
An actor is more than just a successful film manufacturer; a true craftsman is someone who earns a special place for himself in everybody's cout by performing. Individuals with skill are admired in all walks of life, whether it's sports or show business. Today we are going to talk about one of the most accomplished and talented actors in Hindi cinema who has managed to create a unique identity not just in the industry but also in the eyes of the audience which even accomplished actors fail to do today.
Who is this phenomenal Bollywood star?
This is none other than Saurabh Shukla who was born on 5th March 1963, in Gorakhpur. He belongs to a family who had a background in art. His parents were experts of classical music. Particularly his mother, Jogmaya Shukla is said to be the first lady tabla player in Indian music. When Saurabh was merely two years old, his family shifted to Delhi. He did his primary schooling from Delhi and completed his graduation from Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College. After completing his studies, he stepped into theater world in 1984.
Shekhar Kapur introduced him in the industry
Saurabh Shukla after gaining some recognition in theater joined the National School of Drama, The Repertoire Company in 1991.
In 1994, he used his astounding acting skills to impress director Shekhar Kapur, which earned him a place in the film 'Bandit Queen'. He marked his entrance to Bollywood by portraying the character 'Kailash' in the film. Even though he released various films throughout the initial phase of his career, not all were successful in the box office. His most distinctive role was 'Kallu Mama' in the film 'Satya', which helped him to distinguish himself in the industry along with gaining significant recognition in 1998.
Recognition came after this film
Saurabh Shukla was able to maintain his status in Bollywood after his role in ‘Satya’. He was also a co-writer of the film, which is interesting to note. Following that, he acted extraordinarily well in a series of blockbusters like ‘Jolly LLB’, ‘Barfi’, ‘OMG’, ‘Kick’. The audience always enjoys his unique combination of comic timing with serious roles. His comic roles are always paired with spontaneity and depth in the character, which makes each one different. In addition to films, he has done several web series and TV shows too.
Has worked in more than 100 films: Shukla 100 Films Worked In
Film industry in Hindi cinema has had an inflow of talent in the last two decades or four. They have expanded their boundaries and taken pace with how the environment is now. As for Shukla his contribution as an actor has been observed for over the last forty years. In his four decade career, he has participated in the making of over a hundred films to date. Saurabh is 62 now and was born in the year 1961. His magic and skills of acting still dominate the claim and save the lot of hero’s who have suspicion of being great Saurabh Shukla in the film industry. Shukla is a grat Bollywood actor and with sheer perseverance and dedication has proved to the world that nothing is unachievable.
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