About Benjamin Gilani
Born 1946. Benjamin Gilani is an Indian actor and television actor.
Benjamin Gilani is an Indian film, television and stage actor who works in Hindi cinema.
Early life and career
Gilani did his schooling at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. having studied and taught English literature at St. Stephen's College, Delhi and studied at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune class of 1972, where Naseeruddin Shah and Tom Alter were his classmates.
He founded 'Motleys Productions', a Mumbai-based theatre company in 1977, along with Tom Alter and Naseeruddin Shah, and Waiting For Godot was their first play on 29 July 1979 at Prithvi Theatre. The play was revived in 2009 for the group's 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Benjamin Gilani?
Indian actor
When was Benjamin Gilani born?
Benjamin Gilani was born in 1946 in Dhariwal.
What is Benjamin Gilani's occupation?
Benjamin Gilani is an actor and television actor.
What nationality is Benjamin Gilani?
Benjamin Gilani is Indian.
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