Dinyar Contractor

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Dinyar Contractor
BornJanuary 23, 1941
Died (aged 79)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Other namesDiniyaar Contractor, Deniar Contractor
OccupationActor, writer, director, comedian
Years active1966–2019

Dinyar Contractor (January 23, 1941 – 5 June 2019) was an Indian stage actor, comedian and Bollywood/Tollywood actor. He acted in Gujarati theatre and Hindi theatre, as well as Hindi movies. He started acting at school and began his professional career in 1966. He started working on television programs with Adi Marzban when Mumbai Doordarshan launched the DD-2 channel in Mumbai with Aao Marvao Meri Saathe, a Gujarati program. He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019.[1] He died on 5 June 2019 in Mumbai.[2][3]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Show Role
1995 Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup Boss
1996-1999 Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar Boss
1998-1999 Dam Dama Dam Boss
1998-2001 Hum Sab Ek Hain Hasmukh Patel
1998-1999 Do Aur Do Paanch Dinshu
1998 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Special Appearance
2002-2004 Shubh Mangal Savadhan Vispy Powderwala
2003 Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny Mr. Contractor
2004 Hum Sab Baraati
2004 Khichdi Mr. Mehta
2003-2005 Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati Mr. Chhamchhamwala
2008 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Sodhi's Father-in-Law
2013 Bh Se Bhade

References[edit]

  1. "Mohanlal conferred with Padma Bhushan; Padma Shri honour for Kader Khan, Manoj Bajpayee and Prabhudheva". The Indian Express. 25 January 2019.
  2. "Veteran actor Dinyar Contractor dies at 79". India Today. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  3. "Veteran actor Dinyar Contractor passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 June 2019.

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