Mangal Dhillon

Actor, Writer, Film Producer, Director, Poet

Indian Wander Jatana Village, Faridkot District, Punjab, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Writer, Film Producer, Director, Poet
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/06/1974
Age51 years
BirthplaceWander Jatana Village, Faridkot District, Punjab, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameMangal Singh Dhillon

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityGovernment College, Muktsar; Panjab University, Punjab, India
Education
  • Graduation in theatre arts at Government College, Muktsar
  • Post-graduation diploma in method acting at the Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University, Punjab, India (1980)

Personal Life

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Ex-FiancéeMita Vashisht (actor; engagement called off)
Marriage Date26/04/1994
ReligionSikhism

Family

Parents
FatherSurinderpal Singh (farmer)
MotherBaljeet Kaur
Siblings
SisterKiran Dhillon, Ihana Dhillon (actor)
SpouseRitu Dhillon (painter)

Career

Debut
TVKatha Sagar (1986) in various roles; aired on DD National
FilmKhoon Bhari Maang (1988) as an advocate
Last FilmToofan Singh' (Punjabi; as Lakha)
Awards
  • RAPA (Radio and Television Advertising Practitioners’ Association) award for Best Actor for his role in the TV series Junoon (1998)
  • Baba Farid Award for his film Khalsa by the Punjab Government
  • Outstanding achievement award from the Chief Minister of Punjab, along with several other recognitions from organizations in Punjab and abroad (2006)
  • Mohan Rakesh Gold Medal for Best Actor

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mangal Dhillon portrayed Labhaya Ram in the popular Hindi TV show ‘Buniyaad’ in 1986.
2. He founded his own theatre group named Natyalya in 1982.
3. Mangal Dhillon featured in various Hindi TV serials, including 'Junoon' (1993), 'Panther' (1996), and 'Param Vir Chakra' (1988).
4. He appeared in multiple Hindi films such as 'Kahan Hai Kanoon' (1989) and 'Vishwatma' (1992).
5. Mangal Dhillon was involved in documentaries and established M. D. & Company, his film production company.
6. He authored books in English and Punjabi, wrote Hindustani poetry, and contributed to scriptwriting in films and TV shows.
7. In 2009, he launched the 'Mangal Dhillon Channel' on YouTube, sharing spiritual and motivational content.
8. Mangal Dhillon became a member of AAP in 2015.
9. He deeply connected with God, leading to the creation of a meditation website in Sikhism and a social welfare trust.
10. Mangal Dhillon transitioned his focus to preserving Sikh history through filmmaking.
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