Dhumal (actor)
Anant Balwant Dhumal popularly known as Dhumal (29 March 1914 – 13 February 1987) was an actor in Bollywood films known for playing character roles. He acted in many movies and was active from the mid 1940s till the late 1980s. He started his acting career from Marathi theatre, which paved way for Marathi cinema and later he moved to Hindi cinema, where he mostly played comedy roles and later in his career, character roles.[1][2][3] He worked in notable films such as Howrah Bridge (1958), Bombai Ka Babu (1960), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), Gumnaam (1965), Do Badan (1966), Love in Tokyo (1966) and Benaam (1974).
Anant Balwant Dhumal | |
|---|---|
 Dhumal in Howrah Bridge (1958) | |
| Born | 29 March 1914 |
| Died | 13 February 1987 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1940s–1980s |
Career
His career in acting began when he joined a drama company, where he served drinks and washed utensils. There would be occasions when artistes playing minor roles failed to turn up; this would give the spot boys an opportunity to fill in for them. This was how Dhumal landed up with bit roles in plays.
During this period, he met P. K. Atre and Nanasaheb Phatak, both big names in the drama world. Soon, he started getting recognised and bigger roles came his way. Although he eventually became famous as a comedian in films, he was more well known as a villain. He played major roles in famous plays such as Lagna Chi Bedi and Ghara Baher.
From the stage, he shifted his focus to the silver screen. He worked in big movies such as Woh Kaun Thi, Ankhen, Gumnaam, Arzoo and Sasural. His first movie was a Marathi film called Pedgaonche Shahane (1952) in which he played the role of a South Indian.[4]
He paired with fellow comedians Mehmood and Shobha Khote in numerous Hindi films, such as Sasural (1961).[5]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Pyar Ka Mandir | Patient |
| 1984 | Bijli | Sethu – Parvati's brother |
| 1984 | Duniya | Pascal |
| 1984 | Maati Maangey Khoon | Sharda's dad |
| 1983 | Bindiya Chamkegi | Daulatram |
| 1982 | Bade Dil Wala | Banwarilal |
| 1981 | Dil Hi Dil Mein | Ramdhan (Mr. Verma's servant) |
| 1981 | Jail Yatra | Constable at the beach |
| 1981 | Sannata | |
| 1981 | Daasi | Mangala's maternal aunt |
| 1980 | Sheetla Mata | Munim Ram Bharose |
| 1979 | Geet Gaata Chal | |
| 1979 | Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba | Sindhu Madhav Shastri |
| 1979 | Janta Hawaldar | |
| 1979 | Khandaan | To-be groom's uncle |
| 1978 | Maan Apmaan | Makhan's maternal uncle |
| 1978 | Anjaam | Totaram |
| 1978 | Besharam | Mukhiya |
| 1978 | Karmayogi | Kakaram |
| 1978 | Devata | |
| 1977 | Chalta Purza | Constable Balchander |
| 1977 | Dream Girl | Manager of the shop |
| 1977 | Naav Motha Lakshan Khota | |
| 1977 | Saheb Bahadur | Charandas |
| 1976 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | |
| 1976 | Ha Khel Savlyancha | |
| 1976 | Kabeela | Lalaji |
| 1976 | Udhar Ka Sindur | Sunderprasad's dad |
| 1976 | Bhanwar | Chaudhary Phuliaram |
| 1975 | Aaram Haram Aahe! | Jagge |
| 1974 | Sanyasi | Dinu – House Servant |
| 1973 | Benaam | Police Constable Havaldar |
| 1972 | Jugnu | Sheela's Father |
| 1972 | Baazigar | |
| 1972 | Do Chor | Tikamdas |
| 1972 | Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche | |
| 1971 | Haar Jeet | |
| 1971 | Jawan Muhabat | Chhote Lal |
| 1971 | Naya Zamana | Dharamdas, the landlord |
| 1971 | Woh Din Yaad Karo | |
| 1971 | Hungama | Banaspati Prasad |
| 1971 | Preetam | Gauri's Father |
