Pankaj Jha
Pankaj Jha (born 2 February 1970) is an Indian actor, painter, writer and director. His filmography includes Black Friday, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, Gulaal, Chameli, Anwar and Matrubhoomi. He is known for his role as Vidhayak ji in Panchayat.
Pankaj Jha
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- Name
- Pankaj Jha
- Born
- 2 February 1970
- Birthplace
- Saharsa, Bihar, India
- Occupation
- Actor, Writer, Painter, Director
- Known for
- Panchayat, Gulaal, Monsoon Wedding
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- Patna University
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Pankaj Jha (born 2 February 1970) is an Indian actor, painter, writer and director. His filmography includes Black Friday, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, Gulaal, Chameli, Anwar and Matrubhoomi. He is known for his role as Vidhayak ji in Panchayat.
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Pankaj Jha was an Indian actor and painter. The actor was born in Saharsa. Pankaj Jha studied at Patna University.
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• Name — Pankaj Jha • Born — 2 February 1970 • Birthplace — Saharsa, Bihar, India • Occupation — Actor, Writer, Painter, Director • Years Active — 2001- Present • Known for — Panchayat, Gulaal, Monsoon Wedding
Background
Background
Jha studied acting at the National School of Drama (N.S.D) in Delhi. Upon finishing his training, he relocated to Mumbai to work in the film and television industry.
Other work
Other work
Jha has held six solo painting exhibitions. He owns an art studio in Pune, Maharashtra.
Television
Television
• Year — Show — Role — Ref. • 2012-2013 — 2612 — Mastana • 2013 — SuperCops Vs Super Villains — Jogi
Web series
Web series
• Year — Title — Role — Ref • 2022 — Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi — Makhanlal Pathak • 2022–present — Panchayat — MLA Chandrakishore "Chandu" Singh Vidhayak Ji • 2023 — SSC — Khanna • 2018 — Mirzapur Season 1 — Gajjumal College Principal "Master saab"
Pankaj Jha is an Indian actor and painter
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Films
• Year — Title — Role — Ref. • 2001 — Choo Lenge Akash • A Very Very Silent Film • Monsoon Wedding — Yadav • 2002 — Company 23rd March 1931: Shaheed — Anees SukhdevRaj • 2003 — Haasil — Naate • Matrubhoomi — Rakesh • 2005 — Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi • 2007 — Black Friday — Anwar Theba • Anwar — Pandey • Aap Kaa Surroor — Ghulam Sayyed • 2009 — Gulaal — Jadhwal • 2010 — Teen Patti • 2015 — Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat • 2017 — Running Shaadi • 2019 — Setters — Kesariya • Gun Pe Done • Blackboard vs Whiteboard — Mishri • Ferrous — Matin Khan • 2020 — Mithila Makhaan — Brahmha • 2021 — Atrangi Re — Rinki's Uncle • Mimi — Dilshad Ahmed • 2024 — Gauraiya Live — Army Officer
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- 1.'Actors romanticise their struggle a lot, it's rubbish': Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha. The Indian Express. 2022-06-02.
- 2.Expresso Interview: Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha gets candid about his roles and career. The Indian Express. 2022-06-06.
- 3.I make art for myself: Pankaj Jha. Hindustan Times. 2017-12-14.
- 4.Pankaj Jha: Even the film industry has its own caste system. www.daijiworld.com.
- 5.पंचायत वेब सीरीज के MLA: चंद्रभूषण दुबे का किरदार और राजनीति की असली झलक - The Real Khabar(Digital). 2025-06-28.
- 6.Raghubir Yadav opens on why 'Blackboard vs Whiteboard' is a special film for him. The Times of India. 10 April 2019.
- 7.IANS. No heroes in Ferrous, all characters are very dark, says Vijay Raaz. Cinestaan.
- 8.Pankaj Jha in Hum Ne Li Hai.Shapath. 12 May 2013.
- 9.The Free Press Journal. Pankaj Jha spills the beans on his upcoming web series Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi.
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