of One
2009
as Kripal Singh
Aloo Chaat
2009
as Puroshottum
Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari
2009
as Roshanlal Chawla (Lalaji)
EMI
2008
as Chandrakanth
Jodhaa Akbar
2008
as Raja Bharmal
Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava
2008
as The Guru
Manorama Six Feet Under
2007
as Minister P.P. Rathore
Umrao Jaan
2006
Lage Raho Munna Bhai
2006
as Kkhurana
Fight Club: Members Only
2006
as Suhas
Main tu Assi Tussi
2006
as Hukumdeen / Hukum Singh
Water
2005
as Sadananda
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
2005
as Uttamchand Malhotra
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004
as Judge
I Proud to Be an Indian
2004
as I's father
Agni Pankh
2004
Pinjar
2003
as Mohanlal
Hawayein
2003
as Sarabjeet's Father
Chori Chori
2003
as Mr. Malhotra
Bollywood/Hollywood
2002
as Mr. Singh
Monsoon Wedding
2001
as C. L. Chadha
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001
as Raja Puran Singh Chawla
Refugee
2000
Hera Pheri
2000
as Devi Prasad
Badal
2000
Pukar
2000
as Major General
Bulandi
2000
as Ramsingh Thakur
Mela
2000
as Minister
Dillagi
1999
Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
1999
as Nisha's father
China Gate
1998
as Maj. Kailashnath Gupta
Soldier
1998
Earth
1998
as Imam Din
Maharaja
1998
as Hanuman Baba
Major Saab
1998
as Raja Thakur
Dildara
1998
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
Fire
1997
as Ashok
Banarasi Babu
1997
as Gopi's father
Yes Boss
1997
as Siddharth Chaudhary's Father in Law
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
1997
as Dr. Gandhi
Border
1997
as Pagheeram
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
1997
as Teacher
Dil Ke Jharoke Main
1997
as Mahendrapratap Rai
Maachis
1996
as Commander
Loafer
1996
as Vidyapathi Kumar
Nirbhay
1996
as Father Francis
Angrakshak
1995
Naseem
1995
as Naseem's Father
Veergati
1995
as Havaldar
Sarhad
1995
as Chiklea
Coolie No. 1
1995
Baazi
1995
as Commissioner Mazumdar
Vaade Iraade
1994
Mohra
1994
as Jailer (Roma's dad)
Mahakaal
1994
as Anita's Father
Aaja Sanam
1994
Ek Hi Raasta
1993
as Bhagat Singh
Izzat Ki Roti
1993
Antim Nyay
1993
as Lala Ranjan
Damini
1993
as Mr Gupta
Bekhudi
1992
as Rohit's father
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
1992
as Ramlal Sharma
Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana
1992
as Raghuvir Singh
Banjaran
1991
as Rana Uday Ban Singh Sesodia
Henna
1991
as Chandni's father
Raiszaada
1990
as Police Commissioner Durjan
Sailaab
1990
as Dr. Din
Gunahon ka devta
1990
as Dabar / Goenka
Ghayal
1990
as Police Commissioner Ashok Pradhan
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Vithal
Main Tera Dushman
1989
as Jwalaprasad
Joshilaay
1989
as Raja Singh
Yateem
1988
as Inspector. Shiv Kumar Yadav
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1988
as Vinay Saxena
Trinetrudu
1988
Hum To Chale Pardes
1988
as Kul
Mera Muqaddar
1988
as Vijay
Main Zinda Hoon
1988
as Father
Veerana
1988
as Thakur Mahendra Pratap
Hum Farishte Nahin
1988
as Shivraj Verma
The Discovery of India
1988
as Akbar
Uttar Dakshin
1987
as Krishna Kant
Jaan Hatheli Pe
1987
as Shankar Chinoy
Marte Dam Tak
1987
as Gangster P.C. Mathur
The Essence
1987
Ek Chadar Maili Si
1986
as Trilok
Janbaaz
1986
as Mr. Rai
New Delhi Times
1986
as Jugal Kishor (J.K.)
Mohabbat Ki Kasam
1986
as Thakur Vikram Singh
Zamana
1985
as Jogeshwar Dayal "J.D."
Geraftaar
1985
as Vidyanath's Lawyer (Guest Appearance)
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1985
as Jeeva Sahay
Zabardast
1985
as Dr. Sehgal
Ghulami
1985
as Havaldar Gopi Dada
Lava
1985
as Kul Verna
Duniya
1984
as Teja
Manzil Manzil
1984
as Mr. Malhotra
Utsav
1984
as Teacher of Aryak
Blind Alley
1984
Bandh Honth
1984
The Market Place
1983
as Mr. Gupta
Arth
1982
as Inder Malhotra
Swami Dada
1982
Shakti
1982
as K. D. Narang
Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da
1982
as Shamsher Singh
Prem Rog
1982
as Chote Thakur Virendra 'Vir' Singh
Silsila
1981
as Inspector Kulbhushan
Chann Pardesi
1981
as Harnek/Nek
Chakra
1981
as Anna
The Age of Vice
1981
as Bal Raj/Bhima
Bulundi
1981
as Viju Mohanty
Nakhuda
1981
Shaan
1980
as Shakal
Solva Sawan
1979
The Obsession
1978
as Lalal Ramjimal
The Role
1977
as Harilal
The Churning
1976
as Sarpanch
Night's End
1975
Jadu Ka Shankh
1974
Pashmeena
as Baba