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Girija Shankar
Indian actor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Girija Shankar is an Indian actor, producer and director. He is most famously known for playing the character Dhritarashtra in the 1988 TV series, Mahabharat.[1]
Early life
Girija spent his childhood in Patiala, Punjab. He wanted to join the Indian Air Force since his childhood[2] but later he didn't pass the test due to his age at that time. He now resides with his family in Los Angeles, United States.[citation needed]
Career
In the early 1980s, Girija worked in the plays at the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai. Director B.R. Chopra, who used to watch plays in the theatre with his family, was impressed by one of Girija's performances and offered him a role in his 1984 film, Aaj Ki Awaaz.[1] He then collaborated with the director in the TV series like Bahadur Shah Zafar (1986) and Mahabharat (1988).
Girija played Dhritarashtra at the age of 28, in the 1988 TV series Mahabharat created by B.R. Chopra.[1][3] He was unaware about the character before the production. But he accepted the role after learning about his importance and was considered to be the most challenging character in the series.
He debuted as a director with the 2003 comedy film, Banana Brothers[4] starring Anupam Kher.
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Filmography
Television
Films
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