Ram Sethi

Ram Sethi (born 15 November 1938), also known as Pyarelal, is an Indian actor who works in the Bollywood industry. Sethi has worked in many films as a main or supporting character in his long career of 6 decades.

Biography Ram Sethi (Pyarelal) entered the Indian film industry in 1969, and started off his career as an assistant to Ravi Tandon. After doing some free-lance work, he joined Prakash Mehra, and was employed as his right-hand man for over 20 years. Here he did many projects with actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Raaj Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Pran, Amjad Khan and many other new actors.

He has worked as an actor/writer/director for many movies in the last 46 years. Along with these skills, he also worked as an assistant director, screenplay writer, dialogue writer; and independently directed Ghungroo, starring Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, and Waheeda Rehman. He appeared in comical roles with Amitabh Bachchan in several films (Sethi's most notable appearances along with Bachchan include Namak Halaal, Zanjeer, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar and Kaalia).

He currently resides in Versova, Mumbai and is working as an actor, screenplay writer, consulting director and advisor for film-making.

Filmography

Rambhajjan Zindabaad (2017) P.K. (2014) Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010) - Rehman Chacha Judwaa (1997) - Waiter Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) - Abu Aslam Ghanvi Hum Nahin Sudharenge Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal (2002) - Gangaram Shikaar (2000 film) - as Ram Shethi Deewana Mastana (1997) - Man asking for discount for train tickets Aurat Aurat Aurat (1996) Return of Jewel Thief (1996) Policewala Gunda (1995)- Damodar Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995) - Peter Guneghar (1995) - Mujahaideen Vartmaan (1995) Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994) Tahalka (1992) - Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame) Ranbhoomi (1991) - Pyarelal Jaan Ki Kasam (1991) - Mittal Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri - as postman Jaadugar (1989) - Pyarelal Hum To Chale Pardes (1988) - Dr. Sethi Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) - Interviewer Imaandaar (1987) - C. C. Mathur Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) - Pyare Badshah Tan-Badan (1986) - Dinu Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986) - Natthulal Kabhie Ajnabi The (1985) Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983) - Chandu "Dahejiya" Ashanti (1982) - Police Inspector Mirza Gumsum (1982) Namak Halaal (1982) - Bhairon Yaarana (1981) - Etiquette Instructor Kaalia (1981) - Crippled Prisoner Laawaris (1981) - Harnaman Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981) Jwalamukhi (1980 film) - Chamanlal Pabara Red Rose (1980) - Murli Manohar - Manager Patita (1980) - Moti Do Aur Do Paanch (1980) - Pyarelal (Guest Appearance) Jhootha Kahin Ka (1979) - Hotel Waiter Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (1979) - Nawab Mirza Bahadur Dauliya Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) - Pyarelal "Awara" Hera Pheri (1976) - The Casino Drunk Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) - Plane Passenger who tested the calling button Kasauti (1974) - Balu (Man who whistles at Sapna) Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (1973) - Tenant Hanste Zakhm (1973) - Ganesh Zanjeer (1973) - Constable Kala Parvat (1971) - Farmer Jewel Thief 1967

Awards and nominations 1979 - Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role - Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 2024 - Journalist Association of India Lifetime Achievement Award for Acting, Directing & Writing - presented in Delhi on 18 October 2024