Veerendra Saxena
Virendra Saxena | |
|---|---|
 Saxena in 2015 | |
| Born | 23 November 1961 |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse | Samta Sagar |
Virendra Saxena [1] (born 23 November 1961)[1] is an Indian actor who works in Hindi theatre, film, and television. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama.[2] Saxena is known for his character roles as well as his unique voice. He has acted in more than 80 Indian films and a few English-language films such as White Rainbow, Cotton Mary and In Custody. Prominent TV serials he has acted in include Ajnabi and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.
Filmography
Films
- Massey Sahib (1985)
- Khamosh (1985)
- Tamas (1986)
- Aashiqui (1990)
- Narasimha (1991)
- Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)
- Vishnu-Devaa (1991)
- Dharavi (1992)
- Karamati Coat (1993)
- Angaar (1992)
- Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993)
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993)
- Damini (1993)
- Aaina (1993)
- Tejasvini (1994)
- Tarpan (1994)
- In Custody (1994)
- Amravati ki kathiya (1994)
- Naaraaz (1994)
- English, August (1994)
- Ram (1996)
- Tunnu Ki Tina (1997)
- Ziddi (1997)
- Pardesi Babu (1998)
- Heeralal Pannalal (1999)
- Arjun Pandit (1999)
- Double Gadbad[3] (1999) as Tiger
- Split Wide Open (1999)
- Shool (1999)
- Cotton Mary (1999)
- Bichhoo (2000)
- Aks (2001)
- Maya (2001)
- Kaaboo (2002)
- Ghaav (2002)
- Saathiya (2002)
- Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
- Jaal: The Trap (2003)
- Raghu Romeo (2003)
- Samay (2003)
- Dhoop (2003)
- Fun2shh (2003)
- Rudraksh (2004)
- Kismat (2004)
- Bardaasht (2004)
- Vanity Fair (2004)
- Bhola in Bollywood (2005)
- Vaada (2005)
- White Rainbow (2005)
- Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
- Sarkar (2005)
- Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007)
- Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007)
- A Wednesday (2008)
- Yeh Mera India (2009)
- The Stoneman Murders (2009)
- Housefull 2 (2012)
- Bheja fry 2
- The Mechanic
- Ata Pata Lapatta
- Bubble Gum
- Shagird
- Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
- Road, Movie
- Dekh Bhai Dekh
- Sankat City
- Ek Se Bure Do
- Chal Chala Chal
- Say Salaam India
- Krishna
- Karamati Coat
- Vishnu-Devaa
- Jigariyaa (2014)
- Mr Joe B. Carvalho (2014)
- Naam Shabana (2017)
- Mantostaan (2017)
- Lucknow Central (2017)
- Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)
- Super 30 (2019)
- Photograph (2019)
- Bombay Rose (2019)
- Commando 3 (2019)
- Baaghi 3 (2020)
- Chehre (2021)
- Bheed (2023)
- Mission Raniganj (2023)
- Ek Hindustani (TBA)
Television
| Show | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ajnabi | |
| Dil Dariya | He played father to actor Shahrukh Khan[4] |
| Aahat | |
| Sharad | |
| Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin | Balwant Walia |
| Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | |
| Mahayagya | |
| Bhanwar | |
| Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar | |
| Afsar Bitiya | |
| Amaravati ki Kathayein | Episode 2 "Don't Tell Anyone"- Shankaraiyya/ Episode 3 "Saree"- Venkaiyah/Episode 7 "Nosering" - Bacchikaadu |
| Kitani Mohabbat Hai | (season 1) |
| Yatra | |
| Byomkesh Bakshi | Episode: Tasvir Chor as Dr. Ghatak |
| Wagle Ki Duniya | Society Day |
| Bharat Ek Khoj | |
| Keele Ka Rahasya | |
| Phir Wahi Talash | |
| Bhagya Lakshmi | Manoj Singh Bajwa |
| Guilty Minds | |
| The Kapil Sharma Show (2025) | As himself with cast of Jassi Jaisa Koi Nahin |
Personal life
He is married to actor-writer Samta Sagar.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Saxena, Deep (4 January 2022). "My life experiences reflect in my performances: Virendra Saxena". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Alumni List For The Year 1982". National School of Drama. Archived from the original on 10 October 2007.
- ^ "Double Gadbad (1999) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan's onscreen father on his first show says actor shows same respect to him: 'He said you won't go in a bus, but in my car'". The Indian Express. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.