Alok Nath

Alok Nath (born 10 July 1956) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema and television.

Career He made his film debut with the 1982 English (and Hindi) film Gandhi, directed by Sir Richard Attenborough, which won an Oscar Academy Award for Best Picture that year. He appeared in the soap opera, Buniyaad, which took the country by storm in 1986 when was in his 20s and by the time show ended he had played the role of 80 years old man in that show. He was also in Rishtey, which aired from 1999 to 2001. He appeared in Star Plus serials like Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

In December 2013, jokes and memes based on characters played by Alok Nath started trending on social media and spread quickly. The Curious Case of Alok Nath - Why did Alok Nath Trend on Twitter, a case-study to analyze the content which led to the interest in Nath, became popular on 4 January 2014. Reacting to the jokes, the actor admitted that he liked most of them.

After Nath was accused of rape by writer-producer Vinda Nanda and sexual misconduct by multiple women during the Indian Me Too movement in 2018, the Mumbai Police opened an investigation against him, but the case was closed by the police in 2019 due to the lack of evidence. Nath and his wife sued Nanda for defamation.

Personal life

Nath was born in Khagaria in Bihar state on 10 July 1956. Nath has a sister, Vineeta Malik, she is known for the portrayal of the character Bhairavi in the television series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The actress Neena Gupta reportedly stated that Nath was her first boyfriend in 1980s and she moved to Mumbai to be with him. He later married Ashu Singh

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes 1982 Gandhi Tyeb Mohammed 1984 Amar Jyoti Mashaal Dinesh Saaransh Pandit / Astrologer Aaj Ki Awaaz Hotel / bar owner Pet Pyaar Aur Paap Sheeshay Ka Ghar 1985 Apna Jahan D'Souza Faasle Shivraj's brother 1987 Kachchi Kali Zevar Jagdish Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin Mohre Father Braganza Marte Dam Tak Judge Rameshwar Dayal Kamagni 1988 Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak Jaswant Singh Kabzaa Ustad Ali Mohammed Main Zinda Hoon Alok Dayavan Karim Baba Agnee Pramod Trishagni Hamara Khandaan Mr. Miranda (Ruby's dad) 1989 Bandook Dahej Ke Seenay Par Joshilaay Kasam Suhaag Ki Suryaa: An Awakening Veer Singh Anjaane Rishte Ram Mohan Maine Pyar Kiya Karan 1990 Sur Asur Insaaf Ka Suraj Andha Bichar Rakesh's father Agneepath Deenanath Chauhan Lekin... Ustad Meraj Ali Shadyantra Hatimtai CID IGP Kumar Jamai Raja Vishwanath Pati Parmeshwar Dushman Rakesh's Father Din Dahade 1991 Netraheen Sakshi Majboor Ladki Vishnu-Devaa Baba (Undertaker) Ayee Milan Ki Raat Baharon Ke Manzil Pyar Bhara Dil Porash Sunderlal Phool Bane Angaray Colonel Singh Shanti Kranti Police Commissioner Maut Ki Sazaa Raja Jai Singh 1992 Mehboob Mere Mehboob Mr. T. Choudhry Khel Anand Gori Dil Ne Ikaar Kiya Shola Aur Shabnam Com. Yashpal Thapa Vishwatma Anurag Singh Meera Ka Mohan Sahebzaade Kishan Deewana Mr. Sharma Bol Radha Bol Shanti Prasad Sone Ki Zanjeer Tirangaa Home Minister Sapne Sajan Ke Deepak's dad Sanam Tere Hain Hum Police Aur Mujrim Chief Minister Uncredited Naseebwaala Iqbal 1993 Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi Narsi Shabnam Dharam Ka Insaaf Chingari Aur Sholay Aye Meri Bekhudi Tara Game Inspector Patil Divya Shakti Professor Antim Nyay Aadesh Varma Chor Aur Chaand Dinkar Seth Izzat Ki Roti Kaka Dil Hai Betaab Raja's dad Sainik Bihari Kaka Kasam Teri Kasam Zakhmo Ka Hisaab Kailash Nath Jaan Per Khel Kar 1994 Sone Ki Sita Rakhwale Satyanarayan Kohk Zamane Se Kya Darna Insaniyat Hardayal Laadla Kaajal's dad Kanoon Judge Dharmadhikari Chauraha Masterji Maha Shaktishaali Saajan Ka Ghar Mr. Ram Khanna Gangster Gangster Anth Principal Satyaprakash Saxena Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Kailashnath Eena Meena Deeka Kashi Zaalim Judge Somnath Sangdil Sanam Kailash Nath Mr. Azaad Havaldar Hari Dada 1995 Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon Jeena Nahin Bin Tere Jai Vikraanta Choudhry Amar Singh Hathkadi Chief Minister Gaddaar Amar Nath (Priya's dad) Sidhi Aditya Diwan whom later got controlled by sadhu (vidyanand) Ravan Raaj: A True Story Commissioner of Police Hulchul Om Gautam (Chief Minister) Uncredited Hum Dono Vikram Saigal Ram Shastra Lawyer Srivastava Kartavya Dr. Neelkanth 1996 Jai Dhakshineshwari Kali Maa Vijeta Advocate Durga Prasad Agni Sakshi Agni Prem Papa Kehte Hain Maahir Amar Rai Jeet Prof. Sidhant Sharma Zordaar Sangha Rakshak Commissioner of Police Talaashi Hahakaar Sayed Ur Rehman Ek Tha Raja Commissioner Paramjeet Singh 1997 Char Dham Anyay Hi Anyay Jeevan Yudh Vasudev Rai Lahoo Ke Do Rang Abu Baba Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha Chief Minister Dil Kitna Nadan Hai Vikram Singh Khuran Insaaf: The Final Justice MP Jagat Narayan Ghoonghat Uday Shankar Khwaab Priya's dad Pardes Suraj Dev 1998 Tirchhi Topiwale Alok Lucknowi Mafia Raaj Lawyer Vinashak – Destroyer Police Commissioner Kabhi Na Kabhi Rajeshwar's Father Bada Din Shankar Babu 1999 Amruta Aa Ab Laut Chalen Rohan's Grandfather Silsila Hai Pyar Ka Satyaprakash Sinha Pyar Koi Khel Nahin Taal Tara Babu Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United Ramkishan 2000 Rahasya Bechainee Chopra Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal Bishamber Aaghaaz Ram Charan Shukla Khiladi 420 Shyam Prasad Bharadwaj Le Chal Apne Sang Dhanraj 2001 Hum Deewane Pyar Ke Avinash Roy / Chatterjee Dil Aa Gaya Uljhan Mr. Mathur Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Jagmohan Thappar Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Rana Birendra Pratapsingh Jaydev Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Om Sharma 2002 Kaaboo Master (Shankar's dad) Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Rahim Ansh: The Deadly Part Dina Nathji Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage Rohit's dad Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Mr. Malhotra (Esha's granddad) Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam Dev Narayan Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai Vishnu Sharma Dil Hai Tumhaara Mr. Khanna Jeena Sirf Merre Liye Mr. Khanna Rishtey Judge Angaar: The Fire 2003 Dabdaba Girdharilal Indian Babu Sharad Babu Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai Somnath Pinjar Shyamlal (Ramchand's dad) Maa Santoshi Maa 2004 Kuchh Kaha Aapne.. 30 Days Rai Bahadur Vikram Singh Ishq Hai Teri Tumse Usman Police Force: An Inside Story Commissioner of Police Bhola in Bollywood Mehra 2005 Saathi: The Companion Vaada Mr. Sharma Zameer: The Fire Within Deepraj Khanna Tango Charlie Mr. Anand Chauhan (Tarun's dad) Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin Jayshankar Chaube That Game of Chess Father 2006 Mere Jeevan Saathi Vicky's dad Chand Ke Paar Chalo Chander's Father Vivah Krishnakant 2007 Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya Pappu's dad Sirf Romance: Love by Chance Gaffoor 2008 Mukhbir Mammu Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi Bhushan Shrivastava Hindi 2009 Raftaar - An Obsession Khanna Sanam Teri Kasam Khanna Thanks Maa Warden - Juvenile Center 2010 Life Express Mr. Singh - Tanvi's dad 2011 Vikalp Indian Ambassador Khap Professor Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz Mukhiya 2014 Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra Marathi film Kill Dil Jeewan Sambandh Insurance Owner 2015 Second Hand Husband 2016 Dil Toh Deewana Hai Sargoshiyan 2018 Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety Ghasitaram 2019De De Pyaar DeVeerendra Mehra 2020Jai Mummy DiSanjog Luthra (Sanju Ji)2025 De De Pyaar De 2Veerendra MishraComeback film