| 1971 | Jaane-Anjaane | Dhondu |
| 1970 | Albela | |
| 1970 | Samaj Ko Badal Dalo | |
| 1970 | Tum Haseen Main Jawan | Seth Ganpat Rao |
| 1969 | Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? | Stewart |
| 1969 | Balak | Dharamraj |
| 1969 | Prarthana | |
| 1969 | Pyar Hi Pyar | Jattadhari |
| 1969 | Pyasi Sham | D'Souza |
| 1969 | Sachaai | Hostel Warden |
| 1969 | Tumse Achha Kaun Hai | Sheila's Father |
| 1968 | Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati | Maharaj (Jungle King) |
| 1968 | Ankhen | Studio Owner |
| 1968 | Brahmachari | Kirtandas (Taxi Driver) |
| 1968 | Mera Naam Johar | 007 / Charan Das |
| 1968 | Payal Ki Jhankar | Vaidraj |
| 1968 | Saraswatichandra | Passenger in bull cart (Savior) |
| 1968 | Suhaag Raat | Parwana |
| 1967 | Teen Bahuraniyan | Hariprasad – Radha's Father |
| 1967 | Anita | Roshandhan |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna | Gopi |
| 1966 | Woh Koi Aur Hoga | |
| 1966 | Devar | Ram Bharose / R.B. Bosay |
| 1966 | Do Badan | Mohan's dad |
| 1966 | Mera Saaya | Bankeji |
| 1966 | Preet Na Jane Reet | Rosie's father |
| 1965 | Love in Tokyo | Sheela's dad |
| 1965 | Arzoo | Munshi Ashadaulal (as Dhoomal) |
| 1965 | Bahu Beti | Nemak Das |
| 1965 | Chand Aur Suraj | Nand Gopal |
| 1965 | Mere Sanam | Bankhe |
| 1965 | Rishte Naahte | Diwanji |
| 1964 | Gumnaam | Mister Dharamdas |
| 1964 | Awara Badal | Babloo |
| 1964 | Kashmir Ki Kali | Bholaram |
| 1964 | Woh Kaun Thi? | Madhav |
| 1964 | Ziddi | Ramdas |
| 1963 | Zindagi | Chameli's dad |
| 1963 | Akela | |
| 1963 | Hamrahi | Hukumchand |
| 1963 | Holiday in Bombay | Hanuman Prasad |
| 1963 | Pyar Ka Bandhan | Lala (as Dhoomal) |
| 1962 | Aaj Aur Kal | Dhanaksingh's Secretary |
| 1962 | Anpadh | Kalu |
| 1962 | ijli Chamke Jamna Paar | |
| 1962 | Ek Musafir Ek Hasina | Ultaram |
| 1962 | Rungoli | Balabadradas (as Dhoomal) |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam | Bansi |
| 1961 | Boy Friend | Sampat |
| 1961 | Mem-Didi | Sethji |
| 1961 | Sasural | Dharamdas |
| 1960 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Munshiji |
| 1960 | Bombai Ka Babu | Mamu |
| 1960 | Ek Phool Char Kaante | Uncle – Religious |
| 1960 | Girl Friend | |
| 1960 | Jagachya Pathivar | |
| 1959 | Chhoti Bahen | Sukhiya |
| 1959 | Main Nashe Men Hoon | Munshi Totaram (as Dhoomal) |
| 1958 | Ujala | Bholu |
| 1958 | Detective | Chaudhary |
| 1958 | Howrah Bridge | Uncle Joe |
| 1958 | Khota Paisa | |
| 1958 | Phagun | Mattu |
| 1958 | Police | |
| 1958 | Sone Ki Chidiya | Film Producer |
| 1957 | Night Club | |
| 1957 | Apradhi Kaun? | Deaf & Dumb servant |
| 1957 | Ek Gaon Ki Kahani | Bansi |
| 1956 | Suvarna Sundari | |
| 1956 | Ek Shola | Pedro |
| 1956 | New Delhi | Kumar Swami |
| 1956 | Parivar | |
| 1954 | Jagriti | Man in audience |
| 1953 | Chacha Chowdhury | |
| 1948 | Jeevacha Sakha | |
| 1948 | Peera Dhaigude |
Death
Dhumal died on 13 February 1987 due to a massive heart attack.[4]
References
- Isak Mujawar (1969). Maharashtra: birthplace of Indian film industry. chief information officer, Maharashtra Information Centre. p. 152.
- Kishore Valicha (1 January 1980). The Moving Image: A Study of Indian Cinema. Orient Blackswan. p. 74. ISBN 978-81-250-1608-3.
- Sanjit Narwekar (2005). Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy. Rupa & Company. p. 1887. ISBN 978-81-291-0859-3.
- "Dhumal's Daughter Remembers".
- Hanif Zaveri (1 January 2005). Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods. Popular Prakashan. pp. 58–. ISBN 978-81-7991-213-3.
