Kurush Deboo

Kurush Deboo (born 12 September 1963) is an Indian actor who has acted in many supporting roles in Hindi films and television series. He was first noticed as Shah Rukh Khan's character's loyal friend in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. He is known for his role as Dr. Rustom Pavri in Munnabhai M.B.B.S.

Early life Kurush Deboo was born on 12 September 1963 in Mumbai in a Parsi family. He grew up in Navsari in Gujarat and completed his BCom in Navsari in 1984. He moved to Mumbai and completed a Diploma in Advertising and Marketing from Xavier's Institute of Communications, Mumbai in 1986 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in 1987.

He received a diploma in acting from Roshan Taneja's Actors Studio in 1988.

Career Deboo made a debut in the NFDC produced Gujarati film Percy (1989) which earned critical acclaim and a nomination for the Best Actor in National Awards 1990. He acted as Tehmul in Such A Long Journey (1998) and he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in Genie Awards 1999.

He has acted in many Hindi films; Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993), Page 3 (2005), Taxi No. 9211 (2006), Apne (2007), Jhankaar Beats (2003), Kasoor (2001), Bhoothnath Returns (2014), My Friend Ganesha 2 (2008), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). His performance as Dr. Rustom Pavri in superhit film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) brought him popularity and critical acclaim. He has also acted in Little Zizou (2008). In 2010s he acted in some Gujarati films including Vitamin She (2016).

He has also acted in many TV Series: Ek Nayi Ummeed - Roshni as Roshni's father Dr. Anand Singh, Jeannie Aur Juju as Doctor Doctor, Adalat, Zindagi Khatti Meethi, Ishq Kills, Maniben.com, Aashiq Biwi Ka, Four, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Banegi Apni Baat, Bible Ki Kahaniya, Chanakya and Bombay Blue.

Filmography

Films Year Film Role Language 1989 Percy Percy Gujarati 1993 Aasmaan Se Gira Royal Philosophy Teacher Hindi Sunday Absent-minded Nutty Passenger Hindi 1994 Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Yezdi Hindi 1998 Such a Long Journey Tehmul (Idiot) English 2001 Kasoor Witness, Rustam Sodawaterwalla Hindi Urf Professor Dr. Daruwala Hindi 2003 Jhankaar Beats Mr. Deboo Hindi Chupke Se Shop Manager Hindi Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II Cyrus Hindi Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Dr. Rustom Pavri Hindi 2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Rustom Dogs Seller Hindi Kis Kis Ki Kismat Khaled Mahmud Hindi 2005 Chand Sa Roshan Chehra College Principal Hindi Page 3 Hiren Sanghvi Hindi Bachke Rehna Re Baba Dr. Hingoo (Wealthy Doctor) Hindi Kyon Ki Munna (Idiot) Hindi Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena Sunny Dastur Hindi 2006 Taxi No. 9211 Cyrus Batliwala (Vault Manager) Hindi Lage Raho Munna Bhai Dhansukh Bhai Patel (Gujarati Lawyer) Hindi Iqraar by Chance Detective D'costa Hindi 2007 Hattrick Psychiatrist Hindi Apne Dr. Niranjan Sarabhai Hindi Dhamaal Victim of Conmen's Fraud PaintingHindi 2008 Krazzy 4 Angry male on public telephone Hindi Love Story 2050 Jimmy Dhinchuck (hacker) Hindi Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Production SupervisorHindi My Friend Ganesha 2 Bejanjee Hindi Little Zizou Kurush (Chief Disciple of Cyrus II Khodaiji) English 2009 Sankat City Bawajee Hindi Fox Zubin Hindi 2010 Chance Pe Dance Sameer's Landlord Hindi Paathshaala Cyrus Hansotia (Teacher) Hindi Hello Darling Rustomjee (Retail Shop Owner) Hindi Knock Out Witness, Sandwhichwala Hindi 2011 Utt Pataang Ramvilas' Office Colleague Hindi Happy Husbands Champoo Patel Hindi 2012 Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai a.k.a. Amar Joshi Shahid Ho Gaya Producer Hindi Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi Sorab Hindi Tukkaa Fitt Rajat Kapoor Hindi Four Two Ka One Mallu Hindi 2013 2 Little Indians Dabba (Comic Duffer Thief) Hindi Zindagi 50-50 Director Subhash Kapoor Hindi Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! Stylo Tailor Manager Hindi 2014 Bhoothnath Returns Psychiatrist Hindi 2015 Hey Bro Rustom Bandookwalla Hindi Kuch Kuch Locha Hai Nauzer Daruwalla Hindi Chor Bazaari Mushtaq Hindi Mastizaade Dr. Daruwalla Hindi Tomchi Mehta Hindi 2017 Vitamin She Sudhir / Shree Krishna Gujarati Best of Luck Laalu Parsi Doctor Gujarati Daud Pakad Gujarati201999 Songs Hindi2020Safalta 0 km GujaratiPaatra Gujarati2021EkDe Ek Gujarati2022Shu Tame Kunwara Chho? Gujarati2023Non Stop Dhamaal Dilzaan DaruwalaHindi

Television Year Show Character / Role Notes 1990 Chanakya Cliturcus a.k.a. Kritorus Greek Army Officer 1993 Bible Ki Kahaniya Isaac Kabir Bedi's (Abraham's) Son 1993–1995 Banegi Apni Baat E.T. College Friend of Protagonists Gang 1997 Bombay Blue Auctioneer Cameo 2004 Shaka Laka Boom Boom Colonel K.K. a.k.a. K.K.Uncle Track Role : 15 Episodes starting from Episode No. 332 Karishma Kaa Karishma Lappu, the Coward Ghost 1 Episode No. 54 : "Karishma vs. Ghost" 2005 Happy Go Lucky Teacher Rameshbhai 8 Episodes 2006 Hotel Kingston Kidnapper 1 Episode No. 29- "Kidnapping of Hotel Owner's Daughter" 2007–2008 Four Landlord Nariman Bookwalla a.k.a. Parsi Uncle Throughout Running Role in Series 2007 Agadam Bagdam Tigdam Sunny's Class Teacher 1 Episode 2009 Bhaskar Bharti Dr. Vibhushan Nath Chakrapani Baba 1 Episode No.13 Vicky Ki Taxi Pinto, the Garage Owner 1 Episode: "Jaaneman Meri Taxi" Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Cyrus Batliwala "Ssshhhh Phir Koi Hai" 1 Episode No.174 : "Honeymoon Hotel" Maniben.com Dr. Goliwalla 8 Episodes: "Maniben in Hospital" 2009–2010 Aashiq Biwi Ka Lawyer Tehmul Tata a.k.a. T.T. Throughout Running Role in Series 2012 Gumrah: End of Innocence Porous Batliwala 1 Episode The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir Teacher 1 Episode 2012–2014 Jeannie Aur Juju Dr. Cyrus Doctor a.k.a. Doctor Doctor Throughout Running Role in Series 2014 Ishq Kills Pastakia, Parsi Neighbour 1 Episode : No.10 : "Meethi Supari" Adaalat Marz Furniturewala 2 Episodes No. 320 & 321 : Title: "Victoria Case" 2015 Zindagi Khatti Meethi Robert D'costa 1 Episode No. 16 : Title: "Marriage Proposal for Rita" 2015–2016 Ek Nayi Ummeed - Roshni Dr. Anand Singh a.k.a. Roshni's Father Throughout Running Role in Series

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