Deepak Tijori
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Born on 28 August 1961 in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...

, Deepak Tijori , is an actor who has worked for Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...

. He has made over 35 film appearances as an actor and made his directorial debut in 2003. He is noted for directing the 2005 film, Fareb, starring sisters Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty is an Indian film actress and model. Since making her debut in the film Baazigar , she has appeared in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, her first leading role being in the 1994 Aag. Although she has been through years of decline during her career, Shetty has been...

 and Shamita Shetty
Shamita Shetty
Shamita Shetty is an Indian actress. She is the younger sister of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty.- Early life :Shamita is the second and youngest daughter of Surendra and Sunanda Shetty...

. He has also starred multiple times alongside Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....

 in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a 1993 Indian Bollywood film directed by Kundan Shah, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, and Deepak Tijori. This is one of the rare mainstream Hindi movies in which the hero plays the role of a loser...

 (1993), Anjaam
Anjaam
Anjaam is an Indian Bollywood movie released on 22 April 1994, directed by Rahul Rawail. It stars Madhuri Dixit and Shahrukh Khan in pivotal roles. Actors Deepak Tijori, Himani Shivpuri, Tinnu Anand, Kalpana Iyer and Kiran Kumar appear in supporting roles...

 (1994) and Baadshah
Baadshah
Baadshah is a 1999 Bollywood comedy/drama movie starring Shahrukh Khan, Twinkle Khanna and Raakhee Gulzar. It was directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film was a moderate box office success, for which Shahrukh Khan earned a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role...

 (1999).

Acting career (1990-2004)

He started his acting career in the Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...

 movie, Krodh
Krodh
Krodh is derived from the Sanskrit word krodha, which means wrath or Rage. This is an emotion recognized in the Sikh system as a spring of desire and is as such counted as one of the Five Evils....

 (1990
1990 in film
The year 1990 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for CGI characters, used in Total Recall .* The first digitally-manipulated matte painting is used, in Die Hard 2....

) as a supporting actor
Supporting actor
A supporting actor is an actor who performs roles in a play or film other than that of the leads.These roles range from bit parts to secondary leads. They are sometimes but not necessarily character roles. A supporting actor must also use restraint not to upstage the main actor/actress in the...

. Tijori became an established and famed supporting actor of the early 1990s, working in many hit films including Aashiqui
Aashiqui
Aashiqui is a 1990 Bollywood romance film, particularly noted for its music. The film made the careers of Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal and Nadeem-Shravan. It was released on 23 July 1990.-Plot:...

 (1990), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
The music for the movie composed by Jatin Lalit and lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The soundtrack, their second collaboration together, helped to launch their career...

 (1992
1992 in film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards...

), Khiladi
Khiladi
Khiladi is a 1992 Bollywood suspense thriller film directed by Abbas Mustan. The film was Akshay Kumar's breakthrough role and also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Prem Chopra, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha. Khiladi was the first in a series of films which had Khiladi in the title and Akshay Kumar in the...

 (1992), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a 1993 Indian Bollywood film directed by Kundan Shah, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, and Deepak Tijori. This is one of the rare mainstream Hindi movies in which the hero plays the role of a loser...

 (1993
1993 in film
The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits Jurassic Park, The Fugitive and The Firm. -Events:...

) and Anjaam
Anjaam
Anjaam is an Indian Bollywood movie released on 22 April 1994, directed by Rahul Rawail. It stars Madhuri Dixit and Shahrukh Khan in pivotal roles. Actors Deepak Tijori, Himani Shivpuri, Tinnu Anand, Kalpana Iyer and Kiran Kumar appear in supporting roles...

 (1994
1994 in film
1994 was a significant year in film.The top grosser worldwide was The Lion King, which to date stands as the highest-grossing traditionally-animated film of all time...

). In 1993, Tijori starred in his first and only lead role in Pehla Nasha, which failed at the box office. His last starring role was in Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao
Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao
Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao is a 2004 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Kabir Sadanand and starring Akshay Kapoor and Rashmi Nigam in their film debut, Tanisha, Yash Tonk, Deepak Tijori and Kabir Sadanand....

 (2004
2004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...

).

Directorial career (2003-present)

Tijori made his directorial debut with Oops!, in which he was also the producer and the writer. He also famously directed Fareb, starring sisters Shilpa
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty is an Indian film actress and model. Since making her debut in the film Baazigar , she has appeared in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, her first leading role being in the 1994 Aag. Although she has been through years of decline during her career, Shetty has been...

 and Shamita Shetty
Shamita Shetty
Shamita Shetty is an Indian actress. She is the younger sister of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty.- Early life :Shamita is the second and youngest daughter of Surendra and Sunanda Shetty...

.
His upcoming film as a director is Bhaag Johny.Star cast of Bhaag Johny will be including Karan Singh Grover
Karan Singh Grover
Karan Singh Grover is an Indian television actor and model. He began his television career in Ekta Kapoor's Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India. Karan is most recognized for playing the role of Dr. Armaan Mallik in Dill Mill Gayye on Star One.-Personal life:Karan Singh Grover was born in Delhi...

, a popular TV star with three newcomers in girls. His latest film is 'Fox
Fox
Fox is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small to medium-sized canids , characterized by possessing a long narrow snout, and a bushy tail .Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to...

