Deepak Dobriyal

Biography:

Deepak Dobriyal, born on September 1, 1975, is an Indian actor celebrated for his contributions to both the film industry and theatrical productions. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, including a Filmfare Award and a Filmfare Award Marathi.

Dobriyal’s filmography includes a range of Bollywood movies, such as “Omkara” (2006), “Shaurya” (2008), “Tanu Weds Manu” (2011), “Dabangg 2” (2012), “Chor Chor Super Chor” (2013), “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” (2015), “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” (2015), “Hindi Medium” (2017), and “Angrezi Medium” (2020).

Born in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, Deepak Dobriyal’s roots trace back to Kabra village near Rithakhal and Satpuli village in Pauri Garhwal. When he was five years old, his family relocated to Delhi, where he pursued his education at Govt. Boys Senior Secondary School Begumpur. During his time in Delhi, he resided in Katwariya Saray. Deepak Dobriyal is married to Lara Bhalla.

His journey into the world of acting began in 1994 under the guidance of renowned theatre director Arvind Gaur. He played pivotal roles in numerous noteworthy plays directed by Gaur, including “Tughlaq,” “Andha Yug,” “Final Solutions,” “Desire Under the Elms,” “Rakt Kalyan,” “Court Martial,” “Dario Fo’s Operation Three Star,” “The Caucasian Chalk Circle,” “The Good Person of Szechwan,” “Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor,” and “Ashok Lal’s Ek Mamooli Aadmi.” After six years with Asmita theatre, he joined Act One under the direction of Pt. N. K. Sharma and continued to hone his craft. Notable plays in which he performed include “Aao Saathi Sapna Dekhen,” “Hamaar Baabuji ki Chhattri,” and “Aksar Maine Socha Hai.”

Deepak Dobriyal garnered acclaim for his roles in films like “Omkara,” where he portrayed “Rajju,” and as the affable sidekick “Pappi” in “Tanu Weds Manu” (2011). He reprised this memorable role in the 2015 sequel, “Tanu Weds Manu: Returns,” earning him further critical acclaim.