Lalit Parimoo is a highly acclaimed Indian actor, recognized for his roles in both film and television. He’s particularly known for his memorable portrayal of the villainous “Dr. Jackal” in the iconic TV series, Shaktimaan.

Wiki/Biography

Lalit Parimoo was born on Monday, September 28, 1964 (age 59 as of 2023), in Kashmir. His zodiac sign is Libra. He completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Batwara in Jammu and Kashmir. He then went on to pursue a degree in political science at Ramjas College in Delhi.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper (Semi-bald)

Family, Caste & Wife

He hails from a Kashmiri family and has one younger brother. Details regarding his personal life, including his marital status, are not publicly available.

Career

His move to Delhi for his higher education marked a turning point. He joined the ‘Shalimar Theatre Group’ and made his theatrical debut in “The Expansion And The Rule.” He later participated in numerous stage productions and even radio plays.

In an interview, he shared his journey into acting: “Films have always deeply influenced me. Growing up in a middle-class family, everyone expected me to become a doctor or engineer, but those professions never interested me. When I seriously considered acting and realized my potential, I decided to pursue it, starting with theatre in Delhi. Over time, this interest blossomed into a passion. I learned a great deal from theatre and plays. I began acting at 18 and started earning from it at 22.”

His television career began with the series Police Files, where he played a negative role. He later featured in various successful TV shows like Virat (1997), Jhoome Jiiya Re (2007), Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des (2009), and CID (2002). His breakthrough role came in Shaktimaan (1997) as “Dr. Jackal,” which catapulted him to fame.

His Bollywood debut was in the 1987 film Nirmaan. He has acted in several Hindi films including Sanshodhan (1996), Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999), Agent Vinod (2012), and Haider (2014).

Favourite Things

• Film: Do Ankhen Barah Haath (1957)
• Actor(s): Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Naseeruddin Shah
• Theatre Artist: Manohar Singh

Facts/Trivia

He established his own theatre group, ‘Nat Samaj,’ in Mumbai. In 2006, he founded the ‘Lalit Parimoo Academy of Abhinay Yog,’ a training center blending acting and yogic techniques. His hobbies include playing cricket and reading. He published his book, ‘Mai Manushya Hun,’ in 2014.

Key Milestones in Lalit Parimoo’s Career