Veerendra Saxena
Virendra Saxena | |
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 Saxena in 2015 | |
| Born | 25 November 1960 |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse | Samta Sagar |
Virendra Saxena [1] (born 25 November 1960)[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 made his movie debut in 1975 with "Uljhan". But he first received recognition with the 1985 movie "Massey Sahib". He has acted in more than 80 Indian films such as Aashiqui (1990), Dharavi (1992), Dilwale (1994), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Split Wide Open (1999), Saathiya (2002), Samay: When Time Strikes (2003), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Sarkar (2005), Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), A Wednesday (2008), The Stoneman Murders (2009) and Naam Shabana (2017), Rabbi (2017), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) and Super 30 (2019) 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[3].
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[4] (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) as Hari Dubey
- Mission Raniganj (2023)
- Ek Hindustani (TBA)
Television
| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ajnabi | |
| Dil Dariya | He played father to actor Shahrukh Khan[5] |
| 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 |
| Taskaree | As Shrikant Saxena Netflix series[6] |
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.
- ^ "'Mona Singh was scared, broke down on first day of Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin,' recalls Virendra Saxena". The Indian Express. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web OTT release announced: Emraan Hashmi's first look out. Where to watch upcoming Neeraj Pandey's crime series". The Economic Times. 15 December 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
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