Anirudh Agarwal, a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television, has captivated audiences with his versatile acting. This comprehensive biography delves into his life, career, and family.
Wiki/Biography
Anirudh was born on Tuesday, December 20, 1949 (age 73 as of 2022), in Vikasnagar, Uttarakhand. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He pursued civil engineering at the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee).
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6’4″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family & Caste
He hails from a Hindu family. His family was quite large; he was one of ten siblings (five brothers and five sisters).
Parents & Siblings
His eldest brother’s name was Chandanlal Agarwal. His nephew, Neeraj Agarwal, is a politician. Further details about his parents and other siblings are unavailable in publicly accessible sources.
Relationships, Wife & Children
He married Neelam, from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. They have two children: a son, Aseem Agarwal, and a daughter, Kapila Agarwal.
Career
Anirudh began his professional life as a civil contractor at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. Ill health forced a career change; he transitioned into acting after a significant break from his engineering work.
His acting debut was in the Hindi film “Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon” (1982). A fortunate encounter with the Ramsay Brothers led to his iconic role as “Samri” in “Purana Mandir” (1984), launching him into the spotlight.
He gained immense popularity portraying ghostly characters in several Hindi films. His filmography includes a wide array of roles in numerous Bollywood and Hollywood productions.
His television career began with “Zee Horror Show” (1993). He also starred in popular serials like “Tu Tu Main Main” (1994), “Mano Ya Na Mano” (1995), and “Shaktimaan” (1997).
| Film/TV Show | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Purana Mandir | Samri | 1984 |
| 3D Saamri | (Role unspecified) | 1985 |
| Zee Horror Show | (Role unspecified) | 1993 |
Facts/Trivia
- He excelled in sports during his school and college years.
- He served as General Secretary of the student council in college.
- His unusual height was due to a pituitary gland tumor.
- He initially used the stage name “Ajay Agarwal” before adopting his real name.
- His parents reportedly disapproved of his acting career.
- He was initially confused with the criminal Mohammed Iqbal Sheikh (nicknamed “Purana Mandir”).
- His son, Aseem Agarwal, debuted in “Fight Club” (2006) and resides in Los Angeles.
- His daughter, Kapila Agarwal, debuted in “Bunty Aur Babli” (2005) and now works as an architect.
