About Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Proudly known for his role as “Shakal”, the bald villain inspired by James Bond’s Blofeld, Kulbhushan Kharbanda is the epitome of versatility in the Bollywood industry.
Even after being born in the Attock district of Punjab (now Pakistan), his family moved to India, where he also completed his schooling in Jodhpur, Dehradun, and Aligarh. And just after graduating from Delhi University’s Kirori Mal College, he along with some of his friends formed a theater group called “Abhiyan”.
He also collaborated with Michael Joy’s “Yatrik”, a bilingual theatre, thereby emerging as its first paid performer. He also moved to Kolkata in 1972 to work under director Shyamanand Jalan and to join the “Padatik” theater group. He also ventured into the film industry for the first time through Sai Paranjpe’s “Jaadu Ka Shankh”, but first noticed in Shyam Benegal’s “Nishant” in 1974.
He acted in Benegal’s “Manthan”, “Bhumika”, “Junoon” and “Kalyug”. On a larger scale, he has also worked in parallel films such as “Godhuli” in 1977. Even in 1980, however, he was presented with the role of the infamous “Shakal” in Ramesh Sippy’s “Shaan”, which would also help him gain a foothold in mainstream Bollywood films.
INFORMATION
| Name | Jagjeet Sandhu |
| Real Name | Jagjeet Sandhu |
| Nick Name | Kulbhushan |
| Profession | Actor, Theatre Artist |
PERSONAL LIFE
| Date of birth | 21 October 1944 |
| Age (as in 2023) | 78 Years old |
| Birthplace | Hassanabdal, Attock District, Punjab, British India |
| Hometown | Hassanabdal, Attock District, Punjab, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Food Habits | Non-Vegetarian |
| School | Not Known |
| College & University | Kirori Mal College, Delhi University |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
PHYSICAL STATUS
| Height (Approx.) | 5’7″feet |
| Weight (Approx.) | 75 kg |
| Figure (Approx.) | 44-34-15 |
| Hair Color | White |
| Eye Color | Brown |
AFFAIRS AND MORE
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend/Wife | Maheshwari Devi Kharbanda |
FAMILY AND MORE
| Father | Not Known |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
FAVOURITE THINGS
| Favorite Food | Indian Food |
| Favorite Actor | Salam Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Color | Black, White |
| Favorite player | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Favorite singer | Sidhu Moose Wala |
| Favorite sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Dress | Kurta Pajama |
| Favorite Destination | canada |
HOBBIES AND MONEY
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading |
| Net Worth (Approx.) | $1-5 Million |
SOCIAL MEDIA ID
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He is known for his roles in “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar”, where he also played the role of a loving father raising his sons in Lagaan and Raja Puran Singh, the king of Champaner. Had played
Gupt, Seema, Refugee are some of the projects in which he acted. Apart from this, Kharbanda has also acted in several art films ranging from Chakra in 1981, Arth in 1982, Andhi Gali in 1984 to “Monsoon Weddings” in 2001. He has also acted in Deepa Mehta’s film trilogy “Earth”, “Fire” and “Water”. Also in the year 2009, he had the opportunity to appear briefly in a German film.
He also had a role in the 2014 film “Brothers”, a remake of the Hollywood flick “Warriors”, and in “Haider”, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. His television works also include serials like “Shanno Ki Shaadi” and “Mahi Ve”. He also has a daughter Shruti with wife Maheshwari Devi Kharbanda.
UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT KULBHUSHAN KHARBANDA
- Does Kulbhushan Kharbanda smoke?: Unknown
- Does Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Consume Alcohol? Yes
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda’s family had migrated to India from Pakistan after partition, so his early studies were also done in Jodhpur, Dehradun, Aligarh and Delhi.
- While studying at Delhi University’s Kirori Mal College, Amitabh Bachchan was also studying in the same university.
- During his university, Kulbhushan Kharbanda also formed a theater group called ‘Abhiyan’ along with his friends. And later he joined ‘Yantrik’, a bilingual theater group. He was also the first paid artist of this last theater group.
- Even after working on ‘Yantrik’, he moved to Kolkata in 1972. There he continued to work on stage with the ‘Padatik’ (theatre group) as well as a job as an apprentice and sales executive at a gasworks, from which he was fired. A play named ‘Sakharam Binder’.
- In 2011 he fell from a horse and was seriously injured. After a few days, Vinay Sharma (writer and director) offered him the play ‘Autobiography’, but due to his injuries, Kulbhushan had to decline the offer. However, Vinay Sharma insisted on including him in the play, so he waited for his recovery.
- Kulbhushan had also left the theater due to being busy in films. And in 2013, ‘Autobiography’ also marked his return to the stage after 17 years.
(FAQ) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Q1. Also what is the educational qualification of Kulbhushan Kharbanda?
Ans : His educational qualification is graduation.
Q2. What is the age of Kulbhushan Kharbanda?
Ans : Kulbhushan Kharbanda is 78 years old.
Q3. Where is the birth place of Kulbhushan Kharbanda?
Ans : The place of birth of Kulbhushan Kharbanda is HasanAbdal, Attock District, Punjab, British India.
Q4. What is the religious belief of Kulbhushan Kharbanda?
Ans : He believes in Sikhism.
Q5. What is the height of Kulbhushan Kharbanda?
Ans : in centimeter – 170 cm
in meters – 1.70 m
Feet in inches – 5′ 7″