Television

Year Title Role Notes 1980 Rishte-Naate Babuji 1985 Darpan Various Roles Titliyan Father Chapte Chapter News Paper Editor 1986 Buniyaad Master Haveli Ram 1988 Bharat Ek Khoj Vivekanand Episode 47 1989 Boond Boond Professor 1989 Lohit Kinare Different Roles 1990 Lahoo Ke Phool Farmer 1992 Talaash Shankarlal Shrivastava 1993–1997 Tara Deepak Seth / Dipak Saigal Reborn 1994 Daane Anaar Ke Babuji 1994–1995 Imtihaan 1994-1995 Hero Uncle 1999–2001 Rishtey Babuji 1997 Kabhie Kabhie Babuji Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and written by Anurag Kashyap, Akash Khurana and Vinta Nanda 1998-1999 Khiladi Police Commissinor 2002-2006 Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani Saurabh Mathur 2002-2006 Piya Ka Ghar Bhavanishankar Sharma 2005-2006 Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki Yashvardhan Mittal Rani Mittal/Goyal's father 2007 Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai Baldev Kapoor Gyan's father 2007-2009 Ghar Ek Sapnaa Amarnath Chaudhary Samman's father 2007–2010 Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Prakashchandra Sharma Ragini's father and Sadna's mamaji 2009-2012 Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli Udaypratap Singh Karan's father in law 2011–2013 Kuch Toh Log Kahenge Dr. Ashish Mathur Dr. Ashutosh's adoptive father and Dr. Nidhi's maternal grandfather 2013 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se Balwant Rana Shivani's grandfather and Raghu's master 2014 Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai Babuji Father of Laal Singh (Rajesh Kumar) 2014–2015 Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali Dada ji LD's grandfather 2015–2016 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Chandrabhan Singh Shekhawat Tara's grandfather