' starring Sunny deol
Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol often credited as "Action King of Bollywood" is an Indian film actor, producer and director. Deol was born to Bollywood actor Dharmendra. He has won two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. He went to England to study acting...

 and Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal , born 26 November 1972, is an award-winning Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films, as well as a fashion model.- Film career :...

.

Bigg Boss

He was a housemate in Bigg Boss (Season 1)
Bigg Boss (Season 1)
Bigg Boss in 2006 was the first season of the Indian reality TV programme Bigg Boss. It aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 3 November 2006 to 26 January 2007, a total of 86 days...

, a replacement for Salil Ankola
Salil Ankola
Salil Ashok Ankola is a former Indian cricketer who played in one Test and 20 ODIs from 1989 to 1997. He was a member of the Indian cricket team for the 1996 Cricket World Cup....

. On Day 7, Salil was ordered by the Mumbai High Court to leave the house or face criminal charges, in accordance with an agreement he had signed previously to refrain from participating or acting in television shows made by other production houses that “directly or indirectly compete with Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...

”. The decision was taken to replace him, and on Day 14 Deepak was revealed to be his replacement.

Filmography

  • Aashiqui
    Aashiqui
    Aashiqui is a 1990 Bollywood romance film, particularly noted for its music. The film made the careers of Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal and Nadeem-Shravan. It was released on 23 July 1990.-Plot:...

     (1990)
  • Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
    Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
    Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin is a Bollywood film released in 1991. It was produced by Gulshan Kumar, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, and starred his daughter Pooja Bhatt in the lead female role. The lead male role was played by Aamir Khan. Anupam Kher, Sameer Chitre, Tiku Talsania, and Deepak Tijori played...

      1991 fisherman
  • Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
    Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
    The music for the movie composed by Jatin Lalit and lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The soundtrack, their second collaboration together, helped to launch their career...

     (1992) as "Shekhar Malhotra"
  • Sadak
    Sadak
    Sadak is a 1991 Bollywood film directed by Mahesh Bhatt.-Plot:The film was made famous by the excellent portrayal of a eunuch - Maharani by [Sadashiv Amrapurkar] who is an evil madam running a brothel that employs many girls including the characters of Pooja Bhatt and Neelima Azim. Sanjay Dutt's...

     (1992)
  • Khiladi
    Khiladi
    Khiladi is a 1992 Bollywood suspense thriller film directed by Abbas Mustan. The film was Akshay Kumar's breakthrough role and also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Prem Chopra, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha. Khiladi was the first in a series of films which had Khiladi in the title and Akshay Kumar in the...

     (1992) as "Bonny"
  • Pehla Nasha (1993)
  • Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
    Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
    Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a 1993 Indian Bollywood film directed by Kundan Shah, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, and Deepak Tijori. This is one of the rare mainstream Hindi movies in which the hero plays the role of a loser...

     (1993) as Chris
  • Anjaam
    Anjaam
    Anjaam is an Indian Bollywood movie released on 22 April 1994, directed by Rahul Rawail. It stars Madhuri Dixit and Shahrukh Khan in pivotal roles. Actors Deepak Tijori, Himani Shivpuri, Tinnu Anand, Kalpana Iyer and Kiran Kumar appear in supporting roles...

     (1994) as Ashok Chopra
  • Sarhad - The Border of Crime (1995)
  • Saajan Ka Ghar
  • Bombay Blue (1998), a TV mini-series
  • Ghulam
    Ghulam
    Ghulam is a 1998 Hindi film directed by Vikram Bhatt and starring Aamir Khan. The film was inspired by Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront . It is the second remake of On the Waterfront after Kabzaa starring Sanjay Dutt...

     (1998), as Charlie
  • Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
    Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
    Mumbai Meri Jaan is a 2008 Hindi film directed by Nishikant Kamat and produced by Ronnie Screwvala. It stars R. Madhavan, Soha Ali Khan, Irrfan Khan, Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon. It deals with the aftermath of the 11 July 2006 Mumbai train bombings, where 209 people lost their lives and over...

     (1999) as Dancer at Parsi party
  • Baadshah
    Baadshah
    Baadshah is a 1999 Bollywood comedy/drama movie starring Shahrukh Khan, Twinkle Khanna and Raakhee Gulzar. It was directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film was a moderate box office success, for which Shahrukh Khan earned a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role...

     (1999) as "CBI Agent Deepak Malhotra"
  • Vaastav: The Reality
    Vaastav: The Reality
    Vaastav is a 1999 Hindi crime drama written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar. It also features Sanjay Narvekar, Mohnish Behl, Paresh Rawal, Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in supporting roles....

     (1999) as "Sub-inspector Kishore Kadam"
  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) as Smuggler
  • Ghaav: The Wound (2002) as "Vicky"
  • Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
    Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
    Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai is a 2002 Indian movie directed by Kirti Kumar, starring Govinda and Rani Mukerji. It is a remake of the Tamil movie Sollamale.- Synopsis :...

     (2002) as "Riaz"
  • Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat (2002) as "Vijay Pal"
  • Hathyar
    Hathyar
    Hathyar is a 2002 Indian Bollywood film.Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the film is the sequel to his earlier hit Vaastav. The film, starring Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty and Namrata Shirodkar, begins where the first part had ended....

     (2002) as "DCP Kishore Kadam"
  • Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao
    Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao
    Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao is a 2004 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Kabir Sadanand and starring Akshay Kapoor and Rashmi Nigam in their film debut, Tanisha, Yash Tonk, Deepak Tijori and Kabir Sadanand....

     (2004) as Sonia's father

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