Quick Info
| Profession | Theatre Artist, Film, Television Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Bombay State, India (now Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India) |
Latest News about Anang Desai
04/05/2025
Anang Desai celebrated his 72nd birthday on May 4, 2025, with tributes from fans and colleagues honoring his iconic portrayal of Babuji in the cult sitcom 'Khichdi'. The veteran actor, known for over 100 TV shows and 70 films, was recognized for his enduring contribution to Indian television and cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous role | Tulsidas Parekh aka Babuji in the Hindi sitcom ‘Khichdi’ (2002) aired on Star One |
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| Full Name | Anang Desai |
| Notable Works | Gandhi (1982), Byomkesh Bakshi (1993), Khichdi (2002), Rustom (2016), Kevi Rite Jaish (2012) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | BA in Psychology and Economics |
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| College/University | St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad |
| Alma Mater | National School of Drama, New Delhi |
| Additional Training | Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||
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Career
| Debut |
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| Years active | 1982–present | ||||||||||
| Awards | Best Supporting Actor Award at the 12th Transmedia Awards (2019) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/desaianang/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/anang.desai.7/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anang Desai is an Indian theatre artist and film & television actor, known for his work in Gujarati and Hindi films and TV serials. | |
| 2. Since childhood, he had a passion for acting and singing, performing in various school and college theatre plays. | |
| 3. Born into a family of doctors, Anang Desai pursued his interest in acting by completing courses at the National School of Drama in New Delhi and the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, Maharashtra. | |
| 4. After working at NSD as the institute’s professional repertory for over five years, he ventured into acting in Hindi and Gujarati theatre plays, including popular ones like Mukhya Mantri and Begum ka Takiya. | |
| 5. Despite Gujarati as his mother tongue, Anang struggled with Hindi initially but improved his language skills by reading books, magazines, and newspapers in Hindi. | |
| 6. Apart from acting, Anang Desai is also a trained singer in Hindustani classical music and has performed as a singer on All India Radio, Ahmedabad. | |
| 7. His acting career includes roles in notable Hindi films such as 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Ishq Vishk', and 'Rustom', as well as Gujarati films like 'Jaysuk Zdpayo' and 'Tu Rajee Re'. | |
| 8. Anang Desai gained fame through his roles in popular Hindi TV serials like 'Parinati', 'Byomkesh Bakshi', 'Khichdi', 'Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki', 'Chidiya Ghar', and 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'. | |
| 9. In 2019, he was honored with the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 12th Transmedia Awards for his outstanding performance. |