Dheer Charan Srivastav
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Dheer Charan Srivastav | |
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| Born | 9 August 1967 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Osmania University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
Dheer Charan Srivastav also known as D. C. Srivastav (born 9 August 1967), is an Indian character actor, comedian and dialogue writer from Hyderabad, Telangana, who mostly appears in Hyderabad Deccani Urdu, Telugu and Hindi Films. He is most notable for his role as Ismail Bhai in comedy films, The Angrez (2006), Hyderabad Nawabs (2006) and Hungama in Dubai (2007).[1][2][3] He is also known for his Hyderabadi dialect humor.
Early life and education
[edit]Srivastav was born and brought up in Hyderabad. He grew up at Himaytnagar locality, and studied at Daffodils School, where his mother Pushpa Srivastav taught Hindi. He completed his intermediate from St. Anthony's High School, Hyderabad in 1985. Later he graduated from Osmania University in 1995.[2]
Career
[edit]Prior to films, he was a Network Techno Marketing Manager in Hyderabad. He is quite adept in comedy and character roles. He holds the Best Hyderabadi Deccani Urdu Comedian Award for acting in The Angrez. He acted in Bollywood movie with the Indian Film Director Ram Gopal Varma's (RGV) Department.
Filmography
[edit]As actor
[edit]- Note that Hindi may refer to the Deccani film industry.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Angrez | Ismail Bhai | Hindi |
| 2006 | Hyderabad Nawaabs | Hanif Bhai | |
| 2007 | Stalemate..Its your name | Father | |
| Hungama in Dubai | Nawaab Saab | ||
| 2009 | Manorama | Anna | Telugu |
| Sontha Ooru | Mechanic | ||
| 2010 | Golimaar | Pimp | |
| 2011 | Ayyappa Sakshi | Village man | |
| Inki toh Aisi Ki Tasi | Sheik Chilli | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Department | Shukla | |
| Login | Medical Shop Owner | ||
| 2013 | Himmatwala | Village Man | |
| Paisa Potti Problem | Chunnu Bhai | ||
| Do Nawab Hyderabad ke | Pasha Bhai | ||
| 2014 | Anaamika | Hotel Manager | Telugu |
| Paisa | Prakash's friend | ||
| 2015 | The Angrez 2 | Ismail Bhai | Hindi |
| Gangs Of Hyderabad | Ismail Bhai | ||
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Hakeem | Telugu |
| Tiger Sultan | Faizal | Hindi | |
| 2017 | 127B | Chand Miyan Ittarwala | |
| 2019 | Mallesham | Abdul | Telugu |
| 2024 | Zebra |
References
[edit]- ^ "The name is Ismail bhai". The Hindu. 23 May 2009. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ a b "When Feroz Phekoo met Ismail Bhai". The Hindu. 22 May 2007. Archived from the original on 28 December 2010. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Playing asli Hyderabadi: Actor Dheer Charan Shrivastav shot to fame as Ismail bhai and now he seems to enjoy his new identity". The Hindu. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 19 February 2013.