Dinesh Hingoo is an Indian actor known for his comedic and supporting roles in Bollywood films. He is known for his comic roles in films such as Namak Halaal (1982), Baazigar (1993), Judwaa (1997), Hera Pheri (2000) and No Entry (2005).
Wiki/Biography
Dinesh Hingoo aka Dinesh Hingorani was born on Saturday, April 13, 1940 in Vadodara, Baroda, British India (now Vadodara, Gujarat, India) (age 83; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aries.
appearance
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: black
family
Dinesh Hingoo comes from a Gujarati family.
wife and children
Dinesh Hingoo’s husband Jamuna Hingoo is a former stage actor in the Gujarati film industry.
Dinesh Hingoo with wife and son
She used the name “Jamuna Merchant” as a screen name for her theater performances. The couple staged a play titled ‘Mangal Phera’ in Mumbai. Dinesh and Jamuna’s parents did not approve of their marriage and the two got married without their parents’ consent. The couple has two sons, Rajiv Hingoo and Jignesh Hingoo. Rajiv works at Jefferies Group, an American multinational independent investment bank, and Jignesh holds a master’s degree in dental morphology and is the owner of Kavana Dental Private Limited in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Rajiv Hingoo with his son and wife Sanya Hingoo.
Jignesh Hingoo and his wife
Profession
theater artist
Dinesh Hingoo started his career as a theater artist. While in college, Dinesh participated in theater productions staged in Mumbai. Later, he moved to Mumbai and started acting in plays and stage plays. After performing in various plays, Dinesh’s interest turned to imitation. He participated in the Imitation Competition Night organized at Open Gate Theater in Dhobitharao, Mumbai. Later, Dinesh went on to perform impersonations with celebrities like Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mahmood and Hemant Kumar.
Movie
In 1967, Dinesh Hingoo made his debut in the Bollywood film industry with the movie “Taqdeer”, playing the villain in the film.
Poster of Dinesh Hingoo’s debut film Taqdeer
Dinesh is known for his unique style of laughter and has appeared in films such as Qurbani (1980), Kun Bari Maang (1988), Asman Se Oncha ( Parsi businessman has been imitated in several films including Judaai (1997), Baadshah (1999) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006).
Dinesh Hingoo made his debut as a comedian in 1978 with the film Nasbandi, in which he played the role of Rahmani. In 1989, he appeared in the movie Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, playing the role of Jhokumal Makmal Pyareral. In 1993, Dinesh played the role of Bajodia Seth in the movie “Baazigar”.
Stills from Dinesh Hingoo’s film Baazigar
In 1996, Dinesh Hingoo starred in the movie “Chhote Sarkar”, playing an army officer.
Stills from Dinesh Hingoo’s film Chhote Sarkar
In 1997, Dinesh played a jeweler in the film Judwaa.
Stills from Dinesh Hingoo’s film “Judwaa”
In 1999, he played the role of Karodimal Seth in the film Rajaji alongside Govinda. He is known for his role as Chaman Jhinga in the film Hera Pheri (2000).
television
In 1985, Dinesh Hingoo appeared in the TV show Paying Guest, playing the role of Somnath in Doordarshan.
Dinesh Hingoo on his TV show Paying Guests
Facts/Trivia
- Johnny Lever revealed in an interview that he was inspired to become a mimicry artist by Dinesh Hingoo before entering the film industry. Furthermore, he also revealed that it was Dinesh Hingoo who gave him a break to perform on stage as a comedian.
Dinesh Hingoo and Johnny Lever in a still from Bollywood movie Laawaris
- Dinesh Singhu’s parents reportedly did not approve of his acting career. So, he ran away from home and moved to Mumbai to fulfill his career ambitions.
- Dinesh Hingoo has acted in more than 300 films in different languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri and Bengali.
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